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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Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes

The former president told the committee that he would never have flown on Epstein's plane if he "had any inkling of what he was doing".

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet

Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?

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These filmmakers know exactly how to get you hooked on bizarre one-minute dramas

The business depends on packing a punch right away because the first five to 10 episodes are free.

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Moment cooling tower is demolished at German power plant

Onlookers watched as the cooling tower of the decommissioned Frimmersdorf power plant in Germany collapsed.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Two charged with murder of Australian grandfather after 'mistaken identity' kidnapping

Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his home and murdered, in what authorities believe was a case of mistaken identity.

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Pope Leo to visit four African countries in April

This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Floods and landslides in Brazil kill at least 25

Hundreds of people have been displaced and dozens are missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in Juiz de Fora.

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US ambassador to France set for talks with foreign minister after row

Charles Kushner has spoken to France's foreign minister after failing to respond to a summons on Monday.

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Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage

The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.

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Monday, February 23, 2026

'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest

Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.

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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Who was El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man?

The BBC's Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.

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How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm

More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

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