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Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as Iran's supreme leader as oil prices surge

Khamenei is named as successor to his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the first wave of US and Israeli strikes.

Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been terrorism, Norway police say

Police say they are investigating other motives after the blast caused minor damage to the embassy building.

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Nepal election 2026: Balendra Shah on course to be PM as party heads for landslide

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is dominating the count, with Shah on course to be prime minister.

Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say

A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

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Huge fire at Glasgow Central Station prompts evacuations as building collapses

The fire is understood to have started in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon, with the building collapsing several hours later.

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Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

3 hrs agoEurope

Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor in German match

A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor in a German second division match as the referee was went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award.

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More on Iran war

'Mind boggles' at doubts over legality of Iran war, Israeli president says

Isaac Herzog says Israel is acting out of "self-defence" on behalf of Israel, the wider region and Europe.

In maps: The 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 continues for a ninth day.

'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief

UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.

Dozens killed as Israeli special forces raid Lebanese village in search of 40-year-old remains

Overnight, one Israeli operation saw at least 41 people killed and 40 injured, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

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From candles that drop metal nails to the knocker uppers of industrial Britain, people devised plenty of cunning ways to ensure a timely wake-up before alarm clocks came along.

Beyond the boy's club: Seven modern female adventurers

From ice swimming to desert crossings, these explorers are redefining what modern adventure – and modern adventurers – look like.

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Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game?

The opening race of F1's new era in Australia left the drivers with mixed feelings about what the sport had become, writes Andrew Benson.

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Jessie Buckley says acting helped her overcome eating disorder as a teenager

The Oscar-frontrunner says acting is "like water to me" as she credits her craft with helping her mental health.

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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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Rapper-politician Balendra Shah unseats Nepal's ex-PM as he heads for victory

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Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

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King Charles reflects on 'pressures of conflict' in Commonwealth message

King Charles hails the value of the Commonwealth in divided times in his annual message.

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Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.

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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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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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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”.

World

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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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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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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The Alps lost its vultures - then it got them back

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Health and Wellness

Aphrodisiacs may not work how you think

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How meal timings affect your waistline

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Business

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Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

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Sport

India triumphant again - do the rest have any hope of catching them?

India's dominant T20 World Cup title win - their third white-ball trophy in a row - shows the other nations need to catch up, writes Matthew Henry.

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