Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

BBC World News - 16 hours 24 min ago
Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
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Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster

BBC World News - 17 hours 28 min ago
More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.
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Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been terrorism, Norway police say

BBC World News - 19 hours 43 min ago
Police say they are investigating other motives after the blast caused minor damage to the embassy building.
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Tokyo Stocks Plummet in Monday Selling Frenzy

Japan Business News - 21 hours 13 min ago
The Nikkei Stock Average plunged by more than 4,100 points at one stage at the start of the week as crude oil prices surged sharply, with widespread sell orders hitting Tokyo stocks immediately after the market opened on Monday and pushing the index below the 52,000 level during trading. (News On Japan)
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Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month

BBC World News - 23 hours 12 min ago
The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.
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Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster

BBC World News - March 8, 2026 - 22:12
More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.
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UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper

BBC World News - 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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Nara Village Shaped by 1,400 Years of History

Japan Travel News - March 8, 2026 - 18:58
Nara Prefecture’s Asuka Village, with a history spanning 1,400 years, preserves numerous historic sites that tell the story of Japan’s ancient capitals, including the vividly colored wall paintings of the Takamatsuzuka Tumulus depicting the famed “Asuka Beauties,” while the surrounding satoyama countryside continues to evoke what many consider the original landscape of Japan. (News On Japan)
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Why Japanese Women Don’t Want to Marry Anymore

Japan Society News - March 8, 2026 - 18:53
Right now in Japan, more women say they do not want to get married. In 1980, the unmarried rate for women was about 4%, meaning most women eventually married. Today it is about 23%, or roughly one in four women. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)
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War fuels debate in Cyprus over UK military bases

BBC World News - 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

BBC World News - 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

BBC World News - 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

BBC World News - 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

BBC World News - 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

BBC World News - 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

BBC World News - 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

BBC World News - 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

BBC World News - 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

BBC World News - 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

BBC World News - March 8, 2026 - 08:11
In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos.
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