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Government admits adoption system 'needs to improve' after BBC investigation highlights failures

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 05:57
The children and families minister for England apologises to families who have received "support from services that isn't good enough".

The Papers: 'First cracks' in Trump camp over Iran war and UK tackles meningitis outbreak

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 05:33
The ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran and the meningitis outbreak in the UK lead Wednesday's papers.

Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 04:36
Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

Mean Girls actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 04:25
Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.

Actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 04:25
Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.

Morocco awarded Afcon title after Senegal's win overturned

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 03:24
Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturns the result of their final defeat to Senegal.

The Papers: 'First cracks' in Trump camp over Iran war and UK tackles meningitis outbreak

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 03:22
The ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran and the meningitis outbreak in the UK lead Wednesday's papers.

Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 02:42
The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.

Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 02:42
The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.

Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 02:26
Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.

Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 02:26
Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.

Suspected stray bullet from military drill hits girl at South Korea playground

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 02:22
South Korea's military has since halted all shooting drills involving small firearms.

Suspected stray bullet from military drill hits girl at playground

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 02:22
South Korea's military has since halted all shooting drills involving small firearms.

Rayner warns immigration reforms risk being 'un-British'

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 02:20
Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government's proposals.

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 02:12
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".

Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 01:57
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.

Higgs Boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 01:57
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.

Trump says Nato making 'foolish mistake' over Iran

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 00:35
The US president expresses frustration that US allies are not helping secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says Nato making 'foolish mistake' over Iran

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 00:35
The US president expresses frustration that US allies are not helping secure the Strait of Hormuz.

India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 00:30
With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

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