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The Papers: 'Stop sharing data with China' and 'Shoot and kill' 24 Apr 2026, 2:02 am

A data breach at Biobank and Trump's new orders to US troops in the Middle East lead Friday's papers.

Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris 24 Apr 2026, 12:34 am

Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.

US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro 24 Apr 2026, 12:21 am

Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.

Southport dads: 'Running for our girls has made us like brothers' 24 Apr 2026, 12:18 am

Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe run the London Marathon together in memory of Alice and Elsie.

Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate 24 Apr 2026, 12:01 am

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.

Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy 23 Apr 2026, 11:15 pm

It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage' 23 Apr 2026, 11:05 pm

Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.

Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars 23 Apr 2026, 10:56 pm

The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

'Missing scientist' cases have stoked wild speculation. For loved ones, the theories are hurtful 23 Apr 2026, 10:52 pm

Conspiracies are running rampant online after the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 people tied to sensitive US research.

Robertson wins as Crucible seeds record equalled 23 Apr 2026, 10:12 pm

Neil Robertson defeats Pang Junxu 10-6 to ensure a Crucible record-equalling 15 seeded players are into the World Championship second round.

Littler cuts gap to Clayton with win in Liverpool 23 Apr 2026, 10:12 pm

Luke Littler strengthens his grip on a play-off place in the Premier League with an impressive 6-1 win over Jonny Clayton.

PM's ex-chief of staff says he doesn't recognise claims about his behaviour 23 Apr 2026, 9:13 pm

Morgan McSweeney speaks publicly for the first time about his departure from Downing Street.

US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release 23 Apr 2026, 8:40 pm

The justice department's inspector general will review the withholding and overdue release of secret files.

No rape took place outside Epsom church, say police 23 Apr 2026, 8:31 pm

The force says the woman concerned had injured her head on a night out and made 'a confused report'.

Will Zhao v Ding draw the biggest TV audience in snooker history? 23 Apr 2026, 8:29 pm

China prepares for the last-16 match between Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong – the country's first ranking event winner and trailblazer against its first - and the defending - world champion.

Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Sarah 23 Apr 2026, 7:51 pm

The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

The Week: How Much Danger Is Keir Starmer In? 23 Apr 2026, 7:41 pm

Do Labour MPs feel Starmer can recover from the Mandelson saga?

Watch: Girl describes finding rare Mexican axolotl in Wales 23 Apr 2026, 7:04 pm

Evie, 10, tells the BBC about finding the axolotl - named Dippy - and bringing it home to Leicester.

Proxy attacks in UK a real and growing concern, says PM 23 Apr 2026, 6:50 pm

The prime minister says he is increasingly worried a number of countries are behind attacks in the UK.

PC Andrew Harper's widow unveils 'hero' memorial 23 Apr 2026, 6:21 pm

A stone tribute honours PC Harper, who was dragged by a car after confronting quad bike thieves.

New Zealand great Bates to retire from internationals 23 Apr 2026, 6:15 pm

New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after this year's Women's T20 World Cup, ending an illustrious 20-year career.

Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video 23 Apr 2026, 6:15 pm

Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.

Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK 23 Apr 2026, 5:36 pm

In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.

Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season 23 Apr 2026, 4:52 pm

Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.

Weekly quiz: What did Madonna lose at Coachella? 23 Apr 2026, 4:48 pm

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

Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do? 23 Apr 2026, 4:47 pm

Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

Football Focus to end after 52 years 23 Apr 2026, 4:21 pm

Football Focus is to end after 52 years, BBC Sport announces.

Football Focus to end after 52 years 23 Apr 2026, 4:21 pm

Football Focus is to end after 52 years, BBC Sport announces.

Big clubs and big names - a summer of managerial upheaval awaits 23 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm

BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel analyses a summer that promises plenty of change in the Premier League.

Three men guilty of 'callous' Brighton beach rape 23 Apr 2026, 3:36 pm

The men, who are all asylum seekers, had denied targeting the woman in the early hours of October 4.

My rapist deliberately gave me HIV. I was just 15 23 Apr 2026, 2:51 pm

Sam, who was heading home from school when he got his diagnosis, says Hall's jailing is a relief.

Prince Louis holiday video released to mark eighth birthday 23 Apr 2026, 1:48 pm

The footage was filmed by photographer Matt Porteous in Cornwall earlier this month.

Lamine Yamal season over but Spain star should make World Cup 23 Apr 2026, 1:16 pm

Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of Barcelona's season with a hamstring injury but he is expected to return for Spain at the World Cup.

Health data of 500,000 people offered for sale online in China after UK Biobank breach 23 Apr 2026, 11:45 am

The government said medical data was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.

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