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Three charged over Jewish charity ambulance fires
Four Hatzola ambulances were set alight in the car park of a synagogue in Golders Green in the early hours of 23 March.

Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?

State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when
The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

Five Met Police officers taken off duty after bag of weapons is left in the street
A member of the public found the bag containing guns and a Taser on a south London street.

Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".

Bus or Lime bike? New subscription heats up the race for a cheaper commute
How we travel to work in cities might be changing as e-scooter and e-bike fares become cheaper than traditional public transport.

Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs
PowerWash Simulator 2 has been nominated for two Bafta Games Awards - but why have mundane job games become so popular?

How elite US teams tackle combat rescue missions
A former US marine tells the BBC the priority of any recovery team would be to look for signs of life.

What not to say to a friend who is struggling to conceive
People struggling to conceive say friends and family often make well-meaning but insensitive comments about their infertility.

Unanswered questions remain after Australia's most wanted fugitive killed in standoff
Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.

Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd
Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.

French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines
Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.

Video appears to show US plane and search and rescue helicopters over southern Iran
Reports from the US, quoting unnamed officials, say a search is under way after the shooting down of a US fighter jet over Iran.

International law experts allege violations in Iran war
The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

'This has got me worried': Iranians fear what comes next after US strike on Karaj bridge
President Trump has warned Iran of strikes on bridges and electric power plants if its leaders do not agree to his terms to end the war.

Teachers' union warns of 'masculinity crisis brewing' in schools
NASWUT's leader said there is a "ticking time bomb" if male pupils cannot be helped with misogyny.

Storm Dave set to bring Easter gales, rain and blizzards to UK
Damage and travel disruption are likely in the north of the UK with a Met Office named storm expected to sweep through on Saturday.

As oil and gas prices spiral, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer
As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.

Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky
Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.

Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured
Hundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.

'Not fit for purpose' - the secret history of a deadly phrase
The four word phrase - first uttered by Labour Home Secretary John Reid - has become a by-word for incompetence.

Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth orbit... in 85 seconds
The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.

'Iran shoots down US jet' and 'race to find pilot'
The downing of a US fighter jet in Iran and the search for its pilot dominates Saturday's papers.

How former Liverpool prospect found love for football again
After 18 years at Liverpool, Tyler Morton tells BBC Sport how moving to Lyon in the summer has helped him fall back in love with football.

Starmer's cost-of-living adviser calls for fuel duty cut extension
Lord Walker suggests the government should keep the 5p cut in place due to increased costs caused by war in the Middle East.

Boy, 14, shot dead in Woolwich named as three teens held
A boy, 14, shot dead in south-east London is named as Eghosa Ogbebor, as three people are arrested.

M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.

Five-hour rescue saves cat missing for 4 years
RSPCA, vets and firefighters free cat from tight space to discover Alfie had been missing in 2022.

'I haven't played Wordle since the day I sold it' says game's Welsh creator
Josh Wardle created Wordle to keep his girlfriend entertained during the Covid lockdowns.

'I started running at 70 after daughter's death'
A 74-year-old grandfather is set to run three marathons in 14 days in memory of his daughter.