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MPs to vote on launching inquiry into PM's Mandelson claims 27 Apr 2026, 1:39 pm

Keir Starmer has denied accusations he misled MPs over Lord Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US.

Anthony Joshua to have first fight since car crash 27 Apr 2026, 1:17 pm

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua will make his comeback against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.

Joshua to have first fight since car crash in July 27 Apr 2026, 1:17 pm

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua will make his comeback against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.

Lighter than a bar of soap - the shoes worn to shatter marathon record 27 Apr 2026, 12:47 pm

Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa rewrote the record books in London on Sunday. Was it in part down to the shoes?

Man arrested over attacks on Jewish community in London 27 Apr 2026, 12:31 pm

A 37-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.

China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus 27 Apr 2026, 12:21 pm

It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.

Sri Lankan monks arrested after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage 27 Apr 2026, 12:13 pm

Officials say each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush - a particularly potent form of the drug - hidden within "false walls" in their luggage.

'Are we about to die?': Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover 27 Apr 2026, 11:59 am

Oz Pearlman - a self-described "mentalist" - was speaking to Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt as the attack happened.

Suspected gunman identified as 31-year-old Californian 27 Apr 2026, 11:56 am

The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump is due in court on Monday.

How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon 27 Apr 2026, 11:49 am

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.

How special Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier 27 Apr 2026, 11:49 am

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.

Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit 27 Apr 2026, 11:19 am

Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.

Car bomb was 'deliberate, reckless, stupid' attack, says Northern Ireland police chief 27 Apr 2026, 11:16 am

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.

Lib Dems pledge £5k rewards for illegal waste tip-offs 27 Apr 2026, 10:38 am

The party says the payouts would help tackle an "environmental emergency" faced by councils.

Electronic line-calling in Madrid wrong - Rybakina 27 Apr 2026, 10:31 am

Elena Rybakina says she does not "trust" the electronic line-calling system following a disputed decision in her win against Zheng Qinwen at the Madrid Open.

Royal Lytham to host 2028 Open as Trump's Turnberry misses out 27 Apr 2026, 10:29 am

Royal Lytham & St Annes in Lancashire will stage golf's oldest major for the 12th time.

Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights 27 Apr 2026, 10:04 am

In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.

Could a Premier League club lose their European place once again? 27 Apr 2026, 10:00 am

After Crystal Palace's issues last season, could a Premier League club lose their European place once again because of dual ownership issues?

What we know about the incident 27 Apr 2026, 9:51 am

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.

Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record despite critical reviews 27 Apr 2026, 9:44 am

The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.

Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks 27 Apr 2026, 9:19 am

The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president.

Murdered teen's mum dismayed as PM meets tech bosses first 27 Apr 2026, 8:52 am

Esther Ghey says it is "equally important" the PM hears from bereaved families as well as tech giants.

Shooting raises questions about Trump security 27 Apr 2026, 8:06 am

The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.

Healthy life expectancy in UK falls by two years in past decade 27 Apr 2026, 7:34 am

Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.

The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas 27 Apr 2026, 7:09 am

Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.

Less bread, more office time - the boss of Pret on our changing eating habits 27 Apr 2026, 6:44 am

Customers want great value but that doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest products, says Pano Christou.

Arson arrest after fire at packed-out LGBT+ club 27 Apr 2026, 5:55 am

An eyewitness says "thousands" of people were evacuated from the club.

First-time buyers, priced out of Wales' fastest-growing city, say they're 'losing faith' 27 Apr 2026, 5:18 am

Its population is booming from incomers from Cardiff and Bristol, stretching its housing market thin.

'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war 27 Apr 2026, 4:55 am

British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.

Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting? 26 Apr 2026, 11:14 pm

The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

What we know about the King's US state visit 26 Apr 2026, 11:09 pm

King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Washington DC, New York and Virginia during their four-day trip.

'It lit a fire in me' - the barrister who was told she'd never amount to much 26 Apr 2026, 11:02 pm

Leonie Hughes was expelled from school aged 15. Now, she's joined the Bar - and become a viral star.

UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court 26 Apr 2026, 11:01 pm

One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye

Watch: How gunfire sparked chaos at Trump press dinner 26 Apr 2026, 9:43 am

President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed off the stage, after gunshots were heard at the event at the Washington Hilton hotel.

Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections? 24 Apr 2026, 10:55 am

We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail

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