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BBC News - World
Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum -- Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.
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LIVE - Israel launches new strikes at Iran and Lebanon, as US says it has hit 16 Iranian mine-laying ships - Meanwhile, the UAE says its air defence systems are responding to a "missile threat".6 hours ago
'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power -- Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks. -- World12 hours ago
Member of Iranian football delegation granted Australian asylum changes her mind -- One of the seven women who received visas has reversed her decision after speaking to teammates, minister says -- World53 minutes ago
Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets? -- Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein's estate - court filings allege complicity in his crimes.4 hours ago
Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war -- President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.7 hours ago
At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire -- Police do not yet know the cause of the fire in the western Fribourg canton, which also injured a number of people.7 hours ago
Georgia voters to pick replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene in special election -- The shadow of Greene, who resigned from Congress after a rift with the president, looms large over a crowded contest.17 hours ago
Katy Perry loses trademark case against Australian designer Katie Perry -- The US singer lost the case in 2023 and later won on appeal, but now judges have ruled against her.1 hour ago
Large parts of Dresden to be evacuated after 250kg WW2 bomb found -- The city's biggest ever evacuation comes after the British flying bomb was discovered near a collapsed bridge.7 hours ago
Meghan to headline £1,400 'girls' weekend' in Australia -- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.31 minutes ago
Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says -- Vladimir Putin's direct involvement in the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children has been visible from the outset, the UN says.11 hours ago
'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom -- The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.4 hours ago
From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world -- Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.4 hours ago
War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel -- Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.10 hours ago
Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say -- Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.10 hours ago
BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line -- Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.12 hours ago
US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows -- A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.22 hours ago
Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices -- As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.1 day ago
Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf -- The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.1 day ago
Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots -- Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.2 days ago
China and North Korea to resume passenger train service after six-year halt -- Tickets for the first train departing on Thursday have reportedly sold out.3 hours ago
Woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna's home -- The woman posted about the singer online prior to the attack, the BBC's US news partner CBS reports.1 hour ago
Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff -- Republican Clay Fuller is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harris in the 7 April runoff election.3 hours ago
What do Georgians want from Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement? -- The special election to replace the congresswoman who resigned in January has resulted in a runoff between Republican Clayton Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris.4 hours ago
'Investing in people': Can China's new push to boost spending revive the economy? -- Beijing has spent decades relying on exports and innovation but that model is now under strain.2 hours ago
A 1,300-pound Nasa spacecraft to re-enter Earth's atmosphere -- Much of the Van Allen Probe is expected to burn up in the atmosphere though Nasa says there is "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.6 hours ago