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'Unbelievable!': Backshall overjoyed at rare sighting of orcas

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:21
Steve Backshall spotted two of the UK's last surviving orcas which he described as one of his "greatest British wildlife moments".

'Unbelievable!': Backshall overjoyed at rare sighting of orcas

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:21
Steve Backshall spotted two of the UK's last surviving orcas which he described as one of his "greatest British wildlife moments".

NASA Returns To The Moon (And Beyond)

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:12
Nasa launch first crewed mission around the moon in 50 years.

NASA Returns To The Moon (And Beyond)

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:12
Nasa launch first crewed mission around the moon in 50 years.

'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:09
Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.

'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:09
Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.

'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:09
Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.

'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:09
Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.

UK says Iran holding world economy 'hostage' with Hormuz attacks

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:06
Yvette Cooper is chairing a virtual summit looking at ways to get energy exports moving through the shipping lane.

Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:00
Narges Mohammadi's brother says he fears her life is in imminent danger and she needs to be transferred to a hospital.

Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:53
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.

Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:53
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.

Funeral director who kept bodies for months admits 30 counts of preventing lawful burial

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:27
Robert Bush pleads guilty to charges relating to Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull.

Oil jumps and shares fall after US president address

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:26
The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.

BBC boss Tim Davie says it was 'very clear' Scott Mills had to go

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:17
Outgoing BBC boss Davie says on his final day Scott Mills' sacking "was a real shock to the organisation".

BBC boss Tim Davie says it was 'very clear' Scott Mills had to go

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:17
Outgoing BBC boss Davie says on his final day Scott Mills' sacking "was a real shock to the organisation".

BBC boss Tim Davie says it was 'very clear' Scott Mills had to go

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:17
Outgoing BBC boss Davie says on his final day Scott Mills' sacking "was a real shock to the organisation".

Stolen Clanger puppet returned after 50-year mystery

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:02
The original Mother Clanger from The Clangers is now on display at The Beaney in Canterbury.

Investigation into IVF clinics in northern Cyprus after UK families given wrong sperm

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:02
Most of the families the BBC has spoken to have completed commercial DNA tests which have confirmed their fears.

Investigation into IVF clinics in northern Cyprus after UK families given wrong sperm

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:02
Most of the families the BBC has spoken to have completed commercial DNA tests which have confirmed their fears.

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