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Trump says US not ready to make deal with Iran as citizens warned to leave Iraq -- The US president also calls on allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. The UK says it is discussing a "range of options" to protect shipping in the region.

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BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah -- A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defense Forces says it was targeting "terrorist infrastructure".

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'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets -- Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

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Oscars 2026 predictions: Who is the favourite to win? What the awards season so far tells us about nominees' chances.

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Watch: The man and cat duo making London smile

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Oscars 2026: What to expect and who will win

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Chinese Grand Prix build-up: Antonelli on pole ahead of Russell and Hamilton -- Follow live text updates and listen to radio commentary of the Chinese Grand Prix.

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A finale worthy of the greatest Six Nations in history -- History, records, upsets, high-scoring classics - and a thrilling finale. The 2026 Six Nations is likely to go down as the best edition in the tournament's history.

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Aberg takes three-shot lead into Players final round -- Sweden's Ludvig Aberg serenely plots his way around TPC Sawgrass to extend his lead to three shots heading into Sunday's Players Championship finale.

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How Sancho's dream Man Utd move became a nightmare -- Jadon Sancho is set to leave Manchester United this summer, almost three years after his last Premier League appearance for the club. -- Man Utd

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Gordon hits back at 'complete nonsense' from Rooney and Shearer -- Newcastle United's match-winner against Chelsea, Anthony Gordon, responds to "complete nonsense" from pundits Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer. -- Newcastle

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Unbalanced Man City cling to faint title hopes as Haaland struggles -- Saturday evening, when Arsenal earned a dramatic late win over Everton before Man City were held at West Ham, felt as if it could be pivotal in the Premier League title race. -- Man City

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German philosopher and social critic Jürgen Habermas dies at 96 -- One the most influential thinkers in post-war Germany, he linked philosophy and political action throughout his life.

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F1 cancels Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix -- The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends are cancelled because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states -- The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from "aggression" by the US and Israel.

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Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island? -- The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.

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The women bringing chess into the 21st Century - with 'bullet' matches and viral videos -- Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game" and bring it into the digital age.

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How the Iran war exposed cracks in Trump's Republican coalition -- The president's most dedicated supporters are on his side - but significant numbers of Republicans have serious doubts.

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My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her -- The mother of Ann Grosmaire, 19, who was shot dead by her boyfriend, explains why she chose restorative justice.

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Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle? -- They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.

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Who will win - and who should? -- Here are the BBC film critics' final expert predictions.

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Older women are winning more Oscars – here's why -- Traditionally, younger actresses have been favoured - but as statistics highlight, that's changing.

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From Mr Nobody to Oscar nominee: How one man took on Putin -- Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin has already won a Bafta, and is now competing for an Oscar.

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Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars -- Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.

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Meet the director nominated for two Oscars for two different films -- Getting nominated once for an Academy Award is a feat but Geeta Gandbhir is nominated twice this year - for two separate films.

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How the statement from Iran's new leader raises more questions

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One house, two faiths, one fasting season

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Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange

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Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off -- Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the match amid the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran, the country's FA president Adnan Dirjal says.

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Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers' for rise in Alps avalanche deaths -- The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.

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Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies aged 64 -- Phil Campbell's family said he died "peacefully" following a "courageous battle in intensive care".

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Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'a deliberate attack' says mayor -- Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam.

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France take Six Nations title with thrilling last-gasp win over England -- France claim a third Six Nations title in the past five years as Thomas Ramos' last-gasp kick decides a 94-point thriller against England in Paris.

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Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold

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Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum

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Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

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Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens

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An eccentric new friend entered her life. Then things took a strange, expensive turn

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Harry and Meghan accuse royal author of 'deranged conspiracy'

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Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing

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Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment

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Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash

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Stellar showing and ultimate defeat increases intrigue around England -- England put in a superb showing against France, only adding to the intrigue around a dismal Six Nations campaign overall

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