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Three takeaways from Hegseth's clash with lawmakers over Iran war

The hours-long hearing was the first time the US defence secretary had faced questions under oath since the conflict began. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ioYaJ8O

Outrage after Indian man carries his sister's skeleton to a bank to prove her death

A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZR4pCjA

Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator

The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member's claim. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9hbn1Ed

Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit

The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N7lu4RK

Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children

The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C5LYPFx

Sawe smashes two-hour mark to 'move goalposts for marathon running'

Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kf8udBO

Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war

Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EgP5Al8

'You just didn't know': Gary O'Donoghue describes confusion and fears at correspondents' dinner

Police say a man charged security outside of the dining room and was armed with multiple weapons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t2KG9JH

No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mdfo2H6

Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video

Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RbQusY2

Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion

Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4S3FGEl

He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ctkDQVo

Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world

Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RMA2enq

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after lifting tsunami warning

Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZsAie3C

What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US

The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2VixPC9

Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say

The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening". from BBC News https://ift.tt/JQIiwFW

US releases video said to show mission to capture Iranian ship

The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wbYj80r

Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZD6Fx75

'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war

One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EwFKnv8

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/El9nTCv

Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel

The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city's sewer system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Drjg3ZC

Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia?

BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GTMJ8P7

Howl recordings and an AI image: Inside South Korea's long hunt for an escaped wolf

Hundreds have been deployed to find Neukgu, a young wolf that has eluded capture for a week and counting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7dksImu

Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope

The US Vice-President was speaking at a Turning Point USA event, where he said Pope Leo should "be careful when he talks about matters of theology." from BBC News https://ift.tt/PTCNlVK

Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey

Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rur59Kv

Police officers among seven arrested over deadly Haiti stampede

An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dRPtYNx

South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money

The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vdjyH2q

Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files

Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files. from BBC News https://ift.tt/26OHR5m

'We need real peace': Easter truce fails to lift grim mood in war-torn Ukraine

Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AG2qK3Y

Coachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests

The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tUHnuwy

How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia

The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rSqZ1Lt

This idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial killer in their midst

For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies that washed up on the shores of Gilgo Beach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DAZ73WY

Trump posts graphic video of slaying to argue for stricter immigration policies

A Haitian migrant previously protected from deportation is acccused of beating a woman to death at a Florida petrol station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/63tH8jY

German transgender far-right extremist arrested in Czech Republic

German media reports say Marla-Svenja Liebich used to be a member of a neo-Nazi group called Blood and Honour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vt5bzTN

Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign

Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b80LIES

Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iCc9de3

What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GCIn3p4

Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?

The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface? from BBC News https://ift.tt/haBvYQs

Watch: Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement

Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y3Asgkj

Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme

The judge said the musician's behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was "aberrant from his normal conduct". from BBC News https://ift.tt/fhoEuBq

Ten killed in Israeli strikes and clashes between Hamas and militia in Gaza, local sources say

The Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Hamas security personnel after they clashed with an Israeli-backed militia near Maghazi camp. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0dymLQI

Fake Australian, Chinese and Brazilian police stations: BBC goes inside a seized scam compound

Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino until the Thai military took control of it in December. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0dOQzbM

Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat

Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tiLHQYy

Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TGUAgsf

US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cy80IX7

The man who became one of India's greatest stage queens

Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen - until women arrived and the spotlight moved on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jd0ap8K

Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZUgB0CL

Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say

Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iqZrchA

Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TD2rhq3

We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish

Margo Oakley and her brother-in-law Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x81FbiR

Billion-plus people, three million officials, 33 questions - India begins huge census

The two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lcp8a5K

Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry

Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NCY4OlG

'It's phenomenal!': Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launch

BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JIxCzdO