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Biggest ever release of oil reserves to ease war supply disruption

A record release of strategic oil reserves has been agreed in a bid to help offset supply disruption since the Middle East conflict began. [...]

Iran's new supreme leader injured in strikes which killed his father

Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded in the US-Israeli airstrikes which killed his father. [...]

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The International Energy Agency (IEA), the developed nation body founded in the 1970s to deal with oil crises precisely like the one we're now facing, has announced something extraordinary. [...]

'Under no circumstances ⁠can we participate': Iran rules out playing at World Cup

"Under no circumstances" can Iran compete in this year's World Cup, the country's sports minister has said. [...]

The nature of war is changing - and it's a death trap for civilians

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A van has been driven into a barricade near the White House, officials have said. [...]

British couple drown at popular Australian beach

A British married couple have drowned at a popular beach on the New South Wales coast in Australia. [...]

Iranian footballer changes her mind on asylum in Australia

One member of the Iranian women's football team has decided to leave Australia, taking the number seeking asylum to six, amid fears they could be in danger after they did [...]

Rabbi lost three teenage children when Iranian missile hit bomb shelter

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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. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned?

BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress. [...]

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 began [...]

'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. [...]

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. [...]

Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit

A handyman had sought $1.7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired. [...]

Three brothers arrested after explosion at US embassy in Oslo

Norway's police attorney says the authorities are investigating whether a foreign state actor was involved. [...]

New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks'

Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past. [...]

French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma. [...]

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. [...]

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 says [...]

No evidence Swiss bus fire was terrorism, officials say

Initial reports suggest a man with "psychological problems" set himself on fire on the bus, according to police. [...]

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. [...]

Fuel tank fire rages in Bahrain after Iranian attack

Bahrain's interior ministry released footage of a massive blaze at a fuel storage facility following an Iranian attack. [...]

UN Security Council adopts resolution condemning Iran’s attacks in the Gulf

UN Security Council draft resolution demanding Iran end its attacks on Gulf nations was cosponsored by 135 countries. [...]

Who bombed the Iranian girls’ school, killing more than 170? What we know

The attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School quickly became a focal point of concern over civilian casualties. [...]

Israeli strike hits Beirut waterfront near tents of displaced

At least six people are dead from an Israeli strike on Beirut’s Ramlet al-Baida seafront. [...]

Iran’s authorities warn against protests as Israel threatens Basij forces

Police chief says protesters seen as acting at the behest of the US and Israel will be treated as enemies. [...]

Qatar PM urges resilience and unity amid Iran strikes

Qatar’s Prime Minister calls for strengthening the country’s ability to withstand “hardship” amid regional war. [...]

Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque

For the past 12 days, Israel has closed Al-Aqsa Mosque and restricted movement in the Old City of Jerusalem. [...]

Iran war live: Oil tankers hit in Iraq, Tehran sets 3 conditions for peace

Iran demands recognition of its rights, war reparations and guarantees against future aggression to end the war. [...]

‘Proud as a Qatari’: Country’s PM salutes resilience amid Iranian attacks

The country's prime minister urges resilience, says government committed to ensuring people's lives are not disrupted. [...]

Massive fires on two oil tankers after attack in Iraqi waters

Two foreign tankers were seen ablaze in Iraqi territorial waters after a strike near the al-Faw port. [...]

New files show British PM warned of ‘reputational risks’ with Mandelson

More than 100 pages of documents were published which covered the process of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US envoy. [...]

Trump: ‘I don’t know’ about report US at fault in school strike

Donald Trump denied knowledge of a military investigation finding the US responsible for the Minab girls' school strike. [...]

South Africa summons new US ambassador over ‘undiplomatic remarks’

US President Trump has claimed South Africa is engaged in a campaign of white persecution, which Pretoria denies. [...]

Iran-linked hackers hit medical giant Stryker in retaliatory cyberattack

Group claims to have seized 50 terabytes of data in response to deadly US-Israeli strikes on Iranian school. [...]

Valverde hat-trick gives Real Madrid 3-0 Champions League win over Man City

City will face huge task in next week's second leg after Valverde inspires Madrid to a 3-0 rout at the Bernabeu. [...]

Benjamin Netanyahu, a prime minister without checks and balances

The strikes in Iran have further reduced the political space for opposition in Israel, even as concerns mount over a possible ground offensive in Lebanon. Today, only Donald Trump seems [...]

Dozens of civilians killed in drone strikes in southern Sudan

The region, which is home to oil deposits, arable land, and powerful paramilitary allies of the RSF, connects the RSF strongholds in Darfur to the east, which is controlled by [...]

Death of Salih Muslim, a key figure in the political autonomy of Syria's Kurdish minority

For years, Muslim led the Democratic Union Party, Syria's most powerful Kurdish party. He helped establish the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in northeast Syria in 2012 during the civil war. [...]

US announces investigations into what it claims are unfair trade practices by dozens of countries

The move opens the door to penalties like additional tariffs and targets the European Union, China, Japan and India, among others. [...]

Russian envoy met with US negotiators in Florida to discuss "a variety of topics," says Washington

Global Envoy Steve Witkoff said on Wednesday evening that the teams agreed to stay in touch. It was the first such talks since the start of the US-Israeli war on [...]

FBI to open office in Ecuador to investigate organized crime in collaboration with local police

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Anoush Ganjipour, philosopher: 'The Iranian people remain the first and last losers of the war in the Middle East'

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Senegal votes to double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations amid crackdown on gay community

The new law, which must still be signed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, passed by an overwhelming majority and makes same-sex relations punishable by up to 10 years in prison. [...]

War in Iran: 'Sailors are not just stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, they are prisoners on their ships'

Nearly 20,000 sailors remain stranded in the Arabian-Persian Gulf as Tehran blocks the maritime corridor. With international tensions escalating, seafaring is becoming far more perilous, writes Julien Bouissou. [...]

Pete Hegseth, the embodiment of Trump's war in Iran

The US secretary of defense, a former Fox News host, has ardently defended the operation against the Islamic Republic. He has disregarded rules of engagement and boasted about American supremacy. [...]

UN watchdog says Trump's hate speech fueling human rights violations

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French aid worker killed by drone strike in Goma, eastern DRC

The Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement rebellion has blamed the Congolese army for the attacks carried out on Wednesday on the regional capital of North Kivu. [...]

Iran says it's ready for a long war that would 'destroy' global economy

With the conflict now in its 12th day, Iran's Revolutionary Guard vowed to target 'economic centers and banks' that it deems linked to US and Israeli interests. [...]

Could surging oil prices benefit US oil majors?

The surge in oil prices triggered by the war in Iran could benefit American oil companies. Yet, price volatility, market expectations and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties are currently limiting the anticipated [...]

UK PM was warned of 'risk' over former UK ambassador Mandelson's ties to Epstein

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