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  1. Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum

    Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.
  2. We expect government help in a crisis. Will Reeves intervene on energy bills this time?

    After Covid furlough and Truss’s bailout, can the UK expect another government crisis rescue, asks Laura Kuenssberg.
  3. France take Six Nations title with last-gasp win over England in thriller

    France claim a third Six Nations title in the past five years as Thomas Ramos' last-gasp kick decides a 94-point thriller against England in Paris.
  4. Harry and Meghan accuse royal author of 'deranged conspiracy'

    Extracts from a new book about the Royals claim the Queen said Meghan had "brainwashed" Prince Harry.
  5. London's Burning actor John Alford dies in prison

    The 54-year-old former star of Grange Hill and London's Burning was found dead at HMP Bure in Norfolk.
  6. Oscars 2026: What to expect, how to watch and who will win

    Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.
  7. 'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

    Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.
  8. BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah

    A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defence Forces says it was targeting "terrorist infrastructure".
  9. Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?

    The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.
  10. More US Marines and warships being moved to Middle East, reports say

    The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.
  11. F1 cancels Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix

    The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends are cancelled because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
  12. 'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers

    From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.
  13. Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing

    Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.
  14. They were told it wasn't for girls, but these could be the future faces of F1

    F1 Academy wants to nurture and develop female drivers who can compete at the top level of motorsport.
  15. Why do Glasgow's historic buildings keep catching fire?

    The fire that devastated a building on Union Street is the latest in a series of blazes to strike the city's historic sites.
  16. BBC comedy spotlights a romantic dilemma some disabled people face

    Co-creator and star of We Might Regret This, Kyla Harris on delving into issues rarely seen on screen.
  17. Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?

    They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.
  18. Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment

    Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least five.
  19. Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off

    Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the match amid the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran, the country's FA president Adnan Dirjal says.
  20. Murder investigation launched after baby's death

    A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
  21. Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords

    The Tories are deciding which hereditary peers to keep after being offered 15 seats in a compromise deal.
  22. Body of man found in wheelie bin 'after being hit by car'

    An urgent appeal has been issued by police to find out who the man is and how and where he died.
  23. I died and came back to life. Now I just want to feel joy every day

    Grace Victory says she is more content than ever after spending three months in a coma.
  24. Woman reunited with stolen dog after eight years

    Rebecca Harvey says it was an emotional moment when she was reunited with Flora.
  25. Man sails around world in boat he built in his shed

    Adam Waugh, from Northumberland, says he feels "on top of the world" after his mammoth journey.
  26. 'Extinct' butterfly found across southern England

    There has been a flurry of early sightings of the large tortoiseshell butterfly, a charity says.
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  28. Will Putin Benefit From The Iran War?

    After two weeks of war in Iran, will Russia gain from looser sanctions and expensive oil?
  29. Is Cuba Trump’s next target after Iran?

    The US president threatens Cuba with a “friendly takeover”
  30. France take title with last-gasp win over England in 94-point thriller

    France claim a third Six Nations title in the past five years as Thomas Ramos' last-gasp kick decides a 94-point thriller against England in Paris.
  31. How history-maker Dowman stole show for Arsenal

    Ever since he pulled on an Arsenal shirt, Max Dowman has been breaking records - and the 16-year-old played a key role in what could prove to be a vital win over Everton.
  32. F1 cancels Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix

    The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends are cancelled because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
  33. Gordon hits back at 'complete nonsense' from Rooney and Shearer

    Newcastle United's match-winner against Chelsea, Anthony Gordon, responds to "complete nonsense" from pundits Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer.
  34. 'Shot at history passes Scotland by amid Irish ferocity'

    BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English picks through Scotland's failed bid to clinch the Six Nations with defeat in Ireland again.