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The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m.

Photos of Paul Wells, who was stabbed to death by his neighbour, were shared by former PC Lewis Wood.

Oil and gold prices rose and shares fell in Asian trade.

Two other paintings stolen from Christ Church Picture Gallery in March 2020 are still missing.

Two other paintings stolen from Christ Church Picture Gallery in March 2020 are still missing.

Two other paintings stolen from Christ Church Picture Gallery in March 2020 are still missing.

The 20mph limit is controversial, but a petition calls for it to be introduced in two villages.

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll tops the times at the end of a practice session at the Chinese Grand Prix that offered few clues as to the weekend ahead.

BBC Persian sent footage of Isfahan explosions

The star's 11th album is much more than a break-up record, and may even mark the end of an Era.

Two US officials confirm strike to BBC's US partner CBS News as explosions reported near Isfahan.

Ahead of elections in May, political editor Chris Mason looks at England's mayoral model.

Ahead of elections in May, political editor Chris Mason looks at England's mayoral model.

Ahead of elections in May, political editor Chris Mason looks at England's mayoral model.

Millions of Indians are queuing up to cast their ballot in the first of the seven-phase election.

Millions of Indians are queuing up to cast their ballot in the first of the seven-phase election.

Under the radar in the US border crisis debate is the role of drug cartels preying on migrants.

Under the radar in the US border crisis debate is the role of drug cartels preying on migrants.

A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".

A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".