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World News Headlines
- Wildflowers blanket Death Valley in best display since 2016
on March 10, 2026The California desert is seeing its most colourful display in a decade as flowers cover the region.
- Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99
on March 10, 2026He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.
- Madagascar military leader dissolves government in surprise move
on March 10, 2026Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.
- Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest
on March 10, 2026Concern has grown for team after one critic called them "wartime traitors" for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.
- China exports surge despite Trump tariffs
on March 10, 2026Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.
- Two men charged with terror offences after homemade bomb thrown outside NYC mayor's home
on March 10, 2026The city's police commissioner said one of the suspects said he wanted the attack to be "even larger" than the Boston Marathon bombing.
- Mixed messages from Trump leave more questions than answers over war's end
on March 10, 2026The US president has tried to soothe nerves over oil and markets, but his comments still lack clarity, writes Anthony Zurcher.
- High-profile US real estate brothers convicted in sex trafficking case
on March 10, 2026Prosecutors accused the brothers of using their wealth to lure women to parties and luxury homes, then taking advantage of them.
- Faisal Islam: Trump comments may have eased oil price surge, but havoc remains
on March 10, 2026It has been the most volatile day of oil trading in world history, and there is much still to play out.
- Why is China set to approve a new law promoting 'ethnic unity'?
on March 10, 2026A law that could threaten the rights of minority groups is a sign of the direction Xi is taking China.
- Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?
on March 10, 2026Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?
- G7 to take 'necessary measures' to support energy supplies
on March 9, 2026Finance ministers and the IEA discussed options for stabilising oil prices which surpassed $100.
- Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk
on March 9, 2026The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude
- Iran's new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle
on March 9, 2026Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, enters power as the Islamic republic faces its most serious crisis.
- US teacher killed after toilet paper prank goes wrong
on March 9, 2026Jason Hughes's family does not want the students prosecuted after the prank turned into a fatal car accident.
- US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows
on March 9, 2026A 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.
- Carney calls three by-elections in Canada that could grant him a majority
on March 9, 2026The Liberal government currently has 169 seats in parliament, just three shy of a majority in Canada's parliament.
- Guinea opposition leader urges 'direct resistance' after 40 parties dissolved
on March 9, 2026Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.
- Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices
on March 9, 2026As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.
- Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf
on March 9, 2026The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.
- Alleged Bondi gunman seeks order to suppress family's identity
on March 9, 2026Naveed Akram is seeking to prevent media publishing details about his mother, sister and brother.
- Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps
on March 9, 2026Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.
- Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
on March 9, 2026Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
- Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
on March 8, 2026Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
- Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month
on March 8, 2026The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.
- 'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
on March 8, 2026UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
- Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change
on March 8, 2026Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.
- Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots
on March 8, 2026Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.
- Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands
on March 8, 2026Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.
- The heartwarming tale of a father, a daughter, and a wedding band wowing India
on March 8, 2026Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home.