The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.
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Coverage of the team event in the figure skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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The musician says his privacy was breached in relation to health issues and the birth of his son.
Jeweller Pandora switching to platinum from silver as prices surge
The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.
Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.
Fisherman fleeing elephants killed by crocodile in Zambia
The fisherman ran into a stream near the river after he and two friends encountered a herd of elephants.
Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.
Russian general shot several times in Moscow
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev is a senior figure in the main directorate of Russia's military general staff.
TV licence fee to rise by £5.50 to £180 from April
The cost of a TV licence currently increases in line with inflation each year until 2027.
Snoop requests selfie after GB curlers shine again
Team GB maintain their 100% record in the Winter Olympics mixed doubles with victory over Sweden.
Spanish skater given Minions music permission
After days of legal wrangling and online outcry, the Minion - Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate - will skate in Milan after all.
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Coverage of the curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Team GB play Sweden.
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Was this catch grounded? Controversy in U19 World Cup final
India's Vihaan Malhotra is given not out on review after England bowler Farhan Ahmed grounds the ball in taking a catch off his own bowling.
Zayn Malik announces new album and world tour - but what does Konnakol mean?
The former One Direction singer says his fifth album will be his "most culturally inspired project".
Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax
Halifax describes the figure as a "milestone", but potentially daunting for first-time buyers.
Ex-players have 'duty of responsibility' as pundits - Van Dijk
Former players turned pundits have a "duty of responsibility" to the new generation of footballers when commenting on their performances, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says.
Jeweller Pandora switching to platinum from silver as prices surge
The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure to silver after the price of the metal soars.
Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax
Halifax describes the figure as a "milestone", but potentially daunting for first-time buyers.
'Scrutiny and pressure on Irish has reached new level'
Ireland face one of the most difficult periods of soul-searching under Andy Farrell after falling to a vastly superior France in Thursday's Six Nations opener.
'Scrutiny and pressure on Irish has reached new level'
Ireland face one of the most difficult periods of soul-searching under Andy Farrell after falling to a vastly superior France in Thursday's Six Nations opener.