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  1. Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet

    The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.
  2. Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget

    Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
  3. Starmer considers joining Trump's Gaza peace board

    The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas.
  4. Three men guilty of harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary

    All three are members of Lighthouse, a group investigated for a BBC documentary and podcast in 2023
  5. Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved

    A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.
  6. Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations

    Iglesias, who is 82, has been a household name in Spain since the 1960s and has sold millions of records worldwide.
  7. Oil tanker seized by US spotted in Scotland's Moray Firth

    The UK government said the Marinera was being supplied with food and water before continuing its journey.
  8. Red Arrows get first female leader

    Wing Cdr Sasha Nash says it is the "opportunity of a lifetime" and hopes to inspire others.
  9. BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour

    It's the K-pop band's first tour since completing compulsory military service in South Korea.
  10. Ship captain 'did nothing' to avoid tanker crash

    Vladimir Motin has pleaded not guilty to gross negligence manslaughter over the collision in March.
  11. Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?

    Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
  12. UK summons Iranian ambassador over 'brutal' killings

    Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also says the government will implement "full and further sanctions" against Iran.
  13. 'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown

    The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.
  14. Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution

    The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown.
  15. I spent months trying to find out if boosting my gut health could help me age better

    Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was
  16. Why Michael Sheen put his money on the line for new Welsh national theatre

    The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production.
  17. 'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line

    Recruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat.
  18. Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums

    More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.
  19. How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author

    Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.
  20. Nuclear bunker nears collapse due to erosion

    The brick building, on the East Yorkshire coast, is thought to be about 70 years old.
  21. DIY SOS thief caught out by tracking tag on cement mixer

    David Matthew Pugh has been sentenced to unpaid work after taking a cement mixer and wheelbarrows.
  22. New Birmingham-Manchester rail line plan could be revived, government to say

    Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.
  23. Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68

    His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast.
  24. Lib Dems set out plan to end 12-hour A&E waits

    Party leader Ed Davey calls for £1.5bn to be spent on ending a "deadly corridor crisis" in the NHS.
  25. Hundreds from Met Police declare Freemasons links

    Membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations became declarable in December.
  26. I'm not racist, says Reform politician who used Chinese slur

    Laura Anne Jones apologised for using the slur, saying it was a term "used for a takeaway" when she was a child.
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  28. The Sadiq Khan Interview

    Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.
  29. Americanswers...On 5 Live! What do Americans really think of Donald Trump?

    And does Trump have a plan for Iran?
  30. Toby Jones presents must-see Dad's Army moments

    Watch Mainwaring dancing and sparring with Morecambe and Wise and a special tribute to Noel Coward
  31. Paul Young reflects on his journey through fame

    Paul Young looks back on a career that saw him capture the hearts of a generation of fans.
  32. Carrick to bring in Holland as Man Utd assistant

    Michael Carrick agrees to become Manchester United interim head coach - and former England assistant manager Steve Holland is set to be his number two.
  33. England do not have drinking problem - Broad

    Former England seamer Stuart Broad says the current team do not have a drinking problem despite a series of incidents involving alcohol this winter.
  34. What does Trump's foreign policy mean for World Cup?

    As a group of cross-party MPs calls on Fifa to consider expelling the USA from the World Cup, BBC Sport analyses what Donald Trump’s foreign policy means for the tournament.
  35. Rejuvenated Wilson reaches Masters quarter-finals

    Former world champion Kyren Wilson puts his UK Championship disappointment behind him with some superb snooker to defeat China's Si Jiahui 6-2 and move into the Masters quarter-final.
  36. MI London sign Curran, Jacks and Wyatt-Hodge

    MI London retain England all-rounders Sam Curran and Will Jacks for this season's Hundred and sign England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
  37. Carrick would bring spirit of Man Utd back - Rooney

    Wayne Rooney discusses Michael Carrick’s potential role as Manchester United caretaker and whether he’d join the coaching staff.