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Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM
Speaking during a three-day visit to the Middle East, the prime minister says the current ceasefire is "fragile".

Man arrested after baby girl dies from dog bite
Two dogs seized from the same address have been destroyed, police say.

Man jailed for killing abused wife who jumped from bridge
Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years for being responsible for his wife Kimberly's death, in the first case of its kind in Scotland.

Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors
She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".

Parents' fury at Army's delay to report missing son
L/Cpl Ryan Rudd was not reported missing until two weeks after he was last seen in Selby.

LeBron and Bronny James record first son-to-father assist in NBA history
Bronny James passes to parent LeBron for the first son-to-father assist in NBA history as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors.

Man arrested over deaths of four people trying to cross Channel
Two men and two women, whose identities have not yet been released, died when they tried to board a water taxi off the coast of Saint Etienne au Mont, near Calais.

EU airline industry fears fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
The trade body for European airports said if the Strait of Hormuz did not open in the next three weeks, there could be shortages.

EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

500 Irish petrol stations could have no fuel 'by the end of the day'
Travel across parts of the Republic of Ireland has been affected for the fourth day in a row on Friday as vehicles, including tractors, block roads.

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chairman after 40 years
The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.

Simple guide: How the Iran war is affecting the cost of holidays, food and clothes
Fuel costs have already soared, flights and mortgages are also rising - and food could soon do the same.

Lebanon says ceasefire must be in place before Israel talks
Lebanon will only take part in talks with Israel if a ceasefire is already in place, a senior official tells the BBC.

The high-stakes diplomacy that led to Pakistan hosting US-Iran peace talks
Critical minerals, cryptocurrency, and CIA co-operation - how Asim Munir, Trump’s “favourite field marshal”, may have pulled off the diplomatic coup of the century.

Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

Sun shines on Grand National Ladies Day
Racegoers put their spring trends on show on one of the best days for fashion at Aintree.

Can stats help you find the Grand National winner?
How might data help you pick the winner from the 34 horses racing in Saturday's Grand National? BBC Sport delves into the facts and figures in search of an answer.

Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.

This coat cost $248 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?
Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.

From a smuggled harmonica to Artemis' playlist - the history of music in space
Astronauts in space have been jamming to Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club, but how does it all happen?

Lava soars into air as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again
One of the world's most active volcanoes has been erupting on and off since December 2024.

Weekly quiz: What might have made Paddington panic about his marmalade?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Dancer with MND performs on stage again through digital avatar
Breanna Olson said brainwave tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection she felt had gone.

Men behind 'Tripadvisor for people smugglers' jailed for 19 years
Dilshad Shamo and Ali Khdir ran the "sophisticated and successful" operation from a car wash business.

'I was in a slump - now my art is in Billie Eilish's house'
Sylvie Baker says she can look for studio space after the US star's purchase gave her more exposure.

Man accused of coercing wife into sex with 120 men goes on trial in Sweden
The 61-year-old denies threatening physical violence and plying his wife with drugs to force her into having sex with strangers.

Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor
The by-election was called after the Cliftonville division's serving councillor was jailed for coercive behaviour.

Extra £5m pledged for patrolling places of worship in London and Manchester
The extra funding is for police in London and Manchester to protect religious sites from hate crime.

Bafta fell short in duty of care when racial slur was shouted, review finds
A Tourette's campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.

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