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Statue in Waterloo Place confirmed as Banksy 30 Apr 2026, 2:00 pm

The sculpture in central London of a man walking off a plinth while holding a flag has been drawing crowds.

Antisemitism 'a national security emergency', government terror adviser says 30 Apr 2026, 1:57 pm

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the issue is being treated as an "absolute priority" but does not agree it constitutes a national emergency.

Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf at end of season 30 Apr 2026, 1:38 pm

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.

Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf next season 30 Apr 2026, 1:38 pm

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.

Oil price jumps after report Trump to be given new Iran options 30 Apr 2026, 12:59 pm

Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

Fourteen treated after 'chemical smell' at Farringdon station 30 Apr 2026, 12:57 pm

Passengers reported feeling unwell on an Elizabeth line platform at the station.

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists 30 Apr 2026, 12:50 pm

Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.

Protesters jeer as Starmer arrives in Golders Green 30 Apr 2026, 12:49 pm

A group shouted "Keir Starmer, Jew harmer" as his car entered a building where the prime minister met with emergency services.

'I lost myself' - Bright on retirement, abuse and the future 30 Apr 2026, 12:49 pm

Former England and Chelsea captain Millie Bright speaks to BBC Sport a day after announcing her retirement.

Interest rates held at 3.75% as Bank of England hints at future rises over Iran war 30 Apr 2026, 12:34 pm

The Bank of England votes for no immediate change to borrowing costs as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

Mortimer and Whitehouse saddened by death of Gone Fishing dog 30 Apr 2026, 12:28 pm

Ted first appeared in Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing in 2020 and became popular with fans.

Neo-Nazi guilty of terror charge after MI5 sting 30 Apr 2026, 12:19 pm

Jurors at the Old Bailey hear Alfie Coleman, 21, believed in fighting a race war.

We hope he will be home in time for Shabbat, attack victim's mother says 30 Apr 2026, 12:15 pm

The two men stabbed in Golders Green have been named locally as Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76.

'Olivia's Law' gets final approval, forcing criminals to be present for sentencing hearings 30 Apr 2026, 12:11 pm

The legislation will force criminals to come up from their court cell and attend sentencing hearings.

What we know about the stabbings 30 Apr 2026, 11:49 am

Two Jewish men have been stabbed in Golders Green, north London, an attack police have declared a terrorist incident.

'It was horrific': Jewish security volunteers first on scene of Golders Green attack 30 Apr 2026, 11:20 am

Volunteers from Shomrim describe the "pandemonium on the streets" as they rushed to help police apprehend the attacker.

Mainoo signs new Man Utd deal until 2031 30 Apr 2026, 11:20 am

Kobbie Mainoo signs a new contract with Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2031.

Burnley want Bellamy after Parker leaves 30 Apr 2026, 10:55 am

Burnley are interested in appointing Craig Bellamy as manager after Scott Parker leaves following relegation from the Premier League.

The 92mph England fast bowler ready to move on from difficult debut 30 Apr 2026, 10:29 am

A stronger and faster Sonny Baker is ready to put last summer's difficult white-ball debuts for England behind him.

'Horrendous' stress for couple forced to pay monthly mortgage twice after law firm collapse 30 Apr 2026, 10:09 am

Gabriella and Kurtiss Smith feared their home would be repossessed when PM Property Law collapsed.

F1's Alex Albon on getting ready for the Miami GP - and his 14 cats 30 Apr 2026, 9:19 am

The Williams driver is ready to race again this weekend after the unexpected five-week break.

Row over job losses after Meta smart glasses sex revelations 30 Apr 2026, 8:59 am

Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

Mamdani says he would ask King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor 30 Apr 2026, 8:56 am

New York's mayor made the comments hours before meeting King Charles, but it's unclear if he brought up the diamond.

'Watershed' moment as communities gain new rights to buy important local buildings 30 Apr 2026, 8:00 am

Ministers say the new law in England gives power to local people who want to help others.

Lomu, Wilkinson, Pollock? Rugby's search for a crossover star 30 Apr 2026, 7:49 am

Henry Pollock has signed with Eddie Hearn's talent agency in the hope of boosting his profile, but why has rugby found it so hard to forge mainstream figureheads?

King and Queen lay flowers at 9/11 Memorial in New York 30 Apr 2026, 6:30 am

King Charles and Queen Camilla on their state visit to the US visit the memorial in New York.

Video that police denied existed shows woman pinned down 30 Apr 2026, 5:29 am

Nadine Buzzard-Quashie speaks for first time about her "David and Goliath battle" against two police forces.

Mum horrified by 'sexualised' swimwear for children 30 Apr 2026, 5:14 am

Kayleigh Shore says she was shocked to find the "inappropriate" item on sale at a charity shop.

'Being raped was a death sentence for Levi': A call for more support for survivors of sexual violence 30 Apr 2026, 5:07 am

The family of the 20-year-old say her death reveals the mental torment inflicted on victims.

'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs 30 Apr 2026, 5:00 am

Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

Have the royals got their mojo back from US visit? 30 Apr 2026, 3:48 am

Many commentators, even critics of the monarchy, seem delighted at the spectacle.

Watch: BBC goes inside heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq 30 Apr 2026, 1:46 am

Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.

What the royals did on their third day in the US 30 Apr 2026, 12:37 am

After visiting the 9/11 Memorial, Queen Camilla read to children at the New York Public Library and King Charles visited a community organisation in Harlem.

The city caught in the middle of the big energy shift debate 30 Apr 2026, 12:08 am

Is the UK fumbling the shift away from oil and gas jobs?

Watch: Met Police body-worn footage of Golders Green arrest 29 Apr 2026, 9:53 pm

Footage shows the moment a man was arrested after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London.

Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles 29 Apr 2026, 9:43 pm

A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.

'Very weak': Lawyers sceptical of latest seashell charges against James Comey 29 Apr 2026, 8:18 pm

Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."

What The King Did (And Didn’t) Say To Trump 29 Apr 2026, 6:23 pm

Decoding what the King said to President Trump.

In pictures: Fashion royalty meets British royalty 29 Apr 2026, 6:21 pm

King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their state visit to the US by attending a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial in New York City.

Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting? 26 Apr 2026, 11:14 pm

The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

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