Sunday, March 8, 2026

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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Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster

More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.

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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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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

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The heartwarming tale of a father, a daughter, and a wedding band wowing India

Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home.

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Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came

In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos.

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Friday, March 6, 2026

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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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Ecuadorean troops find 35m-long 'narco-sub' hidden in nature reserve

Ecuador's military says the drug-trafficking submersible was loaded with fuel and "ready to go".

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Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue

Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy

Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.

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How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict

Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran

European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities

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US sends planes to evacuate nationals from Middle East as Iran conflict spreads

The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.

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Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping

Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

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Monday, March 2, 2026

Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran

A fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.

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Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping

Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.

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Sunday, March 1, 2026

Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out

Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.

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How responsible are climbers for each other's safety? Mountaineers react to manslaughter

A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.

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Saturday, February 28, 2026

At least 20 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia

Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds allegedly trying to take banknotes from the crash site.

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