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LIVE - US warns its citizens to leave Iraq as Trump repeats call for allies to help secure Strait of Hormuz - Meanwhile, a fire continues to burn at the port of Fujairah in the UAE after it was targeted by a drone strike earlier.
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Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum -- Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home. -- World2 hours ago
Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens -- Discontent is mounting over rolling blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, exacerbated by a US blockade. -- Latin America5 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. -- World1 hour ago
Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'a deliberate attack' says mayor -- Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam.14 hours ago
Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year -- The Trump ally's departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.7 hours ago
'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards -- Ice Cube's alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year's worst movies.19 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.10 hours ago
German philosopher and social critic Jürgen Habermas dies at 96 -- One the most influential thinkers in post-war Germany, he linked philosophy and political action throughout his life.5 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.11 hours ago
How the bombing of Iran sent shockwaves around the world15 hours ago
Oscars 2026 predictions: Who is the favourite to win? -- What the awards season so far tells us about nominees' chances.11 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.16 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.1 day ago
Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange -- Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave.10 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.20 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.3 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
BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah -- A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defence Forces says it was targeting "terrorist infrastructure".21 minutes ago
Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold -- Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.5 hours ago
Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment -- Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least five.1 hour ago
Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers' for rise in Alps avalanche deaths -- The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.17 hours ago
Cocaine worth €5.25m seized and two arrested -- A man and woman were arrested after Gardaí searched a number of vehicles and a business in County Monaghan.11 hours ago