LIVE - Trump says US took 'last best chance' to hit Iran, as Lebanon reports 52 killed in Israeli strikes - The Israeli military says strikes on Beirut and parts of southern Lebanon are a response to attacks on northern Israel by Iran-backed Hezbollah.

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Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens -- Lebanese officials say 52 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel.

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At least 169 people killed in South Sudan 'surprise' attack -- Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.

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Lost Rembrandt painting rediscovered after 65 years -- The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.

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'They hit so hard the house was shaking': Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks -- People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day. -- Middle East

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India and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy deal -- A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi. -- World

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A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election -- Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.

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Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates -- Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

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Saturday Night Live criticised for 'hurtful' Tourette's sketch -- The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.

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Deadly Texas bar shooting 'potentially act of terrorism', FBI says -- Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.

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Stars hit the Actor Awards red carpet - in pictures -- Emma Stone, Wunmi Mosaku and Timothée Chalamet were among the stars posing for pictures in Los Angeles.

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Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out -- Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.

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Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader? -- Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.

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Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards -- The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.

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Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region -- Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

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Months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leader -- A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.

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Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless' -- US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.

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Watch: Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait -- The US says six of its F-15 jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses", with all crew in a stable condition.

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Watch: Retaliations continue on day two of US-Israel attacks on Iran -- Donald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran.

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Watch: Moment Iran's state TV announces Supreme Leader has been killed -- Iran's state media has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed.

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Watch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded... in two minutes -- Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.

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Watch dramatic hot air balloon rescue 900ft in the air -- Emergency crews in Longview, Texas conducted a high-stakes rescue after a hot air balloon struck a cell phone tower about 920ft (280m) above ground

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What is behind the strategy to take out Iran's leadership? -- Security correspondent Gordon Corera looks at what is likely to happen now that joint US and Israeli attacks have taken out some of the Iran's most senior leadership.

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Watch: Devastation on Tehran street after strike -- Strikes on Iran's capital, Tehran, continue after the initial combat operations were jointly launched by the US and Israel on 28 February.

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Starmer criticises Trump over Iran strikes, as he defends UK position -- The PM told MPs that Trump had expressed his disagreement with the decision not to get involved in the initial strikes.

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Jacinda Ardern's move to Australia renews spotlight on New Zealand's brain drain problem -- New Zealand has long struggled to keep its best and brightest with about 180 Kiwis leaving a day.

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In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East -- Iranian strikes on targets across the Middle East and Gulf regions continued on Monday after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran killing the country's supreme leader.

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More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East -- Foreign Office sources say no evacuation was imminent but the government is preparing for potential scenarios.

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France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies -- Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.

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