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LIVE - Iran says 'non-hostile vessels' may pass through Strait of Hormuz as oil price falls - As reports suggest the US may be preparing to send some ground troops to Iran, Donald Trump insists talks with Iran continue - claiming they have given the US "a very big present".

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'He liked the fear in our eyes', Epstein survivors tell BBC -- In an interview with BBC Newsnight, five survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuses spoke about how pervasive the disgraced financier's wrongdoing was and what justice could look like. -- US & Canada

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Tough negotiations loom as Denmark's Social Democrats fail to secure a majority -- The party, which has governed since 2019, gained the most votes but saw its weakest results in over a century. -- Europe

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Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations

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Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety

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German outcry over deep fake porn targeting actress prompts bid to change law

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Oil at $150 would trigger global recession, says boss of financial giant BlackRock

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'It wasn't meant to end like this' - Salah exit tough but inevitable

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Small window open for US-Iran talks, but swift end to war still unlikely -- President Trump says the US is already dealing with a "top person" in Iran, but Tehran denies that any talks have begun.

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Prospect of US-Iran talks puts Netanyahu under pressure -- US President Donald Trump has pointed to diplomatic talks to end the offensive - but Israel might not yet be ready to walk away.

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Has banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools? -- Two years ago the Netherlands banned phones in schools. Now the government wants to go further, pushing to restrict social media for under‑16s. -- Europe

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Bridgerton puts female romance at heart of season five -- Francesca and Michaela will be the first same-sex couple to be in the show's central relationship. -- Culture

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How Manchester is giving UK music 'a new lease of life' again -- Following on from the Brits, the city once dubbed Madchester hosts the MOBOs and 6 Music Festival.

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Artemis II: Inside the Moon mission to fly humans further than ever - Nasa's Artemis II mission, scheduled to launch as soon as 1 April, will bring us stunning views of the Moon.

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What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia

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'Helpful' and 'scary': Travellers react to ICE agents at airports

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Explosion at Texas oil refinery creates huge smoke plume

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How the deadly LaGuardia Airport crash unfolded

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Watch: CCTV shows ambulance attack suspects in Golders Green

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Will googly eyes stop seagulls stealing your chips? -- A BBC reporter tests out a new theory that googly eyes could help stop seagulls stealing food.

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Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff -- It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

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'Truly magical woman': Tributes to Married at First Sight's Mel Schilling -- The TV dating coach is remembered as "a radiant, shining light" following her death at the age of 54.

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Democrats flip Florida seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home

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Pilots killed in LaGuardia plane crash named

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Police told £900k Trump costs will not be paid

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What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war

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Philippines declares energy emergency over Iran conflict

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Packed cinemas and whistling fans: A spy thriller sequel revives Bollywood

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Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period

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OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app

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Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis

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Bompastor demands more respect for women after disallowed Chelsea goal -- Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says the women's game needs "more respect" after her side have a goal controversially disallowed in their Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal.

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Man Utd retain new stadium dream for 2035 Women's World Cup -- Manchester United are still aiming to have their new stadium built and ready to host the 2035 Women's World Cup final.

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Keep Tudor? Go for De Zerbi, Mason or Redknapp? Where do Spurs go next? -- BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty asks what Spurs should do next with uncertainty surrounding the future of interim head coach Igor Tudor.

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'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes? -- Following the death of Ricky Hatton, families and former champions tell a new BBC documentary the sport has not filled the void in care for its fighters.

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Bairstow criticises level of care shown by England regime -- Jonny Bairstow criticises the England set-up, suggesting they need to bring "the care back in the game".

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Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season -- The Egypt forward says Liverpool fans "gave me the best time of my life" and "stood by me in the toughest times".

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