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  1. Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me, Starmer says

    The PM tells the Commons that if he had known the peer failed security vetting he would not have been appointed.
  2. Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement

    The prime minister has been back in the Commons after it emerged the Labour peer failed vetting.
  3. If Plaid win in Wales, that won't mean independence - at least not yet

    In the Senedd campaign, are weighing up whether the issue of Welsh independence is a vote winner or loser.
  4. Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

    One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.
  5. Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push

    The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
  6. Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran

    The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
  7. King honours his 'darling Mama', the late Queen, on her centenary

    The final design for a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth is to be unveiled, 100 years after her birth.
  8. Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook

    John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
  9. US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl

    Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.
  10. Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids

    Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials, weeks before the country hosts the Fifa World Cup.
  11. Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans

    Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".
  12. Wolves relegation from Premier League confirmed - and why it had been coming

    Wolves have been relegated from the Premier League after just three wins in their first 33 games of the season.
  13. The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet

    While UK unemployment is at a five-year-high, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.
  14. James Bond and prog rock to feature in 2026 Proms

    Concerts celebrating Benjamin Britten, Steve Reich and Miles Davis also appear in the programme.
  15. The Papers: 'Starmer on collision course' and 'I didn't know I was fibbing'

    All of today's papers respond to Starmer's claims he didn't know of Lord Mandelson's failed vetting for the role of British ambassador to the US.
  16. Are insider traders making millions from Trump's announcements?

    The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.
  17. Desmond Morris, whose book The Naked Ape inspired and scandalised, dies aged 98

    Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.
  18. What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US

    The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.
  19. Can Iran and the US find middle ground to make a deal?

    The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is reporting from Tehran on condition that none of her material is used on the BBC's Persian Service. These restrictions apply to all international media organisations operating in Iran.
  20. US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship

    The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
  21. Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

    Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
  22. Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?

    Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
  23. 'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve

    Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.
  24. Attempted murder charge after car hit pedestrians

    A 30-year-old woman is in a critical condition following the incident on Sunday morning in Soho.
  25. Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'

    The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.
  26. FBI Director Kash Patel files $250m lawsuit against The Atlantic

    Patel alleges that the magazine published false and harmful claims about his conduct, including accusations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences from duty.
  27. Four arrests made during Epsom rape protest

    Police say there is no evidence immigrants or asylum seekers were involved in the alleged rape.
  28. Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor Patrick Muldoon dies aged 57

    The actor and producer also appeared in Melrose Place and Saved By the Bell.
  29. Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out

    Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.
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  31. MPs Grill Starmer Over Mandelson (Again)

    PM defends his actions over the appointment of Mandelson.
  32. Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?

    Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats
  33. Spurs lifeline or good step for West Ham - who's favourite for drop?

    With five games remaining, BBC Sport looks at which side is most likely to take the third relegation spot.
  34. Why Wolves' relegation had been coming after slow decline

    Wolves have been relegated from the Premier League after just three wins in their first 33 games of the season.
  35. F1 makes changes to address new engine rules concerns

    Formula 1 makes a series of rule changes to address concerns about the new engine regulations that were introduced for this season.
  36. What to do about Rew? England's dilemma

    James Rew's start to the season makes him a strong contender for an England call-up, but how would he fit into the Test team?
  37. Wilson produces superb fightback to beat Moody, 19

    Kyren Wilson recovers from 6-2 and 7-3 down by winning seven frames in a row to deny 19-year-old Stan Moody a memorable victory on his World Championship debut at the Crucible.
  38. 'Worst I've seen' - Leicester face relegation again

    BBC Sport takes a look at what Leicester City need in their seemingly doomed fight for Championship survival.
  39. Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

    After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?