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World News Headlines
- 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.
- 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.
- French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying
on March 16, 2026Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.
- 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.
- Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit
on March 16, 2026All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.
- '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.
- Is this product 'human-made'? The race to establish an AI-free logo
on March 16, 2026The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.
- How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK
on March 16, 2026The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?
- Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
on March 16, 2026The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
- '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.
- Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship
on March 15, 2026The skipper of the Sea Owl One is suspected of producing forged documents when it was boarded by coast guard.
- Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange
on March 14, 2026Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave.
- 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.
- Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician
on March 12, 2026Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.