Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices
Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.
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Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike
The BBC's Middle East correspondent reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.
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As many as 70 Brits detained in UAE over Iran war images
Up to 70 UK citizens have been detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for taking photos and videos of Iranian attacks, it has been claimed by a British-based campaign group.
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Iranian attacks across Gulf continue as major industrial sites hit
A number of people are said to have been injured after attacks on aluminium sites in the UAE and Bahrain.
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Hundreds of mourners gather in pouring rain for funerals of Lebanon journalists
Hundreds of mourners turned out in the pouring rain in Beirut for the funerals of three journalists killed by Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.
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Free public transport introduced in Australia to combat rising fuel costs
Public transport will be made free in two Australian states because of rising petrol shortages due to the Iran war.
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Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.
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One ant for $220: the new frontier of wildlife trafficking
The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.
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How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany
Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.
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Prison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss' fitness for trial
Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.
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Think Love Island is bad? Wait until you see the AI fruit version
Like in Love Island, the characters - or fruits - compete for a chance to couple up and stay on the island.
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Large crowds attend 'No Kings' rallies against Trump across US
Tens of thousands of anti-Trump and anti-Iran war protesters have been attending "No Kings" rallies on Saturday across the US.
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Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour
France's Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica were among the famous global landmarks that went dark for an hour on Saturday night.
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Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney
Hundreds of bakers head to Sydney's Botanic Gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.
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Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy
The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.
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Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens
Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.
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Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade
The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.
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Whale stranded again in Baltic Sea - just days after rescue
A humpback whale has once again become stranded in the Baltic Sea, just days after rescuers in Germany helped set it free.
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Tears and defiance as Lebanese family bury child, 11, killed in Israeli strike
Jawad Younes and his uncle Ragheb were laid to rest on Saturday after their family compound was hit a day earlier.
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Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea
Poor weather and a lack of food and water contributed to the deaths, the Greek coastguard says.
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