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LIVE - US says 16 Iranian mine-laying ships 'eliminated', as four injured by drones near Dubai airport - The US says the ships were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz - a key shipping route. In Dubai, authorities say the airport is operating normally after two drones were downed in the area.

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'I don't know why we're doing it' - Americans divided on Iran war -- Ten days since President Trump first announced the attack, people from across the US tell the BBC what they think the best outcome of the conflict could be.

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Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos -- Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.

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Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI -- The family alleges the firm knew the perpetrator was planning a "mass casualty event" but failed to contact the authorities.

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Uber rolls out women-only option in the US -- The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.

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Mixed messages from Trump leave more questions than answers over war's end -- The US president has tried to soothe nerves over oil and markets, but his comments still lack clarity, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices? -- The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.

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Trump says Iran war will be over 'very soon', but not this week -- At his press briefing, the US president claimed the operation was a "tremendous success", but added that he wants to ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weaponry.

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Long queues at US airports frustrate travellers -- Airports across the US are experiencing extended wait times due to the partial government shutdown, which began on 14 February.

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Video shows suspect in foiled attack near Mamdani's NYC residence -- The incident occurred on Saturday after anti-Islam protesters gathered outside the mayoral residence and clashed with a larger group of counter-protesters.

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Why the price of oil matters more than you might think -- A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.

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Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine? -- Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?

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Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month -- The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.

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Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran -- The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.

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From killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlines -- Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.

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The woman posted about the singer online prior to the attack, the BBC's US news partner CBS reports.

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Republican Clay Fuller is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harris in the 7 April runoff election.

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The special election to replace the congresswoman who resigned in January has resulted in a runoff between Republican Clayton Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris.

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Much of the Van Allen Probe is expected to burn up in the atmosphere though Nasa says there is "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.

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Charles Burton was involved in a store robbery in which his accomplice shot and killed a customer.

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Cellphone video captures the moment a Texas man uses his truck to stop a runaway SUV, preventing what could have been a serious crash.

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It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday.

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Republicans say the legislation is necessary to stop voter fraud, but Democrats say it disenfranchises voters.

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An unusually wet autumn hit one of the hottest places on Earth, soaking long-dormant wildflower seeds and washing off their protective coatings to trigger the riot of colour.

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