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BBC News - World

LIVE - Israel hits Tehran with air strikes as Iranians mark Persian new year - Overnight, Iran also launched rounds of missiles at Jerusalem, and there have been further attacks on Gulf states.

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Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war -- As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

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Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM -- In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran.

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Several injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into Sydney - Three flight attendants were taken to hospital after the Airbus A350 experienced turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport. 8 hrs ago

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Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say -- Denmark's public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela's leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland.

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Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field -- Speaking at a news conference, the Israeli leader said Trump had requested that there be no further such attacks.

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Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through? -- Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

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Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests -- Saleh Mohammadi, a member of Iran's national wrestling team, was found guilty of killing police officers alongside two other men, state media say.

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Nasa's Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch -- Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

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Norway crown princess to address Epstein links as son's rape trial closes -- Mette-Marit gives a much-anticipated interview, due to be broadcast on Friday.

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Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels -- Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.

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Why UK governing Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers -- Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

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As Cuba struggles with power cuts, how is the island holding up? -- The BBC's Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed.

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Watch: Gabbard faces scrutiny over Iran nuclear intelligence claims -- The US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, was questioned over what Democrats perceive as a discrepancy between White House and intelligence community claims.

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Famous Iditarod dog sled race ends in repeat win for Jessie Holmes -- The former reality TV star guided his dogs through a roughly 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) race, completing it in nine days, seven hours, and 32 minutes.

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Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA -- Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game.

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The cyclone has weakened to a category three, but intense wind and rain is lashing Far North Queensland.

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They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.

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Many Singaporeans remember Amos Yee for his rants insulting state authorities and religion.

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The government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.

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The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.

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The coin, intended to mark the nation's 250th birthday, should be "as large as possible", says one panel member.

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Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.

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Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.

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RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.

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