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US to revoke passports of parents with child support debt 8 May 2026, 2:57 am

Parents who have outstanding debt of more than $2,500 (€1,844) in child support payments could be impacted.

Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait 8 May 2026, 2:23 am

The flare-up further endangers the US-Iran ceasefire, which Trump extended indefinitely on 21 April.

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz 8 May 2026, 2:07 am

Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.

Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs? 8 May 2026, 1:31 am

The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

The Papers: 'Official exposed as Chinese spy' and 'Time for Starmer to stand aside' 8 May 2026, 12:19 am

Several of the papers report that a Home Office official has been found guilty of working for Chinese intelligence.

Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity 7 May 2026, 11:49 pm

A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.

Live from your living room: The rise of concert films and livestreamed gigs 7 May 2026, 11:39 pm

Can't see your favourite act in the flesh? There might be a solution - but not everyone's a fan.

Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US 7 May 2026, 11:11 pm

Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

Glasner's long Palace goodbye sets up 'perfect' finale 7 May 2026, 11:10 pm

Crystal Palace desperately did not want to be in the Conference League - now they are one game from winning it and creating more club history and a "perfect" finale for boss Oliver Glasner.

Vibrant and victorious - Villa ready to end 30-year trophy drought 7 May 2026, 11:06 pm

When Unai Emery arrived at Aston Villa he declared he wanted to win trophies. He is now just a game away from silverware after a crushing Europa League semi-final win against Nottingham Forest.

Man charged with allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 7 May 2026, 10:39 pm

Alex Jenkinson, 39, of Stowmarket, Suffolk, has been remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance.

English clubs reach all three European finals for first time 7 May 2026, 10:24 pm

English teams have reached the finals of three different European competitions in the same season for the first time.

English clubs reach all three European finals for first time 7 May 2026, 10:24 pm

English teams have reached the finals of three different European competitions in the same season for the first time.

Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll 7 May 2026, 10:20 pm

An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.

Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence 7 May 2026, 10:15 pm

Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.

Littler beats Humphries for record-equalling win 7 May 2026, 10:15 pm

Luke Littler beats Luke Humphries to claim a third successive night win and a record-equalling sixth in this season's Premier League.

When will we know the results for the England, Scotland and Wales elections? 7 May 2026, 9:41 pm

Millions have voted in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

Valverde cut head when he 'accidentally hit table' in Tchouameni row 7 May 2026, 9:40 pm

Federico Valverde went to hospital after a dressing room row with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni which left him with a head injury after he "accidentally hit a table".

Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground 7 May 2026, 9:08 pm

The blaze in the south-eastern city of Villahermosa erupted during a concert reportedly attended by some 135,000 people.

Labour expected to lose Senedd after century of winning elections in Wales 7 May 2026, 9:00 pm

Labour sources have told the BBC the party's century-long winning run is expected to come to an end.

Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win 7 May 2026, 8:59 pm

Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.

Grogu is real star of new Star Wars film, says Pedro Pascal 7 May 2026, 8:36 pm

The Mandalorian and Grogu marks Star Wars' return to cinemas for the first time in more than six years.

Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency surgery 7 May 2026, 7:59 pm

The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in Portugal on Wednesday.

Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song 7 May 2026, 7:47 pm

Colombian pop star Shakira unveils her official song for the 2026 World Cup.

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says 7 May 2026, 5:55 pm

Ther World Health Organization says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.

Weekly quiz: Who was this mystery masked star at the Met Gala? 7 May 2026, 5:21 pm

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

UK immigration officer among two men guilty of working for Chinese intelligence 7 May 2026, 5:09 pm

Chi Leung "Peter" Wai used the main immigration database to track Hong Kong dissidents in the UK.

David Attenborough says he is 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday messages 7 May 2026, 4:00 pm

The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message the day before he reaches his centenary.

Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan 7 May 2026, 4:00 pm

For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.

Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits 7 May 2026, 3:41 pm

Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.

How worried should we be about hantavirus? 7 May 2026, 3:01 pm

Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.

'I'll collect the trash' - Dubois on Wardley's bin-man jibe 7 May 2026, 2:47 pm

Daniel Dubois responds to fellow British heavyweight Fabio Wardley's "bin-man" jibe by vowing to make the world champion pay for the "disrespect".

Rider dies in North West 200 Superbike incident 7 May 2026, 2:27 pm

A rider dies after an accident in Superbike qualifying for the North West 200 international road race in Northern Ireland on Thursday.

Quiz: Which facial feature almost stopped Attenborough's TV career? 7 May 2026, 10:14 am

Sir David Attenborough turns 100. How well do you know the broadcaster's life and career?

Electioncast: It’s Time To Vote! 6 May 2026, 7:08 pm

Adam, Laura, Chris, James and Felicity bring you one last update before the polls open.

Is Donald Trump close to finishing his war with Iran? 6 May 2026, 6:02 pm

Or has the US president lost control?

Paul McCartney’s 'lost bass’ and its remarkable return after 51 years 11 Apr 2026, 9:15 pm

The story of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass and the fan-powered quest to find it.

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