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Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system 15 Apr 2026, 2:49 pm

It comes after the BBC revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK.

British doubles legend Jamie Murray retires from tennis 15 Apr 2026, 2:35 pm

Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis.

British doubles legend Murray retires from tennis 15 Apr 2026, 2:35 pm

Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis.

Two officers charged after pregnant woman killed in crash with police car 15 Apr 2026, 2:31 pm

The woman and her unborn child died in a crash with a police car in Kidbrooke, south-east London.

Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in US 15 Apr 2026, 2:15 pm

Israel strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations.

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May 15 Apr 2026, 2:14 pm

Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

Liverpool fear lengthy lay-off for Ekitike 15 Apr 2026, 2:04 pm

France forward Hugo Ekitike is expected to miss the World Cup after suffering a suspected Achilles injury during Liverpool's Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain.

Four killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days 15 Apr 2026, 1:51 pm

Three students and one teacher died in the attack, according to the local governor.

Manhunt after attempted arson attack on synagogue 15 Apr 2026, 1:48 pm

Police say two suspects threw petrol-filled bottles at Finchley Reform Synagogue but they did not ignite.

Starmer says he is 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war 15 Apr 2026, 1:25 pm

It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".

Ultra-marathon champion dies while running Cape Wrath trail 15 Apr 2026, 1:20 pm

David Parrish was trying to beat the record for the fastest man to complete the 234 mile trail.

How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz? 15 Apr 2026, 1:12 pm

Since the start of the US blockade on Monday, 15 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, nine of which have links to Iran, BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests.

'I'm not the same person': Victim of secret home filming speaks out about impact of voyeurism 15 Apr 2026, 12:49 pm

Lucy Domaille was filmed by Kirk Bishop through a gap in the curtains of her home.

'I might not be here' - Stokes on being hit in face by ball 15 Apr 2026, 12:46 pm

England captain Ben Stokes says he "got out quite lucky" with major facial surgery after an incident in the nets at Durham.

Joshua v Fury will not be in Dublin - Hearn 15 Apr 2026, 12:19 pm

A heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua "is not going to happen at Croke Park" according to Eddie Hearn.

Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after hack 15 Apr 2026, 12:05 pm

The travel platform said it had changed Pins to protect customers but would not say how many were affected.

Rare 150-year-old Greenland shark washes up in Ireland 15 Apr 2026, 11:39 am

The Greenland shark, which can have a lifespan of over 500 years, was discovered in Sligo on Saturday.

Leo Woodall and Kate Winslet join new Lord of the Rings cast 15 Apr 2026, 11:36 am

Jamie Dornan also joins the franchise for The Hunt for Gollum, alongside returning stars Sir Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood.

Slot says VAR has gone against Liverpool - is he right? 15 Apr 2026, 11:35 am

Liverpool's exit from the Champions League was hastened by a VAR intervention. BBC Sport analyses the key refereeing decisions in their season.

Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support 15 Apr 2026, 11:25 am

Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.

AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees 15 Apr 2026, 11:25 am

The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online.

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds 15 Apr 2026, 11:02 am

The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.

Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry 15 Apr 2026, 10:40 am

In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims.

Meghan to appear as guest judge on MasterChef Australia 15 Apr 2026, 10:04 am

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a four-day visit to Australia - their first since 2018.

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored 15 Apr 2026, 10:01 am

New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything?

Sri Lanka repatriates 238 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack 15 Apr 2026, 10:00 am

The survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those sent home.

John Terry and Colchester - what both parties have to gain from takeover 15 Apr 2026, 9:40 am

BBC Sport explores John Terry's imminent takeover of Colchester, why ex-pros are buying clubs, and what the feeling is among fans.

Watch: Moment gunman tackled by school principal in Oklahoma 15 Apr 2026, 9:03 am

CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma.

The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on 15 Apr 2026, 8:38 am

The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.

Oldest known meteor shower to light up UK skies this week 15 Apr 2026, 8:28 am

Resulting from the Earth passing through dust left behind by Comet Thatcher centuries ago, the Lyrid meteor shower starts this week.

Are Kompany's Bayern a glimpse at football after Guardiola? 15 Apr 2026, 7:29 am

With Vincent Kompany making an impressive impact at Bayern Munich, BBC Sport's tactics expert Umir Irfan takes a closer look at the manager's unique style.

Chris Mason: Iran war has trapped Labour in a vicious circle 15 Apr 2026, 5:20 am

A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.

My brother's killer brags on TikTok about partying in jail 15 Apr 2026, 5:12 am

Ben McCulloch, who stabbed his victim and left him to die, recently posted videos of a party inside a Scottish jail.

Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules 15 Apr 2026, 4:40 am

The long-running legal dispute is over a lucrative iron ore project in the top west corner of Australia.

Stormzy's stab vest goes on display in landmark exhibition of black British music 15 Apr 2026, 12:08 am

The Banksy-designed vest features alongside artefacts from Shirley Bassey, Sade and Craig David.

Synchronising exercise with your internal body clock could improve health 14 Apr 2026, 11:54 pm

Time your workout to your body clock, health researchers advise based on latest evidence.

Can we afford to keep the UK safe? 14 Apr 2026, 7:31 pm

Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'.

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump vs Pope Leo on Iran 13 Apr 2026, 7:10 pm

The US president insults the pope and depicts himself as Jesus

An epic gangster biopic of the Kray brothers, starring Tom Hardy 12 Apr 2026, 12:57 am

The rise and decline of the Kray twins, London's most legendary gangsters.

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