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Will Zhao v Ding draw the biggest TV audience in snooker history?

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 3:29pm
China prepares for the last-16 match between Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong – the country's first ranking event winner and trailblazer against its first - and the defending - world champion.

Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Americast’s Sarah Smith

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 2:51pm
The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Sarah

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 2:51pm
The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Sarah

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 2:51pm
The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

The Week: How Much Danger Is Keir Starmer In?

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 2:41pm
Do Labour MPs feel Starmer can recover from the Mandelson saga?

The Week: How Much Danger Is Keir Starmer In?

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 2:41pm
Do Labour MPs feel Starmer can recover from the Mandelson saga?

Signed Oasis 'Wonderwall' guitar sells for $96,000

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 2:34pm
The guitar was played on the band's second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory by Noel Gallagher.

Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending grows

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 2:12pm
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending grows

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 2:12pm
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

Watch: Girl describes finding rare Mexican axolotl in Wales

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 2:04pm
Evie, 10, tells the BBC about finding the axolotl - named Dippy - and bringing it home to Leicester.

Watch: Girl describes finding rare Mexican axolotl in Wales

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 2:04pm
Evie, 10, tells the BBC about finding the axolotl - named Dippy - and bringing it home to Leicester.

Proxy attacks in UK a real and growing concern, says PM

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 1:50pm
The prime minister says he is increasingly worried a number of countries are behind attacks in the UK.

No rape took place outside Epsom church, say police

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 1:28pm
The force says the woman concerned had injured her head on a night out and made 'a confused report'.

PC Andrew Harper's widow unveils 'hero' memorial

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 1:21pm
A stone tribute honours PC Harper, who was dragged by a car after confronting quad bike thieves.

Woman killed by bear in Polish forest, son and local government say

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 1:16pm
In an extremely rare fatal encounter, the 58-year-old was killed as she was walking in a mountainous area, her son told rescuers.

New Zealand great Bates to retire from internationals

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 1:15pm
New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after this year's Women's T20 World Cup, ending an illustrious 20-year career.

Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 1:15pm
Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.

Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 1:15pm
Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.

Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 1:15pm
Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.

Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 1:04pm
Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.

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