Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop
Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop
Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.
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Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues
Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI
The family alleges the firm knew the perpetrator was planning a "mass casualty event" but failed to contact the authorities.
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Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after
Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest
Concern has grown for team after one critic called them "wartime traitors" for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.
1 hour ago
Uber rolls out women-only option in the US
Uber rolls out women-only option in the US
The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.
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Wildflowers blanket Death Valley in best display since
Wildflowers blanket Death Valley in best display since 2016
The California desert is seeing its most colourful display in a decade as flowers cover the region.
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Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate
Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99
He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.
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Madagascar military leader sacks cabinet in surprise
Madagascar military leader sacks cabinet in surprise move
Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.
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China exports surge despite Trump tariffs
China exports surge despite Trump tariffs
Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.
5 hours ago
Two men charged with terror offences after homemade
Two men charged with terror offences after homemade bomb thrown outside NYC mayor's home
The city's police commissioner said one of the suspects said he wanted the attack to be "even larger" than the Boston Marathon bombing.
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Mixed messages from Trump leave more questions than
Mixed messages from Trump leave more questions than answers over war's end
The US president has tried to soothe nerves over oil and markets, but his comments still lack clarity, writes Anthony Zurcher.
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High-profile US real estate brothers convicted in sex
High-profile US real estate brothers convicted in sex trafficking case
Prosecutors accused the brothers of using their wealth to lure women to parties and luxury homes, then taking advantage of them.
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Faisal Islam: Trump comments may have eased oil price
Faisal Islam: Trump comments may have eased oil price surge, but havoc remains
It has been the most volatile day of oil trading in world history, and there is much still to play out.
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Why is China set to approve a new law promoting 'ethnic
Why is China set to approve a new law promoting 'ethnic unity'?
A law that could threaten the rights of minority groups is a sign of the direction Xi is taking China.
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Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his
Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?
Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?
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Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk
Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk
The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude
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Iran's new leader has never been tested. He now faces
Iran's new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, enters power as the Islamic republic faces its most serious crisis.
16 hours ago
US teacher killed after toilet paper prank goes wrong
US teacher killed after toilet paper prank goes wrong
Jason Hughes's family does not want the students prosecuted after the prank turned into a fatal car accident.
18 hours ago
US missile hit military base near Iran school, video
US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows
A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.
20 hours ago
Carney calls three by-elections in Canada that could
Carney calls three by-elections in Canada that could grant him a majority
The Liberal government currently has 169 seats in parliament, just three shy of a majority in Canada's parliament.
21 hours ago
Guinea opposition leader urges 'direct resistance'
Guinea opposition leader urges 'direct resistance' after 40 parties dissolved
Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.
21 hours ago
Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices
Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices
As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.
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Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help
Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf
The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.
Monday March 9th, 2026
Alleged Bondi gunman seeks order to suppress family's
Alleged Bondi gunman seeks order to suppress family's identity
Naveed Akram is seeking to prevent media publishing details about his mother, sister and brother.
Monday March 9th, 2026
Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market
Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps
Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.
Monday March 9th, 2026
Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us
Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
Monday March 9th, 2026
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
Sunday March 8th, 2026
Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters
Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month
The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.
Sunday March 8th, 2026
'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian
'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
Sunday March 8th, 2026
Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil
Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots
Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.
Sunday March 8th, 2026
We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of
We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.
Saturday March 7th, 2026