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Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war

Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iOA0rex

Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones

Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard an RAF Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qyxCm7h

Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens

Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ortFnN

Gaza peace doubts deepen as attention shifts to Iran

With the world focused on the Iran war, there is increasing uncertainty about what happens next for Gaza.  from BBC News https://ift.tt/JvUobxw

How Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an end

Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v8cLiWM

Think Love Island is bad? Wait until you see the AI fruit version

Like in Love Island, the characters - or fruits - compete for a chance to couple up and stay on the island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5iKo0yN

India restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving food

The royal kitchen still serves food, but the complex has been worn down by time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pXlSkEI

'Memory of a generation': China mourns the sudden death of a controversial education influencer

The divisive 41-year-old was among the country's most prominent influencers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4dRQb23

Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war

As gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6VxJAce

Olympic women's sport limited to biological females

The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SglFQCf

Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home

Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3TwaizJ

Packed cinemas and whistling fans: A spy thriller sequel revives Bollywood

Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has opened to record demand, with near 24/7 shows nationwide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ofvtXAL

'Truly magical woman': Tributes to Married at First Sight's Mel Schilling

The TV dating coach is remembered as "a radiant, shining light" following her death at the age of 54. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rvw39JD

Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster to strike over pay and possible use of AI

Staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation will strike for the first time in 20 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w57GLjb

UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed?

Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MQkA3ZI

'Stop, stop, stop': Listen to LaGuardia control tower audio during collision

An Air Canada plane carrying 72 passengers and four crew initially landed safely from Montreal on Sunday evening before colliding with a firefighting vehicle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lafWBOP

How a ban on religious symbols has triggered a Canadian constitutional debate

Quebec's law to regulate religious symbols goes to the Supreme Court in a constitutional test case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x9O42iL

Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues

Travellers have faced hours-long waits at airports around the country as a partial government shutdown has left TSA agents without pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dixNLfF

A secularism law some women say makes them feel like 'outsiders' heads to Canada's top court

Canada's Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, which bars some public sector workers, including teachers, from wearing religious symbols. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1VH2Ibl

Italy is voting on whether to change its constitution. What does this mean for Meloni?

The dry subject matter of this weekend's vote seems obscure but for many it is a vote on the PM. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tPgS6lX

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kDH5KfA

Desperate for food drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree

Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xhNHWFY

Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks

What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment? from BBC News https://ift.tt/O7cDRwu

As Cuba struggles with power cuts, how is the island holding up?

The BBC's Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AGCcyiH

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oBeYTJi

Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia

The National Center for Learning Disabilities said it was "disturbed" by the president's remarks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4v3PxBR

Mexico City breaks Guinness Record with giant football training session

Mexico City set a Guinness record for the largest football training session as 9,500 participants filled the capital’s Zocalo square ahead of World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e0SodAg

'I cry every time': How Kpop Demon Hunters went viral

We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ib984qP

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/1lTKreY

Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?

They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sRZOiDy

In photos: Tracing India's history through its chairs

An exhibition in Mumbai displayed chairs that told the history of colonial invasions and art movements in India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0erkdmI

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qfrg7tK

Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars

Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Alxmyoi

Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war

BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ebp6NSH

New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks'

Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BlrsDJe

From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world

Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rlvAzJw

Large parts of Dresden to be evacuated after 250kg WW2 bomb found

The city's biggest ever evacuation comes after the British flying bomb was discovered near a collapsed bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zZ4rajn

US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows

A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9O13IHM

Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?

Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera? from BBC News https://ift.tt/uKD8wFX

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eGQk7si

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k9AKCsG

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TD52S6X

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LhJaR5d

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yZCbc1j

AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in

The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WQ5OdTP

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kJdhFfa

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jMwqUeV

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WkEURQC

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 from BBC News https://ift.tt/9jcYMVf

US-Israel war with Iran widens as strikes continue

The crisis in the Middle East has widened after Israel and the US attacked Iran on Saturday with major strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rOzn8q1

Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base

The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N9sdpke

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WBN9Xx6

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4DwWfNe

War photographer Paul Conroy dies as tributes paid

Jamie Doran played the photographer, who has died aged 61, in the 2018 movie A Private War. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dnzaCwZ

Watch: Retaliations continue on day two of US-Israel attacks on Iran

Donald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wjXiuDW