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  1. US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks

    The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
  2. Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle

    The prime minister was questioned at PMQs about allegations that Downing Street had asked about a diplomat role for the then-communications chief.
  3. PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting

    The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.
  4. Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion

    Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
  5. Head coach Liam Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge

    Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912.
  6. 'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon

    After almost three hours on their feet and the finish line in sight, two runners sacrificed personal bests to come to the rescue of an exhausted competitor at the Boston Marathon.
  7. UK set for Lyrid meteor shower display with clear skies forecast

    The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.
  8. Husband cleared of manslaughter over wife's suicide

    Christopher Trybus is found not guilty of the manslaughter of Tarryn Baird after a five-week trial.
  9. Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says

    A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.
  10. Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

    The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
  11. Moldovan oligarch jailed in $1bn 'theft of the century' case

    Vlad Plahotniuc, once Moldova's richest man, was found guilty of partaking in a fraud which involved around 12% of the country's GDP.
  12. Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet

    Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.
  13. Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit

    Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.
  14. 400 job applications but only three interviews - the jobseeker feeling 'ghosted' by employers

    The term ghosting is common in the dating world - but job applicants are increasingly reporting it.
  15. No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns

    The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.
  16. Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you

    How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?
  17. Widow's payout for man's asbestos-related death

    Rick Oakes, from York, died from an asbestos-related cancer linked to his work for Kirklees Council.
  18. EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock

    Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
  19. Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud

    The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.
  20. Serial thief who stole Kristi Noem's handbag sentenced to three years in prison

    The former US Secretary of Homeland Security had her handbag - with $3,000 (£2,260) in cash inside - stolen at a restaurant last year.
  21. Welsh NHS likely to miss waiting lists target ahead of crucial election

    Figures to be published on Thursday will give voters a final look at the NHS' performance before election day.
  22. King awarded Blue Peter Green badge for environmental work

    Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability.
  23. Nigeria's suspected coup plotters deny treason charges

    Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.
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  25. I Don’t Speak to My Family with Shaheen Hashmat

    In her 20s, Shaheen Hashmat made the decision to become fully estranged from her family.
  26. The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins

    Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting.
  27. Discover the surprising wildlife of London

    Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.
  28. Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge

    Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912.
  29. Leicester fans demand change as Rowett urges action after relegation

    Leicester City fans demand change at the club after relegation to League One, while manager Gary Rowett says "decisive action" is needed.
  30. Wing David to make England debut against Wales

    Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first England cap against Wales on Saturday as the Red Roses shake up selection once more in the Women's Six Nations.
  31. O'Sullivan's 'rolling the dice' cue gamble pays off

    For some snooker players, changing their cue would be a traumatic experience – not for Ronnie O'Sulivan, who cruised into the last 16 at the Crucible.