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Israel Strikes Oil Facilities in Iran

Huge flames erupted into the sky over Tehran and a nearby city on Saturday.

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Israeli attack on hotel in Lebanon’s Beirut kills four

Israel says it targeted key commanders of Iran's elite Quds Force of the IRGC but did not name them.

'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief

UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.

US embassy in Oslo hit by explosion, Norway police say

No injuries are reported after the blast in the Norwegian capital in the early hours on Sunday.

Israel strikes busy Beirut hotel in assassination attempt

Israel has claimed responsibility for an assassination attempt, which killed at least four people, at a Beirut hotel.

Push for $40 smartphones builds momentum, but still faces cost hurdles

A coalition of telecom operators and device makers is pushing $40 smartphones to bring up to 20 million people online, but rising component costs threaten the plan.

Flames engulf Kuwaiti high-rise amid Iranian drone strikes

Flames engulfed Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security high-rise headquarters amid a wave of Iranian strikes.

Here’s the latest.

Recent U.S. Assessment Found an Attack on Iran Unlikely to Result in Regime Change

Intelligence officials have been skeptical that a popular uprising could dislodge the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, which controls much of Iran’s security apparatus.

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.

Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots

Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.

Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands

Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

Boy, 12, among six dead as tornadoes hit Michigan and Oklahoma

The storms uprooted trees, downed power lines, damaged buildings and ripped the roofs off some houses.

Iran’s De Facto Leader Says Iran Will Not Surrender or Stop Its Attacks

Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and a close confidant of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Iran was determined to avenge the killing of the leader.

War in the Middle East Threatens Global Food Production

The Persian Gulf is a major source of fertilizers, making the conflict disruptive to the global production of food.

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.

Huge fire rages at Tehran oil depot after Israeli attack

Footage captured a massive fire raging at the Shahran oil depot in northern Tehran following an Israeli strike.

This is what happened on March 7.

Grammarly’s ‘expert review’ is just missing the actual experts

A recently-added feature in Grammarly purports to improve users’ writing with help from the world's great writers and thinkers — and some tech journalists, too.

Trump administration denies reports that Iran captured US soldiers

The head of Iran's National Security Council had claimed the US was misrepresenting the captures as combat deaths.

Lamine Yamal gives Barcelona hard-fought 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao

Yamal goalkeeps the champions four points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga standings.

What the U.S. and Israel Have Targeted in Their Iran Blitz

Florida Bar denies investigation into Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan

The statement from the Florida Bar appears to contradict a letter it issued in February, suggesting a probe.

Doctors try to save girl as father was killed in Gaza Israeli attack

Doctors in Gaza try to save a girl who sustained injuries in an Israeli attack that hit her and killed her father.

Cuba says electricity plant successfully repaired after large blackout

A US pressure campaign, including an oil blockade, has strained the Caribbean country's ageing energy infrastructure.

Russia kills 10 in Ukraine strike including children with new missile

President Zelenskyy calls for international response as Russian assault targets civilian and energy infrastructure.

Pakistan Praised Trump. Now It Risks Being Caught Up in His War With Iran

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Two Toronto-Area Synagogues Are Struck by Gunfire

The episodes, which happened late Friday and early Saturday, came after a third synagogue was damaged by gunfire on Monday, officials said.

OpenAI delays ChatGPT’s ‘adult mode’ again

The feature, which will give verified adult users access to erotica and other adult content, had already been delayed from December.

Ian Huntley, Whose Murder of Schoolgirls Appalled Britain, Dies After Prison Attack

The 2002 deaths of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, and the manhunt that led to a local school caretaker, shook the U. K.

Iran’s Navy Is Weakened but U.S. Still Faces Challenges in Strait of Hormuz

What the U.S. and Israel Have Targeted in Their Iran Blitz

The waves of bombings reveal a broad effort to ravage the country’s leadership and security services.

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.

Traveling Around the Turbulent World With Mark Carney

The prime minister visited India, Australia and Japan to sell Canada to foreign investors and call for middle powers to unite, as the United States and Israel attacked Iran.

Watch: Moment of drone strike close to Dubai Airport

Video filmed by a witness and verified by the BBC shows a drone crashing close to the airport.

How Good Intentions Helped Pave Trump’s Road to Iran

Humanitarians proposed a loophole in international law. Decades later, Trump is jumping through it.

Russia Revels in a Sudden Reversal in Fortunes as Oil and Gas Prices Soar

President Vladimir V. Putin threatened to cut off remaining gas supplies to Europe as the Iran war drives a surge in energy costs.

