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Israel says it still has thousands of targets in Iran, as Trump and Starmer discuss Strait of Hormuz - Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the country has not "asked for a ceasefire" after Trump said it had wanted a deal.

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Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and One Battle After Another reign at Oscars -- Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller wins six prizes including best picture and best director.

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Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah commander, IDF says -- US officials previously said the man accused of ramming a truck full of explosives into a synagogue had recently lost family in Lebanon.

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US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq -- The aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.

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Oscars 2026: Winners list in full -- Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes at the ceremony in Los Angeles. -- Culture

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Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures -- Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony. -- Culture

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FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage -- After Trump criticised media coverage of the Iran war, Carr says he can remove licences if they do not serve the public interest.

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'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets -- Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

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Bespoke women's football stadiums? Why US sides are making the move -- BBC Sport visits Kansas City Current and Denver Summit to learn why these US franchises are the first to build venues specifically for women's football.

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Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz -- The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

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Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold -- Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.

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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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Creed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition -- The 39-year-old has spent more than two decades acting and picked up the award for best actor at the Oscars.

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'It's a tie, I'm not joking' - unusual Oscars moment sees two films share award -- The rare but not unprecedented tie saw The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva both win for best short live action film.

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She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame -- A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

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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.

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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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From tornadoes to blizzards, severe weather batters parts of the US -- Millions are under weather warnings as mix of snow, thunderstorms, and high winds hit parts of the eastern US, while the west coast faces extreme heat.

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Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes -- Here's what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood.

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Watch: Timothée Chalamet, Michael B Jordan turn heads on Oscars red carpet -- Hollywood's biggest stars turned heads on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards

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Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments -- One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

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My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her -- The mother of Ann Grosmaire, 19, who was shot dead by her boyfriend, explains why she chose restorative justice.

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Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year -- The Trump ally's departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.

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