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Missing Brazilian academic may have taken boat, UK police say

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 21:29
Police believe the last sighting of Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto was on CCTV just after midnight on 3 March in Brightlingsea.

Spurs keeper Kinsky thankful for support after 'nightmare'

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 20:48
Antonin Kinsky thanks those who have sent messages of support after a "nightmare" display in Spurs' Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid.

Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 19:13
The former Fox host projects an image of unapologetic frontman for the world's most powerful military.

Boy, 15, arrested after girl is stabbed at school

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 19:04
Sources tell the BBC that pupils had to hide under their desks as the incident unfolded.

A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 18:54
A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.

Starmer was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's links with Epstein, files show

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 18:30
Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.

Three brothers arrested after explosion at US embassy in Oslo

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 18:28
Norway's police attorney says the authorities are investigating whether a foreign state actor was involved.

BBC decision to axe LGBTQ+ dating show is two steps back, say contestants

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 18:19
Former contestants of I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl speak out as show axed due to "funding challenges".

Polanski stood by breast enlargement hypnosis claim

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 18:15
A newly unearthed interview from 2013 casts doubt on the Green Party leader's claim to have apologised.

'Kill the regime but not people': BBC speaks to Iranians crossing into Turkey

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 17:58
Dan Johnson hears from Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran about their thoughts on the war and regime.

Il Etait Temps wins Queen Mother Champion Chase

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 17:14
Il Etait Temps powers over the line in the Queen Mother Champion Chase to earn trainer Willie Mullins his third win of day two at Cheltenham Festival.

Three ships in Strait of Hormuz hit by 'unknown projectiles'

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 17:04
The cause of attacks on the commercial vessels in the strait - a vital corridor for oil - is being investigated.

Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 16:52
This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.

Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 16:52
This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.

Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 16:52
This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.

Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 16:45
The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.

Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 16:45
The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.

A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 16:39
A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.

Polanski stood by breast enlargement hypnosis claim

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 16:24
A newly unearthed interview from 2013 casts doubt on the Green Party leader's claim to have apologised.

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 16:15
Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth.

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