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Why the Strait of Hormuz matters so much in the Iran war

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 13:54
Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point.

UK temperature reaches 19.5C in warmest day of year so far

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 13:50
Bude in Cornwall has reached 19.5C, making it the warmest day of the year so far.

PM swerves questions on whether he spoke to Mandelson over Epstein friendship

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 13:42
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asks if the prime minister spoke to Peter Mandelson about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein before picking him to be a UK ambassador.

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 13:24
However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 13:24
However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

Argentina make pitch to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 13:12
Argentina is pressing forward with a bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, which would take the event to South America for the first time.

Chelsea punishment 'lenient' - ex-Blues exec Purslow

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 13:00
Former Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow says Premier League has been "extremely lenient" in its punishment of Chelsea.

MSP rules out reintroducing assisted dying bill after Scottish election

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:58
Liam McArthur said it was time to pass the baton to someone else after five years of work on the now-rejected bill.

Why was the Africa Cup of Nations title removed from Senegal and given to Morocco?

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:54
Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the 2025 Afcon final result has been overturned - and what it means.

Senegal say 'fight is far from over' after Africa Cup of Nations win overturned

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:54
The Senegalese government calls for an "independent international investigation" at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title.

Senegal government alleges corruption after Morocco awarded Afcon title

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:54
The Senegalese government calls for an "independent international investigation" at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title.

Fire-hit Glasgow building being demolished by hand

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:50
Demolition workers are using hand tools to dismantle the remaining facade of a B-listed Victorian building in Glasgow which went up in flames.

Demolition begins on building facade after Glasgow fire

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:50
The facade on Gordon Street is being taken down as Glasgow Central Station partly reopens its high level platforms.

Ex-MP Crispin Blunt charged with drugs offences

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:47
The former MP for Reigate is charged after police searches of his home in Horley, Surrey in 2023.

Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:41
A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

Iranian footballers return home after dropping Australian asylum bids

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:34
They had initially sought sanctuary after declining to sing Iran's anthem, prompting fears for their safety.

Iranian footballers return home after dropping Australian asylum bids

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:34
They had initially sought sanctuary after declining to sing Iran's anthem, prompting fears for their safety.

Iranian footballers return home after dropping Australian asylum bids

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:34
They had initially sought sanctuary after declining to sing Iran's anthem, prompting fears for their safety.

'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more'

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:19
Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce talks to BBC Sport about her love for marine biology and nature and says "it's important to have passions outside your job".

Nigeria president begins first UK state visit in 37 years

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 11:49
King Charles and senior royals will provide a ceremonial welcome for Nigeria's President Tinubu on his state visit.

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