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People watch a Chinese New Year performance of traditional Chinese dances with a sculptural flag of the Communist Party seen in the background at the plaza of the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Beijing on March 1, 2026, ahead of the opening of the annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC).

Social cohesion a key focus

China to approve 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups

The strikes have caused damage in Iran, including the capital Tehran

Despite record reserve releases

Iran targets fuel facilities, sending oil soaring again

Thailand's Navy said a Thai ship was attacked in the Hormuz Strait

Ships ignored 'warnings'

Three crew 'believed trapped' aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: firm

A plume of smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut early on March 12

As Hezbollah launch more missiles at Israel

Lebanon says 7 killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut

Shia Muslims holding portraits of Iran's slain supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and his son, new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, shout anti-US and -Israel slogans during a procession in Karachi, Pakistan

No reprieve in sight

War in the Middle East: latest developments

A tanker passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy transport route, on February 25, 2026

Stranded for days

Fear, boredom for Philippine sailors stuck in Hormuz strait

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa (L), Wayve Technologies CEO Alex Kendall (C) and Uber Technologies head Sarfraz Marediastand next to a prototype vehicle in Tokyo

Self-driving taxi services

Uber plans Tokyo robotaxi trial with Nissan and Britain's Wayve

The surge in oil prices has ramped up fears of another jump in petrol costs and inflation

Fears not eased

Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset IEA stockpile release

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae (2nd R) test-firing a new pistol at a shooting gallery at an important munitions factory

Stoking speculation

North Korea unveils image of leader's daughter firing pistol

The war on Iran has forced the country's truck drivers into long detours

War forces lengthy detours for Iranian truck drivers to Iraq

Italy's Vinnie Pasquantino celebrates a home run in his unbeaten team's victory over Mexico at the World Baseball Classic

Italy, USA and Canada advance at World Baseball Classic

Activists and restaurant workers gather in front of Danish chef Rene Redzepi's Noma Restaurant's $1,500-per-seat pop-up in Los Angeles, on March 11, 2026

Best restaurant in the world

Co-founder of Copenhagen's Noma steps down after abuse allegations

The Crocus City Hall in the Moscow suburbs burning after a shooting attack in which 150 people died

15 men facing possible life sentences

Russia to sentence gunmen of 2024 Moscow concert hall attack

'Mr Nobody Against Putin' won a BAFA award for best documentary last month

For Russia's 'Mr Nobody', Hollywood leap feels 'unreal'

Mexico's Public Education Secretary Mario Delgado says the government has launched consultations on restricting social media for teens and children to protect their mental health

Amid growing concerns

Mexico considering social media restriction for minors: minister to AFP

An Oscars ceremony hosted by Conan O'Brien will feature several nail-biting reveals, culminating in the announcement of the year's best film, which remains anyone's guess

One surprise after another? Oscars night set to be unpredictable

A person walks in the Little Haiti neighborhood in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on July 15, 2025

Scary times for Haitians in US living in shadows of ICE

Simple bunkers go for around $25,000 while more sophisticated models designed for potentially years-long stays can cost millions

With Middle East in flames, Texan bunker maker sees business boom

World oil prices rose, with international benchmark Brent North Sea crude jumping more than five percent in early trade before gains eased

Latest developments

Middle East war: global economic fallout

A screen displays a portrait of Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei during the funerals of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) commanders, army commanders and others killed in the early days of the United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, at Enghelab Square in Tehran on March 11, 2026

Strait of Hormuz

Iran threatens prolonged war as Trump says it is near defeat

Artificial fertilizers provide key nutrients for food crops, with yields at risk if farmers cannot buy them

War disrupts fertiliser supplies, puts food security at risk

Paul Townend and Il Etait Temps won the Queen Mother Champion Chase despite a dreadful error at the last fence

All-conquering Mullins lands Champion Chase with Il Etait Temps

Bonobos live in matriarchal societies where one would expect more aggression among females, but researchers observed more hostility towards males

Despite reputation, bonobos are aggressive, particularly toward males: study

The blast in Oslo hit the entrance to the US embassy's consular section

Three brothers arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo

Federico Valverde (2L) scored all thre goals as Real Madrid took control of their Champions League tie against Manchester City

Real Madrid batter Man City as PSG sink Chelsea in Champions League

Real Madrid's Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde celebrates scoring his team's second goal against Manchester City

Real Madrid run riot as Valverde treble stuns Man City

The US government has opened the door to new trade penalties, but this could inflame tensions with key trading partners

To replace duties struck down by Supreme Court

US takes first steps towards new global trade penalties

The bill punishes 'acts against nature', a term used to signify same-sex relations, by five to 10 years' imprisonment, compared with one to five years previously

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for same-sex relations

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