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  1. Twenty one English councils ask for election delays

    Nearly a third of eligible authorities say they want to postpone local polls scheduled for May.
  2. Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind internet shutdown

    The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.
  3. Trump says Iran has 'no plan' to execute protesters

    The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights.
  4. Concern for couple jailed in Tehran as British embassy closes

    Joe Bennett says his parents are in a "dangerous position" amid Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests.
  5. Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' after White House talks on Greenland

    There was no major breakthrough during the meeting, and President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the island shortly afterwards.
  6. X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash

    Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
  7. Serial houseplant killer? Here's how to keep them alive

    The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sure you keep them healthy all year round.
  8. ICE agent shoots Minneapolis man in the leg

    The City of Minneapolis confirmed a man was shot and taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
  9. Two Palestine Action hunger strikers end protest after 73 days

    The BBC understands that one of the protesters was taken to hospital earlier on Wednesday in a poor condition.
  10. Nasa astronauts begin 'bittersweet' medical evacuation from space station

    The crew is expected to splash down off the coast of California in the early hours of Thursday local time.
  11. Zelensky declares energy emergency as biting cold persists

    The move comes as US President Donald Trump said Ukraine is "less ready" than the Russian president to make a peace deal.
  12. Hillsborough Law campaigners say they cannot back proposed bill

    They are concerned security services will be exempt from a law designed to stop cover-ups.
  13. 'I carried my wife's body for an hour and a half' - BBC hears stories of protesters killed in Iran

    BBC Persian has received dozens of accounts from inside Iran. Defiant despite potential repercussions, the witnesses said they wanted to ensure the rest of the world knew of the violence against the protesters.
  14. Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters

    Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16.
  15. Starlink reportedly made free in Iran - but protesters are taking huge risks by using it

    The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.
  16. Who is Erfan Soltani, Iranian protester reportedly facing execution?

    The 26-year-old shop owner was arrested in his home on 8 January in connection with protests in Iran.
  17. From behind bars, Aung San Suu Kyi casts a long shadow over Myanmar

    The democracy campaigner has spent 20 years in total in detention, five of them since being overthrown by a coup.
  18. The Papers: 'World on the brink' and Trump intent on 'conquering' Greenland

    The global tensions from Greenland and Iran feature prominently on Thursday's front pages.
  19. Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia

    The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.
  20. 'It was terrifying': Residents describe carnage after Thai train crash

    The BBC arrived at a grim scene in the evening, with rescuers still pulling bodies out of the mangled train.
  21. Why banning of Maccabi fans raises questions about police integrity

    The decision to ban fans of the Israeli team from a UK game was based on a flawed assessment, a report has found.
  22. David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness'

    The artist claims it is too much of a risk to transport the centuries-old artwork from France.
  23. Mahmood has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban

    West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future.
  24. Polls open in tense Uganda election amid widespread delays

    The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.
  25. Moment cargo ship crashes into oil tanker in North Sea

    A jury has seen footage of a cargo ship crashing into an oil tanker, which triggered an explosion and killed a crew member.
  26. Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims

    Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.
  27. US launches phase two of Gaza peace plan with new technocratic government

    It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says.
  28. White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler

    Thousands of people have sent donations totalling nearly $700,000 (£521,000) to the heckler, who was suspended from his job at Ford.
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  30. The Sadiq Khan Interview

    Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.
  31. Americanswers...On 5 Live! What do Americans really think of Donald Trump?

    And does Trump have a plan for Iran?
  32. Arsenal take step to ending semi-final nightmares - but regrets remain

    Arsenal's 3-2 win at Chelsea seizes control of their EFL Cup tie - and overcoming their poor record in semi-finals will be the big positive for Mikel Arteta.
  33. Sanchez mistakes 'on me' - Rosenior defends Chelsea keeper

    Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior defends goalkeeper Robert Sanchez following two mistakes in his side's 3-2 defeat at home to Arsenal on Wednesday in their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg tie.
  34. What does xG predict for the rest of the season?

    With more than half the season gone, we have enough stats to get a good idea of how well Premier League teams have been playing and therefore how things will likely unfold in the months ahead.
  35. Mane destroys Salah's Afcon dream again - will he get another chance?

    Mohamed Salah's Afcon dream was ended by Sadio Mane and Senegal on Wednesday night - but how many more chances will the Liverpool forward have to win the competition?
  36. GB's Fery qualifies for first overseas Grand Slam

    Britain's Arthur Fery qualifies for his first overseas Grand Slam by beating Dino Prizmic to reach the Australian Open main draw.
  37. Watch: Amateur beats Sinner in One Point Slam title win

    Watch amateur tennis player beat men's world number two Jannik Sinner and women's world number 117 Joanna Garland to earn A$1m (£496,835) in Australian Open's new Million Dollar One Point Slam.