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Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety

The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Yj9QXT

'Fearless' Mel Schilling remembered by Married at First Sight co-star

Paul C Brunson pays an emotional tribute to his fellow TV relationship expert, who died on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cPGj7lX

Boss of financial giant BlackRock warns of global recession if oil price hits $150

Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VdeH0ty

Elon Musk's Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia

Namibia's regulator noted that Starlink's subsidiary is not locally owned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jKgsy4F

Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war

Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held. from BBC News https://ift.tt/erq2tmH

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots have died after a passenger plane collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8UXzEa3

Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years

The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CT82jab

Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?

Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p8hZDA2

Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81

A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election from BBC News https://ift.tt/ouz4BQk

Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds

A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/it3UzGI

'BTS is everything for us': K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback show

Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kLaYDVf

Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations

The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FCyUX2V

Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM

In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GvPaBbZ

Cyprus leader calls for frank discussion on 'colonial' UK bases

The UK's two military bases on Cyprus are a "colonial consequence" on the island, says President Nikos Christodoulides. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yt9UlLO

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wg7Rukf

Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse'

King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bwJZk3f

US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring

Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cflr9ON

And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out

Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DOriB1f

Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody

Federal officials say Leqaa Kordia overstayed her student visa. Her lawyer says she was targeted for pro-Palestinian activism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/izZTaow

'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war

The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/86BuP2M

Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments

One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DMKGnAb

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PFwYznJ

Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime

A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AePr6iy

UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico

Athletes will visit the FBI academy this weekend to give a seminar on fighting techniques and tactics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Efh2d6e

Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician

Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ux0jOoQ

'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power

Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nf3WrC0

Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk

The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude from BBC News https://ift.tt/5fWJp2V

Istanbul's ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges

Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PpkGLzr

Ukrainian drone experts to share their knowledge in the Middle East

The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WGb4OKQ

Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month

The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XLtRE1H

Iranian ambassador warns UK to be 'very careful' about further involvement in war

Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran has a "right to self-defence" if the UK directly joins US-Israeli attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QOP9bxN

UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kqLSUyz

Rapper-politician Balendra Shah set to be Nepal's next prime minister

Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uIXUBrd

Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says

Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9WJVE6H

Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills ten

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hRjvMB3

'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pImQ1Pa

US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says

Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fdc867R

Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices

The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SsiQhgd

Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rBkGUhj

Nepalis vote in first election since Gen Z uprising for change

This election will test whether the country is ready for a new, untried generation to shape its future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AHWzSs9

DR Congo government says 200 killed after landslide at rebel-held mine

The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cD7QhmW

Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts

The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r4XMtbK

Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race

Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uY0aPvC

South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies

Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O0JNWXP

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J0uF4BV

Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base

The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A5O7VrJ

Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless'

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aWF0pGY

Watch: Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait

Kuwait's ministry of defence confirmed "several American fighter aircraft came down this morning", with crews "unscathed". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jHz1wMu

Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?

The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dRZPuJ9

The months-long, US-Israeli mission to find and kill Iran's supreme leader

A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uhni1JL

Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end

Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5A3xSdr