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Tuesday, March 03, 2026 6:27 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

India and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy deal -- A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi.

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US sanctions Rwanda's military and top commanders over fighting in DR Congo -- Rwanda accused Washington's move as "one sided" and politically motivated. -- World

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Canadian province to adopt year-round daylight saving time -- The province on Canada's Pacific coast says ending the twice annual practice of changing the time by an hour is "about making life easier". -- US & Canada

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Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base

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Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?

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Ski duo named GB's Winter Paralympics flagbearers -- Skiing duo Menna Fitzpatrick and Scott Meenagh will be Great Britain's flagbearers at the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony on Friday. -- Disability Sport

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Haaland? Kane? R9? Picking the best centre-forwards this century -- Who are the best centre-forwards of the 21st Century? We've had a go at trying to whittle down a pretty formidable list. -- Football

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LIVE - Israel attacks presidential office in Tehran as reported death toll in Iran rises to 787 - One person inside Iran says "every part" of the capital has been hit. Elsewhere, Israel says ground troops will advance in Lebanon, and Iranian strikes continue in the region.

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Three days in, we still have no idea where this war is heading -- It's hard to predict how the war will end - but those fighting know how they would like it to.

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Texas Republicans back Trump over Iran - but some wary of 'a quagmire' -- The president's supporters in one town hail his actions in the Middle East - though some comments suggest seeds of trouble.

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Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor? -- Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point.

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China removes three retired generals from national advisory body -- Authorities gave no explanation for the ousters but they come as purges of military top brass pick up pace.

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France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies -- Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.

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Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble as crucial shipping lane threatened -- Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

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What is behind the strategy to take out Iran's leadership? -- Security analyst Gordon Corera looks at what is likely to happen after much of Iran's most senior leadership is killed.

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Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping -- Ben Chu has been looking at what's happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.

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Inside the Mar-a-Lago war room as Trump monitored US-Israeli strikes on Iran - BBC News breaks down what is revealed by the photos showing Donald Trump and his Cabinet as the air strikes on Iran unfolded.

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Why independence is still a political dividing line in Scotland -- Scotland remains more or less split down the middle on independence, eight years after the referendum. -- Scotland Politics

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Tour or residency? Top artists give their views on live music debate -- Jade, CMAT and Wolf Alice share thoughts on residencies versus touring and what this means for fans. -- Newsbeat

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Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region -- Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa. -- Africa

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Anglican divisions deepen as rebel clerics pick rival to first female leader -- Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Doubling heights: The unsung heroes of 2026's hottest film -- How a cast of secret stars helped to bring Emerald Fennel's hit literary adaptation to life.

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Guns and curfews: How Jammu and Kashmir defied the odds to take India cricket crown -- The cricket team of the disputed region has won their first Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic cricket championship.

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Texas Trump supporters react to US strikes on Iran

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Watch dramatic hot air balloon rescue 900ft in the air

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BBC questions Marco Rubio over reported strike on Iranian school

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Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran

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'I'm done' - Hillary Clinton upset as deposition pauses over leaked photo

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At least 169 people killed in South Sudan 'surprise' attack -- Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.

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Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal -- Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.

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Leaked photo, hot tub, and Pizzagate - video of Clintons' testimony on Epstein ties released

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Jacinda Ardern's move to Australia renews spotlight on New Zealand's brain drain problem

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Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet

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Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid Iran strikes

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Hope Street actor 'in last stages' of his life

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One of UK's richest men wants German citizenship over 'hostility' to Jews

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'I saw missiles being intercepted': Influencers tell of shock as Iran hits Dubai's luxury landmarks

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Carney to push his middle power strategy during Australia visit

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Fin Smith set to start as Borthwick shakes up England -- England's entire backline could change from the game against Ireland for the Six Nations match in Italy on Saturday. -- England

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England have better spinners and can beat India in semi-final - Vaughan -- Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England have a better spin attack than India and he has a "funny feeling" Harry Brook's side will win Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final. -- Cricket

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LIVE - Premier League news conferences: Newcastle hit with illness as Woltemade doubtful - All the latest from the Premier League news conferences as Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, Michael Carrick and more speak on Tuesday.

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Should we have high hopes for Hamilton and Ferrari? F1 Q&A -- BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. -- Formula 1

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Key areas for Scotland against champions France -- Scotland face unbeaten France in the Six Nations on Saturday looking to keep their title hopes alive. Here are the areas they must get right. -- Scottish Rugby

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