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BBC News - Top Stories

Mountaineers weigh up risks and rewards after Austrian climb ended in manslaughter conviction - A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk. 21 hrs ago

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Watch: Footage shows Iranian drone on fire crash-landing in Kuwait

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LIVE - Iran operations 'ahead of schedule', says Trump as Tehran hits back across region - Three American service members have been killed and casualties are reported in the UAE, Israel and Kuwait as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes.

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Why is WhatsApp's privacy policy facing a legal challenge in India? -- A 2021 policy update requires users to share data with Meta for ads purposes to continue using the app.

21 hours ago

Olivia Dean crowned new UK queen of pop as Brit Awards -- The singer won four awards, including best artist and album, as the Brits headed to Manchester.

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Kenya's Kosgei wins Tokyo Marathon in record time -- Kenya's Brigid Kosgei sets a new course record of 2:14:29 with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon. -- Athletics

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Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months -- What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer? -- World Cup

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Formula 1's new golden age of celebrity may have just begun -- As the eighth series of Netflix's hugely popular Drive To Survive is released this weekend, has Formula 1 become one big star playground?

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I went to rural Wales to bathe in starlight and the Milky Way blew me away -- I join two tourists in the mountains to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the night sky with a star guide.

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Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election? -- The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year. -- Asia

21 hours ago

The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein -- For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. -- US & Canada

20 hours ago

Aid groups in Gaza and West Bank thrown lifeline as Israel court pauses ban threat -- Dozens of well-known groups faced shutdown under a new Israeli law, although the reprieve might be temporary. -- Middle East

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Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region -- Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel.

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At least 153 dead after reported strike on school, Iran says -- Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the strike; the US is looking into reports of the incident, while the IDF says it is "not aware" of operations in the area.

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What we know so far about the US-Israeli attacks and Iran's retaliation -- US President Donald Trump has described the operation as "massive and ongoing".

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Trump's bet on Iranian regime change could be his biggest gamble yet -- The US president may be forced to wage a political battle at home while presiding over a new war in the Middle East.

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Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for -- The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.

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BBC reports from Beit Shemesh after deadly Iranian missile strike

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Day two of US strikes on Iran: What Americans are asking

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Celebrations around the world after strikes on Iran

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Watch: Moment Iran's state TV announces Supreme Leader has been killed

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Family of woman whose cells were 'stolen' settles second lawsuit -- Novartis is the second drug company to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a woman whose cells have enabled huge advances in science. -- US & Canada

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Blind refugee found dead in New York after being released by immigration authorities -- Immigration authorities say the Myanmar refugee was dropped at a "warm, safe" location, but New York officials say he was left outside a closed coffee shop. -- US & Canada

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British stonemasons win snow sculpting competition in Switzerland -- Sheffield sculptors Lily Marsh and Steve Roche say it was "refreshing" to swap stone for snow. -- South Yorkshire

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'Legendary moment' - Kavanagh upsets ex-champion Moreno -- Britain's Lone'er Kavanagh claims the biggest win of his career as he upsets former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in Mexico City. -- MMA

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Deadly Texas bar shooting is 'potentially an act of terrorism', FBI says

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How were three US service members killed in Iran conflict? Here's what to know

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Three ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of oil price rises

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'It's eerie' - Dubai on edge as city comes under attack by Iran

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Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out

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Flights cancelled and new travel warnings issued after Iran strikes

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Months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leader

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In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East

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At least 20 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia

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Catherine shares first message entirely in Welsh for St David's Day

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Arsenal beat Chelsea to restore five-point lead at top - Arsenal score from two trademark corners to beat 10-man Chelsea and restore their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

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Would it be bigger gamble not to give Carrick Man Utd job? -- With six wins and a draw from seven games in charge of Manchester United, would it prove more of a gamble not to give Michael Carrick the head coach position full-time? -- Man Utd

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Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? -- After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices? -- Premier League

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What now for 'epic' Scottish title race after Old Firm draw? -- Amid one of the most captivating title fights in the history Scotland's top flight, BBC Scotland looks at the state of play for each of the four clubs involved. -- Scottish Prem

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India set up England semi-final at T20 World Cup -- India secure a T20 World Cup semi-final showdown with England after a five-wicket victory over West Indies thanks to Sanju Samson's scintillating unbeaten 97. -- Cricket

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Tudor fury at 'home referee' as Spurs left in 'big emergency' -- Without a win in 10 Premier League matches – their worst league run in 22 years – Tottenham are facing a battle to stay up. -- Tottenham

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