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Who is making decisions in Iran?

13 hours 45 min ago
Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.
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Israeli police investigate after officers 'cut Palestinian flag' from skullcap

14 hours 4 min ago
The British Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah embroidered with Israeli and Palestinian flags.
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Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

14 hours 6 min ago
The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud.
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Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

14 hours 6 min ago
The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud.
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US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell

15 hours 3 min ago
President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.
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How the Kremlin's internet crackdown is frustrating Russians

15 hours 5 min ago
Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.
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Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest

April 24, 2026 - 22:57
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
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Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest

April 24, 2026 - 22:57
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
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Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest

April 24, 2026 - 22:57
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
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South Africa's top envoy to Ghana summoned over attacks on foreigners

April 24, 2026 - 21:39
A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.
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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer

April 24, 2026 - 20:49
The Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.
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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer

April 24, 2026 - 20:49
The Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.
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Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in Italian national park

April 24, 2026 - 20:47
After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.
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Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in Italian national park

April 24, 2026 - 20:47
After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.
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No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

April 24, 2026 - 20:34
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
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South Africa's top envoy to Ghana summoned over attacks on foreigners

April 24, 2026 - 20:28
A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.
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Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested

April 24, 2026 - 19:41
Amjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.
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Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain

April 24, 2026 - 19:14
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
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UK biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says

April 24, 2026 - 19:00
Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.
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Watch: Powerful tornado barrels through northern Oklahoma

April 24, 2026 - 18:49
The weather phenomenon struck parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.
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