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BBC News - World

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 - Europe

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war -- Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".

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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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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave.

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A man and woman were arrested after GardaĆ­ searched a number of vehicles and a business in County Monaghan.

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The man was taken to St Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin with serious injuries where he died on Friday evening.

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

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

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The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.

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Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.

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Getting nominated once for an Academy Award is a feat but Geeta Gandbhir is nominated twice this year - for two separate films.

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