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Iran conflict must be 'line in sand' to build more resilient UK, Starmer says
The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent.

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.

Ten cases a day - how 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlog
The scheme, to fast-track cases and to cut the court backlog, is being expanded in England and Wales.

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.

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".

Watch: Melania Trump's surprise Epstein statement in full
She tells reporters at the White House that any claims linking the two "need to end today".

Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter
Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.

How the Artemis crew will splash down on Earth
The Artemis crew will return to Earth on 10 April after a 10-day mission that took them around the Moon.

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 68
The Bronx-born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.

Co-leader McIlroy's golf does the talking after busy Masters build-up
With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.

US plans to automatically register men for military draft eligibility
The proposed new rule would end decades of mandatory self-registration for Selective Service in the US.

'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure
The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

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?

The Papers: 'I'm not Epstein's victim' and 'We see you, Vlad'
US First Lady Melania Trump is splashed across several of the papers, after she made a surprise White House address on Thursday.

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.

US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African
Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.

BTS battle torrential rain to kick off $1bn world tour
The K-Pop band are battered by the elements as they launch their marathon world tour in Goyang.

Singapore government employees asked to work in 25C to save on air-con costs
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

People walk along motorway towards Dublin Airport as fuel protests continue
The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles "blocking critical infrastructure".

Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.

OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners
Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.

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Defence secretary interview on Russian submarine operation
British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.

Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?
Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.

Co-leader McIlroy's golf does the talking after busy Masters build-up
With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.

Jolly Fury takes aim at heavyweight rivals & even Spurs
A jolly Tyson Fury delivers typically theatrical monologue as he takes aim at rival heavyweights and even a struggling Premier League club.

'Hungry' Watkins is man on mission - but will Tuchel take notice?
Ollie Watkins' response to being dropped by England has been nothing short of emphatic, with two strikes in Bologna adding to his goal against West Ham before the international break.

'You need to have arrogance' - Rooney and Littler on being number one
Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it is like to be thrust into the limelight at a young age.