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  1. Al Quds Day march to be banned after government approves Met request

    The government grants a request from the Metropolitan Police to ban a march due to take place in London on Sunday.
  2. The Aldi-style disruptors 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.
  3. First Mandelson files to be published on Wednesday

    The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 'I am no spy': Courier in Russian exploding parcels plot against UK talks to BBC

    Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.
  9. 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
  10. Meghan to appear at £1,400 per person 'girls' weekend' in Australia

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.
  11. UK ticket holder wins £181m EuroMillions jackpot

    Tuesday's win is the third-largest in UK National Lottery history, operator Allwyn says.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. How escape of Iranian footballers who claimed asylum unfolded at Australian hotel

    Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.
  15. 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.
  16. Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC

    Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc has called on the US, Israel and Iran to reach "some kind of deal".
  17. 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.
  18. Strait of Hormuz timelapse shows fall in shipping traffic

    The footage demonstrates the flow of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf since the US-Israeli military offensive began against Iran on 27 February.
  19. '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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. Wildlife to replace historical figures on banknotes

    The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.
  25. University tuition fees system is a 'mess', says Sir Nick Clegg

    The ex-deputy PM told the BBC he would "take on the chin" any criticism surrounding his involvement
  26. At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire

    Police do not yet know the cause of the fire in the western Fribourg canton, which also injured a number of people.
  27. 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.
  28. Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry

    The US singer lost the case in 2023 and later won on appeal, but now judges have ruled against her.
  29. Facebook-owner buys 'social media network for AI' Moltbook

    The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement.
  30. 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.
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  32. Will War In Iran Really End "Very Soon"?

    President Trump says Iran war will be over “very soon”.
  33. Americanswers… on 5Live! Why is Trump’s White House comparing the war in Iran to a video game?

    And how much is the war in Iran motivated by oil?
  34. Is Tudor's Spurs reign almost up after only four games?

    Igor Tudor's Spurs tenure could already be on the line after a disastrous defeat against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
  35. 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.
  36. Sense of missed opportunity for Newcastle after late Barca blow

    Eddie Howe's Newcastle were so close to a famous European victory, but now face a herculean second-leg task after Lamine Yamal's late penalty.
  37. Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup - Infantino

    US President Donald Trump has said Iran are "welcome" to take part in this summer's World Cup despite the countries being at war, according to Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
  38. Pressure of representing England has shown - Borthwick

    England head coach Steve Borthwick says the shirt has "weighed heavy" on some of his players at times in a disappointing Six Nations campaign.