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US commerce secretary to testify before Congress about Epstein ties

The cabinet member "voluntarily" agreed to be interviewed, weeks after acknowledging that he visited Epstein's island. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4reLxjt

Fears over food shortages in Tehran as residents worry about length of war

Locals tell BBC Persian they are worried about the availability of groceries and price increases as strikes continue to hit the capital. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4b28dxj

A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election

Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4bf2ZiV

Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping

Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4b11nrU

Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards

The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4rPBD8Y

Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region

Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4aUOcbJ