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Will anyone turn up in Islamabad for peace talks?

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:50
The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri is in Islamabad, where preparations for the peace talks continue, despite no confirmed date.

Chinook crash families say PM meeting is 'a significant step'

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:47
Families of those killed in a helicopter crash in 1994 have welcomed Sir Keir Starmer's agreement to meet them.

Meet Herbie, the world's oldest living rabbit

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:22
Herbie the lionhead rabbit, from Dorking, has now reached 15 years and 246 days old.

King awarded Blue Peter Green badge for environmental work

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:21
Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability.

Welsh NHS likely to miss waiting lists target ahead of crucial election

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:12
Figures to be published on Thursday will give voters a final look at the NHS' performance before election day.

Wing David to make England debut against Wales

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:11
Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first England cap against Wales on Saturday as the Red Roses shake up selection once more in the Women's Six Nations.

Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:05
Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called for more direction on how to enforce it.

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:00
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:50
The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

Family win payout for dad's asbestos-related death

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:42
Rick Oakes, from York, died from an asbestos-related cancer linked to his work for Kirklees Council.

PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:28
The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.

Supreme Court rejects bid to revoke adoption of sisters

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:23
The children, now 18 and 19, supported their adoptive mother's application to the court.

'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:22
After almost three hours on their feet and the finish line in sight, two runners sacrificed personal bests to come to the rescue of an exhausted competitor at the Boston Marathon.

'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:22
After almost three hours on their feet and the finish line in sight, two runners sacrificed personal bests to come to the rescue of an exhausted competitor at the Boston Marathon.

Husband cleared of manslaughter over wife's suicide

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:15
Christopher Trybus is found not guilty of the manslaughter of Tarryn Baird after a five-week trial.

Tottenham advertise sport psychologist roles

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:55
Tottenham are looking to appoint a lead psychologist for their men's first team after head coach Roberto de Zerbi said they need to "change the mentality".

'My choir used my whale sound recordings to make a song celebrating the ocean'

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:21
A choir records a track using whale songs a member of the group helped gather in an Icelandic fjord.

'My choir used my whale sound recordings to make a song celebrating the ocean'

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:21
A choir records a track using whale songs a member of the group helped gather in an Icelandic fjord.

Selby takes commanding lead over Jones

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:17
Four-time winner Mark Selby only needs three more frames to move into the last 16 of the World Championship after he dominates the opening session against Wales' Jak Jones.

PM admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:13
The ex-communications chief was made a Labour peer after leaving Downing Street in March 2025, but was suspended from the parliamentary party this February over links with a convicted sex offender.

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