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Wednesday, March 25, 2026 2:45 AM ET

BBC News - World

LIVE - Iran says 'non-hostile vessels' may pass through Strait of Hormuz as oil price falls - As reports suggest the US may be preparing to send some ground troops to Iran, Donald Trump insists talks with Iran continue - claiming they have given the US "a very big present".

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Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster strike for first time in 20 years -- Staff have walked out for 24 hours over a pay rise offer that was below inflation.

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'He liked the fear in our eyes', Epstein survivors tell BBC -- In an interview with BBC Newsnight, five women abused by the disgraced financier describe the impact of their shared ordeal.

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Oil at $150 would trigger global recession, says boss of financial giant BlackRock -- Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.

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OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app - The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry. 2 hrs ago

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Pilots killed in LaGuardia plane crash named -- Investigators released details from the final three minutes of cockpit and tower communications, which showed controllers cleared both the plane and a fire truck to cross the runway.

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Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been overturned -- US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change. -- World

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Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period -- Cities across Ukraine were hit, with local officials reporting at least eight people killed and dozens injured.

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Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis -- Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

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'Major player' in alleged mistaken identity kidnap of Sydney grandfather charged -- The 23-year-old is the third man to be charged in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian.

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Democrats flip Florida seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home -- Emily Gregory's projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.

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BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers -- The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.

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Has banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools? -- Two years ago the Netherlands banned phones in schools. Now the government wants to go further, pushing to restrict social media for under‑16s.

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What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war -- Some Iranians dismiss the possibility of talks to end the war, others worry a deal may leave the current leaders in place.

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Packed cinemas and whistling fans: A spy thriller sequel revives Bollywood -- Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has opened to record demand, with near 24/7 shows nationwide.

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Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness -- Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.

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A committed pharmacist and a homesick blogger – the Iranian civilians killed in the war -- The toll on civilians is mounting fast as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues.

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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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Tough negotiations loom as Denmark's Social Democrats fail to secure a majority -- The party, which has governed since 2019, gained the most votes but saw its weakest results in over a century.

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Sara Duterte impeachment hearings start as political death match heats up -- The Philippines' VP faces another impeachment round with her 2028 presidential run on the line.

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