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BBC News - World
Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals -- Lori Idlout, formerly of the NDP, has become the latest lawmaker in the current parliament to cross the floor.
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LIVE - Cargo ship catches fire in Strait of Hormuz after three vessels hit by 'unknown projectiles' The reports of attacks on commercial ships came after the US said it "eliminated" 16 Iranian mine-layers in the area. Elsewhere, two drones were downed near Dubai airport.1 hour ago
G7 welcomes potential record release of oil reserves as prices surge -- The group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began53 minutes ago
Member of Iranian football delegation granted Australian asylum changes her mind -- One of the seven women who received visas has reversed her decision after speaking to teammates, minister says7 hours ago
Mugabe's son drops bail request - what has happened to the family after losing power -- Bellarmine Mugabe will negotiate a plea deal after being accused of attempted murder and other charges in South Africa.1 hour ago
Ukraine says it has hit Russian 'missile component' plant - Russia says the attack hit civilians and could not have been carried out without British help. 2 hrs ago53 minutes 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.13 hours ago
At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire -- Police do not yet know the cause of the fire in the western Fribourg canton, which also injured a number of people.15 hours ago
Large parts of Dresden evacuated after 250kg WW2 bomb found -- The city's biggest ever evacuation comes after the British flying bomb was discovered near a collapsed bridge.4 hours ago
India's top court allows removal of life support of man in vegetative state -- Harish Rana has been in a vegetative state since 2013, when he fell from a balcony and suffered head injuries.5 hours ago
Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff -- Republican Clay Fuller is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harris in the 7 April runoff election.11 hours ago
Woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna's home -- The woman posted about the singer online prior to the attack, the BBC's US news partner CBS reports.10 hours 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.15 hours ago
Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum -- Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.8 hours ago
'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom -- The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.13 hours ago
From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world -- Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.13 hours ago
'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power -- Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.20 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.20 hours 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.1 day 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
Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots -- Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.3 days ago
Floods and landslides kill 30 in southern Ethiopia -- Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.1 hour ago
Zelensky sends drone teams to Middle East, touting Ukraine's expertise -- The Ukrainian president said it was a "good feeling" when allies asked for help countering drones.1 hour ago
UK couple die after being pulled from water at Australian beach -- Local police say members of the public pulled the couple from the water and tried to save them.1 hour ago
In maps: 12 days of strikes across the Middle East -- The US says it "eliminated" 16 Iranian ships as Israel carried out further attacks in Lebanon and Iran.2 hours ago
Pop music's bias towards English is fading, says Spotify -- Songs in 16 languages featured in the global chart last year, as genres like Brazilian Funk explode.3 hours ago