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Millions of Cubans plunged into darkness as fuel crisis deepens -- Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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LIVE - Israel begins new 'wave of strikes' in Tehran as US Senate bid to limit Trump war powers fails - Meanwhile, the Pentagon has confirmed that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.

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Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues -- An official says more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran, where the supreme leader will lie in state.

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Israel tells people in large parts of southern Lebanon to leave ahead of attacks -- Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack.

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Pentagon identifies four of six US soldiers killed in Iran conflict -- The US soldiers were killed after a drone evaded air defences to hit a command centre in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, on Sunday.

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US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says -- Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war' -- Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.

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Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury -- Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

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Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean -- The Arctic Metagaz went down between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan officials say.

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South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies -- Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

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US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues -- The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.

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Nigerian doctors suspended over death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's son -- The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

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How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict -- Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.

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'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes -- Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.

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Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends -- Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.

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What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting -- The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.

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Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race -- Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.

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Watch: Heavy gunfire heard as BBC reports from border of Israel and Lebanon -- From the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, the BBC's Jon Donnison heard what sounded like a full-on gun battle.

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Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes -- Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.

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US-Israel war with Iran widens as strikes continue -- The crisis in the Middle East has widened after Israel and the US attacked Iran on Saturday with major strikes.

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Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping -- Ben Chu has been looking at what's happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.

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Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless' -- US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.

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First UK government flight to leave Middle East with more planned -- The UK government says more than 130,000 British nationals have registered their interest in leaving the Middle East region.

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A Canadian town says it's the 'birthplace' of ice hockey. Some historians aren't so sure -- A Nova Scotia town is caught up in a debate over the sport's origins, with one historian saying a law claiming the title reads as if "written with ChatGPT".

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In maps: Five days of strikes across the Middle East -- Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

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Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action -- It comes after Trump criticised the PM for refusing to allow the use of UK bases in the initial US-Israel strikes.

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Nigeria halts Christian pilgrimages to Holy Land over Middle East conflict -- NCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the "safety and comfort" of Nigerian pilgrims.

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Emirates flight with 400 passengers takes off from Dubai for Dublin -- The flight will carry passengers whose flights were cancelled at the weekend, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs says.

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