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UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke
The 66-year-old broadcaster is "responding well to treatment", his employer GB News said in a statement.

Woman, 19, killed in dog attack at house
A man, 37, is arrested in relation to the incident and remains in custody, police say.

Murder arrest over Primrose Hill stabbing
Finbar Sullivan, 21, who has been described by his father as "exceptional", was stabbed on Tuesday.

Man charged over deaths of four people trying to cross Channel
Alnour Mohamed Ali, a 27-year-old Sudanese national, was charged with endangering life after two men and two women died.

Hundreds of Irish petrol stations run out of fuel as protests continue
Demonstrations due to high prices caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran are affecting traffic on several roads.

Welcome To Wrexham streaming series renewed for three more seasons
Wrexham's Hollywood owner Ryan Reynolds announced the news as the club aims to reach the Premier League.

Watch: Beirut residents deal with aftermath of deadly Israeli attacks
BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.

EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said its members had "increasing concerns" about the availability of jet fuel.

'You are my god', Japan's PM tells British rock band Deep Purple
Hard rock enthusiast Sanae Takaichi beamed as she met the rockers in her Tokyo office.

Iris Murdoch's lost poems to be read at festival
Recently discovered material from the Oxford novelist will be included in the Think Human festival.

NHS to offer second dose of MenB vaccine after Kent outbreak
Vaccines were offered to thousands of people who may have been exposed, including university students and school pupils in the area.

He lives on through his work - 16 incredible photos from late Planet Earth cameraman
Doug Allan worked alongside Sir David Attenborough on BBC documentaries including The Blue Planet and Frozen Planet.

Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.

Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure
Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.

Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront
She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation.

This idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial killer in their midst
For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies that washed up on the shores of Gilgo Beach.

Your guide to the UK's music festival season for summer 2026
Glastonbury is having a fallow year but there are huge line-ups at many other festivals this year - and something different if you fancy that too.

Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet
As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.

Record-breaking McIlroy plans to keep foot on the gas
Defending champion Rory McIlroy says he plans to keep "my foot on the gas" after building a record six-shot halfway lead with a devastating second-round 65 at the Masters.

Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part
The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.

Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?
The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.

Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán senses victory
As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest.

Lyse Doucet: Historic US-Iran talks must bridge deep distrust
Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Hundreds contact BBC about mystery skin condition 'hell' - but doctors can't agree it exists
Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.

The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens
Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.

I got a £10,000 loan for my nursing degree. Now they say it's an error and I have to pay it back
Students and graduates have described their shock at being told they were not eligible for the loans they received.

Energy bills are set to rise - but not just due to the Iran war
While the world is gripped by an energy crisis, Britain is facing another key driver of higher costs.

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.

West Ham thrash Wolves to move out of relegation zone
Taty Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos both score twice as West Ham beat Wolves to move out of the relegation zone in the Premier League.

Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity Sentebale he co-founded
Prince Harry left the charity last year in an acrimonious dispute over how Sentebale was being managed.

From Chewbacca the dog to Ed Sheeran the cat: Why pet lookalikes go viral
George the shih-tzu has more than 4m TikTok likes due to his Star Wars double

The five big sticking points in US-Iran talks
Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.

Is a 'Super El Niño' on the way and how will it affect the UK?
El Niño is expected to develop later this year, but how strong will it be and what will this mean for the weather in the UK and around the world?

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair
The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.

Ralph Fiennes reveals whether he would return to Harry Potter role
The British actor played the villainous character in the original movie franchise from 2005 to 2011.

The widower and divorcee - Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs' new comedy
Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs are old friends and starred in valleys drama Stella together.

Bafta fell short in duty of care when racial slur was shouted, review finds
A Tourette's campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.

Katseye release first music video without Manon ahead of Coachella
Manon announced in February she was taking a break from the group, who play Coachella this weekend.

Labrinth not involved in Euphoria's third season
The London singer shaped the music for the first two series but has since said he is "done" with it.

Is Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth waging a holy war against Iran?
And his purge of top generals at the Pentagon

How the moon and music have collided in space
Astronauts in space have been jamming to Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club, but how does it all happen?

Six-year-old who called 999 to save mum hailed a hero
Pearl's mother Carole suffered a bleed on the brain at their home in Croydon last summer.

Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68
The Bronx born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.

Unpack all the latest drama from Race Across the World
Celebrity superfans and travel expert Alfie Watts join Tyler West to discuss the episode!

Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name
The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

Defence secretary interview on Russian submarine operation
British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.

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.

Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity
One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.

Bored retiree creates supersized household objects
He lives in his home among huge objects including a giant pencil, clothes peg and a 13-amp plug.