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Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 12:56
Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.

'Worst night' of Israeli strikes so far, Tehran residents tell BBC

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 12:53
Iranians in the capital tell the BBC of "constant explosions", as the US warned attacks will intensify.

'Worst night' of Israeli strikes so far, Tehran residents tell BBC

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 12:53
Iranians in the capital tell the BBC of "constant explosions", as the US warned attacks will intensify.

Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 12:44
Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.

BBC says broadcast of racial slur at Baftas was 'genuine mistake'

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 12:40
Director general Tim Davie also says the BBC is looking into why the ceremony remained on iPlayer.

Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 12:37
New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.

Injured Russian soldiers can compete at future Paralympics, says IPC boss

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 12:12
Russian soldiers injured in the war against Ukraine would be welcome to compete at future Paralympic Games, says International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons.

Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 12:10
Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.

Sheep are disappearing from our hills - and our dinner plates

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 11:57
Have we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK?

Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 11:56
Microsoft is the first big company out of the gates with Project Helix - a "next-generation" console.

Azerbaijan furious with Iran as war spills over its border

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 11:39
President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are an "act of terror" as he places the armed forces on high alert.

From killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlines

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 11:12
Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.

Rare coincidence as three cousins born on same day

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 10:51
Their parents are now looking forward to joint birthday parties together.

Rare coincidence as three cousins born on same day

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 10:51
Their parents are now looking forward to joint birthday parties together.

Man dies after falling from window during tower block fire

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 10:20
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a blaze on the 12th floor of the building in Motherwell.

Lenders lift mortgage rates as Iran war hits borrowing costs

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 10:15
Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.

Iran War Q&A

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 10:12
We answer your questions about the US-Israel war with Iran.

Iran War Q&A

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 10:12
US-Israel war with Iran - your questions answered.

No laughing matter for Wales in Dublin after Irish jibes

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 09:57
Wales aim to have the last laugh against Ireland in the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Friday after being the subject of ridicule.

Four arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 09:14
The men were arrested on Friday on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

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