What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
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'A truly historic moment': BBC reports from Hungary as Viktor Orbán concedes election
Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.
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Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
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Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market
The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.
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After Iran talks falter, will Trump escalate or negotiate?
The world waits for Trump's verdict after the talks failed to yield a deal, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
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Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
Indian singer Asha Bhosle, who sang on tracks for countless Bollywood films, has died at the age of 92.
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China unveils measures to improve ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader
China has said it is willing to resume some ties it had suspended with Taiwan, such as direct flights to cities across China, allowing in "healthy" television dramas and facilitating food sales.
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Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
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Hungarians vote on whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival
Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, and early figures suggest a big turnout of voters.
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At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site
The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.
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How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.
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Talks break down as both sides play hardball - what happens next?
They talked for 21 hours. The highest-level meeting between the US and Iran since its revolutionary government came to power in the '70s.
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Vance came to peace talks with a naive assumption - but the Iranians didn't cave
They talked for 21 hours. The highest-level meeting between the US and Iran since its revolutionary government came to power in the '70s.
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Hungary goes to the polls as its hardman leader faces end of his 16-year reign
Hungary is voting to elect its leader and all 199 members of its parliament.
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'We need real peace': Easter truce fails to lift grim mood in war-torn Ukraine
Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.
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Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files
Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.
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Iran war lands 'triple blow' to flood-ravaged Sri Lankans
The Iran war could not have come at a worse time for Sri Lanka, reeling from devastating floods and an economic crisis.
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Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell
The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, has firmly denied the accusations.
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Irish cabinet meeting to be held to discuss ongoing fuel protests
Hundreds of petrol stations in the Republic of Ireland have run out of fuel as the protests and blockades continued for a fifth day.
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Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central
Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD.
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