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World News Headlines
- Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem
on March 29, 2026The move drew criticism from the church, global leaders and the US ambassador. Israel's PM said it was a safety measure following recent Iranian strikes.
- Canada's New Democratic Party elects Avi Lewis as its leader
on March 29, 2026Avi Lewis's campaign platform focused on revitalising the struggling left-leaning party and prioritising workers' rights.
- Three arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America
on March 29, 2026France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said it had immediately taken over the investigation.
- Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices
on March 29, 2026Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.
- Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike
on March 29, 2026BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.
- African football chief resigns following row over Morocco-Senegal final
on March 29, 2026Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.
- Iranian attacks across Gulf continue as major industrial sites hit
on March 29, 2026A number of people are said to have been injured after attacks on aluminium sites in the UAE and Bahrain.
- Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters
on March 29, 2026The Israeli military confirms it killed Ali Shoeib from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV.
- No Kings protesters across the US rally against Donald Trump
on March 29, 2026One of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen performed to crowds.
- Jeremy Bowen: Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
on March 29, 2026One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective, writes the BBC's international editor.
- Prison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss' fitness for trial
on March 29, 2026Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.
- One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking
on March 29, 2026The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.
- How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany
on March 29, 2026Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.
- Think Love Island is bad? Wait until you see the AI fruit version
on March 29, 2026Like in Love Island, the characters - or fruits - compete for a chance to couple up and stay on the island.
- India restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving food
on March 28, 2026The royal kitchen still serves food, but the complex has been worn down by time.
- Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens
on March 28, 2026Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.
- Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour
on March 28, 2026France's Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica were among the famous global landmarks that went dark for an hour on Saturday night.
- Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney
on March 28, 2026Hundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.
- Two Cuba-bound aid ships found days after disappearing
on March 28, 2026The crew are safe and will complete their mission, a spokesman for the organisers said.
- Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy
on March 28, 2026The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.
- Tears and defiance as Lebanese family bury child, 11, killed in Israeli strike
on March 28, 2026Jawad Younes and his uncle Ragheb were laid to rest on Saturday after their family compound was hit a day earlier.
- Bank of America to pay out $72.5m over Epstein lawsuit
on March 28, 2026The settlement comes after a lawsuit accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking operation
- Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea
on March 28, 2026Poor weather and a lack of food and water contributed to the deaths, the Greek coastguard says.
- Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade
on March 28, 2026The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.
- Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charge in Florida
on March 28, 2026Peters is accused of instigating a fight between two women and then posting a video of it online, authorities say.
- House Republicans reject Senate deal, prolonging partial US government shutdown
on March 28, 2026Airport security agents have not been paid in more than a month due to a congressional impasse, causing travel chaos across the US.
- Nepal's ex-PM arrested over fatal protest crackdown
on March 28, 2026More than 70 people were killed during an uprising last year which ousted Oli's government.
- Tiger Woods released on bail after DUI arrest
on March 28, 2026Tiger Woods, the 15-time golf major champion, is released on bail following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence following a car crash in Florida.
- Gaza peace doubts deepen as attention shifts to Iran
on March 28, 2026With the world focused on the Iran war, there is increasing uncertainty about what happens next for Gaza.
- 'Our home is gone': BBC speaks to displaced families in Lebanon
on March 28, 2026The BBC's Hugo Bachega speaks to families in Beirut as more than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon.