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Four crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq -- The US Central Command says rescue efforts continue after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq. -- World

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KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel -- The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service. -- Asia

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King expressed 'concern' over Alberta separatists, say First Nations chiefs -- Indigenous leaders made Charles aware of the "threat" posed by the movement during a meeting in London, they say. -- US & Canada

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'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded in the Gulf -- Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

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Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike to be repatriated -- The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka.

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French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris -- The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

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Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee -- The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man held at Sde Teiman military prison.

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'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition -- The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.

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Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue -- The FBI says the incident is being investigated as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".

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UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico -- Athletes will visit the FBI academy this weekend to give a seminar on fighting techniques and tactics.

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Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds -- The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

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Americans on Iran strikes: 'What if this turns into a forever war?' -- Six US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the major US military intervention in Iran.

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Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars -- Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.

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Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict -- The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

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'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war -- Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

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Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school -- Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.

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Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician -- Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.

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Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts -- This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.

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Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war -- BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.

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BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line -- Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.

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US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows -- A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.

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RAF Typhoon jets in action over Bahrain -- Two jets have been allocated to help Bahrain intercept incoming drones.

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More Indian women play cricket now than in 2020 - BBC study -- The survey was commissioned by the BBC and Collective Newsroom as part of the Indian Sportswoman of the Year initiative.

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In maps: 14 days of attacks in Iran and the Middle East -- Israel says it has launched a "wide-scale wave of strikes" on Tehran as the US-Israeli war with Iran enters a 14th day

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Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns -- It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles.

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Starmer and Martin discuss cost-of-living and security at UK-Ireland summit -- The second summit follows the announcement of new Irish investment of more than £900m into the UK.

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Ancient fort damage 'deeply concerning' -- An Grianán of Aileach is one of the most historic sites in County Donegal.

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South Korea police raid transport ministry over Jeju Air crash -- More inquiries into the incident have been launched, as investigators discover more body parts and victims' belongings.

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