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The hours-long hearing was the first time the US defence secretary had faced questions under oath since the conflict began. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4tMYT8A

A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3QzOkak

The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member's claim. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4typupM

The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ef8fFl

The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4u7nZ1z

Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3QvAy8B

The UK's maritime monitor has reported at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4d7SJKd

Police say a man charged security outside of the dining room and was armed with multiple weapons. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4vQNGp1

An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ctGs2B

Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cJyj95

Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4sNfkQM

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3QpdWXk

Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mIGHu8

Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cA6AHY

The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3QzsELg

The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening". from BBC News https://bbc.in/48QsLZ5

The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran. from BBC News https://bbc.in/48DtPQ4

The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4dTjJy0

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust. from BBC News https://bbc.in/41IF3in

One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4sOvCJn

Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4chccYC

The escape of Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf, from a zoo in the city of Daejon captured national attention. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4dTfoem

BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cqh7FB

Hundreds have been deployed to find Neukgu, a young wolf that has eluded capture for a week and counting. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4tU1cqb

The US Vice-President was speaking at a Turning Point USA event, where he said Pope Leo should "be careful when he talks about matters of theology." from BBC News https://bbc.in/4crSJTM

Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4vnJZqt

An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/41AO0dB

The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4svxZjW

Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4c4nM9p

Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3OnMFUi

The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3OuVAU6

The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút. from BBC News https://bbc.in/41xkTYC

For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies that washed up on the shores of Gilgo Beach. from BBC News https://bbc.in/48uyJ1J

Travel across parts of the Republic of Ireland was affected for the fourth day in a row as vehicles, including tractors, blocked roads. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4styzin

German media reports say Marla-Svenja Liebich used to be a member of a neo-Nazi group called Blood and Honour. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4suz8bR

Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Oig8yZ

Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4c1DeTQ

The 42-year-old gold miner was standing in waist-high water when rescuers found him in a flooded tunnel. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4slRIm4

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name. from BBC News https://bbc.in/41r2vR9

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4chPz5f

The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface? from BBC News https://bbc.in/4miZEDB

Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4t0jQg3

The Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Hamas security personnel after they clashed with an Israeli-backed militia near Maghazi camp. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3O7l7Cw

Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino until the Thai military took control of it in December. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mbQ6Kh

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mcK10k

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4tteRUO

Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen - until women arrived and the spotlight moved on. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4bOXvMc

US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4clFXrb

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars". from BBC News https://bbc.in/41KHdOr

Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3QjyX5t

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4e0XDcM

Margo Oakley and her brother-in-law Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3O0Lt9d

The two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4v2YcsF

Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4m8lb1I

BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4bKmznv