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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. University tuition fees system is a 'mess', says Clegg

    The ex-deputy PM told the BBC he would "take on the chin" any criticism surrounding his involvement
  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. First Mandelson files expected to be published on Wednesday

    The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador.
  6. The Aldi-style insurgents 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Wildlife to replace historical characters on banknotes

    Nature was the most popular theme among the public, with the new notes designed to deter counterfeiting.
  10. Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn

    The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC

    The head of the world's second biggest shipping firm called for freedom of navigation to be restored.
  14. Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say

    Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. '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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year

    We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.
  21. Watch: Wildflowers cover Death Valley in best display since 2016

    An unusually wet autumn hit one of the hottest places on Earth, soaking long-dormant wildflower seeds and washing off their protective coatings to trigger the riot of colour.
  22. 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.
  23. Georgia voters to pick replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene in special election

    The shadow of Greene, who resigned from Congress after a rift with the president, looms large over a crowded contest.
  24. Meghan to headline 'girls' weekend' in Australia for 300 women

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint

    Judge rejects case brought by the senior worker who alleged she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle.
  28. Nottingham triple killer assaulted husband and wife weeks before attacks, inquiry told

    Valdo Calocane attacked two colleagues weeks before he killed three people in Nottingham.
  29. MSPs back six month amendment to assisted dying bill

    Holyrood members will wade through about 300 proposed changes to the law before a final vote.
  30. Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m

    The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.
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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. 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.
  38. 'Incredible situation' - Tudor defends decision to substitute Kinsky

    Tottenham manager Igor Tudor insists his decision to substitute Antonin Kinsky after 17 minutes was taken to "protect" the team, with Tottenham already 3-0 down to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
  39. The Brits travelling in their thousands to 'Costa del Cheltenham'

    Thousands of Britons have travelled to the Costa Blanca to enjoy Cheltenham Festival, the pinnacle event of the jump-racing calendar, from a distance.