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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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France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies

Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France’s nuclear umbrella – but that Paris would retain sole decision-making

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Stars hit the Actor Awards red carpet – in pictures

Emma Stone, Wunmi Mosaku and Timothée Chalamet were among the stars posing for pictures in Los Angeles.

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Saturday Night Live criticised for ‘hurtful’ Tourette’s sketch

The condition is “not a joke”, the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.

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Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates

Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

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Lost Rembrandt painting rediscovered after 65 years

The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.

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At least 169 people killed in South Sudan ‘surprise’ attack

Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.

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India and Canada reset ties with ‘landmark’ nuclear energy deal

A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in

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‘They hit so hard the house was shaking’: Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks

People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the

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Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens

Lebanon’s health ministry says 31 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel.

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Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region

Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel.

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At least 153 dead after reported strike on school, Iran says

Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the strike; the US is looking into reports of the incident, while

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Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards

The US star’s best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.

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Deadly Texas bar shooting ‘potentially act of terrorism’, FBI says

Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.

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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.

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Could Kim’s teen daughter become North Korea’s next leader?

Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.

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Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa’s lawless Sahel region

Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in

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Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks

Iran’s attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian

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Iran’s regime is still intact – the coming days will show if it can hold out

Iran’s surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.

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What we know so far about the US-Israel attacks and Iran’s retaliation

Iran responds by launching missiles and drones towards Israel and four Gulf Arab countries that host US military bases.