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Oil prices rise ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline 7 Apr 2026, 6:55 am

The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Warmest weather of the year expected with 24C on Wednesday 7 Apr 2026, 6:54 am

The warmest weather of the year is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures rise above average, as Simon King explains

Australia's most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes 7 Apr 2026, 6:52 am

Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.

Minnesota deny Rodriguez has rare muscle wasting condition 7 Apr 2026, 6:49 am

Minnesota United deny rumours that midfielder James Rodriguez is suffering from a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting condition.

Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins 7 Apr 2026, 6:38 am

The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.

Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80 7 Apr 2026, 6:36 am

The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

Moon fly-by sees astronauts regain contact with Earth 7 Apr 2026, 6:33 am

The Artemis II crew go further than any humans before in Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.

Why Honda engine is not the only issue with Aston Martin - F1 Q&A 7 Apr 2026, 5:59 am

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

Schools in knife crime hotspots to get specialist training 7 Apr 2026, 5:47 am

A new partnership will provide training for school leaders about knife-crime risk, the government says.

Why Real glamour tie could decide Kane's Ballon d'Or hopes 7 Apr 2026, 5:40 am

Harry Kane is the leading goalscorer in Europe but does he need to win a major trophy to have a chance of winning the prestigious award?

The Papers: Doctors 'hold patients hostage' and 'The whole of the moon' 7 Apr 2026, 5:36 am

A number of the papers have focused in on the six-day resident doctors' strike, which is due to kick off on Tuesday.

Surprising story behind the Swiss chalet in Manx glen 7 Apr 2026, 5:29 am

A popular glen on the Isle of Man is perhaps the last place you would expect to find a Swiss chalet.

Woman speaks about ordeal after abduction and rape by fake taxi driver 7 Apr 2026, 5:14 am

Barzan Nawshowani is serving eight years for the abduction and rape of the woman, who has now spoken to BBC Scotland.

China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead 7 Apr 2026, 5:13 am

Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.

Gyokeres returns to Sporting as hero and villain 7 Apr 2026, 5:08 am

Viktor Gyokeres' impact at Sporting will never be forgotten, but he returns on Tuesday hoping to help fire Arsenal into the Champions League semi-finals.

54 years, 48 leagues, 2,000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey 7 Apr 2026, 5:06 am

BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey.

More than 1,700 Brits who fell ill in Cape Verde join action against Tui 7 Apr 2026, 5:05 am

Tui is investigating the claims and says it is "not in a position to provide a statement at this stage".

Girl, 11, turns marsh trees into quirky characters 7 Apr 2026, 4:59 am

An 11‑year‑old has spent the past year on family walks inventing backstories for each tree.

JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid 7 Apr 2026, 1:45 am

The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.

Watch: Artemis II mission loses contact with Earth for 40 minutes 7 Apr 2026, 1:03 am

Once contact was regained, astronaut Christina Koch said: "It is so great to hear from Earth again."

Trump's Hormuz deadline looms but Asian nations have already struck deals with Iran 6 Apr 2026, 11:34 pm

Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.

Fake Australian, Chinese and Brazilian police stations: BBC goes inside a seized scam compound 6 Apr 2026, 11:09 pm

Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino until the Thai military took control of it in December.

Call for parents to teach online privacy like road safety 6 Apr 2026, 11:05 pm

Three in four parents fear their child cannot make safe choices about personal data online, the data watchdog finds.

Clock ticks on Trump's Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthrough 6 Apr 2026, 11:04 pm

The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.

Coventry edge ever closer - but who will join them in Premier League? 6 Apr 2026, 10:26 pm

As Coventry edge ever closer to ending their 25-year wait for Premier League football, who is best placed to join them?

Coventry edge ever closer - but who will join them in Premier League? 6 Apr 2026, 10:26 pm

As Coventry edge ever closer to ending their 25-year wait for Premier League football, who is best placed to join them?

How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded 6 Apr 2026, 9:31 pm

The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

Wireless Festival boss defends Kanye West booking and asks people to forgive rapper 6 Apr 2026, 9:31 pm

Its managing director calls the rapper's past comments "abhorrent" but asks people to "offer some forgiveness".

What's on the far side of the Moon? 6 Apr 2026, 8:45 pm

Artemis II's looping path has carried the crew around the far side of the Moon.

Emotional crew names Moon crater after commander's late wife 6 Apr 2026, 8:25 pm

Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman's wife died from cancer in 2020 at age 46.

Trump endorses ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton for California governor 6 Apr 2026, 6:55 pm

Steve Hilton, who advised the former prime minster and hosted a Fox News show, is running as a Republican.

Record stand as Surrey draw with Warwickshire 6 Apr 2026, 4:05 pm

Jamie Smith and Dan Lawrence score centuries as Surrey bat through the final day to secure a County Championship draw with Warwickshire.

'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears 6 Apr 2026, 3:40 pm

Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.

Parrot at Dublin Airport sparks search for its owner 6 Apr 2026, 11:07 am

The bird was found by airport police near terminal one after being spotted perched on a rubbish bin.

The ‘Not Fit For Purpose’ Department - Part 3 4 Apr 2026, 5:01 am

Covering the Home Office.

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

Exploring the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams

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