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February 09, 2018
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

March 17, 2026

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".

Focus must remain on Ukraine despite Iran war, PM says as he meets President Zelensky

Focus must remain on Ukraine despite Iran war, PM says as he meets President Zelensky

March 17, 2026

Starmer says Russia cannot benefit from the conflict in the Middle East, as he meets the Ukrainian leader in No 10.

Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans

Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans

March 17, 2026

The Chancellor has set out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.

Prince William joins Greg James on Comic Relief tandem bike ride

Prince William joins Greg James on Comic Relief tandem bike ride

March 17, 2026

The Radio 1 Breakfast host was joined by a special guest on the latest leg of his charity challenge.

'Many people fooled' by AI wedding pics, says Zendaya

'Many people fooled' by AI wedding pics, says Zendaya

March 17, 2026

The star has spoken about the viral images that appeared to show her marrying partner Tom Holland.

Dates confirmed for new driving test booking rules

Dates confirmed for new driving test booking rules

March 17, 2026

Only learners will be able to book a car driving test under new rules to make the system fairer.

Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks

Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks

March 17, 2026

Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

MI5 to pay compensation to woman abused by neo-Nazi agent

MI5 to pay compensation to woman abused by neo-Nazi agent

March 17, 2026

It comes after a BBC investigation four years ago showed the agent used his security service role to abuse his partner.

Gerry Adams says he never held role or rank in the IRA

Gerry Adams says he never held role or rank in the IRA

March 17, 2026

Three men are seeking a ruling that Adams is personally liable for injuries they received in explosions.

Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up

Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up

March 17, 2026

It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.

Father of teen who died of meningitis says family are 'beyond devastated'

Father of teen who died of meningitis says family are 'beyond devastated'

March 17, 2026

Health officials confirm that cases in the Canterbury area increased from 13 to 15.

What causes meningitis and what are the symptoms?

What causes meningitis and what are the symptoms?

March 17, 2026

Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.

Watch: Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support

Watch: Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support

March 17, 2026

Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025.

I watched my dad stab my mum to death - but then had to move back in with him

I watched my dad stab my mum to death - but then had to move back in with him

March 17, 2026

Gemma Ahern was three when her dad killed her mum - and at six she had to live with him again.

Inside the state school at the top of English rugby union

Inside the state school at the top of English rugby union

March 17, 2026

In a sport often dominated by private schools, Northampton School for Boys are one win away from securing a league and cup double.

Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs

Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs

March 17, 2026

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.

Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work?

Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work?

March 17, 2026

The Scottish Parliament will soon decide whether to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives.

Scammed out of £17k, one woman flew across UK to confront suspect

Scammed out of £17k, one woman flew across UK to confront suspect

March 17, 2026

Rhonda Montgomery was scammed out of £17,000 by fraudsters pretending to work for Revolut.

Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer

Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer

March 17, 2026

Best-selling spy author whose workaday secret agents were a world away from the glamour of James Bond.

Are football Ultras a menace or a force for good?

Are football Ultras a menace or a force for good?

March 17, 2026

Smoke bombs, pyrotechnics, balaclavas and punch-ups - welcome to the world of the football Ultras.

What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz?

What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz?

March 17, 2026

US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's initial request to send ships to the crucial oil route.

Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?

Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?

March 17, 2026

After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.

Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike

Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike

March 17, 2026

The deaths of Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Basij force have not been confirmed by Iranian authorities.

Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict

Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict

March 17, 2026

It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

Bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband

Bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband

March 17, 2026

A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.

Pakistan air strike kills at least 100 at Kabul drug rehab centre

Pakistan air strike kills at least 100 at Kabul drug rehab centre

March 17, 2026

Some of the bodies were injured beyond recognition, forensic laboratory sources told the BBC.

Beach rape 'cynical, predatory, callous', court told

Beach rape 'cynical, predatory, callous', court told

March 17, 2026

Three men, who are asylum seekers, deny raping a woman on Brighton beach.

Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in Ukraine

Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in Ukraine

March 17, 2026

Moldova has imposed a 15-day state of alert in the Dniester river basin as a precaution.

US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring

US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring

March 17, 2026

Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold.

Hampstead ponds trans access legal appeal allowed

Hampstead ponds trans access legal appeal allowed

March 17, 2026

Currently trans people are able to use the facilities at the ponds for the gender they identify with.

Chile's president begins building border barrier less than week into term

Chile's president begins building border barrier less than week into term

March 17, 2026

José Antonio Kast visited the ditch - a few feet wide and deep - on Monday, calling it a "milestone".

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Can Starmer Keep Saying No To Trump?

Can Starmer Keep Saying No To Trump?

March 16, 2026

Trump "not happy" with the UK as Starmer says it won't be drawn into wider Iran war.

The Global Story: How does war affect a child’s brain?

The Global Story: How does war affect a child’s brain?

March 17, 2026

Veteran war reporter Fergal Keane on PTSD among children in conflicts worldwide.

Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient?

Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient?

March 17, 2026

Sports editor Dan Roan analyses whether Chelsea's record fine for a raft of Premier League rule breaches was lenient.

Fifa appears to rule out moving Iran's matches to Mexico

Fifa appears to rule out moving Iran's matches to Mexico

March 17, 2026

Fifa appears to rule out moving Iran's matches at this summer's World Cup to Mexico from the United States.

Nonsense to say Spurs players don't care - Van de Ven

Nonsense to say Spurs players don't care - Van de Ven

March 17, 2026

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven says it is "the biggest nonsense" to suggest the club's players do not care about the team's current plight.

BBC not planning to use Johnson in 2026 coverage

BBC not planning to use Johnson in 2026 coverage

March 17, 2026

The BBC does not plan to use four-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson in its athletics coverage this year.

Wales captain Ramsey left out for World Cup play-offs

Wales captain Ramsey left out for World Cup play-offs

March 17, 2026

Captain Aaron Ramsey is left out of the Wales squad for this month's World Cup play-offs, casting further doubt over his future.

Inside the state school at the top of English rugby union

Inside the state school at the top of English rugby union

March 17, 2026

In a sport often dominated by private schools, Northampton School for Boys are one win away from securing a league and cup double.