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Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict -- The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences. -- BBC InDepth

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US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism -- Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil. -- Just now -- Business

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King expressed 'concern' over Alberta separatists, say First Nations chiefs -- Indigenous leaders made Charles aware of the "threat" posed by the movement during a meeting in London, they say.

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Just now -- Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive -- The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago. -- Just now

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Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor -- The FBI says it is investigating the incident as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community" but a motive for the crime remains unclear.

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FBI hails 'brave' Virginia university students who subdued gunman to stop attack -- The suspect had previously been jailed for supporting the Islamic State group.

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Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue -- The FBI says the incident is being investigated as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".

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Trump's immigration comments may incite hate crimes, UN watchdog says -- It says the president's comments have fuelled "serious human rights violations", an accusation the White House dismisses.

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Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars -- Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.

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UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico -- Athletes will visit the FBI academy this weekend to give a seminar on fighting techniques and tactics.

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Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission -- Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.

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LIVE - Iran's supreme leader 'likely disfigured', Hegseth says as strikes hit Tehran's ability to build more weapons - Meanwhile, Iran says it has launched missile attacks on Israel jointly with Hezbollah, after Israel earlier carried out strikes on Tehran.

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Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple,' says governor - A suspect rammed a vehicle rammed into Temple Israel in an incident being investigated as a targeted attack on the Jewish community.

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Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin? -- The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

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Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds -- The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.

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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.

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Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC -- Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.

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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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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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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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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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A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains -- It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

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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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