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Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran

5 hours 52 min ago
A fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.
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'Everything has changed': Missile attacks shatter Dubai's safe haven image

7 hours 6 min ago
Dubai’s reputation as a prosperous destination for expats and influencers has changed for some following Iranian strikes.
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Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping

7 hours 52 min ago
Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.
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France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies

10 hours 57 min ago
Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.
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Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates

11 hours 38 min ago
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
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Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens

11 hours 51 min ago
Lebanon's health ministry says 31 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel.
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Lost Rembrandt painting rediscovered after 65 years

12 hours 18 min ago
The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.
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Saturday Night Live criticised for 'hurtful' Tourette's sketch

12 hours 29 min ago
The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.
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At least 169 people killed in South Sudan 'surprise' attack

13 hours 1 min ago
Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.
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India and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy deal

13 hours 5 min ago
A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi.
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Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless'

14 hours 5 min ago
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.
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'They hit so hard the house was shaking': Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks

March 2, 2026 - 22:54
People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day.
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Watch: Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait

March 2, 2026 - 18:43
The US says six of its F-15 jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses", with all crew in a stable condition.
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Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'

March 2, 2026 - 15:47
The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.
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A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election

March 2, 2026 - 15:34
Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.
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A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election

March 2, 2026 - 15:34
Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.
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Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards

March 2, 2026 - 14:08
The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.
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Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards

March 2, 2026 - 14:08
The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.
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Stars hit the Actor Awards red carpet - in pictures

March 2, 2026 - 10:33
Emma Stone, Wunmi Mosaku and Timothée Chalamet were among the stars posing for pictures in Los Angeles.
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Oil prices jump after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz

March 2, 2026 - 09:36
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
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