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Trump says Iran's handling of Strait of Hormuz is 'not the agreement we have'
The US president accused Iran of "doing a very poor job" with the waterway as Israel and Lebanon to begin peace talks.
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.
Ten cases a day - how 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlog
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 67
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
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
With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.
The Papers: 'I'm not Epstein's victim' and 'We see you, Vlad'
US First Lady Melania Trump is splashed across several of the papers, after she made a surprise White House address on Thursday.
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
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
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
'Hungry' Watkins is man on mission but will Tuchel take notice?
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.
'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer
The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent.
Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter
Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.
Clayton wins in Brighton to go top of Premier League
Jonny Clayton comes back from 5-2 down to beat Michael van Gerwen 6-5 and claim his third nightly win to move top of the Premier League.
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".
Singapore government employees asked to work in 25C to save on air-con costs
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon are wrong and should stop, PM says
Lebanon's health ministry says more than 300 people died in strikes on Wednesday.
People walk along motorway towards Dublin Airport as fuel protests continue
The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles "blocking critical infrastructure".
BBC tours Orion spacecraft model ahead of Artemis II return
The Orion spacecraft is scheduled to bring the Artemis II crew back to Earth on 10 April.
BBC tours Orion spacecraft model ahead of Artemis II return
The Orion spacecraft is scheduled to bring the Artemis II crew back to Earth on 10 April.
Child dies in dog attack, police say
Police remain at the scene in Dormanstown, where one dog was destroyed earlier.