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LIVE - Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' as Iranian president apologises to Gulf nations for attacks - Meanwhile, the BBC has learned that UK aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has been placed on advanced readiness.

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Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran's proxy Hezbollah -- The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah. -- Middle East

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'Massive' numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC -- Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes. -- Africa

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Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war -- Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.

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We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said -- Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.

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Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi -- Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

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Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster -- The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.

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Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills ten -- Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.

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China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US? -- US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.

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Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s -- It is the latest country to curb young people's access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.

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Ukrainian bank workers released after detention in Hungary -- Kyiv has reacted furiously after officials in Budapest accused staff transporting cash to Ukraine of money laundering.

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The final voyage of the Iranian warship sunk by the US -- The sinking of an Iranian ship by the US near Sri Lanka brings the conflict uncomfortably close to India.

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AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in -- The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.

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Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action -- The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities "want to make a deal so bad".

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'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions -- China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East - yet. But it is feeling the ripples.

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Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs -- Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

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Beirut evacuees 'sleeping in tents and cars' -- Some residents in the Beirut suburb of Dahieh have left their homes amid ongoing air strikes by Israel.

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After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba? -- During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was "ready to fall".

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Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices -- The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.

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Watch: Obama, Biden and Clinton remember 'tenacious' Jesse Jackson -- The three former US presidents were among dozens of high profile figures present at the late civil rights activist's memorial.

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Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting -- The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.

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In maps: Eight days of strikes across the Middle East -- Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war enters its eighth day.

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Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says -- Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.

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Military chief defends UK response to Middle East conflict -- Sir Richard Knighton "completely rejects" criticism that the UK had been ill-prepared.

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Timothée Chalamet triggers backlash over ballet and opera remarks -- In an interview, the Oscar-nominee danced into some online controversy after claiming no one cares about ballet and opera.

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Watch: Moment of drone strike close to Dubai Airport -- Video filmed by a witness and verified by the BBC shows a drone crashing close to the airport.

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Fires rage in Tehran as Mehrabad Airport hit -- Explosions rocked the capital overnight as its busiest airport was hit by airstrikes.

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Deadly storms and tornadoes strike US state of Michigan -- A series of tornadoes tore through several cities, uprooting trees and destroying homes.

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