Tehran has rejected claims of talks, with one official questioning the US’s diplomatic credibility. Read full story Author:
In pictures: Hunting lynx snatches top prize in photo competition
A young lynx caught mid play has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2026. Read full story Author:
NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?
As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work Read full story Author:
‘There’s no safety anymore’: Palestinians warn of expanding West Bank settler violence
There has been a surge of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages across the occupied territory since the start of the Iran war. Read full story Author:
Like millions of others, I pull my own hair out – we need to talk about trichotillomania
A TikToker has opened up about his struggles with a condition that causes him to pull his own hair out. Read full story Author:
Council tax bills in England to rise in April – see how yours compares
It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show. Read full story Author:
‘We trusted the wrong people’: Epstein survivors speak to the BBC
A group of survivors have spoken to BBC Newsnight about what they believe the powerful figures Jeffrey Epstein associated himself with knew. Read full story Author:
Is there an election in my area?
Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live. Read full story Author:
Nursery admits manslaughter of toddler in its care
Noah Sibanda died in 2022 following the incident at the now-closed Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley. Read full story Author:
‘Men need to be perp-walked’ after Epstein files release, US congressman tells BBC
The US congressman responded to a BBC Newsnight interview with a group of survivors of the late financier’s abuse. Read full story Author:
Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users
Customers who do not confirm how old they are or are underage will have web content filters turned on automatically. Read full story Author:
‘Fearless’ Mel Schilling remembered by Married at First Sight co-star
Paul C Brunson pays an emotional tribute to his fellow TV relationship expert, who died on Tuesday. Read full story Author:
Crypto donations to UK parties to be banned
Ministers are also capping donations of British citizens living abroad, in response to a review. Read full story Author:
Two men arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attacks
Four Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in Golders Green, London, in the early hours of Monday. Read full story Author:
Ex-justice minister admits possessing crystal meth and cannabis
Crispin Blunt pleaded guilty after cannabis and crystal meth were found in his Surrey home. Read full story Author:
Cheap Drones Remain Wild Card in Iran war
Stopping Iran’s production of drones is critical to opening the Strait of Hormuz and halting its attacks on Gulf nations. But can it be done? Read full story (NYT subscription …
An Increase in U.S. Troops to the Middle East, and a String of Attacks on Jewish Sites
Plus, a jaw-dropping A.I. tool goes dark. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa and Ian Stewart
U.S. Said to Have Sent Iran a 15-Point Plan to End the Middle East War
The 15-point plan was delivered via Pakistan, whose army chief has emerged as the key interlocutor between the United States and Iran, officials say. Go to Source Author: Adam Rasgon, …
2,000 U.S. Troops From 82nd Airborne Division to Be Sent to Middle East
The order gives President Trump more military options as he considers diplomacy with Iran. It is unclear where the soldiers will go in the Middle East. Go to Source Author: …
Hasty plans for forum to replace scrapped USC governor’s debate fall apart
A proposed forum cobbled together after USC canceled its gubernatorial debate fell apart as candidates of color excluded from the previous event were unable to show up in person, sources …