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  1. Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war

    The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
  2. Woman, 35, died in explosion after ex-partner 'forced entry' into her home

    Police officers are treating the death of Jo Shaw as a homicide.
  3. 'Nothing will bring back my son': How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon

    The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.
  4. Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks

    The director of public prosecutions has told prosecutors in England and Wales to bring charges more quickly.
  5. Palestine Action activists guilty of criminal damage

    The group of four activists were accused of breaking into the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol.
  6. Watch: Captain of stranded ship in Strait of Hormuz tells BBC of 'pressure'

    Capt Raman Kapoor's ship is one of several to be stranded in the strait in the midst of the power struggle between the US and Iran.
  7. No obligation to declare £5m gift, Farage says

    The Reform UK leader says the gift was "purely private" and "wasn't political in any sense at all".
  8. Lidl's new loyalty scheme less generous, shoppers say

    Under the changed system customers collect points rather than reward coupons, with £1 spent equalling one point.
  9. Murder-accused teacher 'begged medics to save baby', court hears

    Preston Davey was abused and murdered after being adopted by two men, a jury has been told.
  10. Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak

    While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.
  11. 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.
  12. The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala

    The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
  13. The Scottish town where vape shops are booming despite locals' concerns

    New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities - concentrated in the most deprived areas.
  14. Vodafone sold us a dream to take on shops - the reality was different

    Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.
  15. Nissan to close one UK production line and cut 900 jobs in Europe

    Nissan says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant.
  16. Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists

    Thiago Ávila and Saif Abu Keshek were detained by Israeli forces who intercepted the flotilla's boats near Greece last week.
  17. UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high

    There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.
  18. Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks

    Trump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.
  19. Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users

    UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content.
  20. Police officer tells of operation to retrieve human remains from crocodile

    DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.
  21. Nottingham killer was discharged as NHS staff 'could not find him'

    Emma Robinson tells an inquiry staff "couldn't work with" or find Valdo Calocane when he was discharged.
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  23. Is the US-Iran War Restarting?

    Is the US-Iran ceasefire under threat after repeat attacks in Strait of Hormuz?
  24. LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?

    And why isn't there more support for Democrats?
  25. Is Gibbs-White favourite to start as England's number 10 at World Cup?

    Morgan Gibbs-White has enjoyed an impressive resurgence in 2026, so is the Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder now the leading contender for the number 10 role with England at the World Cup?
  26. Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup after striking tour deal

    Jon Rahm will be eligible for next year's Ryder Cup in Ireland after striking a deal to continue playing on the DP World Tour.
  27. 'In a better place but not 100%' - Raducanu out of Rome as wait for return continues

    Britain's Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Italian Open because of the post-viral illness that has kept her off the WTA Tour for two months.
  28. Everton fan arrested for alleged Semenyo racist abuse

    An Everton fan is arrested by Merseyside Police during his side's match with Manchester City for allegedly racially abusing Antoine Semenyo.
  29. Sing returns as Red Roses rejig back three against Italy

    Emma Sing, Ellie Kildunne and Mia Venner comprise a new-look back-three combination for England's Women's Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday.
  30. Players will boycott a Slam 'at some point' over prize money demands - Sabalenka

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes players will boycott a Grand Slam "at some point" because of the ongoing dispute over prize money.