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Iran warns vessels will be targeted as Trump vows blockade stays until deal reached
Iran has warned it will continue restricting vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire deadline with the United States approaches. The escalation comes as Donald Trump declared the US blockade on Iranian ports will «remain in full force» until a wider agreement is reached.
£10,000 reward: Jesy Nelson's desperate plea after thieves take twins' hospital equipment
Singer Jesy Nelson has launched an urgent appeal after her car was stolen from her driveway, taking with it vital hospital equipment for her twin daughters who suffer from a rare genetic condition. The former Little Mix member is offering a £10,000 reward for information leading to the vehicle's recovery.
Bulgaria's projected election winner branded 'Putin's Trojan horse in Europe' by EU lawmaker
Bulgarians cast their ballots Sunday in the country's eighth snap election in five years, with former president Rumen Radev's newly formed Progressive Bulgaria party projected to win about one-third of the vote. The election has sparked concerns across Europe that a Radev-led government could shift Bulgaria closer to Russia at a critical moment in the Ukraine conflict.
Cork mum walks 13,000 steps daily to thank hospitals that saved her twins from 90% death risk
Ciara Bowe is walking 13,000 steps every day this May to thank the hospitals that saved her twin sons' lives. The Cork mother is raising funds for CUH Charity after doctors caught a rare, life-threatening condition in her twins before birth.
Three Reform UK candidates have backed independence in the past
Reform UK is on track to become the official opposition to the Scottish National Party in the 7 May Holyrood elections, according to recent polls. But the party's strategy in Scotland reveals a fundamental contradiction: publicly opposing the dissolution of the Union while deploying rhetoric designed to attract nationalist voters.
UK News
Two men die in M90 head-on crash after car was driven wrong way down motorway
Two men died in a head-on collision on the M90 motorway near Kinross after one car was driven in the wrong direction. The fatal crash occurred at 10.30pm on Friday on the southbound carriageway.
The osprey everyone thought was dead - and the love triangle waiting at his nest
An osprey has returned to his nest to reclaim his mate from a younger rival after being presumed dead. Louis arrived at Loch Arkaig Pine Forest on Friday evening, more than two weeks later than expected.
Why counter-terror police are investigating an attack not treated as terrorism in Hendon
Counter-terror police are investigating an attempted arson attack on a building in Hendon, north-west London, that caused only minor damage and no injuries. A suspect fled after failing to ignite three bottles of fluid outside a shopfront on Friday evening.
£16 vs £9: Smaller mobile networks crush big four on service and price
Smaller UK mobile providers have outperformed the industry's big four networks in customer service, a new survey reveals. The annual Which? study of more than 5,000 mobile users found budget-friendly challengers consistently deliver better service and significantly cheaper deals than Three, O2, EE and Vodafone.
Mother's urgent plea: Two brothers need stem cell donors to survive rare disorder
A mother in west London has launched an urgent appeal to find stem cell donors for her two young sons, both diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that threatens their lives. Cezar Nica, two years old, and his baby brother David, ten months, have Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome – a condition affecting roughly three in every million people worldwide. Their only chance at survival is a stem cell transplant.
World News
Lammy reveals Starmer would have blocked Mandelson had he known of vetting failure
Prime Minister Keir Starmer would have blocked Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to Washington had he known Mandelson failed security vetting, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has stated. Lammy called the failure to inform Downing Street "inexplicable" and placed blame on former civil servant Oliver Robbins, who received the vetting outcome after Starmer had already announced the appointment.
Titanic life jacket smashes auction estimate as memorabilia fever hits new high
A life jacket used by a Titanic survivor has sold for £670,000 at auction on Saturday, nearly double its expected price. The rare artifact, signed by eight survivors of the 1912 disaster, was among several record-breaking items sold at Henry Aldridge and Son in Devizes, Wiltshire.
One-fifth of world's oil cut off as Iran crisis forces global renewable energy sprint
The conflict involving Iran has triggered an accelerated global shift toward renewable energy and diversified power sources, as leaders debate how to respond to the supply disruptions that have stifled oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The strait handles one-fifth of the world's oil and one-third of the world's fertilizer.
Step back 100 years: Find your Irish ancestors in newly released 1926 Census
Ireland's National Archives has released the 1926 Census records online, making more than 750,000 household returns freely available to the public after a 100-year limitation period expired at midnight. The records mark the first census undertaken by the independent Irish Free State and document 2.9 million people who lived in Ireland nearly a century ago.
