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Watch: Inside the lacklustre Barbie fan event now issuing refunds

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 08:36
Videos from the event show a grey convention centre space at the Barbie Dream Fest in Florida.

Three charged with murder over death of girl, 16

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 08:32
Three people appear in court over the death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds.

Three charged with murder over death of girl, 16

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 08:32
Three people are due to appear in court over the death of Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds.

Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 08:17
The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 08:10
There needs to be accountability for the failings that led to this mass exploitation of children in UK, says survivor.

Newcastle not looking to make Howe change at moment - CEO

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 08:00
Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson says he does not have a stance on the future of head coach Eddie Howe, but the club are "not looking to make a change at the moment".

Congressman writes to King Charles urging him to meet Epstein victims during US visit

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 07:55
While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.

Arsenal's 11 international withdrawals - injury crisis or crafty caution?

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 07:49
With 11 Arsenal players withdrawing from international duty, are the Gunners facing an injury crisis or are they simply being cautious?

Easter egg rollers should use potatoes, Peta says

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 07:30
Animal rights activists claim the Easter tradition supports "cruel" practices in egg production.

Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity says

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 07:12
Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.

Why innovative Canadian league is trialling daylight offside rule

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 07:06
BBC Sport looks at why the Canadian Premier League is trialling Arsene Wenger's 'daylight' offside rule in 2026.

Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 06:50
The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week.

Scott Mills investigated in 2016 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 06:44
The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.

Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 06:26
Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

How Scotland selected their base camp for this summer's World Cup

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 06:24
Gary Dicker and Steven Naismith explain why Scotland picked Charlotte FC as their World Cup base.

How Scotland found their base camp for 'travelling' World Cup

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 06:24
Gary Dicker and Steven Naismith explain why Scotland picked Charlotte FC as their World Cup base.

Is Verstappen's threat to quit a lever to alter rules? - F1 Q&A

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 06:03
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after the Japanese Grand Prix.

Who are the Japan players England should look out for?

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:31
England face Japan in their next friendly match as they continue their preparations for the World Cup this summer. BBC Sport takes a look at the Japanese players to look out for.

The man who wants to bring human composting to the UK

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:25
Human composting is when a body placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter turns into soil.

New ferry to enter service but CalMac vessel shortage still critical

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:18
MV Isle of Islay is the first of four large new ferries ordered from a shipyard in Turkey.

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