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More than 200 rescued from IS-linked group in DR Congo -- The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda's army says.
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LIVE - Tehran says 'no plans' for new talks after US seizes Iranian cargo ship - Donald Trump says after the Iranian ship ignored warnings, the US navy "blew a hole" in its engine room. The US has released footage of the attack.5 hours ago
Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning -- Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,3 hours ago
Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out -- Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.12 minutes ago
Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon -- The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences.2 hours ago
Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting -- Three boys and five girls, aged between three to 11, were killed in the shooting on Sunday, officials say.4 hours ago
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized -- Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.9 hours ago
Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC -- Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.19 hours ago
New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit -- Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.10 hours ago
Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor Patrick Muldoon dies aged 57 -- The actor and producer also appeared in Melrose Place and Saved By the Bell.25 minutes ago
Elon Musk snubs interview summons by French prosecutors amid X probe -- The Paris prosecutor's office told the BBC it had "taken note of the absence of the people summoned".1 hour ago
Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan -- Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan's defence ministry on behalf of Iran.5 hours ago
Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them -- Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.3 hours ago
The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency -- The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.17 hours ago
'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads -- A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.17 hours ago
India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters? -- Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.17 hours ago
Fuel rations and free buses: How countries have responded to rising oil prices -- Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.13 hours ago
Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war? -- The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.4 hours ago
US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship -- The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.7 hours ago
Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US -- A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.22 hours ago
Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire -- Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.1 day ago
Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon -- The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .37 minutes ago
Watch: Skydiver crashes into jumbotron at US football game -- A skydiver crashed into the massive scoreboard at Virginia Tech University's stadium, dangling from a parachute before first responders carried out a rescue without injury.1 hour ago
Mother and six children die in Pennsylvania house explosion -- Firefighters found the mother, 34, and her children, aged from three to 11, trapped inside the home, police say.1 hour ago
Canada: Ties to US are 'weaknesses we must correct' -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said that due to Washington changing its trade policies, Canada's economic ties to the US that were once a strength are now a 'weakness'.2 hours ago