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World News Headlines
- Dozens killed after Afghanistan rehab centre struck
on March 17, 2026The BBC visited the facility and saw more than 30 bodies being carried out on stretchers.
- And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out
on March 17, 2026Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.
- Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
on March 17, 2026This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.
- Millions without electricity as Cuba's power grid collapses
on March 17, 2026Cuba's chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island.
- Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia
on March 17, 2026The National Center for Learning Disabilities said it was "disturbed" by the president's remarks.
- Utah bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband
on March 17, 2026A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.
- Moving English tests for migrants online risks criminal abuse, providers warn
on March 17, 2026Moving visa tests online could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, a letter to government warns.
- Trump's confidence is undimmed - but every Iran option comes with risk
on March 17, 2026The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.
- 'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan
on March 17, 2026Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
- AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse'
on March 17, 2026The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.
- Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano
on March 16, 2026Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.
- UN receives reports alleging torture of detainees in Venezuela continues
on March 16, 2026The UN is deeply concerned by allegations there have been incidents of torture after Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
- 'My mother cried out one last time': Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in car
on March 16, 2026Khaled Bani Odeh's parents and two brothers were shot dead as they drove home from a shopping trip in the occupied West Bank.
- Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
on March 16, 2026European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.
- Mexico City breaks Guinness Record with giant football training session
on March 16, 2026Mexico 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.
- Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
on March 16, 2026Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine - many say they were lured under false pretences.
- Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport
on March 16, 2026The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
- Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say
on March 16, 2026Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.
- Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs
on March 16, 2026Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.
- Who wants what from the Iran war?
on March 16, 2026Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?
- Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary
on March 16, 2026Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.
- Meta and TikTok let harmful content rise after evidence outrage drove engagement, say whistleblowers
on March 16, 2026Companies allowed more harmful content on user’s feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.
- 'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
on March 16, 2026The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.
- Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC
on March 16, 2026Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.
- Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments
on March 16, 2026One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.
- 'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia
on March 16, 2026Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.
- How passenger planes keep flying during a war
on March 16, 2026Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.
- Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran
on March 14, 2026BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.