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Ethiopia experiments with 'smart' police stations that have no officers

March 5, 2026 - 21:34
A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.
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Texas lawmaker admits 'lapse in judgement' in affair with aide

March 5, 2026 - 21:17
The admission from the married Republican, Tony Gonzales, comes after a House panel launched an ethics investigation.
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DR Congo government says 200 killed after landslide at rebel-held mine

March 5, 2026 - 21:03
The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.
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Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq

March 5, 2026 - 17:18
Tehran's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join the fight against Iran.
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US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says

March 5, 2026 - 15:52
More than 100 personnel were thought to be aboard the vessel, which went down to the south of Sri Lanka.
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Global order is 'breaking down', Carney tells Australian parliament

March 5, 2026 - 12:57
The Canadian prime minister said Australia and Canada should work together as 'strategic cousins'.
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Global order is 'breaking down', Carney tells Australian parliament

March 5, 2026 - 12:57
The Canadian prime minister said Australia and Canada should work together as 'strategic cousins'.
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China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991

March 5, 2026 - 12:10
It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.
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Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts

March 5, 2026 - 11:55
The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.
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China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991

March 5, 2026 - 11:40
It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.
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US trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration

March 5, 2026 - 09:13
A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.
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Trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration

March 5, 2026 - 09:13
A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.
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The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting

March 5, 2026 - 09:05
A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.
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Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail

March 5, 2026 - 09:04
Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.
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Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy

March 5, 2026 - 08:01
Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.
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Millions of Cubans plunged into darkness as fuel crisis deepens

March 5, 2026 - 07:46
Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict

March 5, 2026 - 05:57
Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.
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Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'

March 5, 2026 - 05:42
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
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'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes

March 5, 2026 - 04:31
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
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Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean

March 5, 2026 - 03:14
The Arctic Metagaz went down between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan officials say.
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