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Anthony Zurcher: Little sign of breakthrough as Trump's Iran deadline nears
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.

Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins
The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.

Kanye offers to meet Jewish community in UK after Wireless controversy
He said his goal was to 'come to London and present a show of change' through his music.

Warmest weather of the year expected with 25C on Wednesday
The warmest weather of the year is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures rise above average, as Simon King explains

More than 1,700 Brits who fell ill in Cape Verde join action against Tui
Tui is investigating the claims and says it is "not in a position to provide a statement at this stage".

Australia's most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.

Taiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping
Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".

Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead
Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.

JD Vance arrives in Hungary to back Orbán's re-election bid
The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.

Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.

Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears
Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.

How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

Fake Australian, Chinese and Brazilian police stations: BBC goes inside a seized scam compound
Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino in Cambodia until the Thai military took control of it in December.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England are striking between 7 and 13 April, the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.

My great-aunt shot Mussolini in the face
Philippa Gibson's great-aunt Violet tried to kill the Italian dictator in Rome on 7 April 1926.

Woman speaks about ordeal after abduction and rape by fake taxi driver
Barzan Nawshowani is serving eight years for the abduction and rape of the woman, who has now spoken to BBC Scotland.

Holiday let owner says legislation will 'destroy me'
Paul Martin says his only option is to "dismantle the cottages and render them unhabitable".

Schools in knife crime hotspots to get specialist training
A new partnership will provide training for school leaders about knife-crime risk, the government says.

Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme
The judge said the musician's behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was "aberrant from his normal conduct".

India's top court hears challenges to ruling on women's entry into temple
Experts say the court's decision will have far-reaching consequences for women's religious freedoms in India.

Girl, 11, turns marsh trees into quirky characters
An 11‑year‑old has spent the past year on family walks inventing backstories for each tree.

Call for parents to teach online privacy like road safety
Three in four parents fear their child cannot make safe choices about personal data online, the data watchdog finds.

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The ‘Not Fit For Purpose’ Department - Part 3
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Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
Exploring the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams

Maguire signs one-year contract at Man Utd
Former captain Harry Maguire signs a new one-year contract with Manchester United.

Woods selfish to drive under the influence - major champion Day
Jason Day says Tiger Woods was "a little bit selfish" to drive under the influence and "put other people in harm's way" when he crashed his car in Florida last month.

Lawes out of England retirement and will join Sale
Former England captain Courtney Lawes says he is "officially un-retiring from international duty" after signing for Sale for 2026-27.

Coventry edge ever closer - but who will join them in Premier League?
As Coventry edge ever closer to ending their 25-year wait for Premier League football, who is best placed to join them?

Why Real glamour tie could decide Kane's Ballon d'Or hopes
Harry Kane is the leading goalscorer in Europe but does he need to win a major trophy to have a chance of winning the prestigious award?