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Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership -- Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

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Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse' -- King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago.

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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course' National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby". 4 hrs ago - World

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LIVE - Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Trump lashes out at Nato allies - Israel had earlier said it hit the hideout of Iran's security council in an overnight strike, killing Ali Larijani, the latest senior Iranian official to have been killed within weeks.

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Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC -- The exact number killed in Monday night's strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.

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Chile's president begins building border barrier less than week into term -- José Antonio Kast visited the ditch - a few feet wide and deep - on Monday, calling it a "milestone".

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Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians -- Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power.

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India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight -- With India's semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

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Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time -- Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz, drifting out of control in the Mediterranean Sea.

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US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case -- It comes weeks after a Republican lawmaker accused the justice department of a "cover-up" in releasing the Epstein files.

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Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in Ukraine -- Moldova has imposed a 15-day state of alert in the Dniester river basin as a precaution.

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Pakistan air strike kills at least 100 at Kabul drug rehab centre -- Some of the bodies were injured beyond recognition, forensic laboratory sources told the BBC.

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What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz? -- US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's initial request to send ships to the crucial oil route.

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Surge in US gas prices deepens political peril for Trump over Iran -- The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.

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Gas on the line: will the Iran war squeeze India's piped gas next? -- The Iran war has already rattled LPG users. Will India's piped gas network face the next squeeze?

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'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan -- Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

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Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis -- European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.

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Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia? -- After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.

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Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano -- Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.

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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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Mexico City breaks Guinness Record with giant football training session -- Mexico City set a Guinness record for the largest football training session as 9,500 participants filled the capital's Zocalo square ahead of World Cup.

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Parades, rivers and the White House fountain: US celebrates St Patrick's Day -- The Chicago River continued its more than 60-year tradition, dyed green to celebrate the city's Irish heritage.

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Nigeria president begins first UK state visit in 37 years -- King Charles and senior royals will provide a ceremonial welcome for Nigeria's President Tinubu on his state visit.

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US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring -- Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold.

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Zelensky calls for Trump and Starmer to meet and find common ground -- In an exclusive interview with the BBC after talks with Starmer, the Ukrainian president says the pair should meet to "re-load the relationship".

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Iranian security chief Ali Larijani killed in air strike -- His death is confirmed on state TV, alongside that of another senior figure, Gholamreza Soleimani

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3 hrs ago - Trump thanked by Irish PM for affirming US and Ireland's 'tremendous bond' 3 hrs ago

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Australia shock jock Kyle Sandilands sacked and top-rating show cancelled -- It comes after an on-air spat between Sandilands and his co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson a month ago.

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