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BBC News - World
LIVE - Iran war 'not a matter for Nato', Germany's Merz says as Starmer says UK won't be drawn into wider conflict - It comes after Donald Trump said it would be "very bad for the future of Nato" if allies don't help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
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Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis -- European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war isn't really an option.43 minutes ago
Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs -- Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.4 hours ago
Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say -- Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.5 hours ago
Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport -- The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.4 hours ago
How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK -- The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?15 hours ago
Meta and TikTok let harmful content rise after evidence outrage drove engagement, say whistleblowers -- Companies allowed more harmful content on user's feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.2 hours ago
Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says -- Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine - many say they were lured under false pretences.3 hours ago
French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying -- Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.5 hours ago
Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit -- All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.11 hours ago
Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline -- The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.16 hours ago
Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship -- The skipper of the Sea Owl One is suspected of producing forged documents when it was boarded by coast guard.22 hours ago
Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC -- Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.12 hours ago
Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary -- Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.5 hours ago
'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia -- Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.16 hours ago
Who wants what from the Iran war? -- Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?5 hours ago
'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war -- The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.15 hours ago
Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments -- One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.7 hours 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.2 days 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.2 days 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.4 days ago
In maps: Attacks across Iran and the Middle East enter third week -- The US-Israeli war with Iran has seen sustained attacks on Tehran and Beirut as retaliatory strikes are felt in Israel and Gulf states31 minutes ago
Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah commander, IDF says -- US officials previously said the man accused of ramming a truck full of explosives into a synagogue had recently lost family in Lebanon.10 hours ago
From tornadoes to blizzards, severe weather batters parts of the US -- Millions are under weather warnings as mix of snow, thunderstorms, and high winds hit parts of the eastern US, while the west coast faces extreme heat.1 hour ago
Creed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition -- The 39-year-old has spent more than two decades acting and picked up the award for best actor at the Oscars.3 hours ago