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'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers

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LIVE -- 'Every military target' on Iran's key oil island 'totally obliterated', says Trump -- Around 90% of Iran's oil exports pass through Kharg Island, but the US president says oil infrastructure was not targeted.

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How the bombing of Iran sent shockwaves around the world - The devastating air assault - described by Trump as a "short-term excursion" - threatens regional stability and the global economy.

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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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Pink Floyd guitar sold for record-breaking $14.6m

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Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties

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Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists

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Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say

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Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe

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More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say -- The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.

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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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Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so -- Dubai has been seen as a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.

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Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime -- A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

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They were told it wasn't for girls, but these could be the future faces of F1 -- F1 Academy wants to nurture and develop female drivers who can compete at motorsport's top level

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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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Why do Glasgow's historic buildings keep catching fire? -- The fire that devastated a building on Union Street is the latest in a series of blazes to strike the city's historic sites.

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Meet the director nominated for 2 Oscars for 2 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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In photos: Tracing India's history through its chairs -- An exhibition in Mumbai displayed chairs that told the history of colonial invasions and art movements in India.

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Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa's largest media house -- Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.

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Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran

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Temple Israel rabbi: 'We were horrified, but not surprised'

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One house, two faiths, one fasting season

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

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Watch: Lowrider cars bounce onto US stamps

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Man charged for allegedly selling weapon to gunman in Virginia university attack -- The suspect in the shooting at Old Dominion University had previously been jailed for supporting the Islamic State group.

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'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition -- The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.

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Cuba confirms negotiations with US as country faces effects of oil blockade -- Cuba's president confirmed the talks in a national broadcast as the country also said it would release 51 prisoners in "goodwill" gesture.

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France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast -- The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.‎

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Trial starts in case of explosives sent to UK and Poland -- The parcel plot is one of a wave of sabotage attacks across Europe which officials have linked to Russia.

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Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive

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Iranians react to new supreme leader's first address

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First image emerges of Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together

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

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Charges dropped against Georgia teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank

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As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test

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'Tigers and flies': Millions of officials later, why is Xi's corruption purge still going?

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Canada sheds more than 100,000 jobs in first two months of year

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She spent 16 hours on Instagram. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

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LIVE -- Chinese Grand Prix sprint race: Russell wins -- Follow live text updates and listen to radio commentary of the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race and qualifying.

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'Scotland's wild ride from false dawns and fatalism to tilt at history' -- Scotland spent decades staring in the window as Ireland and Wales partied in the Six Nations. In Dublin on Saturday, they finally have a shot at glory.

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Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled -- The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

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Too good to go down? Ranking shock Premier League relegations -- Premier League champions, FA Cup winners and club legends have all suffered the unwanted fate, but which relegated side really was "too good to go down"?

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Would Arsenal be 'ugliest title winners in history'? What stats say -- While Arsenal continue their challenge on four fronts, their style of play continues to be criticised by some. Is it justified?

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Aberg sets Players pace as McIlroy and Scheffler toil -- Ludvig Aberg fires a sublime 63 to lead the Players Championship by two shots at halfway as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler narrowly make the cut.

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Wood 'improving' but thinking of life after cricket -- England bowler Mark Wood says his injured knee is improving but admits he has started thinking about life after cricket for the first time.

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