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BBC News - World
Oil hits $100 a barrel despite deal to release record amount of reserves -- It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.
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Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge -- The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began14 hours ago
Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations -- René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.5 minutes ago
'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war -- Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.12 hours ago
LIVE - Ship attacks in Gulf intensify as Israel launches new strikes in Lebanon - Explosions are reported on two more foreign tankers in the Persian Gulf killing at least one person, port authorities say.3 hours ago
Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large -- The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.11 hours ago
Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC -- Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.4 hours ago
EU and UK demand Israel stop surge in West Bank settler violence since Iran war -- Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers in the West Bank since the start of Israel's war, the UN says.14 hours ago
A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains -- It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.4 hours ago
What role has cyber warfare played in Iran? -- Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.4 hours ago
Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets? -- Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein's estate - court filings allege complicity in his crimes.1 day ago
Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war -- President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.1 day 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.4 hours ago
BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line -- Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.1 day ago
US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows -- A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.1 day ago
Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices -- As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.2 days ago
Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf -- The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.2 days ago
A handyman had sought $1.7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired.2 hours ago
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.2 hours ago
BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.2 hours ago
Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.2 hours ago
The three-year-old boy was hit by a car in the car park of Charlestown Shopping Centre in Finglas on Wednesday.8 hours ago
Lori Idlout, formerly of the NDP, has become the latest lawmaker in the current parliament to cross the floor.8 hours ago
Norway's police attorney says the authorities are investigating whether a foreign state actor was involved.8 hours ago
Dan Johnson hears from Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran about their thoughts on the war and regime.8 hours ago
This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.8 hours ago