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Government approves Met request to ban Al Quds Day march
The government grants a request from the Metropolitan Police to ban a march due to take place in London on Sunday.

Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war
President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

University tuition fees system is a 'mess', says Clegg
The ex-deputy PM told the BBC he would "take on the chin" any criticism surrounding his involvement

Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets?
Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein’s estate - court filings allege complicity in his crimes.

Gale-force winds to batter UK as snow and cold set for comeback
Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK over the next few days before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains.

The Aldi-style insurgents who could be about to shake up the vets market
As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

Meghan to headline 'girls' weekend' in Australia for 300 women
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.

MPs demand urgent action on London grooming gangs
The government's inquiry into grooming gangs "must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations", says a group of MPs.

Wildlife to replace historical characters on banknotes
Nature was the most popular theme among the public, with the new notes designed to deter counterfeiting.

Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn
The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.

Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range
Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear

UK warship HMS Dragon departs for eastern Mediterranean
The Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.

Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC
The head of the world's second biggest shipping firm called for freedom of navigation to be restored.

War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel
Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.

Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.

Oil and gas prices fall after Trump says war is 'very complete'
The US president's comments lead to a drop in crude costs and a rebound in shares.

'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom
The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world
Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.

The Papers: 'US bombers take off' and 'Heading out - at last'
US fighter jets leave UK airbase and British warship sails to Mediterranean -Wednesday’s papers.

An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year
We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.

Watch: Wildflowers cover Death Valley in best display since 2016
An unusually wet autumn hit one of the hottest places on Earth, soaking long-dormant wildflower seeds and washing off their protective coatings to trigger the riot of colour.

Bridgerton star on dealing with One Piece casting backlash
The decision to cast Charithra Chandran in the manga adaptation angered a vocal set of fans.

Georgia voters to pick replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene in special election
The shadow of Greene, who resigned from Congress after a rift with the president, looms large over a crowded contest.

First Mandelson files expected to be published on Wednesday
The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador.

China and North Korea to resume passenger train service after six-year halt
Tickets for the first train departing on Thursday have reportedly sold out.

Member of Iranian football delegation granted Australian asylum changes her mind
One of the seven women who received visas has reversed her decision after speaking to teammates, minister says

Woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna's home
The woman posted about the singer online prior to the attack, the BBC's US news partner CBS reports.

How Kinsky's horror night unfolded before 17th-minute substitution
Tottenham replace goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the 17th minute after conceding three goals inside the opening quarter of an hour of the Champions League last-16 tie at Atletico Madrid.

Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.

MSPs back six month amendment to assisted dying bill
Holyrood members will wade through about 300 proposed changes to the law before a final vote.

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Will War In Iran Really End "Very Soon"?
President Trump says Iran war will be over “very soon”.