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Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws

5 hours 5 min ago
Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.
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Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say

5 hours 6 min ago
A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.
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Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say

6 hours 51 min ago
A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.
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Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps

7 hours 26 min ago
Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.
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Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'

7 hours 49 min ago
Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
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Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor in German match

7 hours 53 min ago
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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Oil prices jump above $100 for first time in four years

8 hours 11 min ago
Iranian oil facilities were hit as the US and Israel launched a fresh wave of airstrikes at the weekend.
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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

10 hours 15 min ago
Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
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Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster

11 hours 19 min ago
More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.
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Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been terrorism, Norway police say

13 hours 34 min ago
Police say they are investigating other motives after the blast caused minor damage to the embassy building.
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Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month

17 hours 3 min ago
The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.
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Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster

March 8, 2026 - 22:12
More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.
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UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper

March 8, 2026 - 20:13
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.
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War fuels debate in Cyprus over UK military bases

March 8, 2026 - 17:03
“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase.
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War fuels Cyprus anger over UK military bases

March 8, 2026 - 17:03
“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase.
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'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief

March 8, 2026 - 16:05
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
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Explosion reported outside US embassy in Oslo, police say

March 8, 2026 - 14:18
Police sent "large resources" to the embassy at 01:00 local time after reports of an explosion.
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Rapper-politician Balendra Shah unseats Nepal's ex-PM as he heads for victory

March 8, 2026 - 13:36
Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.
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Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change

March 8, 2026 - 11:57
Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.
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Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots

March 8, 2026 - 10:42
Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.
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