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  1. 'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer

    The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent.
  2. Trump says Iran's handling of Strait of Hormuz is 'not the agreement we have'

    The US president accused Iran of "doing a very poor job" with the waterway as Israel and Lebanon to begin peace talks.
  3. Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done

    Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
  4. Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors

    She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".
  5. Watch: Melania Trump's surprise Epstein statement in full

    She tells reporters at the White House that any claims linking the two "need to end today".
  6. Ten cases a day - how 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlog

    The scheme, to fast-track cases and to cut the court backlog, is being expanded in England and Wales.
  7. Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 67

    The Bronx-born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.
  8. Co-leader McIlroy's golf does the talking after busy Masters build-up

    With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.
  9. Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB

    The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.
  10. Singapore government employees asked to work in 25C to save on air-con costs

    The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
  11. Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter

    Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.
  12. US plans to automatically register men for military draft eligibility

    The proposed new rule would end decades of mandatory self-registration for Selective Service in the US.
  13. 'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure

    The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.
  14. White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets

    The platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making bets on global events.
  15. Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz

    Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.
  16. Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire

    Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
  17. Weekly quiz: What might have made Paddington panic about his marmalade?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  18. The Papers: 'I'm not Epstein's victim' and 'We see you, Vlad'

    US First Lady Melania Trump is splashed across several of the papers, after she made a surprise White House address on Thursday.
  19. EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force

    The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
  20. BTS battle torrential rain to kick off $1bn world tour

    The K-Pop band are battered by the elements as they launch their marathon world tour in Goyang.
  21. US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African

    Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.
  22. 'I want my heart attack story to inspire people to live life'

    Faith Harrison survived a seven-hour heart attack at the age of 22.
  23. Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners

    Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.
  24. People walk along motorway towards Dublin Airport as fuel protests continue

    The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles "blocking critical infrastructure".
  25. BBC tours Orion spacecraft model ahead of Artemis II return

    The Orion spacecraft is scheduled to bring the Artemis II crew back to Earth on 10 April.
  26. French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess

    Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.
  27. OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation

    The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.
  28. UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines

    Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.
  29. Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire

    Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
  30. Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

    The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.
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  32. Defence secretary interview on Russian submarine operation

    British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.
  33. Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?

    Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.
  34. Co-leader McIlroy's golf does the talking after busy Masters build-up

    With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.
  35. Jolly Fury takes aim at heavyweight rivals & even Spurs

    A jolly Tyson Fury delivers typically theatrical monologue as he takes aim at rival heavyweights and even a struggling Premier League club.
  36. 'Hungry' Watkins is man on mission but will Tuchel take notice?

    Ollie Watkins' response to being dropped by England has been nothing short of emphatic, with two strikes in Bologna adding to his goal against West Ham before the international break.
  37. Transgender women banned from women's PDC darts

    The Darts Regulation Authority bans transgender women from competing in its women's events with immediate effect.
  38. Clayton wins in Brighton to go top of Premier League

    Jonny Clayton comes back from 5-2 down to beat Michael van Gerwen 6-5 and claim his third nightly win to move top of the Premier League.
  39. Watson's call for lifetime bans shows PGA Tour-LIV scars still run deep

    Golf icon Tom Watson says LIV defectors like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed should not have been allowed back on the PGA Tour and banned for life.