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Friday, March 13, 2026 2:02 AM ET

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LIVE - US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq as Trump eases Russia oil sanctions - The American military says the rescue efforts are ongoing and aircraft not brought down by hostile or friendly fire.

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KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel -- The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

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Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission -- Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.

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Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into synagogue in Michigan -- The FBI said the incident is being investigated as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community". -- US & Canada

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Married at First Sight star says cancer has spread

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Trump's immigration comments may incite hate crimes, UN watchdog says

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Lost Doctor Who episodes found in 'eclectic' collection

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AI toys for young children need tighter rules, researchers warn

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UK PM admits mistake after files show he was warned about Mandelson's Epstein links

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'Follow the smoke': BBC spends day with emergency teams as Israel strikes south Lebanon -- The BBC visited the city of Nabatieh, witnessing the pace and scale of Israel's bombing as its war with Hezbollah continues to escalate.

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'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war -- Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

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Americans on Iran strikes: 'What if this turns into a forever war?' -- Six US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the major US military intervention in Iran.

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What on earth is going on with the oil price? -- Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?

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French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris -- The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

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Weekly quiz: This dog was Best in Show at Crufts - what other prize did he win? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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'I imagine they had a healthy sex life early on' - Jones and Grant in Austen-inspired drama -- Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC comedy drama The Other Bennet Sister

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My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying -- For four years, Sasha-Jay's photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.

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Churchill's granddaughter happy with his picture being replaced on £5 note

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One house, two faiths, one fasting season

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Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

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Sir Winston Churchill's uniforms go on display

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Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician

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Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara -- The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

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France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads -- Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.

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MPs 'deeply troubled' by BBC World Service funding uncertainty -- The current funding agreement between the BBC and the government expires at the end of this month.

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Parents accused of hiding daughter's HIV infection and neglect -- The child did not see a doctor until she was six - and had not had any vaccinations, Italian media say.

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Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds -- The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

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Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee -- The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man held at Sde Teiman military prison.

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Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's party wins Nepal election -- The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.

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Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya

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The US may move its anti-missile system out of South Korea - and it's sparking unease

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Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict

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US eases Russia oil sanctions as Iran war pushes up energy prices

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'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded near Iran

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King expresses 'concern' over Alberta separatists in meeting with First Nations chiefs

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Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars

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S Korea police raid transport ministry as questions mount over Jeju Air crash

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Russell tops China practice before sprint qualifying -- George Russell leads Kimi Antonelli to a Mercedes one-two in the only practice session at the Chinese Grand Prix before the sprint weekend starts to unfold.

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Fastest to 100 wins - Europa specialist Emery sets Villa record -- Unai Emery becomes the quickest of the three Aston Villa managers to reach 100 victories as his side defeat Lille in the Europa League last 16.

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Russell accuses Ferrari of selfishness over rules -- Mercedes driver George Russell accuses Ferrari of being "selfish" for blocking a change to the rules to improve safety at race starts.

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Palace frustrated by AEK Larnaca in stalemate - Crystal Palace are held to a frustrating goalless draw at home to AEK Larnaca in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League last-16 tie.

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Midtjylland make Forest pay for wasteful finishing - Substitute Cho Gue-sung punishes Nottingham Forest's wastefulness as Midtjylland take a slender lead in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie.

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Abrar signing allays Hundred India-Pakistan concern -- Abrar Ahmed is bought by Sunrisers Leeds in the men's Hundred auction to allay concerns Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the IPL.

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'Not appropriate' for Iran to be at World Cup - Trump -- US president Donald Trump says Iran are "welcome" at the 2026 World Cup but it is not "appropriate" for them to be there.

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