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LIVE - Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz in first statement released by regime - The message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei was read by a presenter on Iranian state TV. He has not been seen in public since succeeding his father.

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Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school -- Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated. -- World

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Three brothers arrested after explosion at US embassy in Oslo -- Norway's police attorney says the authorities are investigating whether a foreign state actor was involved.

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US inflation stable ahead of Iran shock -- With energy prices jumping, analysts say the report might be viewed as a "historical artefact".

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New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks' -- Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.

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Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts -- This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.

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Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit -- A handyman had sought $1.7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired.

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Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff -- Republican Clay Fuller is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harris in the 7 April runoff election.

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Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration -- A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".

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Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals -- Lori Idlout, formerly of the NDP, has become the latest lawmaker in the current parliament to cross the floor.

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Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war -- BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.

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Severe weather batters US including this tornado in Illinois -- The event was part of a string of severe weather that hit the Midwest Tuesday, causing the deaths of two people in the US state of Indiana.

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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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What do Georgians want from Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement? -- 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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Driver stops out of control SUV with his own vehicle -- 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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Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran -- The former Fox host projects an image of unapologetic frontman for the world's most powerful military.

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Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets? -- Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein's estate - court filings allege complicity in his crimes.

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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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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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Sly fox sneaks onto cargo ship in Southampton and arrives in New York -- The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.

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Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth's atmosphere -- Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.

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Watch: What's on the menu for celebrities on Oscars night -- From sushi to gold-dusted chocolate statuettes, a feast will be served at the Oscars after party on Sunday.

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Woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna's home -- The woman posted about the singer online prior to the attack, the BBC's US news partner CBS reports.

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