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The Real Greek restaurant chain on brink of collapse 1 May 2026, 4:11 pm

The 28-strong Mediterranean-styled restaurant chain is facing unsustainable cost pressures, its owners say.

Israeli police arrest man after nun attacked in Jerusalem 1 May 2026, 3:51 pm

The French nun was pushed over and kicked in the apparently unprovoked assault, amid a rise in harassment of Christians in the city by Jewish extremists.

Father Ted co-creator's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned 1 May 2026, 3:38 pm

Linehan had previously been found guilty of criminal damage after a confrontation with a trans activist.

Whisky tariffs deal sparks political squabble over who claims credit 1 May 2026, 3:34 pm

Party leaders quickly changed their campaign plans after Donald Trump's announcement on the tariffs deal.

Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising officers who arrested Golders Green suspect 1 May 2026, 3:32 pm

The Green leader was facing a growing backlash for appearing to back criticism of arresting officers.

No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says 1 May 2026, 3:12 pm

Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.

War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release 1 May 2026, 3:12 pm

Mladic, 84, was jailed for life for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian war in 1992-95.

Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination 1 May 2026, 2:58 pm

People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of two Jewish men 1 May 2026, 2:49 pm

Essa Suleiman, 45, is also accused of attempting to murder a third man on the same day in south London.

'Dreams come true' for singer joining Lady Gaga on Devil Wears Prada soundtrack 1 May 2026, 2:46 pm

American singer Izzy Escobar features on the album alongside the likes of Dua Lipa and Olivia Dean.

Superdry co-founder guilty of rape 1 May 2026, 2:31 pm

James Holder, 54, attacked a woman after a night out in Cheltenham in May 2022.

'It's like we're all crying and relegated' - Spurs' De Zerbi delivers monologue 1 May 2026, 2:26 pm

Manager Roberto de Zerbi urges Tottenham to "silence the voice inside of us" as the club battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Manchester born and bred, but moving to Israel 1 May 2026, 1:36 pm

Richard Manville has lived in the UK all his life, but now he's leaving for Israel because he says the antisemitism here is intolerable.

Watch: Moment WW2 bomb detonated in Plymouth 1 May 2026, 1:24 pm

A loud explosion was heard as bomb disposal experts made the 250kg device safe.

Woman charged over fatal Wimbledon school crash 1 May 2026, 1:10 pm

Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a car crashed into the Study Preparatory School in July 2023.

Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight 1 May 2026, 12:42 pm

The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return.

Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister 1 May 2026, 12:12 pm

But Alex Davies-Jones says further restrictions must be balanced against the "fundamental right" to protest.

Why hundreds of everyday medicines are now so hard to get 1 May 2026, 11:33 am

People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.

Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI 1 May 2026, 11:29 am

The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.

Small boat migrant guilty of attempting knife attack on Israeli embassy 1 May 2026, 11:29 am

Abdullah Albadri was arrested in April last year as he tried to climb over the railings of the embassy in London.

How did Banksy put up a statue in central London? 1 May 2026, 11:00 am

The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face.

Martha's Rule helplines get more than 1,700 calls from worried NHS staff 1 May 2026, 10:54 am

The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient's condition is worsening.

Dua Lipa declines offer to perform at Fury v Joshua 1 May 2026, 10:06 am

Pop star Dua Lipa is not expected to perform at the heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury later this year.

Van Gerwen punched in face during bar attack 1 May 2026, 9:37 am

Michael van Gerwen is punched in the face by a stranger in an attack at a bar in the Netherlands.

Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash 1 May 2026, 9:03 am

American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.

How a Trump visit to Florida is stirring up world's largest retirement community 1 May 2026, 8:38 am

Politics have become an increasingly thorny issue in the Villages, Florida, which is home to 150,000 people.

Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics 1 May 2026, 6:09 am

London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take.

Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper' 1 May 2026, 12:11 am

A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".

LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US? 30 Apr 2026, 11:01 pm

And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

The Week: The Price Of The Iran War 30 Apr 2026, 8:18 pm

Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

Weekly quiz: Who walked off the I'm A Celebrity live final? 30 Apr 2026, 4:50 pm

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The Renters' Rights Act is here - this is what it means for tenants and landlords 30 Apr 2026, 4:42 pm

The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical 31 Mar 2026, 5:00 am

An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

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