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Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge 19 Mar 2026, 3:21 am

An analyst tells the BBC how she tracked down a victim of child sexual abuse after years of searching.

King praises 'living bridge' with Nigeria at glitzy banquet 19 Mar 2026, 3:16 am

At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.

World's longest coastal path opens in England 19 Mar 2026, 2:36 am

The King Charles coastal path will allow walkers right of access to the entire coast for the first time.

'Designer' dog owners report more problem behaviours, vets warn 19 Mar 2026, 1:53 am

The Royal Veterinary College says popular "doodle" dogs do not always behave as expected.

Oil crosses $110 a barrel after gas field strike 19 Mar 2026, 1:35 am

Iran's military warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.

US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse 19 Mar 2026, 12:56 am

The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.

Ryan Gosling on bringing humour to sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary 19 Mar 2026, 12:53 am

The Canadian actor stars as a science teacher turned astronaut in sci-fi film Project Hail Mary.

Analysis: Is government going wobbly on its migration plans? 19 Mar 2026, 12:53 am

Chris Mason asks if the UK government will stick to its big immigration shake-up or water it down.

US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board 19 Mar 2026, 12:44 am

The USS Gerald R Ford has played a significant role in US operations during the war with Iran.

Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal 19 Mar 2026, 12:42 am

More than 1,100 Afghans evacuated by the US fear their route to promised resettlement is closed for good.

The Papers: Labour migrant plans under scrutiny and Iran gas field targeted 19 Mar 2026, 12:40 am

A number of papers lead on whether the UK government is stalling on its migrant reform plans.

Slot needed a performance - and Liverpool delivered one 19 Mar 2026, 12:12 am

Despite a difficult domestic campaign, Liverpool produce one of their best displays of the season against Galatasaray in the Champions League.

Impact of Iran war expected to bring hold in interest rates 19 Mar 2026, 12:10 am

Before the conflict began, analysts had expected a cut in the Bank rate at this meeting.

UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports 19 Mar 2026, 12:04 am

Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.

India's young are more educated than ever. So why are so many jobless? 19 Mar 2026, 12:02 am

India’s educational enrolment has surged but jobs, especially good ones, are not keeping pace, a new report finds.

'One of a kind' Messi hits 900 career goals - numbers behind milestone 18 Mar 2026, 11:47 pm

After Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal on Wednesday, BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the "insane" achievement.

'One of a kind' Messi hits 900 career goals - numbers behind milestone 18 Mar 2026, 11:47 pm

After Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal on Wednesday, BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the "insane" achievement.

Sadiq Khan says Labour should pledge to rejoin EU 18 Mar 2026, 11:45 pm

Downing Street has repeatedly said the government will not rejoin the single market or customs union.

Even when they win it still ends in defeat - Spurs' season summed up 18 Mar 2026, 11:42 pm

Tottenham can take encouragement in their battle for Premier League survival despite a Champions League exit, writes Phil McNulty.

Alberta seeks to set limits on use of medically assisted dying 18 Mar 2026, 11:23 pm

The Canadian province has proposed legislation that will limit its use solely to end-of-life circumstances.

From hope to humiliation, so what now for Newcastle? 18 Mar 2026, 11:18 pm

After a humbling Champions League last-16 defeat by Barcelona, what next for Eddie Howe's Newcastle?

Four English teams out in 24 hours - what just happened and why? 18 Mar 2026, 11:18 pm

With just two out of six Premier League teams progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals, what went wrong for the English sides?

Tudor gets first Tottenham win but Spurs lose tie against Atletico Madrid 18 Mar 2026, 10:32 pm

Tottenham beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the second leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League, securing a first win for manager Igor Tudor but it's not enough to win the tie, as Atletico win 7-5 on aggregate to progress to the quarter finals.

Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested 18 Mar 2026, 10:20 pm

Officials believe the man - known as Lobo Menor - is linked to the killing of Fernando Villavicencio in 2023.

Government increases BBC World Service funding by £33m over three years 18 Mar 2026, 10:00 pm

The funding increase is about 8% up on the previous financial year, the government will announce on Thursday.

Two men charged with allegedly spying on London Jewish community for Iran 18 Mar 2026, 9:58 pm

Counter Terrorism Policing had been investigating alleged surveillance of locations and individuals linked to London's Jewish community.

England's World Cup-winning captain Stratford announces pregnancy 18 Mar 2026, 8:35 pm

England's World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford announces she is pregnant with her first child.

(Another) Labour Leadership Challenge? 18 Mar 2026, 8:15 pm

Angela Rayner sparks leadership speculation claiming Labour is “running out of time”.

Israel destroys river bridges in southern Lebanon 18 Mar 2026, 7:40 pm

The health ministry says that 968 people, including more than 100 children, have been killed since 2 March.

Cost of online passport application could rise to over £100 18 Mar 2026, 7:32 pm

The Home Office says the increase will help it "move to a system that meets its costs through those who use it" and rely less on taxpayers.

All doctors in England warned to watch for meningitis symptoms after Kent outbreak 18 Mar 2026, 6:41 pm

Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs.

Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage 18 Mar 2026, 6:02 pm

And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?

Fly tippers in England face clearing up own rubbish as punishment 18 Mar 2026, 5:13 pm

Fly tippers could face up to 20 hours of community service removing rubbish they have illegally dumped.

Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed 18 Mar 2026, 5:05 pm

Israel said it had killed Khatib, whose death was confirmed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday.

'This is the first time I've left my room since the outbreak' 18 Mar 2026, 4:42 pm

Twenty people are confirmed or suspected to have fallen ill with meningitis in the Canterbury area.

Why has this meningitis outbreak spread so fast? 18 Mar 2026, 4:34 pm

There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have happened?

'Very difficult to stop': BBC visits scene of Iran cluster bomb strike on Israel 18 Mar 2026, 4:04 pm

An elderly couple was killed after a bomb flew into their apartment in central Israel and exploded.

PM swerves questions on whether he spoke to Mandelson over Epstein friendship 18 Mar 2026, 3:01 pm

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asks if the prime minister spoke to Peter Mandelson about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein before picking him to be a UK ambassador.

Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it? 18 Mar 2026, 12:36 pm

Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the meningitis strain behind the Kent outbreak.

Was response to outbreak too slow? 18 Mar 2026, 8:47 am

Questions are being asked about whether the NHS and authorities should have raised the alarm sooner.

'It's not a waste of time' - young people defend the gap year 18 Mar 2026, 6:09 am

Gwen and Mia are among thousands of young people each year who opt to take a gap year before university

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