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UK troops at Iraq base shoot down Iranian drones, Healey says 12 Mar 2026, 9:05 am

British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads Bafta Games Awards nominations 12 Mar 2026, 8:45 am

The French-made role-playing game picks up 12 nominations at the ceremony celebrating video games.

PM says Mandelson appointment was mistake as No 10 denies cover-up 12 Mar 2026, 8:44 am

Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".

Fire-ravaged remains of Glasgow building to be demolished 12 Mar 2026, 8:39 am

Glasgow City Council said the decision was made due to public safety concerns.

Russell accuses Ferrari of selfishness over rules 12 Mar 2026, 8:36 am

Mercedes driver George Russell accuses Ferrari of being "selfish" for blocking a change to the rules to improve safety at race starts.

Woman who kept vulnerable victim as slave sentenced to 13 years 12 Mar 2026, 8:12 am

Mandy Wixon, 56, forced the victim to clean her squalid home and subjected her to a miserable life.

British man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles 12 Mar 2026, 7:53 am

Foreign Office officials are understood to be supporting his family.

Iconic and a huge challenge - Ruth Jones on her role in Austen-inspired comedy 12 Mar 2026, 7:50 am

Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister

Israel pounds Beirut suburbs after Hezbollah launches rocket barrage 12 Mar 2026, 7:21 am

Some Israeli strikes also hit other parts of the Lebanese capital, with eight people reportedly killed along the seafront.

No Raducanu or Boulter in GB's BJK Cup squad 12 Mar 2026, 7:21 am

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are not named in Great Britain's squad for their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier with Australia next month.

Abrar signing ends Hundred India-Pakistan concern 12 Mar 2026, 7:12 am

Abrar Ahmed is bought by Sunrisers Leeds in the men’s Hundred auction to allay concerns Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the IPL.

Iran steps up attacks on energy targets as tankers hit 12 Mar 2026, 7:02 am

Iranian attacks are reported in Bahrain and Oman as two foreign fuel tankers are hit near Iraq.

How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas 12 Mar 2026, 6:57 am

Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

Sly fox sneaks on to cargo ship in Southampton and arrives in New York 12 Mar 2026, 6:42 am

The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.

Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara 12 Mar 2026, 6:26 am

The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions 12 Mar 2026, 6:20 am

The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

My phone contents were shared with the police colleague I accused of rape 12 Mar 2026, 6:02 am

Police Scotland has been fined £66,000 by a watchdog after it failed to protect sensitive personal information.

Strictly star Amber Davies takes break from Legally Blonde musical 12 Mar 2026, 5:58 am

The actress says trying to recover from an illness while performing "is getting me and my health NOWHERE".

'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war 12 Mar 2026, 5:49 am

Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

The Christian-Muslim couple who are fasting for Lent and Ramadan at the same time 12 Mar 2026, 5:40 am

Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school 12 Mar 2026, 5:22 am

Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.

How the Premier League run-in is shaping up 12 Mar 2026, 4:29 am

Who has the easier title run-in? Which teams will clinch the Champions League places? Who is getting relegated?

Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album 12 Mar 2026, 3:32 am

The album will also feature Primal Scream, David Gray, Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss.

'Fingers on the trigger': Deadly warnings for Iranians being urged to take action 12 Mar 2026, 3:07 am

Iran's police chief has warned that his forces would treat anyone taking to the streets "at the enemy's request" as an enemy.

How a lost suitcase led to a two-year £4,500 legal wrangle with Ryanair 12 Mar 2026, 2:55 am

Rosie McGrane says her case never arrived when she travelled from Edinburgh to Copenhagen with Ryanair in September 2023.

Jack Osbourne and wife name baby daughter after late dad Ozzy 12 Mar 2026, 2:46 am

Jack and wife Aree announce the birth of Ozzy Matilda Osbourne, eight months after his father's death.

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns 12 Mar 2026, 2:21 am

The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

China approves 'ethnic unity' law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin 12 Mar 2026, 1:41 am

The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school.

Will Everton's formidable away form throw open title race? 12 Mar 2026, 1:29 am

BBC Sport examines whether Everton can win for a fifth time in six away games at Premier League leaders Arsenal.

'A furry ball of love' - meet Pickle, ParalympicsGB's 26th team member 11 Mar 2026, 11:15 pm

Guide dog Pickle has been stealing the spotlight in Milan-Cortina.

My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying 11 Mar 2026, 11:09 pm

For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.

Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics 11 Mar 2026, 11:00 pm

A top pollster explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.

The 24 hours that damaged the Premier League's best-in-the-world reputation 11 Mar 2026, 5:20 pm

Phil McNulty examines the state of the Premier League after none of its six Champions League entrants won this week.

Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC 11 Mar 2026, 5:05 pm

Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.

Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates' 11 Mar 2026, 5:03 pm

The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

Chris Mason: There may be no knockout blows from Mandelson files but it's far from over 11 Mar 2026, 4:54 pm

This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.

Will War In Iran Really End "Very Soon"? 10 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm

President Trump says Iran war will be over “very soon”.

Tobey Maguire stars as Spider-Man in the classic 2002 film 22 Feb 2026, 8:44 am

Peter Parker gains superpowers, but it takes a tragedy to teach him how to be a hero.

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