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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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Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands

March 8, 2026 - 10:38
Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.
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Boy, 12, among six dead as tornadoes hit Michigan and Oklahoma

March 8, 2026 - 10:08
The storms uprooted trees, downed power lines, damaged buildings and ripped the roofs off some houses.
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The heartwarming tale of a father, a daughter, and a wedding band wowing India

March 8, 2026 - 09:02
Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home.
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Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came

March 8, 2026 - 08:11
In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos.
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Dozens killed as Israeli special forces raid Lebanese village in search of 40-year-old remains

March 8, 2026 - 04:16
Overnight, one Israeli operation saw at least 41 people killed and 40 injured, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
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At least six dead after tornadoes sweep across Michigan and Oklahoma, officials say

March 8, 2026 - 04:09
Four people were killed in Michigan and two died in Oklahoma, officials say, as severe storms swept across parts of the US.
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Rapper-politician Balendra Shah set to be Nepal's next prime minister

March 8, 2026 - 02:02
Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.
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Iranian ambassador warns UK to be 'very careful' about further involvement in war

March 8, 2026 - 01:53
Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran has a "right to self-defence" if the UK directly joins US-Israeli attacks.
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Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says

March 7, 2026 - 23:11
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
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Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi

March 7, 2026 - 21:21
Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.
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Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi

March 7, 2026 - 21:21
Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.
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Watch: Moment of drone strike close to Dubai Airport

March 7, 2026 - 19:31
Video filmed by a witness and verified by the BBC shows a drone crashing close to the airport.
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