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Kevin Spacey and accusers settle before civil trial

March 19, 2026 - 18:27
The actor agrees an out-of-court settlement with three men who accused him of sexual assault.
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Three Palestinian women killed as missile debris hits West Bank beauty salon

March 19, 2026 - 18:13
Several other people were injured when shrapnel struck the beauty salon in Beit Awwa, in the southern West Bank.
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DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US

March 19, 2026 - 17:42
The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.
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South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis

March 19, 2026 - 15:01
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
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How Europe sleepwalked into yet another energy crisis

March 19, 2026 - 14:59
It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.
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How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis

March 19, 2026 - 14:59
It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.
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US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse

March 19, 2026 - 09:56
The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.
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US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse

March 19, 2026 - 09:56
The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.
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As Cuba struggles with power cuts, how is the island holding up?

March 19, 2026 - 09:46
The BBC's Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed.
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US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board

March 19, 2026 - 09:44
The USS Gerald R Ford has played a significant role in US operations during the war with Iran.
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Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal

March 19, 2026 - 09:42
More than 1,100 Afghans evacuated by the US fear their route to promised resettlement is closed for good.
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India's young are more educated than ever. So why are so many jobless?

March 19, 2026 - 09:02
India’s educational enrolment has surged but jobs, especially good ones, are not keeping pace, a new report finds.
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Labubu movie in the works as viral toys attempt film crossover

March 19, 2026 - 09:01
Pop Mart and Sony Pictures say the film will combine live action and computer-generated animation.
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The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?

March 19, 2026 - 08:31
With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.
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Alberta seeks to set limits on use of medically assisted dying

March 19, 2026 - 08:23
The Canadian province has proposed legislation that will limit its use solely to end-of-life circumstances.
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Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested

March 19, 2026 - 07:20
Officials believe the man - known as Lobo Menor - is linked to the killing of Fernando Villavicencio in 2023.
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Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested

March 19, 2026 - 07:20
Officials believe the man - known as Lobo Menor - is linked to the killing of Fernando Villavicencio in 2023.
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US intelligence chief says Iran's regime 'intact' but 'degraded'

March 19, 2026 - 07:18
Lawmakers pressed intelligence officials about the Iran war, and if the Islamic Republic had posed an imminent threat.
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US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears

March 19, 2026 - 05:20
The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.
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Israel destroys river bridges in southern Lebanon

March 19, 2026 - 04:40
The health ministry says that 968 people, including more than 100 children, have been killed since 2 March.
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