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Friday, March 27, 2026 2:56 AM ET

BBC News - World

Just now -- Singapore denies Malaysian scholar entry, calling her 'undesirable visitor' -- Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to "adopt her brand of radical advocacy", authorities say. -- Just now

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LIVE - Trump says Iran talks going 'very well' as he extends pause on striking Iranian energy plants - Iran says it is waiting for Washington to respond to its conditions for a ceasefire, as Israel launches new strikes on Tehran and Beirut.

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Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war -- The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

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Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with father -- The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour earlier this week.

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Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president -- The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply -- Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.

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Two Cuba-bound aid ships missing after leaving Mexico -- Mexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.

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Orban's Hungarian government accused of mass voter intimidation ahead of election -- A film quoting voters, mayors and a police officer alleges money and drugs are being offered to pressure people to back the ruling party.

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Sarah Ferguson's 'close Epstein ties' scrutinised in US lawmaker's letter -- The letter, seen by the BBC, also called on Ferguson to share any knowledge about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to Epstein.

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Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic -- A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic's tools.

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Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea's Kim as they sign friendship treaty -- Two key supporters of Russia's war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang.

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US prosecutors argue Maduro 'plundered' Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees -- A judge said the right to defence was paramount as prosecutors argued the couple should not be able to use Venezuelan funds to pay lawyers.

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Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise -- There is renewed urgency for Ukraine to get a drone deal done, as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.

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How Russia's threat forced Germany to radically rethink its military -- Germany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.

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Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war -- As gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.

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'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict? -- The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

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Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling -- Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

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Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly -- The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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Guthrie on missing mother: 'We cannot be at peace without knowing' -- In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with the idea that her fame may have made her mother a target.

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What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia -- BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.

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How the deadly LaGuardia Airport crash unfolded -- Video shows the aftermath of the collision between a passenger plane and a firefighting vehicle on the runway of the New York airport.

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'Stop, stop, stop': Listen to LaGuardia control tower audio during collision -- An Air Canada plane carrying 72 passengers and four crew initially landed safely from Montreal on Sunday evening before colliding with a firefighting vehicle.

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Watch: Inside Palestinian homes attacked by settlers -- Violence began after a teenage settler was killed, reportedly after being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian.

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Trump orders airport security paid as travellers face hours-long queues -- While Trump's order could provide temporary relief, it is unclear what authority the White House could invoke for such a move.

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Nepal to swear in ex-rapper as new prime minister -- Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.

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The 15-year-old Indian that cricket can no longer ignore -- At 15, prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi is forcing India to ask if he is already ready for the big stage.

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'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump -- Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

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The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost -- Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

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Oscars moving to a new home outside Hollywood -- The centrally located Peacock Theater in Los Angeles will host the 101st Academy Awards ceremony when it begins streaming on YouTube in 2029.

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