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• Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:26:46 GMT
  The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.
• Former Nato chief to say UK's national security 'in peril'
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:13:47 GMT
  Lord George Robertson will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".
• Five key failures of killer's parents and agencies ahead of Southport attack
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:46:41 GMT
  Inquiry Chair Sir Adrian Fulford said the Southport attack could have been prevented if authorities and the killer's parents had acted more quickly.
• How Trump’s Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:45:42 GMT
  BBC's Sarah Smith looks at how the president's most ardent supporters are reacting to his latest social media posts.
• Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day tour
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:14:27 GMT
  It is the couple's first visit to Australia since 2018 when they were working royals.
• Oasis among record number of Brits entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:09:49 GMT
  Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients.
• Man faces attempted murder charges in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:05:54 GMT
  The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.
• BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:29:23 GMT
  BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.
• Carney secures Liberal majority after special election wins
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:58:20 GMT
  After a wave of defections to the Liberals from opposition parties, projected special election victories help solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power.
• Southport killer's parents failed in 'moral duty' to report son, public inquiry finds
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:26:15 GMT
  Failing to appreciate the danger the killer posed led to "catastrophic consequences", an inquiry finds.
• Chagos deal paused over Trump opposition, minister confirms
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:15:36 GMT
  Legislation ratifying the agreement will not progress this parliamentary term due to a stand-off with the White House.
• US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:33:26 GMT
  The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.
• This blockade is a gamble. Will it work?
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:27:43 GMT
  The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.
• Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:20:08 GMT
  The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.
• Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:37:57 GMT
  The first vessel has crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US imposed a military blockade of Iran's ports.
• Trump threat to Iranian civilians 'wrong', Starmer says
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:46:53 GMT
  The PM condemns the US president's threat that a "whole civilisation" would die unless Iran agreed to end the war.
• Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:06:45 GMT
  Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
• The Papers: 'They didn't have to die' and 'You're not the Messiah'
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:53:07 GMT
  Southport murder inquiry findings and Trump deletes Jesus-like AI image lead Tuesday's papers.
• ‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:40:20 GMT
  The BBC spoke to people in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip to Australia.
• Euphoria is back with more shock and scandal, but mixed reviews
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:03:12 GMT
  Many critics say the third season of the hit HBO drama doesn't live up to its previous heights.