How democracy came under attack over the past 80 years - and why Ireland is speaking out now
Catherine Connolly has warned that democracy is under attack in a speech at an international conference in Spain. "Democracy itself, however, is now under attack," she told attendees at the Meeting in Defence of Democracy in Barcelona.
Cost of Living
What Royal Mail workers gained - and what you're losing on Saturdays
Royal Mail will stop delivering second-class letters on Saturdays after reaching an agreement with the Communications Workers Union. Instead, the service will operate on every other weekday.
UK fuel prices hit £2 per litre at motorway stations as easyJet warns of up to £560m loss
UK petrol and diesel prices have surged to their highest levels since 2022, while airlines face mounting financial pressure from soaring fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict. EasyJet warned on Thursday it expects losses of up to £560 million for the first half of the year.
Tesco's profit outlook widens to £300m range - and the Middle East conflict is why
Tesco reported annual profits of £3.15 billion but widened its profit outlook for the current year, citing uncertainty driven by the conflict in the Middle East. The UK supermarket group issued a broader guidance range as geopolitical tensions cloud the economic picture.
Government slashes electricity bills for manufacturers hit by Iran war inflation
The UK government has expanded its British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme to cover 10,000 manufacturing firms, cutting electricity costs by up to £40 per megawatt-hour from 2027 to counter the economic impact of the Iran war. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the extension on Wednesday, adding 3,000 companies to the 7,000 initially planned last summer.
$4 gas is back - US blockade chokes Iran's oil exports to China
The United States has launched a blockade of Iranian waters, announcing on Monday that vessels in the region are subject to "interception, diversion and capture." The move aims to choke off Iran's oil exports to China while gas prices at American pumps have surged above $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
Politics
Over 1,000 amendments kill assisted dying Bill in Lords as opponents use 'appalling tactics'
A landmark assisted dying Bill has been blocked in the House of Lords after opponents tabled over 1,000 amendments in what Labour peer Lord Charlie Falconer called "appalling procedural tactics." The record-breaking volume of proposed changes has effectively killed the legislation's progress, with Falconer saying it will likely "just peter out" without a vote.
17 years wrongly imprisoned: Real rapist convicted as DNA evidence ignored since 2007
Andrew Malkinson has demanded a "fearless investigation" into police conduct after Paul Quinn was convicted of a 2003 rape for which Malkinson spent 17 years wrongly imprisoned. Quinn, 52, was found guilty at Manchester Crown Court on Friday, two decades after the attack in Little Hulton, Salford.
25,000 candidates compete for 5,000 seats as England votes May 7
Voters across England will head to the polls on May 7 in local and mayoral elections spanning 136 councils. Nearly 25,000 candidates are competing for more than 5,000 seats.
£7.60 saved on one journey as SNP pledges £2 bus fare cap across Scotland
First Minister John Swinney launches the SNP's election campaign bus on Saturday with a journey from Dundee to Aberdeen, promoting the party's pledge to cap bus fares at £2 across Scotland. The campaign event comes ahead of the May 7 polls and highlights what Swinney calls the defining issue of the campaign: the cost of living.
Google's AI watermark exposes fake Reform UK campaign photo
An AI-manipulated image of Reform UK's Sarah Pochin has been circulating online, falsely altering the supporters appearing alongside her in a campaign photograph. The fake image was detected through Google's AI watermarking technology and confirmed as fraudulent by a senior Reform UK official.
Crime
White dot on a coat: Defense slams evidence as Lyra McKee murder trial concludes
A judge has reserved judgment in the trial of three men accused of murdering journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot dead while observing disturbances in Derry in 2019. The decision came Thursday following closing submissions at Belfast Crown Court in the non-jury trial.
Father jailed for life after baby daughter suffered 47 rib fractures before fatal attack
A father has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his five-week-old daughter, who suffered 47 rib fractures and fractured legs before dying from a brain injury. Sean Jefferson must serve a minimum of 22 years, while the baby's mother, Amy Clark, received seven years for causing or allowing the death.
Murder conviction quashed: Benjamin Field wins appeal, faces retrial over flawed jury instructions
A British court has quashed the murder conviction of former church warden Benjamin Field and ordered a retrial. The Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday that jury directions in the original trial were defective.
Barrister attacks key evidence: Video 'does not pass muster' in McKee murder trial
A defense barrister has challenged the reliability of video evidence in the trial of three men accused of murdering journalist Lyra McKee in 2019. Mark Mulholland KC argued that mobile phone footage used by prosecutors is too degraded to support a murder charge.
Two masked suspects hurl petrol bombs at north London synagogue in failed attack
Two masked suspects attempted to firebomb a synagogue in north London shortly after midnight on Wednesday, throwing bottles believed to contain petrol and a brick at the building. Neither bottle ignited and no one was injured in what police are treating as an antisemitic hate crime.
Royal
King Charles appoints historian Anna Keay to write Queen Elizabeth II's official biography
King Charles III has appointed historian Anna Keay as the official biographer of Queen Elizabeth II. Keay will gain unprecedented access to the late monarch's personal and official papers held in the Royal Archives and can consult with members of the royal family and the Queen's former household staff.
£40m Queen Elizabeth Trust honours late monarch ahead of 100th birthday
King Charles III has been named Royal Patron of the Queen Elizabeth Trust, a new charity established to commemorate his late mother ahead of what would have been her 100th birthday. The trust will provide grants to UK communities to develop and regenerate shared spaces.
Why City of London can't remove Andrew's honor - but is asking him to quit anyway
Elected members of the City of London Corporation have agreed to write to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, asking him to relinquish his freedom of the city.
Prince Harry reveals mental health struggles: "I felt lost, betrayed, completely powerless"
The Duke of Sussex has spoken candidly about his mental health struggles during a keynote speech at Melbourne's InterEdge Summit on Thursday. He reflected on experiencing grief under public scrutiny and the pressure to maintain appearances, while emphasizing that seeking help is a form of strength.
Harry and Meghan join Aboriginal cultural walking tour along Melbourne's Yarra River
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined an Aboriginal walking tour in Melbourne on Thursday morning. The couple participated in the Scar Tree Walk, a cultural experience that connects traditional and contemporary Aboriginal cultures and histories of the local Kulin Peoples.
Sport
Watershed moment as Scotland women smash attendance record at Murrayfield
Scotland's women's rugby team plays at Murrayfield for the first time on Saturday, hosting England in a historic standalone match that has sold nearly 30,000 tickets. The record-breaking attendance - more than quadruple the previous women's Six Nations mark of 7,774 - signals a watershed moment for the sport.
25 years, four tiers, one dream: Coventry City returns to Premier League
Coventry City has secured promotion to the Premier League after a 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The result ends a 25-year absence from England's top flight and confirms their return with three matches still to play.
He ran the marathon with her in 2022. Now he'll run it alone to honor her memory
Darren Whitley will run the 2026 TCS London Marathon on April 26 to honor his late partner Jess Roberts, who died at age 35 after receiving end-of-life care from Marie Curie. The charity became Whitley's fundraising focus after witnessing the compassionate support nurses provided during Roberts' final days.
Nottingham Forest reach Europa League semi-finals after emotional win for Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest reached the Europa League semi-finals with a 1-0 victory over Porto on Thursday night, sealing a 2-1 aggregate win in an emotionally charged match dedicated to absent Elliot Anderson, whose mother died.
10 years without a win: English hope Jagwar takes on Irish dominance at Grand National
The Grand National will be run on Saturday at Aintree with 34 horses confirmed after three late withdrawals. I Am Maximus enters as the 7/1 favorite, but all eyes are on Jagwar as the leading English contender to break a decade-long Irish dominance of the world's most famous steeplechase.
Entertainment
Why two dames are battling a French multinational over trees in North Yorkshire
Dame Judi Dench has made an impassioned plea to North Yorkshire Council to reject a bottling plant expansion that would destroy a community woodland planted by children. The council will decide on Friday whether to approve Harrogate Spring Water's controversial proposal to remove trees from Rotary Wood, despite over 1,000 public objections.
Julian Lloyd Webber reveals prostate cancer diagnosis after triumphant 75th birthday comeback
Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer following his triumphant return to the concert stage on his 75th birthday after a 12-year absence.
Walter Scott Prize shortlist goes all-British for first time in 17 years
The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction has announced a five-book shortlist that makes history as the first entirely British selection in the award's 17-year existence.
Film trailers for books: Booker Prize shorts rack up millions of views with star power
The Booker Prize Foundation has released a series of short films featuring prominent actors performing extracts from the six novels shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026. Stars including Toby Jones and Indira Varma bring the translated fiction to life in the films, which go online on April 16.
Chalamet says 'no-one cares' about ballet - then Royal Opera ticket sales surge
The Royal Ballet and Opera has recorded a surge in ticket sales after actor Timothée Chalamet sparked controversy by claiming "no-one cares" about ballet and opera anymore. Chief executive Alex Beard thanked the Hollywood star for the unexpected boost, calling the public reaction "fantastic."