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Israel destroys river bridges in southern Lebanon
The health ministry says that 968 people, including more than 100 children, have been killed since 2 March.
‘Very difficult to stop’: BBC visits scene of Iran cluster bomb strike on Israel
An elderly couple was killed after a bomb flew into their apartment in central Israel and exploded.
Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
Tehran residents tell the BBC they’re caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power.
Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran’s leadership
Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic’s most experienced and influential policy makers.
Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC
The exact number killed in Monday night’s strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.
US west coast prepares for ‘dangerous’ heatwave in early spring
Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold.
Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China
The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US’ foreign policy objectives
And the burger goes to… Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out
Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.
UN receives reports alleging torture of detainees in Venezuela continues
The UN is deeply concerned by allegations there have been incidents of torture after Nicolás Maduro’s ouster.