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Oil prices dip as Trump says Iran war will end 'very soon', while warning 'we haven't won enough'

After surging above $100 a barrel on Monday, oil falls closer to $90 - but remains above pre-war levels. Trump also says he will hit Iran "twenty times harder" if they block the Straits of Hormuz.

Why is China set to approve a new law promoting 'ethnic unity'?

A law that could threaten the rights of minority groups is a sign of the direction Xi is taking China.

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Nepal election 2026: Counting continues with rapper Balendra Shah's party close to supermajority

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

UK MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban

The House of Lords had backed a move to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms in January.

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Two men charged with terror offences after homemade bomb thrown outside NYC mayor's home

The city's police commissioner said one of the suspects said he wanted the attack to be "even larger" than the Boston Marathon bombing.

6 hrs agoUS & Canada

China exports surge despite Trump tariffs

Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.

3 hrs agoBusiness

High-profile real estate brothers convicted in sex trafficking case

Prosecutors accused the brothers of using their wealth to lure women to parties and luxury homes, then taking advantage of them.

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More on Iran war

Iran's new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, enters power as the Islamic republic faces its most serious crisis.

How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices?

The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.

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.

Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest

Concern has grown for team after one critic called them "wartime traitors" for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf

The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.

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Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?

Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?

Dublin pubs where the Guinness is perfect

Colm Dalton is on a mission to rate every Irish pub in the world. He shares the best of the best in Dublin – the birthplace of Guinness.

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The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude

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Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival.

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A 35-year-old is held after Sunday's attack with an assault-style rifle on the pop star's home.

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The impact of the US and Israel's war in Iran is starting to hit home - no matter where people live.

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Video shows suspect in foiled attack near Mamdani's NYC residence

The incident occurred on Saturday after anti-Islam protesters gathered outside the mayoral residence and clashed with a larger group of counter-protesters.

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Airports across the US are experiencing extended wait times due to the partial government shutdown, which began on 14 February.

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Dozens of trombones play at pioneering salsa musician's funeral

Willie Colón, who died in February, was played out of St Patrick's Cathedral in New York by a symphony of brass players.

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'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.

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Kuwaiti government high-rise hit by Iranian drone

Footage shows flames tearing through the building in the early hours of Sunday, following more attacks on the gulf state.

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Fire crews fight blaze near Glasgow Central Station

The dome of a neighbouring building has collapsed as ScotRail says no trains will operate in or out of the station on Monday.

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What menstrual blood can reveal about your health

From endometriosis and cervical cancer, to diabetes, vitamin D deficiency and pollution exposure, scientists are finding period blood offers a window into women's wellbeing.

The enduring mystery of migraines

Affecting one in every five women, migraines are the world’s second-largest cause of years of disability. But research remains limited – and some don't see it as a 'real neurology’.

Has social media created the ultimate 'age of envy'?

Envy has a nasty reputation as a 'deadly sin', but could it actually be a useful tool for self-reflection?

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US teacher killed after toilet paper prank goes wrong

Jason Hughes's family does not want the students prosecuted after the prank turned into a fatal car accident.

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Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

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