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South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies

March 4, 2026 - 19:18
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.
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Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'

March 4, 2026 - 17:52
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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Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests

March 4, 2026 - 16:05
It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.
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South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder of newborn baby

March 4, 2026 - 14:43
The case has gripped South Korea, where there is no regulation on how far into pregnancy an abortion can take place.
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South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder after killing newborn baby

March 4, 2026 - 14:43
This highlights the legal limbo on abortion, as Korea has no restrictions on how far it can be carried out.
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US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking

March 4, 2026 - 13:07
Washington says the two countries are combatting what the US calls designated terrorist organisations in the South American country.
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US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking

March 4, 2026 - 13:07
Washington says the two countries are combatting what the US calls designated terrorist organisations in the South American country.
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First US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identified

March 4, 2026 - 12:49
Four of the six - ranging in age from 20 to 42 - have been named after the drone strike in Kuwait.
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What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting

March 4, 2026 - 10:04
The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.
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Celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere

March 4, 2026 - 09:59
The Hindu festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter.
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Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan

March 4, 2026 - 09:53
It is the fourth Australian death at a Japanese ski resort this year.
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Ethiopia's new 'smart' police station does away with officers

March 4, 2026 - 09:40
A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.
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TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk

March 4, 2026 - 09:34
TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.
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TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk

March 4, 2026 - 09:34
TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.
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US commerce secretary to testify before Congress about Epstein ties

March 4, 2026 - 09:11
The cabinet member "voluntarily" agreed to be interviewed, weeks after acknowledging that he visited Epstein's island.
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US commerce secretary to testify before Congress about Epstein ties

March 4, 2026 - 09:11
The cabinet member "voluntarily" agreed to be interviewed, weeks after acknowledging that he visited Epstein's island.
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European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base

March 4, 2026 - 07:10
The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.
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European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base

March 4, 2026 - 07:10
The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.
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Funerals held for students and staff after Iran school strike

March 4, 2026 - 06:30
Iranian authorities say they were killed in a US-Israeli strike in the city of Minab on Saturday.
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Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access

March 4, 2026 - 06:25
Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.
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