Several names are in the fray as cardinals prepare to gather in the Vatican to elect Pope Francis’ successor. Read full story Author:
Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex. Read full story Author:
Government unveils more details on Nottingham attacks inquiry
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveiled further details in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Read full story Author:
The boy from Buenos Aires who became leader of the Catholic Church
His papacy heralded many firsts and raised questions about the leadership of the Catholic Church. Read full story Author:
From the Vatican to the Philippines, Catholics around the world mourn
Members of the Catholic Church’s global community of 1.4bn people are remember the late Pope on Easter Monday. Read full story Author:
Francis was a vocal critic of the powerful, his influence felt far beyond faith
The informal Pope aimed to shift influence from Rome into hands of the faithful, the BBC’s Aleem Maqbool writes. Read full story Author:
‘Operational misunderstanding’ led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says
Fourteen emergency workers and a UN worker were killed when the Israeli military opened fire on a convoy of vehicles in Gaza last month. Read full story Author:
Watch: Pope blesses crowd as Easter celebrated worldwide
The most important date in the Christian calendar is being marked around the world. Read full story Author:
King and Queen joined by Andrew and other royals for Easter service
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were joined by other members of the Royal Family at the service in Windsor. Read full story Author:
British couple killed in Naples cable car crash named
Elaine and Graeme Winn were among four people killed in the incident at Mount Faito, while another was “extremely seriously injured”. Read full story Author:
Man on first date admits dangerous driving after A1 police crash
Seven officers were hurt in the six-vehicle crash on the A1 near the Newcastle-Gateshead border. Read full story Author:
Influencers fuelling misogyny in schools, teachers say
Almost three in five teachers believe social media use has had a negative effect on behaviour in schools, according to a union poll. Read full story Author:
US will ‘move on’ from Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon, secretary of state says
Marco Rubio’s comments come as Ukraine says it took a first step towards signing a minerals deal with the US. Read full story Author:
British couple killed in cable car crash, Italian police say
Four people died in the incident at Mount Faito, while another was “extremely seriously injured”. Read full story Author:
Migrant dies in channel crossing attempt
Police say they are trying to establish the identity of a man who died crossing the English Channel. Read full story Author:
We will pursue NHS if gender policies don’t change, equalities watchdog warns
It comes after a Supreme Court ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. Read full story Author:
The truth about life on other planets – and what it means for humans
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other? Read full story Author:
Toby Carvery owner apologises over felling of 500-year-old oak tree
The chief executive of the company which felled an ancient oak apologises and opens a review. Read full story Author:
Westminster’s tortuous battle with the gender question
Sir Keir Starmer and other leaders have tied themselves in knots over the question: “What is a woman?” Read full story Author:
Trump’s tariffs will shrink global trading, warns World Trade Organization
The Geneva-based institution says American tariffs will send international trade into reverse. Read full story Author: