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Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:57am
Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.

O'Sullivan in charge against China's He at Crucible

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:52am
Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.

Migrant first to be convicted under new crossing law

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:43am
Tajik Mohammad pleaded guilty to piloting an overcrowded dinghy across the Channel in bad weather.

Air fares soar by nearly a quarter, research shows

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:26am
The consultancy Teneo says airspace restrictions caused by the conflict have forced airlines to reroute many flights.

Teacher 'had dark thoughts about abused baby'

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:23am
Jamie Varley is accused of the murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey, who he adopted.

Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:13am
Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.

Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:05am
The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.

Championship clubs reject bringing in VAR next season

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:00am
Championship clubs have turned down the chance to introduce a challenge system of VAR for the 2026-27 season.

Court challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition thrown out

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 10:42am
The claim was brought over concerns the technology can be used in an arbitrary or discriminatory way.

Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 10:41am
A new biopic, titled Michael, sees the singer's nephew Jaafar Jackson portray his uncle's rise to fame.

Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 10:29am
Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.

No 10 considered giving Starmer aide diplomat job, sacked official says

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 9:55am
Sir Olly Robbins says he felt "uncomfortable" after No 10 discussed finding a role for Lord Doyle.

Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 9:52am
The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

Mexican president questions why US officials killed in crash were operating in country

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 9:38am
The two died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab.

Man pleads guilty to religiously aggravated rape

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 9:26am
John Ashby, 32, initially denies the attack but changes his plea one day after the trial begins.

Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 9:10am
The claim was brought over concerns the technology can be used in an arbitrary or discriminatory way.

Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 8:51am
A 17-year-old boy pleads guilty to arson after an attack on Kenton United Synagogue.

Midtjylland's Djabi seriously injured in stabbing

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 8:50am
Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.

New outlook for MacIntyre but hot temper 'part of who I am'

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 8:42am
Robert MacIntyre targets improvement in his iron play as the 2024 champion looks forward to another Scottish Open in July, and says his temperament won't change.

Woman in court charged with attempted murder after car hits pedestrians in Soho

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 8:26am
Gabrielle Carrington is accused of causing grievous bodily harm to two people who were hit by a car.

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