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Rape accused's wife 'joked about his missing shirt'

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 16:06
The ex-wife of a man accused of rape tells a jury her husband came home with no shirt at the time.

Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:58
Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads Bafta Games Awards nominations

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:45
The French-made role-playing game picks up 12 nominations at the ceremony celebrating video games.

Fire-ravaged remains of Glasgow building to be demolished

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:39
Glasgow City Council said the decision was made due to public safety concerns.

Russell accuses Ferrari of selfishness over rules

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:36
Mercedes driver George Russell accuses Ferrari of being "selfish" for blocking a change to the rules to improve safety at race starts.

Woman who kept vulnerable victim as slave sentenced to 13 years

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:12
Mandy Wixon, 56, forced the victim to clean her squalid home and subjected her to a miserable life.

Ryan ruled out as Ireland make four changes

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:22
Ireland lock James Ryan is ruled out as head coach Andy Farrell makes four changes for Saturday's Six Nations Triple Crown decider against Scotland in Dublin.

Israel pounds Beirut suburbs after Hezbollah launches rocket barrage

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:21
Some Israeli strikes also hit other parts of the Lebanese capital, with eight people reportedly killed along the seafront.

No Raducanu or Boulter in GB's BJK Cup squad

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:21
Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are not named in Great Britain's squad for their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier with Australia next month.

Abrar signing ends Hundred India-Pakistan concern

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:12
Abrar Ahmed is bought by Sunrisers Leeds in the men’s Hundred auction to allay concerns Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the IPL.

Iran steps up attacks on energy targets as tankers hit

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:02
Iranian attacks are reported in Bahrain and Oman as two foreign fuel tankers are hit near Iraq.

Fire-ravaged remains of Glasgow building to be demolished

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 13:54
Glasgow City Council said the decision was made due to public safety concerns.

British man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 13:46
Foreign Office officials are understood to be supporting his family.

Sly fox sneaks on to cargo ship in Southampton and arrives in New York

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 13:42
The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.

Sly fox sneaks onto cargo ship in Southampton and arrives in New York

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 13:42
The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.

Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 13:26
The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

Strictly star Amber Davies takes break from Legally Blonde musical

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 12:58
The actress says trying to recover from an illness while performing "is getting me and my health NOWHERE".

Estée Lauder sues Jo Malone over use of name in collaboration with Zara

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 12:57
The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 12:49
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

The Christian-Muslim couple who are fasting for Lent and Ramadan at the same time

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 12:40
Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

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