Russia Gets Silent Treatment in Paralympics Return

Russia’s flag was paraded at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics for the first time since 2014 prompting a boycott by several nations led by Ukraine.

Iran’s Navy Is Weakened but U.S. Still Faces Challenges in Strait of Hormuz

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Surfers in Munich (Yes, Munich) Just Want Their Wave Back

For decades, enthusiasts rode the cresting Eisbach creek in the southern German city, some 200 miles from the nearest coast. But the wave has vanished, prompting arguments about how to restore it.

Airstrikes hit Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport.

This is what happened on March 6.

Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster

The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.

China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?

US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.

Can we say senior UN official? he is the head of an agency

Here Is Mexico’s Plan to Keep the Country Safe During the World Cup

Officials announced a massive deployment of security forces ahead of the world’s largest sporting event after recent violence prompted safety concerns for the millions of fans expected to attend.

How the War in Iran Is Disrupting the World’s Oil

Our business reporter Peter Eavis looks at the global implications of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway to the south of Iran. He analyzes ship activity in the strait, comparing it before and after the United States and Israel initiated attacks on Iran.

X is testing a new ad format that connects posts with products

An ad test on X promotes Musk's Starlink beneath original content.

Macron speaks with Lebanon’s leader, as France seeks to broker a truce between Israel and Hezbollah.

Life EV officially owns Rad Power Bikes now

The Rad Power brand is expected to live on.

New England Patriots’ Plane Ferried Americans Back From Middle East

The flight was arranged and paid for by the State Department, officials said, as part of the evacuations of citizens stranded by attacks in the Middle East.

Israel says it struck an underground bunker at Khamenei’s compound.

OSHA probing fatality at Rivian warehouse

A 61-year-old worker died on Thursday after reportedly getting stuck between a tractor trailer and a loading dock.

Bill Gates’ TerraPower gets approval to build new nuclear reactor

It's the first permit to be issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in nearly a decade.

Families Forced to Sleep on the Streets of Beirut as Israel Pounds Hezbollah

Thousands fled the southern outskirts of the Lebanese capital before Israel unleashed heavy strikes on the militant group overnight. Many say they have nowhere to go.

Anthropic’s Claude found 22 vulnerabilities in Firefox over two weeks

In a recent security partnership with Mozilla, Anthropic found 22 separate vulnerabilities in Firefox — 14 of them classified as "high-severity.

Airspace in the region remains heavily restricted.

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.

India PC shipments surpass pandemic peak as first-time users upgrade

Pandemic-driven lockdowns exposed many people in India to PCs for the first time, expanding the country's PC userbase and creating demand for upgrades as those devices age.

From 2001: Beate Uhse, 81, Entrepreneur in the Business of Erotic Goods

She developed Europe’s biggest emporium of erotic goods and opened a three-story sex museum in Germany.

From 2011: Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dies at 71

A Kenyan environmentalist, she began by paying women a few shillings to plant trees and went on to become the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize.

From 2007: Benazir Bhutto, 54, Who Weathered Pakistan’s Political Storm for 3 Decades, Dies

She was the first democratically elected woman to lead a modern Muslim country.

From 2000: Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka Dies at 84; First Woman Premier

She rose to power in 1960 as a widow and mother of three, becoming the first woman in the world to serve as a prime minister.

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.

Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s

It is the latest country to curb young people's access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.

As Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia’s Global Influence Erodes

The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partnerships.

He Had a Purple Heart, PTSD and a Rap Sheet. He Had to Leave the U.S.

After a long battle with drug addiction, Sae Joon Park felt settled in a new life. But he was deported last year and is now fighting to get back to Hawaii.

US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture

The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.

TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal

TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".

Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts

The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever

Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

Video game Highguard axed weeks after release

It comes after the free-to-play game was given top billing at The Game Awards in December.

The spin-off game starring a 'weirdo' Pokémon that's got reviewers raving

Pokopia, a game mixing Animal Crossing and Minecraft, has been a surprise hit with critics.

Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'

The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban

Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

Pokémon at 30: Fans explain what the series means to them

The massively popular series shows no signs of slowing down as it gears up to celebrate its launch.

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content

Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools.

Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts

Wayve says it's confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment.

Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry

Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.

Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting

OpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.

SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium

A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.

Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands

Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

Can robots ever be graceful?

Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas

Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.

Why are more bosses sharing the top job?

More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.

Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress.

Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.

Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.

Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone

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Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.

'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice

Paul Templer was living his best life.

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.

They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.

Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode.

'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.

Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.

The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs.

Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

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These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.

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