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  1. Starmer was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's links with Epstein, files show

    Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.
  2. A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files

    A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.
  3. 'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war

    Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.
  4. Prison inmate charged with Huntley murder appears in court

    Ian Huntley had been serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years for the murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.
  5. Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS

    The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.
  6. Tourist attractions call for changes to weather apps over 'misleading' rain icons

    Chester Zoo is leading a call for a change in the way "rain icons" are used in weather forecasts.
  7. Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

    This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.
  8. Polanski stood by breast enlargement hypnosis claim

    A newly unearthed interview from 2013 casts doubt on the Green Party leader's claim to have apologised.
  9. Germans protest against Russia on Paralympic podium

    German cross-country skiers turn their backs on the Russian gold medallists on the Winter Paralympics podium in protest against the nation's inclusion at the Games.
  10. Boy, 15, arrested after girl is stabbed at school

    Sources tell the BBC that pupils had to hide under their desks as the incident unfolded.
  11. Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil

    Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.
  12. Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large

    The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.
  13. Three ships in Strait of Hormuz hit by 'unknown projectiles'

    The cause of attacks on the commercial vessels in the strait - a vital corridor for oil - is being investigated.
  14. 'Kill the regime but not people': BBC speaks to Iranians crossing into Turkey

    Dan Johnson hears from Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran about their thoughts on the war and regime.
  15. Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup

    Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth.
  16. EU and UK demand Israel stop surge in West Bank settler violence since Iran war

    Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers in the West Bank since the start of Israel's war, the UN says.
  17. Watch: What's on the menu for celebrities on Oscars night

    From sushi to gold-dusted chocolate statuettes, a feast will be served at the Oscars after party on Sunday.
  18. The Aldi-style disruptors 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.
  19. BBC decision to axe LGBTQ+ dating show is two steps back, say contestants

    Former contestants of I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl speak out as show axed due to "funding challenges".
  20. Inside the Russian explosives plot that sent incendiary parcels to the UK

    Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.
  21. Wildlife to replace historical figures on banknotes - and you get a say

    The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.
  22. Missing Brazilian academic may have taken boat, UK police say

    Police believe the last sighting of Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto was on CCTV just after midnight on 3 March in Brightlingsea.
  23. Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM

    Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.
  24. Army officers deny charges linked to soldier's death

    The two high-ranking officers failed to act when Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, reported a sexual assault.
  25. UK government loses appeal over quashed Kneecap terror charge

    Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, had been accused of showing support for proscribed organisation Hezbollah following a gig in London in 2024.
  26. UK couple die after being pulled from water at Australian beach

    Local police say members of the public pulled the couple from the water and tried to save them.
  27. Pop music's bias towards English is fading, says Spotify

    Songs in 16 languages featured in the global chart last year, as genres like Brazilian Funk explode.
  28. Quentin Tarantino to stage 'swashbuckling comedy' play in London

    The film-maker will write and direct The Popinjay Cavalier, "a rambunctious comedy" set in 1830s Europe.
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  30. Will War In Iran Really End "Very Soon"?

    President Trump says Iran war will be over “very soon”.
  31. 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?
  32. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the tragic Parisian love story

    A poet goes to Paris and has an affair with a courtesan of an underground club.
  33. Valverde's brilliant first-half hat-trick stuns Man City

    Real Madrid's Federico Valverde scores a first-half hat-trick as the Spanish giants beat Manchester City 3-0 in their Champions League last-16 encounter at the Bernabeu.
  34. Il Etait Temps wins Queen Mother Champion Chase

    Il Etait Temps powers over the line in the Queen Mother Champion Chase to earn trainer Willie Mullins his third win of day two at Cheltenham Festival.
  35. Arsenal undone by own set-piece weapon as 100% record ends

    "You do it too, eh?". Those were the words from Arsenal's set-piece coach Nicolas Jover to Bayer Leverkusen manager Kasper Hjulmand after the German side scored from a corner in the 1-1 Champions League last-16 first-leg draw between the two sides.