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US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says 20 Apr 2026, 1:38 am

Tehran vows retaliation soon for what it calls an "act of armed piracy", which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks.

Newspaper review: 'Commons showdown' and 'Starmer fights for future' 19 Apr 2026, 11:56 pm

Many of today's papers preivew Starmer's statement about the Mandelson vetting scandal in parliament today.

Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal 19 Apr 2026, 11:32 pm

The prime minister said he was "staggered" to find out last week that civil servants in the Foreign Office withheld information from him.

Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms 19 Apr 2026, 11:19 pm

Is the UK's second city about to see the biggest political shake-up in more than a decade?

India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters? 19 Apr 2026, 11:12 pm

Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.

'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads 19 Apr 2026, 11:07 pm

A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.

New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year 19 Apr 2026, 11:06 pm

Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.

Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert 19 Apr 2026, 11:02 pm

Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency 19 Apr 2026, 11:02 pm

The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

Our dream family home is beside a dead animal dumping ground 19 Apr 2026, 11:02 pm

Further incidents of animal carcass waste dumping have been uncovered in rural parts of County Tyrone.

Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads 19 Apr 2026, 11:00 pm

BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.

Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say 19 Apr 2026, 10:54 pm

The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting that police are describing as a "domestic disturbance".

Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China 19 Apr 2026, 10:53 pm

Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.

'By chance or choice, they have clicked' - why Man City will be champions 19 Apr 2026, 10:41 pm

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains why he thinks Manchester City will beat Arsenal to the Premier League title.

Fitzpatrick beats Scheffler in Heritage play-off 19 Apr 2026, 10:33 pm

England's Matt Fitzpatrick beats world number one Scottie Scheffler in a play-off to win the RBC Heritage and claim his second PGA Tour title in the space of a month.

Rumen Radev looks set to win Bulgarian Parliamentary election 19 Apr 2026, 10:06 pm

Exit polls put his Progressive Bulgaria on 37%, more than double the score of the closest runner-up, but he will likely need to form a coalition to govern.

Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC 19 Apr 2026, 9:09 pm

Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.

'Drinks, bad food and football' help Allen recover to win 19 Apr 2026, 8:37 pm

Former world number one Mark Allen fights back from an "absolutely embarrassing" first session to beat China's Zhang Anda 10-6 and move into the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship.

Will lack of a ruthless match-winner cost Arsenal the title? 19 Apr 2026, 8:27 pm

Arsenal's lack of killer instinct is looking like it could damage their chance of a first league title in 22 years.

Are Man City now title favourites after win over Arsenal? 19 Apr 2026, 7:35 pm

Erling Haaland's winning goal, the explosion of noise, the reaction at full-time - are Man City now favourites to win the Premier League title?

Are Man City now title favourites after win over Arsenal? 19 Apr 2026, 7:35 pm

Erling Haaland's winning goal, the explosion of noise, the reaction at full-time - are Man City now favourites to win the Premier League title?

Record-breaking Bayern win Bundesliga - now for the Treble 19 Apr 2026, 7:05 pm

Free-scoring Bayern Munich swept to the German title for the 35th time. Now their sights turn towards completing the Treble.

Eight activists charged after Crown Jewels and The Ritz targeted 19 Apr 2026, 5:12 pm

Crumble and custard was flung at the Crown Jewels' display case and manure was poured on the floor of hotel in December 2025.

Chief Rabbi says attacks 'gathering momentum' after another synagogue targeted 19 Apr 2026, 5:03 pm

The warning comes after a north-west London synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight.

Dream derby result for Liverpool fans but huge summer ahead for Slot 19 Apr 2026, 5:03 pm

Liverpool's 100th-minute winner at Everton moves the Reds closer to a Champions League spot - but issues still remain.

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians in central London 19 Apr 2026, 3:48 pm

The incident took place in central London in the early hours, leaving a woman in a critical condition.

Twenty goals and a burning yellow card - the best bits from Sidemen charity match 19 Apr 2026, 12:57 pm

A sold-out Wembley Stadium watched the Sidemen FC charity match, which raised £6.2 million.

Jesy Nelson appeals after car with medical equipment for daughters is stolen 19 Apr 2026, 11:22 am

Jesy Nelson offers a £10,000 reward for the recovery of her car, which had medical equipment inside.

'It terrified me': Richard Gadd on his follow-up to Baby Reindeer 19 Apr 2026, 7:31 am

Gadd's new six-part drama explores the breakdown of the "unshakable" bond between two Glaswegian men.

Mandelson Failed Security Vetting...The Prime Minister Speaks Out 17 Apr 2026, 3:33 pm

Keir Starmer says it's 'staggering' he wasn’t told Mandelson failed security vetting.

Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump? 17 Apr 2026, 10:55 am

Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest 12 Apr 2026, 10:35 am

Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

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