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  1. Lyse Doucet: Small window open for US-Iran talks, but swift end to war still unlikely

    President Trump says the US is already dealing with a "top person" in Iran, but Tehran denies that any talks have begun.
  2. NHS waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak

    Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.
  3. 'Wildy unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership

    For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.
  4. Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers

    The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.
  5. Oil at $150 will trigger global recession, says boss of financial giant BlackRock

    Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.
  6. 'It wasn't meant to end like this' - Salah exit tough but inevitable

    Less than a year ago, Mohamed Salah was sitting on a throne inside Anfield after renewing his contract - so why is he leaving?
  7. NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?

    As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work
  8. Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety

    The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
  9. Tough negotiations loom as Denmark's Social Democrats fail to secure a majority

    The party, which has governed since 2019, gained the most votes but saw its weakest results in over a century.
  10. Adolescence star Owen Cooper takes two RTS Awards

    Owen Cooper wins double for his standout performance in the Netflix drama show.
  11. Pilots killed in LaGuardia plane crash named

    Investigators released details from the final three minutes of cockpit and tower communications, which showed controllers cleared both the plane and a fire truck to cross the runway.
  12. Oil price slides as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations

    The US president said talks to end the war are underway with Iran - a claim that officials in Tehran have disputed.
  13. Prospect of US-Iran talks puts Netanyahu under pressure

    US President Donald Trump has pointed to diplomatic talks to end the offensive - but Israel might not yet be ready to walk away.
  14. What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war

    Some Iranians dismiss the possibility of talks to end the war, others worry a deal may leave the current leaders in place.
  15. Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis

    Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.
  16. Israel says it will take control of large buffer zone in southern Lebanon

    Thousands of displaced Lebanese residents will not be allowed to return home until northern Israel is safe, Israel's defence minister says.
  17. Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been overturned

    US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.
  18. Is there an election in my area?

    Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live.
  19. The Papers: 'US troops gather in Gulf' and 'Strictly No Baftas'

    Donald Trump plans to deploy US ground troops in the Gulf is a focus for Wednesday's front pages.
  20. 'Most difficult decision ever': Receipts Podcast hosts step down after 10 years

    Audrey Indome and Tolly Shoneye have recorded almost 300 episodes of the hit podcast together since 2016.
  21. 'I hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital'

    Nathan Newby, who used kindness to persuade the "lone-wolf terrorist" to abandon his plan, is being awarded the George Medal.
  22. How Manchester is giving UK music 'a new lease of life' again

    Following on from the Brits, the city once dubbed Madchester hosts the MOBOs and 6 Music Festival.
  23. German outcry over deep fake porn targeting actress prompts bid to change law

    Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading sexualised images of her online.
  24. What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia

    BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.
  25. Families urged not to cuddle lambs after infection outbreak left dozens sick

    Health officials say it is vital to remember that young farm animals can carry germs that cause illness.
  26. BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers

    The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.
  27. Democrats flip Florida seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home

    Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.
  28. Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period

    Cities across Ukraine were hit, with local officials reporting at least eight people killed and dozens injured.
  29. Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster strike for first time in 20 years

    Staff have walked out for 24 hours over a pay rise offer that was below inflation.
  30. Al Fayed survivors frustrated at 'sceptism' about trafficking inquiry

    Survivors say the Met and government need to expand their investigation to include human trafficking.
  31. Transgender girls told to leave Girlguiding groups by September

    It follows an announcement in December that transgender members would be banned from joining.
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  33. Are US-Iran Talks Actually Happening?

    What do we know about negotiations to de-escalate the Iran war?
  34. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Trump claims Iran wants to "make a deal" to end the war

    Iran denies talks with the US to stop the war as ‘fake news’
  35. Is 'baby brain' real?

    Baby brain is a concept many mums can relate to. But what’s really going on?
  36. 'It wasn't meant to end like this' - Salah exit tough but inevitable

    Less than a year ago, Mohamed Salah was sitting on a throne inside Anfield after renewing his contract - so why is he leaving?
  37. Bompastor demands more respect for women after disallowed Chelsea goal

    Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says the women's game needs "more respect" after her side have a goal controversially disallowed in their Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal.
  38. Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

    The Egypt forward says Liverpool fans "gave me the best time of my life" and "stood by me in the toughest times".
  39. Bairstow criticises level of care shown by England regime

    Jonny Bairstow criticises the England set-up, suggesting they need to bring "the care back in the game".
  40. Russo settles thrilling Champions League first leg for Arsenal

    Arsenal beat Chelsea in a thrilling Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg that featured brilliant goals from England internationals Chloe Kelly, Lauren James and Alessia Russo.
  41. Man Utd retain new stadium dream for 2035 Women's World Cup

    Manchester United are still aiming to have their new stadium built and ready to host the 2035 Women's World Cup final.
  42. How Scotland reached the World Cup - told by those who made it happen

    Tom English speaks to those who returned Scotland to the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998 about the epic win over Denmark.