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  1. PM stands by decision not to join strikes on Iran and sends more jets to Qatar

    The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".
  2. 'This is war': BBC speaks to Iranians at border

    Iranians fleeing their country have told the BBC what life under bombardment has been like.
  3. Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence

    Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
  4. 'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish

    Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.
  5. Labour MP 'voluntarily suspends herself' after husband arrested in China spy probe

    Joani Reid said she had temporarily stood down from the party after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
  6. Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final day

    Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost.
  7. Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave UK

    The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".
  8. UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices

    Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.
  9. 'Who's better, him or Pele?': Trump meets Messi at White House

    Lionel Messi, owner Jorge Mas, and members of the Inter Miami team visited the White House to celebrate last year's Major League Soccer Cup victory.
  10. Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence

    The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.
  11. Dogs arrive for Crufts 2026 - in pictures

    The world's most famous dog show gets underway in Birmingham.
  12. Norris, Verstappen, Russell - and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines

    The new rules, Lando Norris' title defence, the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic and Aston Martin's unfolding nightmare set up an intriguing F1 season.
  13. I invested in Brewdog in my husband's memory. He would be turning in his grave

    Early investors in Brewdog are sharing their stories after the company's collapse wiped out their stakes.
  14. 'How many more children must die?' - Mum's call for UK-first school bus law

    Stella McGinn's daughter Caitlin-Rose died a year ago after getting hit by a car when exiting a bus.
  15. Social media plays 'huge role' in promoting traditional gender views, say experts

    Women's rights' groups worry about consequences of this shift in attitudes.
  16. Iran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image reveals

    Iranian authorities say the attack, which took place on Saturday, killed 168 people.
  17. Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic

    Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.
  18. Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue

    Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.
  19. First UK government flight departs Middle East after delay

    The plane was due to leave Oman on Wednesday but remained grounded due to problems getting passengers on board.
  20. Starmer tries to reassure as Iran crisis deepens

    The PM acknowledged people are worried about family abroad, the economy, and potential further escalation.
  21. Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

    A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.
  22. US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says

    Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.
  23. In maps: Six days of strikes across the Middle East

    Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks
  24. Rabies death could change disease notification period

    Doctors treating Yvonne Ford struggled to diagnose her before being told about holiday dog scratch.
  25. Savannah Guthrie plans return to NBC as search for missing mother continues

    The Today programme host visited her colleagues in the office on Thursday, nearly five weeks since her mother disappeared.
  26. UK Border Force officer was 'working for China', court told

    Chi Leung "Peter" Wai is accused of engaging in "shadow policing" in the UK on behalf of China.
  27. Triple killer put flatmate in headlock in assault

    Valdo Calocane went on to kill three people and seriously injure three others in the attacks in 2023.
  28. Ecuadorean troops find 35m-long 'narco-sub' hidden in nature reserve

    Ecuador's military says the drug-trafficking submersible was loaded with fuel and "ready to go".
  29. No UK government ministers to attend Paralympic ceremonies

    No UK government ministers or officials will attend the Winter Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.
  30. Vote on Trump's White House ballroom postponed amid deluge of criticism

    An oversight commission received more than 30,000 feedback submissions mainly in opposition to the proposed ballroom.
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  32. The Decline of Marriage: Why We Need to Prioritise Family Life

    Marriage rates have fallen to historic lows, but what are the consequences?
  33. Global News Podcast: US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war

    A resolution aimed at reining in Donald Trump's war powers has failed in the US Senate
  34. McCullum wants to stay as England coach – will he get the chance?

    Brendon McCullum wants to stay as England coach but it is still up for debate whether he will get that chance, writes Matthew Henry.
  35. 'Brave and brilliant, Russell has compelling case as Scotland's greatest'

    Tom English assesses Finn Russell's credentials as one of Scotland's greatest as the fly-half approaches a century of caps.
  36. Littler spoils Welsh party with Premier League win

    Luke Littler beats Premier League leader Jonny Clayton 6-4 in a top class final at Utilita Arena in Cardiff.
  37. How relegation could cost Spurs more than £250m

    BBC Sport explores the potential financial impact should Spurs be relegated to the Championship.
  38. Forest tell Edu to stay away from training ground

    Nottingham Forest global head of football Edu is asked to stay away from the club's training ground.
  39. Messi and Inter Miami meet Trump at White House

    Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team-mates meet US president Donald Trump at the White House to commemorate the club's MLS Cup championship.