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  1. Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day

    A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns Network Rail.
  2. Man arrested for selling Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone

    McSweeney was the prime minister's chief of staff in October 2025 when his government phone was stolen in London.
  3. Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape

    The 54-year-old, of Cheltenham, attacked the woman in her flat after a night out in May 2022.
  4. Watch: Tenerife resident calls docking of hantavirus ship 'reckless'

    People on Tenerife in the Canary Islands have told the BBC they are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.
  5. The Only Way Is Essex star Jake Hall dies aged 35

    The reality TV star, model and former footballer died in Spain.
  6. Appeal after car drives towards Jewish children

    A black car allegedly drives towards a group of Jewish students waiting to cross a road in north London.
  7. US judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note

    Epstein's former cellmate claims he found the note, which has not been verified by the BBC.
  8. Woman covertly filmed for 'humiliating' social media content - then told to pay

    Alice says the video was posted on social media and viewed about 40,000 times.
  9. Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be 'over quickly'

    Iranians walk next to a picture of Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a street in Tehran, Iran, 06 May 2026. US President Donald Trump announced pausing the operation of escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, hinting at progress in peace talks with Tehran.
  10. What you need to know about the elections in England, Scotland and Wales

    Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
  11. Do I need a photo ID and my polling card to vote in the elections?

    Voters in England only will have to show photo ID while polling cards are not essential.
  12. Who can I vote for in my area?

    Elections are taking place across the UK. Find out whether there is one where you live and who you can vote for.
  13. Curious canines and patient pups - it's dogs at polling stations

    Pictures of dogs at polling stations are now a part of election day - here are some of the best we have seen.
  14. How does the BBC report polling day?

    The BBC cannot report on campaigning or election issues while polls are open on Thursday 7 May.
  15. How worried should we be about hantavirus?

    Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.
  16. The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains

    A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.
  17. How cameras are being used to tackle abuse in nurseries

    With reports of abuse and deaths fuelling concern among parents, questions are growing over whether CCTV can offer real protection for children - or not.
  18. The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial

    The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.
  19. Ukraine war 'led me to surrogacy' to earn money but a new law could end those plans

    Ukraine is considering a law that would effectively ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy in the country.
  20. My daughter donated her hand to a stranger – holding it again has given me comfort

    Jackie Kirwan says meeting the recipient of her daughter's hand has been "amazing".
  21. When Scotland qualified for the World Cup... but didn't go

    Scotland waited 28 years to be part of this year's World Cup - back in 1950 they turned it down.
  22. Actress sues Avatar director for 'theft' of facial features

    Q'orianka Kilcher alleges James Cameron "extracted her facial features" for a character when she was 14.
  23. German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race

    The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.
  24. Disturbances and 127 arrests mar Paris party after PSG Champions League victory

    Fans took to the streets to celebrate the Paris team's qualification for the final, but celebrations were marred by disturbances.
  25. Psychiatrist 'unable to section Nottingham killer'

    Dr Mike Skelton assessed Valdo Calocane the day after he assaulted a flatmate in Nottingham in 2022.
  26. Pub-goer guilty of killing man after losing fight

    Nathan Gothard knocked David Darke to the ground days before Christmas last year.
  27. Fifa president offers $2m World Cup ticket buyers 'a hot dog and a Coke'

    Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he will "personally bring a hot dog and a Coke" to anyone who buys a World Cup final ticket for $2m.
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  29. Electioncast: It’s Time To Vote!

    Adam, Laura, Chris, James and Felicity bring you one last update before the polls open.
  30. Is Donald Trump close to finishing his war with Iran?

    Or has the US president lost control?
  31. Paul McCartney’s 'lost bass’ and its remarkable return after 51 years

    The story of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass and the fan-powered quest to find it.
  32. Australian North set to be England selector

    Marcus North, a former Australia international and Durham's director of cricket, is set to become the first foreigner in charge of selecting the England men's team.
  33. Villa's nearly men entering their defining moment

    Aston Villa face their defining moment under Unai Emery in Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest.
  34. Did PSG 'get away' with handball decisions?

    BBC Sport pundits Nedum Onuoha, Guillem Balague and Stephen Warnock analyse two contentious handball decisions that weren't awarded against Paris St-Germain, including a potential red card for Nuno Mendes and a possible penalty for Bayern Munich.
  35. Shaw likely to leave WSL champions Man City

    Khadija Shaw is likely to leave Manchester City this summer after talks stalled over a new contract.
  36. No party before Dubois faces Wardley - Charles

    Trainer Don Charles guarantees Daniel Dubois' team will not be hosting a party before Saturday's fight against WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley in Manchester.