Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event
The government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.
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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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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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Iranians prepares for Persian new year under shadow of war
Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.
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Desperate for food drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree
Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.
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Seoul braces for the BTS Army as the world's biggest band returns
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.
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US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.
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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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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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Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations
The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.
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Last 24 hours show a prolonged Iran war could do calamitous damage to global economy
The last 24 hours of eye-wateringly expensive missile duelling over the Persian Gulf has made one point above all.
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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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Iran conflict looms large over Trump's meeting with Japan PM
The meeting with Sanae Takaichi comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Are US and Israel in lockstep in Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks
What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment?
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Chad warns Sudan it will retaliate after drone strike on mourners kills 17
President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and a "total closure" of the border.
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Social media blamed for stark decline in young people's happiness
Heavy social media use has led to a stark drop in happiness among young people, according to a major academic study.
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China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027, US says
China is not currently planning to invade Taiwan next year, according to US spy agencies.
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Former counter-terrorism head investigated by FBI over alleged leaks
The former counter-terrorism head resigned on Tuesday over the war with Iran, saying the country posed "no imminent threat" to the US.
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Kevin Spacey and accusers settle before civil trial
The actor agrees an out-of-court settlement with three men who accused him of sexual assault.
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Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large
It comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
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