Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade

A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.

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Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman

The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.

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Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney

Hundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.

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Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it was a safety measure following recent Iranian strikes.

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Prison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss' fitness for trial

Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.

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Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade

The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.

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Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?

The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.

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Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea's Kim as they sign friendship treaty

Two key supporters of Russia's war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang.

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Three dead after helicopter crash in Hawaii

The helicopter, which was carrying one pilot and four passengers,crash-landed about 100 yards off a beach, officials say.

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'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises

One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.

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Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped

Senegal's Football Federation boss calls the decision to hand Morocco the Afcon title a "robbery" amid plans to parade the trophy before Saturday's friendly against Peru in Paris.

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Orban's Hungarian government accused of mass voter intimidation ahead of election

A film quoting voters, mayors and a police officer alleges money and drugs are being offered to pressure people to back the ruling party.

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'There's no safety anymore': Palestinians warn of expanding West Bank settler violence

There has been a surge of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages across the occupied territory since the start of the Iran war.

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Marcos promises 'flow of oil' as Philippines declares energy emergency

The President says the country will procure one million barrels of oil to add to the current stock.

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What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia

BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.

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Danes vote as PM Mette Frederiksen seeks third term after Greenland boost

Frederiksen enjoyed a surge in popularity for standing up to the US over Greenland but her support is down on 2022.

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Watch: Inside the Palestinian home attacked by settlers

Violence began after a teenage settler was killed, reportedly after being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian.

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'Like the plane got cut in half': Eyewitnesses describe chaos of LaGuardia crash

Eyewitnesses have described the moment Air Canada flight AC8646 crashed into a fire truck on the runway of New York's LaGuardia airport.

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Pop megastars BTS electrify historic centre of Seoul with comeback concert

The world's biggest band returns after more than three years with a huge concert in the South Korean capital.

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Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash

Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board.

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Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire

Eleven people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.

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Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone

Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.

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Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody

Royer Perez-Jimenez died amid a surge of migrant deaths under Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

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Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

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Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan

Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.

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How Europe sleepwalked into yet another energy crisis

It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

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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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Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike

Israel said it had killed Khatib, whose death was confirmed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday.

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Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules

Archaeologist Alexander Butyagin is accused of conducting illegal excavations in Crimea - Ukraine's peninsula annexed by Russia.

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Oil nears $110 a barrel after gas field strike

Iran's military warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.

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India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

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Utah mother who wrote book about grief found guilty of poisoning husband

A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.

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US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring

Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold.

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Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano

Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.

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UN receives reports alleging torture of detainees in Venezuela continues

The UN is deeply concerned by allegations there have been incidents of torture after Nicolás Maduro's ouster.

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Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs

Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.

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BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah

A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defense Forces says it was targeting "terrorist infrastructure".

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How Iranians are evading internet blocks to contact family abroad

Iranians are finding tech-savvy ways to get through the regime's restrictions on phone and internet connections.

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'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

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Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?

The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.

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Cuba confirms negotiations with US as country faces effects of oil blockade

Cuba's president confirmed the talks in a national broadcast as the country also said it would release 51 prisoners in "goodwill" gesture.

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Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

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KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel

The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

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'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war

Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

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Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's party wins Nepal election

The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.

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Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album

The album will also feature Primal Scream, David Gray, Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Zendaya's ring and Stella McCartney's horses - the sights and trends at Paris Fashion Week

Zendaya flashes a gold band on her wedding finger as she joins the A-list set at Paris Fashion Week.

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Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m

The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.

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India offered sanctuary to Iranian ship three days before US sank it

India says Tehran sought permission to dock three ships on the day the US and Israel began a war on Iran.

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Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

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Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

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Rapper-politician Balendra Shah set to be Nepal's next prime minister

Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.

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Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs

Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

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Trump cuts his losses on Noem after controversial tenure at homeland security

Noem was one of the administration's brightest stars when she stepped into the role, but has faced a mounting backlash in recent months.

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Beirut evacuees 'sleeping in tents and cars'

Some residents in the Beirut suburb of Dahieh have left their homes amid ongoing air strikes by Israel.

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US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says

More than 100 personnel were thought to be aboard the vessel, which went down to the south of Sri Lanka.

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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.

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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.

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New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape

Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations.

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Belgium detains three suspected Cameroon separatists in war crimes probe

Money is reportedly being raised by them for the armed struggle, prosecutors say.

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Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless'

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.

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Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?

The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.

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