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  1. Foreign secretary denounces 'reckless Iran threats' after missiles fired at Diego Garcia

    Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Indian Ocean base, but neither reached the target.
  2. As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home

    British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.
  3. Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81

    A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election
  4. BTS make live return in front of huge crowd

    RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook perform together for the first time since October 2022.
  5. Saturday Night Live UK is here - but can it make you laugh?

    The first episode of the British version of the American sketch show hits screens this weekend, and might face a tough crowd.
  6. Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows

    Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.
  7. Watch: Israeli strike next to British journalist is not AI-generated

    The video of the strike, hitting just metres from RT's Steve Sweeney and his crew, was recorded on Thursday in southern Lebanon.
  8. US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as energy prices soar

    The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.
  9. Paying back my student loan is more painful now I have a young family

    Graduates, parents and students spoke to BBC Your Voice about their experiences of student loans.
  10. Sarah Ferguson is keeping a low profile, but pressure mounts for her to give evidence on Epstein

    There are calls for the former duchess to give testimony in the US, although there is no legal requirement she does so.
  11. Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone

    Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.
  12. Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak

    The size and speed of the outbreak which has now affected 34 people, killing two of them, has been labelled "unprecedented".
  13. Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP

    How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?
  14. Karen Hauer to leave Strictly Come Dancing

    Strictly Come Dancing's longest serving female professional dancer, Karen Hauer, has announced she's not returning this year.
  15. Food prices likely to rise due to Iran war, farmers' union says

    The National Farmers' Union says the price of cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers could rise over the next six weeks.
  16. Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's 2024 drink-driving arrest released

    The pop star's legal team had tried to prevent the release of footage from his arrest, but reached an agreement.
  17. As meningitis cases rise, some people are changing plans in Canterbury

    Events are cancelled and businesses say the city feels quieter after the start of the outbreak which has killed two young people.
  18. BBC presenter Louise Minchin taken to hospital with frostbite during Arctic challenge

    The 57-year-old had been attempting to cycle 300 miles in three days in Canada's Northwestern Territories.
  19. Drunk driver killed man then went to buy alcohol

    James O'Donnell, 35, is jailed for killing 63-year-old Keith Hornby by dangerous driving.
  20. Pentagon restrictions on press violate First Amendment, judge rules

    The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.
  21. I walked down aisle by myself on my wedding day after rare cancer diagnosis

    Maariya Khan was left with minimal movement after needing surgery following her cancer diagnosis.
  22. Zoo armadillos celebrate 19th birthdays

    Dillon and Doris are said to be firm favourites with staff and visitors at Telford Exotic Zoo.
  23. Secret tunnel to reopen after being hidden for 50 years

    The grand Horsley Towers was once lived in by prominent 19th century mathematician Ada Lovelace.
  24. Journalist becomes surprise kidney donor for teen

    An Essex mum wrote to her local paper with a kidney donation appeal, and got more than she expected.
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  26. The Week: The War In Iran Escalates

    Has President Trump lost control of the war in Iran?
  27. Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage

    And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?
  28. 'If Liverpool play like that at PSG it could be 10-0'

    Arne Slot needs answers quickly or Liverpool's unwanted records may no longer be his only worry.
  29. From crutches to world crown - Kerr takes indoor 3,000m gold

    Josh Kerr completes his post-injury return to the top of a global podium in thrilling fashion as he reclaims his world indoor 3,000m title.
  30. Shaw hat-trick heroics 'like watching video game'

    Khadija Shaw's performance against Tottenham was "like watching a video game", says team-mate Sam Coffey after latest three-goal display.