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LIVE - Trump tells the UK and other countries 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz - The US president tells nations who are now unable to get jet fuel "the USA won't be there to help you anymore, just like you weren't there for us".

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Gazan mother reunited with evacuated daughter after two years -- The girl is among at least eight children who were premature newborns when they were evacuated during heavy fighting in Gaza at the start of the war. -- Middle East

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'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national film archive -- The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore". -- Australia

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Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity says -- Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities. -- Africa

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Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition -- Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part. -- World

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Congressman writes to King Charles urging him to meet Epstein victims during US visit -- While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.

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Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says -- Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.

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Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war -- It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia.

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Kid Rock sparks US Army probe after helicopter flyby at his mansion -- The country rock artist posted footage on Saturday of himself saluting the aircraft from his outdoor pool.

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Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says -- Merz's government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.

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Who are the Artemis II astronauts heading to the Moon? -- The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

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After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day -- California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.

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Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones -- Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard a Royal Air Force Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East.

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Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens -- Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.

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How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island -- Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

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Inside Nasa's moon spacesuit lab ahead of Artemis launch -- The Artemis II spacesuits are designed to protect the astronauts during launch and landing, as well as possible emergency scenarios.

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How Australia's seven-month-long manhunt came to an end -- Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.

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Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike -- BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.

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Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour -- France's Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica were among the famous global landmarks that went dark for an hour on Saturday night.

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Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade -- The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.

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More than 70 miners killed in South Sudan as government and opposition trade blame -- Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.

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Kissing a woman's hand can be sexual assault, Spanish court finds -- The Supreme Court found that a man had done more than harass a woman by kissing her hand as there had been "a clear sexual component" to his behaviour.

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48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city -- The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.

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Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law -- The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

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China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments' -- China bans 'bone ash apartments' where mourners are storing cremated remains instead of cemeteries.

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Huge fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukraine strikes, satellite images show -- BBC Verify examines recent damage to three key Russian oil export facilities near the Baltic Sea.

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Trump sees 'America First' opportunity in Nasa mission to Moon -- A competitive edge with China and a possible lunar gold rush are twin goals behind Artemis II, experts tell the BBC.

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Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy -- Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.

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