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BBC News - World

LIVE - American airman rescued from Iran as Trump says operation involved dozens of warplanes - There was "engagement" between US and Iranian forces during the rescue mission, the BBC understands.

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What we know so far about rescue of US airman in Iran -- The US has rescued the missing crew member of the US F-15 fighter jet which was shot down over southern Iran.

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Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat -- The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.

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US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani -- The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

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Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth -- The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

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Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested in Amalfi Coast luxury villa -- Roberto Mazzarella has been on the run for more than a year and was living under a false name, police say.

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World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule -- Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

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Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages -- Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.

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After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated? -- Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?

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Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer -- As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.

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How Canada's largest gun control effort in decades is missing the mark -- Canada recently banned 2,500 models of "assault-style" firearms - but a plan to buy-back tens of thousands of guns fell short by half.

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What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iran -- US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.

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Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth orbit... in 85 seconds -- The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.

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Watch: Artemis II astronauts speak from space -- The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.

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What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche -- The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush-money case.

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Does the island have a problem with the Irish language or more specifically the spelling of words in Irish?

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Residents say they support the administration's immigration agenda - but not its plans to build a detention centre in their backyard.

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Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

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Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.

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Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.

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Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal's biggest stage queen - until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

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Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.

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The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.

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A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.

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