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  1. Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all out war

    The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
  2. Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals

    The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
  3. Inciting antisemitism will not be tolerated, Starmer warns Iran

    The prime minister promises to tackle "malign threats" at a Downing Street summit focused on antisemitism.
  4. Beyoncé, Rihanna and Heidi Klum turn heads at the Met Gala

    The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
  5. Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says

    Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
  6. Modern slavery at record levels in UK, report warns

    An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.
  7. Counter-terror police investigating arson at disused synagogue

    The fire broke out at the former East London Central Synagogue on Tuesday morning.
  8. Record 1.3m apply for 2027 London Marathon ballot

    More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April.
  9. Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?

    The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.
  10. Man, 25, dies after Brixton drive-by shooting

    Keanu Taylor, 25, dies in hospital after shots were fired on Coldharbour Lane on Saturday.
  11. Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

    A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
  12. The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion

    Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.
  13. Scotland's vape capital - what's behind the boom?

    New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities - concentrated in the most deprived areas.
  14. How Broadway star Lea Salonga changed the rules and opened the door for Asian actors

    Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy.
  15. Vodafone sold us a dream to take on shops - the reality was different

    Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.
  16. What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz

    What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?
  17. What is the hantavirus that has been confirmed on an Atlantic cruise ship?

    While rare, the disease can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings.
  18. 'His life was destroyed': Widow of man falsely accused of murder fights for an inquiry

    Sapna Mukherjee said her husband Sougat's life was "irreversibly destroyed" after he was labelled a suspect.
  19. Zelensky condemns Russian 'utter cynicism' as it strikes ahead of truce

    Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.
  20. Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour

    British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.
  21. Gap co-founder and retail pioneer dies aged 94

    She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her "a pioneering force in American retail".
  22. Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig

    A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.
  23. British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026

    The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.
  24. Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia

    The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.
  25. Pussycat Dolls cancel US leg of reunion tour after poor ticket sales

    The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.
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  27. The Week: The Price Of The Iran War

    Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?
  28. LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?

    And why isn't there more support for Democrats?
  29. How did Guehi 'assist' allow Barry to score when offside?

    Everton's Thierno Barry effectively gained from being offside when Manchester City's Marc Guehi teed him up to score on Monday. Is the law fair? And were the game's other big decisions correct?
  30. The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion

    Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.
  31. Foden reaches agreement over new Man City deal

    England midfielder Phil Foden reaches an agreement in principle over a new four-year deal at Manchester City.
  32. RFU backs Borthwick but flags multiple Six Nations failings

    The Rugby Football Union demands improvement from England head coach Steve Borthwick after their worst-ever Six Nations campaign.
  33. England selector interviews taking place this week

    England move to the final stage of appointing a new national selector, with interviews taking place this week.
  34. French broadcaster hits back at Bath's TMO criticism

    French television broadcaster says the "video referee is the master of what he wants to see" in response to Bath boss Johann van Graan's TMO criticism.
  35. Adriano, Samba, R.Larcos - ranking the most iconic video game footballers

    Fifa, Pro Evolution Soccer and Football Manager have been among the most popular football video games - but who are the most iconic players from them?