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Wednesday, 25 March 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 09:25 CST
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Moment BA plane to London loses wheel after take-off in Vegas

Dramatic footage shows wheel falling off a British Airways aircraft shortly after take-off from Harry Reid International airport.

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Israeli media cite official accepting Hamas figure of 70,000 war dead

Israel has previously cast doubt on figures from the Hamas-run health ministry, which the UN considers reliable.

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'I can breathe again' says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza

In his first international interview, Sasha Troufanov tells the BBC how he thought he would die in captivity after he was taken hostage on 7 October 2023.

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France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex

The proposed bill would enshrine in law the end of so-called "conjugal rights" – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex.

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Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest

Dubbed "the great potato rescue", it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste.

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Melania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas

No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

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Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say

Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.

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EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters.

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Ukraine receives 1,000 bodies in latest soldier swap with Russia

Russia received 38 soldiers' bodies in exchange as part of an agreement between the warring countries.

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US Senator Amy Klobuchar announces bid for Minnesota governor

She fills the void for Democrats after current Governor Tim Walz ended his re-election campaign early.

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Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa

The Trinidadian-American rapper held hands on stage with the US President, amid ICE protests.

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Talks ramp up to avert US government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting

Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented.

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Flights to northern Ethiopia cancelled as fears mount of renewed conflict

Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing "unforeseen circumstances".

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Indians pay tribute after Arijit Singh retires at 38 as Bollywood singer

Singh has been one of the most loved and recognisable voices of Bollywood for more than a decade.

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What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios

From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

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