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  1. Starmer to say antisemitism 'a crisis for all of us' at Downing Street summit

    The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.
  2. Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals

    The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
  3. Beyoncé, Rihanna and Katy Perry turn heads at this year's Met Gala

    The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
  4. Poverty and technology leading to record levels of slavery in UK

    An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.
  5. Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak

    The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died.
  6. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film

    The settlement comes just ahead of a trial slated to begin in May, where both stars were expected to testify.
  7. Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

    A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
  8. Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig

    A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.
  9. Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?

    The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.
  10. Two arrested over arson attack at Golders Green memorial

    A memorial wall was damaged by fire on 27 April in north London, with counter-terror police involved in the investigation.
  11. 'We won't see her because she's Asian': How Lea Salonga fought to be seen on Broadway

    Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy.
  12. The Papers: 'Rivals circle Starmer' and bid to reopen Hormuz pushes region 'to the brink'

    Several of the papers focus on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour party.
  13. What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz

    What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?
  14. What an empty car park tells us about the UK's debt problem

    The BBC has been speaking to people living in one of England's poorest communities.
  15. Widow of falsely accused murder suspect plans to sue Scottish authorities

    Sapna Mukherjee said her husband Sougat's life was "irreversibly destroyed" after he was labelled a suspect.
  16. British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026

    The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.
  17. Wu beats Murphy in decider to win world title

    Wu Yize becomes the second-youngest player to be crowned a Crucible champion, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a compelling World Championship final.
  18. Princess Eugenie expecting third child this summer

    "His Majesty The King has been informed and is delighted with the news," Buckingham Palace said.
  19. Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

    The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.
  20. Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas

    The Green Party has accused Reform of "making abhorrent announcements in attempts to distract voters".
  21. Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues

    The 80-year-old country music star said it will take some time for her to be "stage-performance ready" again.
  22. Bank of Dave star spots Warburtons fire from helicopter

    Dave Fishwick was flying over Burnley in his helicopter when he spotted the fire at the bread factory.
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  24. The Week: The Price Of The Iran War

    Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?
  25. LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?

    And why isn't there more support for Democrats?
  26. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical

    An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.
  27. A remarkable finale - but will 13 chaotic minutes cost Man City title?

    A chaotic 13-minute spell from Man City in the second half of a six-goal thriller at Everton could prove to be the visitors' undoing in the Premier League title race.
  28. The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion

    Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.
  29. 'Pure theatre puts Hearts on cusp of title fairytale'

    BBC Scotland chief sports writer Tom English sums up the chaos and cacophony of Hearts' win over Rangers at Tynecastle.
  30. The high-quality relegation battle more like a title race

    The battle for Premier League survival is hotting up with Nottingham Forest, Tottenham and West Ham fighting for their lives.
  31. Man City's title hopes dented despite late Doku stunner in six-goal thriller

    Jeremy Doku's 97th-minute equaliser salvages a draw for Manchester City in a six-goal thriller at Everton.
  32. Adriano, Samba, R.Larcos - ranking the most iconic video game footballers

    Fifa, Pro Evolution Soccer and Football Manager have been among the most popular football video games - but who are the most iconic players from them?
  33. Robinson in contact with England as he eyes Test recall

    Bowler Ollie Robinson confirms he has been in contact with both England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key as he eyes a recall to the Test side.