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Oscars 2026 predictions: Who is the favourite to win? -- What the awards season so far tells us about nominees' chances.
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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. 3 hrs ago - Europe23 minutes ago
Charges dropped against teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank -- The teacher's family had asked for charges to be dropped to prevent the students' lives being ruined.23 minutes ago
LIVE - Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to help secure Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks - Meanwhile, sirens are triggered in Jerusalem, with the Israeli military saying it has detected new attacks from Iran.28 minutes ago
How the bombing of Iran sent shockwaves around the world -- The devastating air assault - described by Trump as a "short-term excursion" - threatens regional stability and the global economy.3 hours ago
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.3 hours ago
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.2 hours ago
More US Marines and warships being moved to Middle East, reports say -- The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.2 hours ago
Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say -- The FBI said the suspect had large quantities of fireworks and petrol in his vehicle when it caught fire after ramming a synagogue on Thursday.16 hours ago
Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war -- Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".23 hours ago
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.8 hours ago
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.17 hours ago
Iranians react to new supreme leader's first address -- People in Iran are questioning who's really in charge after Mojtaba Khamenei's first address came via a presenter on state TV.23 hours ago
'Tigers and flies': Millions of officials later, why is Xi's corruption purge still going? -- Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.12 hours ago
How the Iran war exposed cracks in Trump's Republican coalition -- The president's most dedicated supporters are on his side - but significant numbers of Republicans have serious doubts.12 hours ago
Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran -- BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.12 hours ago
Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician -- Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.2 days ago
Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts -- This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.2 days ago
Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war -- BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.2 days ago
Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave.1 hour ago
A man and woman were arrested after GardaĆ searched a number of vehicles and a business in County Monaghan.1 hour ago
The man was taken to St Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin with serious injuries where he died on Friday evening.1 hour ago
The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.8 hours ago
Ice Cube's alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year's worst movies.8 hours ago
The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.11 hours ago
Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.13 hours ago
Getting nominated once for an Academy Award is a feat but Geeta Gandbhir is nominated twice this year - for two separate films.13 hours ago
