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Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee

2 hours 32 min ago
The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man held at Sde Teiman military prison.
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Emirati minister tells BBC Iran must end strikes on Gulf

2 hours 48 min ago
The UAE says more than 1,800 drones and missiles have been projected at the country since the war began.
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Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement

4 hours 27 min ago
A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.
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France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads

5 hours 25 min ago
Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.
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Parents accused of hiding daughter's HIV infection and neglect

6 hours 10 min ago
The child did not see a doctor until she was six - and had not had any vaccinations, Italian media say.
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Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's party wins Nepal election

7 hours 43 min ago
The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.
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Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea

March 12, 2026 - 22:57
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.
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Nineteen jailed over deadly Moscow concert attack

March 12, 2026 - 22:29
Gunmen opened fire at Crocus City Concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 149 and injuring more than 500.
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Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara

March 12, 2026 - 21:57
The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.
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'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war

March 12, 2026 - 21:49
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.
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'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war

March 12, 2026 - 21:49
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.
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Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school

March 12, 2026 - 21:22
Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.
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How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas

March 12, 2026 - 21:04
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.
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Nineteen jailed over deadly Moscow concert attack

March 12, 2026 - 21:00
Gunmen opened fire at Crocus City Concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 145 and injuring more than 500.
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Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth's atmosphere

March 12, 2026 - 20:23
Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.
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Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns

March 12, 2026 - 19:52
"Violence and fear" will spike and "equality and non-discrimination" will be trampled on, warn critics.
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Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 60

March 12, 2026 - 19:33
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.
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Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album

March 12, 2026 - 19:32
The album will also feature Primal Scream, David Gray, Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss.
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Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album

March 12, 2026 - 19:32
The album will also feature Primal Scream, David Gray, Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss.
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'Fingers on the trigger': Deadly warnings for Iranians being urged to take action

March 12, 2026 - 19:07
Iran's police chief has warned that his forces would treat anyone taking to the streets "at the enemy's request" as an enemy.
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