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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?

'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations 30 Apr 2026, 7:43 am

The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.

What we know about the attack 30 Apr 2026, 7:31 am

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

Man Utd can win Premier League next season - Mount 30 Apr 2026, 7:00 am

Manchester United's Mason Mount feels the club can end their 13-year wait for a Premier League title next season.

Oil price jumps after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options 30 Apr 2026, 6:55 am

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

The royal couple 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.

Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf next season 30 Apr 2026, 6:21 am

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 at end of season 30 Apr 2026, 6:21 am

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.

Jewish agency warned of 'high' threat level ahead of Bondi shooting, report finds 30 Apr 2026, 6:16 am

Gun reforms should be prioritised and policing around Jewish events increased, royal commission says.

China to ban drone sales in Beijing citing security concerns 30 Apr 2026, 5:45 am

Drone users will also be required to register their devices and secure permits before flying them.

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.

Music & methods - why Forest could be Europa League favourites 30 Apr 2026, 5:13 am

A recent revival has lifted Nottingham Forest's hopes as they chase their Europa League dream against Aston Villa.

Ukraine volunteer claims MP stole idea to donate ventilators - to divert them to Cuba 30 Apr 2026, 5:03 am

Steve Witherden MP has been accused of plagiarism over a letter written to him about the ventilators.

'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.

Newspaper headlines: 'Terror on our streets' and 'UK antisemitism out of control' 30 Apr 2026, 4:37 am

The stabbing of two Jewish men in north London being declared a terrorist incident dominates Thursday's papers.

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.

Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, after Merz criticises war 30 Apr 2026, 3:25 am

His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.

'Attacked 28 times in a day' - BBC visits 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.

US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege 30 Apr 2026, 1:43 am

The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

Meta shares slide as plan to spend billions more on AI spooks investors 30 Apr 2026, 12:48 am

Other tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon also reported quarterly earnings on Wednesday.

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.

Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that 30 Apr 2026, 12:08 am

A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.

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?

The 'Polar Bear Capital' with Arctic gateway ambitions 29 Apr 2026, 11:35 pm

Canada is weighing whether a year-round northern trade route to Europe from Churchill, Manitoba, is viable, as climate change speeds Arctic warming.

A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama 29 Apr 2026, 11:21 pm

The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.

Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues 29 Apr 2026, 11:01 pm

Future base rate changes are hard to predict as analysts judge the economic impact of the Iran war.

Were Arsenal right to be 'fuming' with refereeing after Atletico draw? 29 Apr 2026, 10:53 pm

Mikel Arteta was left "fuming" with the officials after Arsenal's draw at Atletico Madrid - what did they get right and wrong?

Murphy to face Higgins after dashing Zhao's Crucible hopes 29 Apr 2026, 10:49 pm

Shaun Murphy dashes Zhao Xintong's hopes of lifting the Crucible curse with a superb 13-10 win as he moves into the semi-finals of the World Championship.

Arsenal 'hunt' Man City - what 7-0 win means for WSL title race 29 Apr 2026, 9:56 pm

Arsenal have made up ground on Manchester City, but can they actually win the Women's Super League title this season?

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.

'We were first on scene' The Jewish security volunteers who rushed to help 29 Apr 2026, 8:55 pm

"We got a phone call to the hotline saying that there's a man stabbing people," a Shomrim member says.

Legal experts sceptical of DoJ case against Comey over seashell post 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."

Hereditary peers' last hurrah as 700-year-old system abolished 29 Apr 2026, 6:45 pm

It comes after legislation to remove their right to sit in the upper chamber passed last month.

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

Decoding what the King said to President Trump.

The state visit in pictures 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.

The subtle messages hidden in the King's speeches 29 Apr 2026, 1:11 pm

How King Charles III navigated a diplomatic tightrope in his speech to the US Congress.

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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