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Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean
The Arctic Metagaz went down between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan officials say.
Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean
The Arctic Metagaz went down between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan officials say.
Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues
An official says more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran, where the supreme leader will lie in state.
Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends
Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.
US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues
The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.
US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.
Regulator contacts Meta over workers watching intimate AI glasses videos
Videos, including of glasses-wearers using the toilet or having sex, are sometimes reviewed by a Kenya-based subcontractor.
Nigeria halts Christian pilgrimages to Holy Land over Middle East conflict
NCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the "safety and comfort" of Nigerian pilgrims.
Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.
Watch: Heavy gunfire heard as BBC reports from border of Israel and Lebanon
From the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, the BBC's Jon Donnison heard what sounded like a full-on gun battle.
Israel tells people in large parts of southern Lebanon to leave ahead of attacks
Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack.
Nigerian doctors suspended over death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's son
The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.
Greek court upholds criminal organisation verdict on neo-Nazi Golden Dawn
The party's founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other officials are again found guilty, almost six years after an original trial.
Greek court upholds criminal organisation verdict on neo-Nazi Golden Dawn
The party's founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other officials are again found guilty, almost six years after an original trial.
Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race
Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.
South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.
Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for China
The Met Police says three men are suspected of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.
What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting
The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.
South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.
Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.