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Can stats help you find the Grand National winner? 9 Apr 2026, 11:16 pm

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.

Iran conflict must be 'line in sand' to build more resilient UK, Starmer says 9 Apr 2026, 11:11 pm

The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent.

GB's Stojsavljevic, 17, stuns Gibson on BJK Cup debut 9 Apr 2026, 11:01 pm

Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic stuns Talia Gibson, ranked more than 200 places above her, in straight sets to give Great Britain a 1-0 lead over Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup in Melbourne

'The road to our home must be the worst in the UK' 9 Apr 2026, 10:27 pm

The Byatt family say parts of the Upper Coquet valley road are falling into the river.

'You need to have arrogance' - Rooney and Littler on being number one 9 Apr 2026, 10:22 pm

Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it is like to be thrust into the limelight at a young age.

'I was in a slump - now my art is in Billie Eilish's house' 9 Apr 2026, 10:05 pm

Sylvie Baker says she can look for studio space after the US star's purchase gave her more exposure.

Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing 9 Apr 2026, 9:34 pm

Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.

How the Artemis crew will splash down on Earth 9 Apr 2026, 9:27 pm

The Artemis crew will return to Earth on 10 April after a 10-day mission that took them around the Moon.

The Papers: 'I'm not Epstein's victim' and 'We see you, Vlad' 9 Apr 2026, 9:06 pm

US First Lady Melania Trump is splashed across several of the papers, after she made a surprise White House address on Thursday.

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets 9 Apr 2026, 7:32 pm

The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB 9 Apr 2026, 5:59 pm

The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.

Ten cases a day - 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlog 9 Apr 2026, 5:54 pm

The scheme, to fast-track cases and to cut the court backlog, is being expanded in England and Wales.

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 68 9 Apr 2026, 5:50 pm

The Bronx-born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.

Co-leader McIlroy's golf does the talking after busy Masters build-up 9 Apr 2026, 5:13 pm

With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.

Co-leader McIlroy's golf does the talking after busy Masters build-up 9 Apr 2026, 5:13 pm

With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.

EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force 9 Apr 2026, 4:04 pm

The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done 9 Apr 2026, 4:01 pm

Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

'Hungry' Watkins is man on mission - but will Tuchel take notice? 9 Apr 2026, 3:53 pm

Ollie Watkins' response to being dropped by England has been nothing short of emphatic, with two strikes in Bologna adding to his goal against West Ham before the international break.

Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter 9 Apr 2026, 3:33 pm

Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.

Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors 9 Apr 2026, 3:27 pm

She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".

Singapore government employees asked to work in 25C to save on air-con costs 9 Apr 2026, 3:03 pm

The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

People walk along motorway towards Dublin Airport as fuel protests continue 9 Apr 2026, 2:44 pm

The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles "blocking critical infrastructure".

Jolly Fury takes aim at heavyweight rivals & even Spurs 9 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm

A jolly Tyson Fury delivers typically theatrical monologue as he takes aim at rival heavyweights and even a struggling Premier League club.

US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African 9 Apr 2026, 12:31 pm

Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.

Weekly quiz: What might have made Paddington panic about his marmalade? 9 Apr 2026, 12:10 pm

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Watch: Melania Trump's surprise Epstein statement in full 9 Apr 2026, 12:00 pm

She tells reporters at the White House that any claims linking the two "need to end today".

Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz 9 Apr 2026, 10:16 am

Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure 9 Apr 2026, 9:06 am

The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.

Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners 9 Apr 2026, 9:03 am

Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.

US plans to automatically register men for military draft eligibility 9 Apr 2026, 7:22 am

The proposed new rule would end decades of mandatory self-registration for Selective Service in the US.

Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire 9 Apr 2026, 6:58 am

Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

Defence secretary interview on Russian submarine operation 9 Apr 2026, 6:24 am

British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.

Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long? 8 Apr 2026, 10:30 am

Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.

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