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Pakistan strikes Kabul and Kandahar as Afghan Taliban escalate cross-border attacks

Pakistan's defence minister declares 'open war' with Taliban after Islamabad says two of its soldiers were killed.

Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover

Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

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Business

American citizen among those killed in Cuba boat shooting, US official says

Cuba has accused those on board of planning "an infiltration with terrorist aims” and firing first.

Hong Kong jailed my dad to stop me speaking out, says activist

Pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok's father has been jailed for eight months for a national security offence.

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The Boys' Love at the heart of Heated Rivalry is a familiar tale in Asia

Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community.

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10 of the best films to watch in March

From Jessie Buckley in a reworking of Bride of Frankenstein to Tommy Shelby's big-screen debut, these are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen, McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes' George Russell pictured together, with Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in the background, during pre-season testing in Bahrain

Will drivers still make a difference in F1 in 2026?

Have F1's new rules damaged its status as the ultimate challenge? Andrew Benson assesses what the drivers are having to do differently and whether skill still matters.

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Killing Escobar

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The untold story of the attempted assassination of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Key moments from Hillary Clinton's Epstein deposition

The BBC's North America correspondent Nada Tawfik, reporting from Chappaqua, New York, explains what we know about Clinton's closed-door testimony.

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Remains found in Tasmania most likely belong to missing Belgian backpacker

Celine Cremer, 31, disappeared after going on a hike in a rainforest in June 2023

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Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won't stop wrinkles, say scientists

The new review brings together the strongest evidence to date on collagen supplementation, say experts.

Health

North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un

Kim said they could get along if the US accepts that Pyongyang's nuclear weapons are here to stay.

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US-Iran talks end after 'significant progress', mediator says

The indirect negotiations in Geneva are seen as a last-ditch effort, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.

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First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought

Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.

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Science & Environment

Monique has long dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is smiling holding a black box. Behind her are shelves of Pokémon merch, she;s wearing a white long sleeved jacket.

Pokémon at 30: Fans explain what the series means to them

The massively popular series shows no signs of slowing down as it gears up to celebrate its launch.

Watch dramatic rescue of skier in US buried in deep snow

The skier was buried under at least four feet of snow, his arm already limp, rescuers said.

Hilary Knight poses with her medal at the Olympic rink

Trump comment 'distasteful', says USA women's ice hockey captain

US President Donald Trump joked that he would have to ask the women's team to his State of the Union address or he "probably would be impeached".

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BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence

BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.

Latin America

CCTV shows moment cars engulfed by sinkhole

Moment a sinkhole in Omaha traps cars and drivers

Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police.

US President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address.

Analysis: Trump's main themes and who he hoped to win over

Daniel Bush takes a closer look at Trump's focus on the economy and immigration during his State of the Union address.

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Iran, Olympics and partisan divisions among takeaways from Trump speech

The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.