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UK allows US to use bases to strike Strait of Hormuz targets
Downing Street said ministers approved the expansion after accusing Iran of "reckless strikes".

Sarah Ferguson is lying low, but pressure is mounting for her to give evidence on Epstein
There are calls for the former duchess to give testimony in the US, although there is no legal requirement she does so.

Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds
A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.

Chuck Norris memes were undefeated for a generation of young fans
Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough guy persona.

Traitors and Idris Elba help Comic Relief raise £30m
The annual charity telethon was hosted by Davina McCall and featured appearances from Idris Elba, Katherine Ryan and Catherine Tate.

Dame Jenni Murray, former BBC Woman's Hour presenter, dies at 75
She was the Radio 4 programme's longest-serving presenter, having left in 2020 after 33 years.

Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak
The size and speed of the outbreak which has now affected 29 people, killing two of them, has been labelled "unprecedented".

Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France
Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.

Reform suspends Scotland candidate less than a day after he was announced
Scotland leader Malcolm Offord told BBC Radio Scotland that the party had "spent a lot of time on vetting" candidates

Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan
Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54
Brendon died of "natural cases", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".

Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows
Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.

Watch: Israeli strike next to British journalist is not AI-generated
The video of the strike, hitting just metres from RT's Steve Sweeney and his crew, was recorded on Thursday in southern Lebanon.

Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan's PM
President Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.

Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?
Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

Saturday Night Live UK is here - but can it make you laugh?
The first episode of the British version of the American sketch show hits screens this weekend, and might face a tough crowd.

'UK facing new tax hikes' and 'My Ricky's last hug'
Iran war could lead to UK tax rises and boxer Ricky Hutton's death inquest leads Saturdays' papers.

Paying back my student loan is more painful now I have a young family
Graduates, parents and students spoke to BBC Your Voice about their experiences of student loans.

Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

BTS comeback concert: Seoul gets ready to host 260,000 fans
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.

Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film - but does it work?
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.

The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict
The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.

A drug transformed my life. Now it's derailed my Australian dream
Regan Sparks, who has cystic fibrosis, takes medication that means she is not eligible for a visa.

Fog and sunshine in the weekend forecast as high pressure clings on
After a week that brought the warmest weather of the year so far temperatures are set to drop a little but many places will remain dry as Ben Rich explains.

Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to combat AI fakes
The darts star's image has been used legally on darts merchandise, snacks and fashion brands.

Iranian man arrested trying to enter Faslane nuclear base
A 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested at HM Naval Base Clyde, which houses UK's nuclear-armed submarines, on Thursday.

Starmer most popular PM - in Toby Jug sales
Toby Jugs depicting Sir Keir outsold all other prime ministers in the Parliament shop in 2025.

As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate Eid
Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.

Coroner 'not satisfied' boxing legend Ricky Hatton intended to take own life
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found "unresponsive" at his home in September.

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