Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade

A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.

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Two Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed in explosion in Lebanon

It is the second fatal incident in the last 24 hours, Unifil says, after Israel expanded its operation against Hezbollah.

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How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island

Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

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Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney

Hundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.

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Swift and Widespread, Efforts to Rebrand César Chavez Day are Fueled by Emotion and Duty

From California to Minnesota, elected leaders and civil rights groups are scrambling to distance themselves from César Chavez’s name in the wake of sexual abuse allegations. 

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Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy

The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.

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Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children

The proposed under-14 ban follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.

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State Legislature Recognizes Revival, Calls for 'Rededication of South Carolina to Almighty God'

An upcoming evangelistic crusade in Charleston, South Carolina, is gaining recognition from the state's General Assembly. Republican State Rep. Mark Smith spearheaded a resolution honoring the event and calling for "the voluntary rededication of South Carolina to the Almighty God."

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Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?

The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.

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Guthrie on missing mother: 'We cannot be at peace without knowing'

In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with the idea that her fame may have made her mother a target.

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Christian Wedding Photographer in Louisville Wins Massive Anti-Discrimination Settlement

The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has agreed to pay nearly $1 million in attorneys' fees after a federal judge sided with Christian photographer Chelsey Nelson, who claimed city officials violated her First Amendment rights.

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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.

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Batman Shouldn't Fight Alone: Fighting Against Los Angeles County's Religious Discrimination

For more than two decades, Eric Batman has faithfully served Los Angeles County. But when he requested a simple, reasonable accommodation to work remotely during "Pride Month" based on his sincerely held religious beliefs, the county flatly refused.

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Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster begin 24-hour strike over pay

Staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation are striking for the first time in 20 years.

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What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia

BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.

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Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival

The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.

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Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine, officials say

The deaths were reported in four south-eastern Ukrainian regions in the past 24 hours.

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Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows

Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.

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Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire

Eleven people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.

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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.

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Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan

Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.

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Kristan Hawkins Sparks Firestorm With Pro-Life Death Penalty Proclamation

Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America, recently landed herself in a social media debate over the death penalty.

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Kevin Spacey and accusers settle before civil trial

The actor agrees an out-of-court settlement with three men who accused him of sexual assault.

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Honoring a Voice of Faith: CBN's Charlene Aaron Receives Women of Faith in Media Award

CBN News reporter and anchor Charlene Aaron is being honored this Sunday with a special award for her contributions in faith-based media.

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'We Saw Over 500 Make Decisions for Christ': Revival Hits Texas Universities

As CBN News has been reporting, widespread revival is sweeping U.S. college campuses, with thousands of students attending events, engaging in worship, and getting baptized. That has included campuses across Texas, but now several more universities in the Lone Star State are also seeing powerful moves of God.

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Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA

Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game.

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'Skin in the Game': How Sports Betting Apps Are Changing Fans and Fueling Addiction

The dramatic rise of legal sports betting is fueling concerns of a looming mental health crisis centered on addiction. No longer simply viewed as entertainment or a way to make quick money, experts warn that the greatest victims are today's youth.

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Christian College Scores a Big Win After Chicago Public Schools Blocked Its Student-Teachers

The Moody Bible Institute has reached a favorable settlement with the Chicago Board of Education, which had blocked the private Christian college from participating in its student-teaching program.

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US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring

Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold.

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Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say

Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.

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Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs

Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.

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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".

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'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

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More US Marines and warships being moved to Middle East, reports say

The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.

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Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum

Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.

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Staggering New Data Reveals Decline in Importance of Faith in Americans’ Lives

The rise of the religious “nones” is continuing, according to new data, with the percentage of Americans who consider religion “very important” to their lives now dipping below 50%.

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Cuba confirms negotiations with US as country faces effects of oil blockade

Cuba's president confirmed the talks in a national broadcast as the country also said it would release 51 prisoners in "goodwill" gesture.

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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.

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Christian Teacher Wins Right to Opt-Out of Teaching Same-Sex Marriage to First Graders

A devout Christian teacher has won the right to follow his religious convictions after a legal confrontation with the school where he teaches in Nashville, TN. First Grade Teacher Eric Rivera had been banished from his classroom for objecting to reading same-sex marriage books to the young children in his class.

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'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war

Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

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French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma.

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Christian Leaders Help Defeat Colorado Attempt to Legalize 'Women as Commodities'

Christians and conservatives in Colorado are celebrating the defeat of a bill that would have legalized prostitution in the state.

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Ukraine says it has hit Russian 'missile component' plant

Russia says the attack hit civilians and could not have been carried out without British help.

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Daycares Under Microscope as Prosecutors Stamp Out Fraud After Minnesota Firestorm

Fraud allegations against Minnesota daycares have resulted in the Trump administration putting centers nationwide under the microscope. The move comes at a time when families are increasingly stretched to afford and find quality care for their children.

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BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line

Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.

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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.

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Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?

Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?

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Men Who Tried to Bomb NY Protest Against 'Islamic Takeover' Say They Did It for ISIS

Two men were charged in court on Monday after being taken into custody over the weekend in connection with a homemade bomb that was thrown into a crowd of demonstrators in New York City.

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Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

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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.

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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Trump cuts his losses on Noem after controversial tenure at homeland security

Noem was one of the administration's brightest stars when she stepped into the role, but has faced a mounting backlash in recent months.

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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.

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Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence

Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.

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'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes

Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.

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Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends

Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.

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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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New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape

Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations.

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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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'So Needful:' Hegseth Offers Prayers, Air Force Vet Encourages Fasting for Troops Fighting Iran

As the U.S. and Israel fight a preemptive war to disarm and oust the terrorist-sponsoring regime of Iran, the need for prayer is being highlighted.  

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A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election

Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.

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Celebrations around the world after strikes on Iran

People in the UK, Spain and the United States celebrated on Saturday following news of the strikes.

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