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Drivers 'thrown in deep end' for expected wet race 2 May 2026, 11:36 pm

Lando Norris says the Formula 1 drivers will be "thrown in at the deep end" by expected wet conditions for the Miami Grand Prix.

'I completely blew it' - Wu into final as Allen misses simple black to win 2 May 2026, 11:29 pm

Mark Allen suffers a devastating final-frame World Championship semi-final defeat by Wu Yize - after missing a simple match-winning black to win.

The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer? 2 May 2026, 11:19 pm

President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout 2 May 2026, 11:17 pm

Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification 2 May 2026, 11:13 pm

In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.

What death doulas can teach us about dying 2 May 2026, 11:10 pm

Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?

Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage) 2 May 2026, 11:05 pm

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

From beds to LED masks, is the red light craze giving us more than just a warm glow? 2 May 2026, 11:00 pm

Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate.

Heartbroken Allen loses semi-final after fluffing winning pot 2 May 2026, 10:36 pm

Watch as Mark Allen misses a simple match-winning pot on the black during his semi-final loss against Wu Yize in the World Snooker Championship.

Is it advantage Arsenal in dramatic title race? 2 May 2026, 10:30 pm

Are Arsenal now firmly in pole position to be Premier League champions after the Gunners went six points clear of Manchester City with a 3-0 win over Fulham.

Man charged after bomb hoax at Peter Kay show 2 May 2026, 9:50 pm

Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham will appear in court on Monday, police said.

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new plans 2 May 2026, 9:35 pm

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

Tories pledge to tighten household benefit cap rules 2 May 2026, 9:00 pm

The party says removing some exemptions to the household benefit cap would save £1bn a year.

Four injured in Brixton drive-by shooting 2 May 2026, 8:50 pm

One man is in a life-threatening condition after the attack in the early hours of Saturday.

Has much-maligned Gyokeres proved his critics wrong? 2 May 2026, 8:45 pm

The talk before the season was that Arsenal needed a 20-goal-a-season striker to win a trophy - and now they finally have one in Viktor Gyokeres.

Three red cards for hair pulling in 2026 - is it time to change law? 2 May 2026, 8:41 pm

Sunderland defender Dan Ballard becomes the third player to be sent off for pulling an opponent's hair in the Premier League this season. Is it time to change the law?

King launches Space Agency project on final day in Bermuda 2 May 2026, 8:07 pm

The King concludes his visit to the British overseas territory after landing from the US on Thursday.

Man arrested in Austria after rat poison found in baby food jars 2 May 2026, 7:44 pm

A jar of HiPP purée containing the poison was found in Austria, prompting a recall by the manufacturer.

Woodwork woe and a Spurs lifeline - West Ham suffer in survival fight 2 May 2026, 7:26 pm

Tottenham were the biggest winners as fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham hit the woodwork four times in their 3-0 defeat at Brentford.

Some protests may need to stop, PM suggests, after calls for pause on pro-Palestinian marches 2 May 2026, 6:45 pm

The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.

Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating 2 May 2026, 5:55 pm

On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip 2 May 2026, 5:01 pm

It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".

Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says 2 May 2026, 4:51 pm

Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls 2 May 2026, 2:18 pm

The warning comes as President Donald Trump said he was "not excited" by Iran's latest proposal for a peace deal.

Princess Charlotte beams in new 11th birthday portrait and video 2 May 2026, 12:53 pm

Sharing the image on social media, Kensington Palace said: "Wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday!'

The remarkable life of Zanardi, a 21st century hero who inspired millions 2 May 2026, 12:02 pm

Alex Zanardi was a 21st century hero - a man who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity, writes Andrew Benson.

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections 2 May 2026, 11:03 am

Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.

Celebrity Traitors line-up announced - 21 famous faces set to enter castle 2 May 2026, 10:53 am

Miranda Hart, Maya Jama, and Eastenders legend Ross Kemp are among the stars who will go head-to-head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.

'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans 2 May 2026, 5:02 am

In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.

'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack 2 May 2026, 5:00 am

British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.

Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn? 1 May 2026, 11:01 pm

A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.

LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US? 30 Apr 2026, 11:01 pm

And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

The Week: The Price Of The Iran War 30 Apr 2026, 8:18 pm

Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

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

An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

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