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Oil jumps above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen. Read More
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Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour
Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says. Read More
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What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
The US Navy Commander's handbook on naval operations law from 2022 defines a blockade as a "belligerent operation to prevent...
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BBC reports from Budapest as Orbán concedes
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in the Hungarian election after 16 years in power, with the opposition on...
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Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's...
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Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market
The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants. Read More
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After Iran talks falter, will Trump escalate or negotiate?
The world waits for Trump's verdict after the talks failed to yield a deal, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet. Read...
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Artemis II mission was a triumph – now comes the hard part
The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing. Read More
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Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set
The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say...
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Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks. Read More
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