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French police detain brothers over 'lethal and antisemitic' plot

A loaded gun, hydrochloric acid and an Islamic State flag were found in their car, prosecutors say.

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Ugandan opposition leader goes abroad after two months in hiding

Uganda's military chief has said Bobi Wine is wanted "dead or alive", although some ministers have denied he is being sought.

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Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row

Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West Bank

Mohammed, aged five, and Othman, aged seven, were killed alongside their parents, the Palestinian health ministry says.

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Severe flooding kills 62 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue

Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

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US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq

The aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.

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07

My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her

The mother of Ann Grosmaire, 19, who was shot dead by her boyfriend, explains why she chose restorative justice.

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The women bringing chess into the 21st Century - with 'bullet' matches and viral videos

Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game" and bring it into the digital age.

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Medvedev stuns Alcaraz to set up Sinner final

World number two Jannik Sinner puts on a masterclass to beat Alexander Zverev 6-2 6-4 and reach his first final at Indian Wells, while Daniil Medvedev ends Carl...

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'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

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Oscars 2026: What to expect and who will win

Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.

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Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?

They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.

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Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off

Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the match amid the escalating US-Isr...

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BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah

A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defense Forces says it was targeting "terrorist infrastructure".

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France take title with thrilling last-gasp win over England

France claim a third Six Nations title in the past five years as Thomas Ramos' last-gasp kick decides a 94-point thriller against England in Paris.

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Treasure hunter freed from prison after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold

Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.

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Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens

Discontent is mounting over rolling blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, exacerbated by a US blockade.

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Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment

Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least five.

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Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum

Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.

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Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

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German philosopher and social critic Jürgen Habermas dies at 96

One the most influential thinkers in post-war Germany, he linked philosophy and political action throughout his life.

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Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers' for rise in Alps avalanche deaths

The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.

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23

Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year

The Trump ally's departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.

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Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?

The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.

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Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states

The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from "aggression" by the US and Israel.

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Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'a deliberate attack' says mayor

Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam.

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'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards

Ice Cube's alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year's worst movies.

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Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so

The city has been considered a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.

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Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime

A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

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