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Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost 8 Apr 2026, 2:59 am

The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last? 8 Apr 2026, 2:57 am

Conflict spread across the Middle East after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on 28 February.

Top Australian soldier to remain in jail over alleged war crimes 8 Apr 2026, 2:24 am

Ben Roberts-Smith faces five charges of the war crime of murder, which has a penalty of life in prison.

Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz 8 Apr 2026, 2:01 am

The agreement was announced not long before Trump's Tuesday evening deadline was reached.

US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnap in Iraq, officials say 8 Apr 2026, 1:44 am

US officials say they are now "working to support her safe departure from Iraq".

Tributes after British teenager dies while visiting Vietnam 8 Apr 2026, 1:15 am

Orla Wates, reportedly killed in a road accident, is remembered by her mother as "beautiful, independent and very funny".

Why the Strait of Hormuz matters so much in the Iran war 8 Apr 2026, 1:01 am

Tehran says it has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks "if attacks against Iran are halted".

Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect expected to plead guilty to eighth victim 8 Apr 2026, 12:59 am

Architect Rex Heuermann will appear in court on Wednesday when he is expected to plead guilty to murder charges.

Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer 8 Apr 2026, 12:12 am

The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

The Papers: 'World holds its breath' and 'No Kan do' 8 Apr 2026, 12:10 am

The papers are dominated by Donald Trump's threats against Iran.

World's best keeper? Raya helps Arsenal get back on track 7 Apr 2026, 11:09 pm

David Raya is the best goalkeeper in the world, according to his Arsenal team-mates - and the Spaniard played a key role in his side's 1-0 win at Sporting.

World's best keeper? Raya helps Arsenal get back on track 7 Apr 2026, 11:09 pm

David Raya is the best goalkeeper in the world, according to his Arsenal team-mates - and the Spaniard played a key role in his side's 1-0 win at Sporting.

Alexander-Arnold fails to ease Tuchel concerns as Kane stars 7 Apr 2026, 11:04 pm

Thomas Tuchel's doubts about Trent Alexander-Arnold and reliance on Harry Kane are confirmed on the England manager's Madrid mission.

'He stalked me, but I was the one arrested' 7 Apr 2026, 11:03 pm

Jodie Morrow went to the police after being harassed, but later found herself in custody.

Family of one-punch attack victim fear £500k compensation could run out 7 Apr 2026, 9:53 pm

Craig Lewis-Williams needs specialist care for the rest of his life following the November 2021 attack.

Is 'free' McIlroy ready to create more Masters history? 7 Apr 2026, 9:05 pm

Twelve months after the greatest moment of his career, Rory McIlroy returns to the Masters looking for a rare back-to-back win.

Premier League secures fifth Champions League spot 7 Apr 2026, 8:55 pm

The Premier League will have at least five teams in the Champions League next season after securing a European Performance Spot for the second straight year.

Man, 21, fatally stabbed on London's Primrose Hill 7 Apr 2026, 8:46 pm

Metropolitan Police detectives are appealing for information as part of a murder investigation.

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK 7 Apr 2026, 7:40 pm

West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.

Watch: Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants 7 Apr 2026, 7:36 pm

Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.

HMS Dragon docks after 'minor technical issue' 7 Apr 2026, 7:28 pm

The Type 45 destroyer left Portsmouth last month to protect Britain's air bases in Cyprus.

'We've become quite experienced in negativity' 7 Apr 2026, 7:23 pm

Arne Slot says Liverpool have no chance against Paris St-Germain unless his side turns up for 90 minutes - after disagreeing with Virgil Van Dijk's comments about the team giving up.

French couple leave Iran after more than three years in jail 7 Apr 2026, 7:18 pm

Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are on their way home after being allowed to leave the country, the French president says.

Troy the parrot home safe after Dublin Airport adventure 7 Apr 2026, 7:04 pm

The Alexandrine parakeet was discovered near Terminal 1 by airport police on Easter Sunday.

Bill Gates set to testify before US Congress in Epstein investigation 7 Apr 2026, 6:40 pm

The Microsoft co-founder is the latest high-profile figure to agree to testify before the committee investigating Epstein's wrongdoing.

JD Vance backs Orbán's re-election bid in Budapest visit and hits out at EU 7 Apr 2026, 6:11 pm

US Vice-President JD Vance intervenes in the campaign to give Orbán a ringing endorsement in Budapest.

England & Scotland World Cup tickets on resale at inflated prices 7 Apr 2026, 6:04 pm

England and Scotland fans hoping to get to ticket to this summer's World Cup finals face paying vastly inflated prices through Fifa's official resale platform.

Trump Threatens ‘Whole Civilisation Will Die Tonight’ 7 Apr 2026, 5:42 pm

Trump warns "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless Iran reaches a deal.

Tracking recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure 7 Apr 2026, 5:15 pm

Attacks have targeted bridges, steel plants and pharmaceutical facilities, verified videos show.

Strictly star will not face rape charges, police say 7 Apr 2026, 4:25 pm

Detectives determined there was "insufficient evidence" to bring criminal charges against the unnamed man.

Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again? 7 Apr 2026, 3:23 pm

The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?

Dad, 84, 'under awful stress' as son's care package set to end 7 Apr 2026, 3:13 pm

A health trust is withdrawing a care package that helped an 84-year-old man to look after his two sons.

My great-aunt shot Mussolini in the face 7 Apr 2026, 2:25 pm

Violet Gibson came very close to changing the course of history 100 years ago, when she emerged from a crowd in Rome and shot the fascist dictator.

Kanye West controversies - how did we get here? 7 Apr 2026, 2:25 pm

West has a history of making antisemitic remarks and other controversial comments.

Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England 7 Apr 2026, 11:21 am

The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

Watch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds 7 Apr 2026, 10:56 am

The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.

China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead 7 Apr 2026, 5:13 am

Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.

Relive the origins of Panem’s deadliest games 1 Jan 2026, 6:00 am

Due to a failed rebellion, a boy and a girl must fight in the annual Hunger Games.

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