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  1. King's speech was a 'high stakes' moment of US visit, Palace says

    The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge.
  2. Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new plans

    Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.
  3. Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification

    In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.
  4. The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

    President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.
  5. Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections

    Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.
  6. Man charged after bomb hoax at Peter Kay show

    Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham will appear in court on Monday, police said.
  7. Miami race brought forward because of storm threat

    Sunday's Miami Grand Prix is moved forward by three hours to 18:00 BST because of the threat of thunderstorms.
  8. Musk's AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war

    Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI.
  9. From beds to LED masks, is the red light craze giving us more than just a warm glow?

    Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate.
  10. Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)

    The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".
  11. The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout

    Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".
  12. What death doulas can teach us about dying

    Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?
  13. Celebrity Traitors line-up announced - 21 famous faces set to enter castle

    Miranda Hart, Maya Jama, and Eastenders legend Ross Kemp are among the stars who will go head-to-head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.
  14. Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl

    The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.
  15. The Papers: '£7m tax bill for William' and 'Traitors take their places'

    The Prince of Wales's income tax bill revealed and Celebrity Traitors returns leads Sunday's papers.
  16. Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections

    Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.
  17. Four injured in Brixton drive-by shooting

    One man is in a life-threatening condition after the attack in the early hours of Saturday.
  18. Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating

    On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.
  19. The remarkable life of Zanardi, a 21st century hero who inspired millions

    Alex Zanardi was a 21st century hero - a man who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity, writes Andrew Benson.
  20. Tories pledge to tighten household benefit cap rules

    The party says removing some exemptions to the household benefit cap would save £1bn a year.
  21. 'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack

    British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.
  22. Man arrested in Austria after rat poison found in baby food jars

    A jar of HiPP purée containing the poison was found in Austria, prompting a recall by the manufacturer.
  23. US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls

    The warning comes as President Donald Trump said he was "not excited" by Iran's latest proposal for a peace deal.
  24. Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip

    It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".
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  26. The Week: The Price Of The Iran War

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

    And why isn't there more support for Democrats?
  28. 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.
  29. Is it advantage Arsenal in dramatic title race?

    Are Arsenal now firmly in pole position to be Premier League champions after the Gunners went six points clear of Manchester City with a 3-0 win over Fulham.
  30. 'I completely blew it' - Wu into final as Allen misses simple black to win

    Mark Allen suffers a devastating final-frame World Championship semi-final defeat by Wu Yize - after missing a simple match-winning black to win.
  31. Miami race brought forward by three hours because of storm threat

    Sunday's Miami Grand Prix is moved forward by three hours to 18:00 BST because of the threat of thunderstorms.
  32. Has much-maligned Gyokeres proved his critics wrong?

    The talk before the season was that Arsenal needed a 20-goal-a-season striker to win a trophy - and now they finally have one in Viktor Gyokeres.
  33. Three red cards for hair pulling in 2026 - is it time to change law?

    Sunderland defender Dan Ballard becomes the third player to be sent off for pulling an opponent's hair in the Premier League this season. Is it time to change the law?
  34. Heartbroken Allen loses semi-final after fluffing winning pot

    Watch as Mark Allen misses a simple match-winning pot on the black during his semi-final loss against Wu Yize in the World Snooker Championship.
  35. Woodwork woe and a Spurs lifeline - West Ham suffer in survival fight

    Tottenham were the biggest winners as fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham hit the woodwork four times in their 3-0 defeat at Brentford.