Page Updated: Monday, March 31, 2025 4:57 PM ET

BBC News - World

Le Pen attacks ban from running for public office as 'political decision' -- The far-right National Rally leader's sentence jeopardises her chances of running for president in 2027.

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Israel orders evacuation of southern Gaza city of Rafah -- It is the biggest such order since Israel resumed its offensive in the Palestinian territory earlier this month.

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Bodies of three missing US soldiers found in Lithuania -- The search for a fourth soldier is ongoing in a swampy bog near Pabradė, where they were taking part in military drills.

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At least five killed in explosion at Spanish mine -- Four others were injured in the blast at the mine in Asturias, northern Spain.

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Korean star Kim Soo-Hyun denies accusations by late actress' family -- The South Korean star says he did not date his fellow actor when she was a minor.

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Musk gives away $1m cheques ahead of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election -- The state's attorney general tried to block the giveaway arguing it was an illegal bid to buy votes.

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'What is anti-American?' - Museum visitors react to Trump's Smithsonian order -- Trump recently signed an executive order targeting Smithsonian Institutions ordering them to "eliminate improper, divide, or anti-American ideology." -- US & Canada

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'It's weird' - Nasa's Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth -- The duo's eight-day mission became a nine-month space odyssey after their Boeing Starliner had technical problems. -- US & Canada

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Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus -- The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023. -- Europe

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Zimbabwe shuts down amid calls for protests -- Many streets across Zimbabwe remained deserted and empty on the day of a planned protest.

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Global shares slide as Trump tariffs loom -- The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.

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Shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right -- The far-right figurehead has been barred from running for public office for five years, throwing her plans into disarray.

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Russia still 'working with US' after Trump says he is 'angry' with Putin -- In its first response to Trump's criticism of Putin, the Kremlin tried to play down the tensions between the two leaders.

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'I feel guilty for not being in Myanmar - our people need us the most now' -- They fled war - now Myanmar's diaspora feel helpless watching their country struggle after the quake.

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Red Cross outraged over killing of medics by Israeli forces in Gaza -- Six Civil Defence first responders and a UN employee were also killed in the incident in Rafah on 23 March.

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What caused the Myanmar earthquake - and why did it make a tower in Bangkok collapse? -- The size of the earthquake and the length of the fault line it occurred on contributed to the devastation.

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Germany decides to leave history in the past and prepare for war -- Russian aggression and US isolationism push a once hesitant Germany to invest heavily in defence.

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Richard Chamberlain: Heartthrob king of the TV mini-series -- Dashing American actor who was unrivalled in his ability to hold a television audience.

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Trump wants India to buy US corn - but here's why it probably won't -- India feeds over a billion people, yet low yields and poor infrastructure keep agriculture lagging.

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In pictures: Eid celebrations around the world -- Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan.

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Nurses cling on to newborn babies during earthquake -- Friday's powerful earthquake in Myanmar was also felt in Ruili, a border city in neighbouring China. -- Asia

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'Nothing is left' - Myanmar's capital reels from earthquake -- The BBC is in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to see the destruction caused by the devastating earthquake. -- Asia

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Watch: Frozen trees snap in Ontario ice storm -- Ice-coated trees and infrastructure caused hazardous conditions and left over 350,000 Canadians without power. -- US & Canada

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Rocket crashes back to Earth just moments after launch in Norway -- The Spectrum rocket's first test flight lasted 30 seconds but researchers say it will still provide useful data. -- Europe

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Stolen truck collides with vehicles during California police chase -- Ariel footage shows the stolen work truck crashing into multiple vehicles while attempting to evade police in Southern California. -- US & Canada

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Heartbroken parents call out children's names at earthquake-hit pre-school -- At least 12 children were killed when their preschool collapsed as Friday's huge quake hit Myanmar. -- Asia

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