Fuel costs have already soared, flights and mortgages are also rising – and food could soon do the same. Read full story Author:
Lebanon says ceasefire must be in place before Israel talks
Lebanon will only take part in talks with Israel if a ceasefire is already in place, a senior official tells the BBC. Read full story Author:
The high-stakes diplomacy that led to Pakistan hosting US-Iran peace talks
Critical minerals, cryptocurrency, and CIA co-operation – how Asim Munir, Trump’s “favourite field marshal”, may have pulled off the diplomatic coup of the century. Read full story Author:
Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East’s reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground. Read full story Author:
How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis. Read full story Author:
Sun shines on Grand National Ladies Day
Racegoers put their spring trends on show on one of the best days for fashion at Aintree. Read full story Author:
Can stats help you find the Grand National winner?
How might data help you pick the winner from the 34 horses racing in Saturday’s Grand National? BBC Sport delves into the facts and figures in search of an answer. …
Want to help garden birds? Don’t feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
The UK’s largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive. Read full story Author:
This coat cost $248 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?
Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question. Read full story Author:
From a smuggled harmonica to Artemis’ playlist – the history of music in space
Astronauts in space have been jamming to Chappell Roan’s Pink Pony Club, but how does it all happen? Read full story Author:
Lava soars into air as Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again
One of the world’s most active volcanoes has been erupting on and off since December 2024. Read full story Author:
Weekly quiz: What might have made Paddington panic about his marmalade?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Read full story Author:
Dancer with MND performs on stage again through digital avatar
Breanna Olson said brainwave tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection she felt had gone. Read full story Author:
Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors
She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump “mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation”. Read full story Author:
Men behind ‘Tripadvisor for people smugglers’ jailed for 19 years
Dilshad Shamo and Ali Khdir ran the “sophisticated and successful” operation from a car wash business. Read full story Author:
‘I was in a slump – now my art is in Billie Eilish’s house’
Sylvie Baker says she can look for studio space after the US star’s purchase gave her more exposure. Read full story Author:
Man accused of coercing wife into sex with 120 men goes on trial in Sweden
The 61-year-old denies threatening physical violence and plying his wife with drugs to force her into having sex with strangers. Read full story Author:
Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor
The by-election was called after the Cliftonville division’s serving councillor was jailed for coercive behaviour. Read full story Author:
Man arrested over deaths of four people trying to cross Channel
Two men and two women, whose identities have not yet been released, died when they tried to board a water taxi off the coast of Saint Etienne au Mont, near …
With Iran Setting Limits, Strait of Hormuz Remains Thorny Politically
Even after a cease-fire, Iran is keeping a chokehold on traffic, forcing countries to cut deals that could put them at odds with the U.S. Read full story (NYT subscription …