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Israel says it hit Lebanon 100 times in just 10 minutes

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 1:37pm
Israel described it as the largest wave of air strikes in this conflict, hitting more than 100 of what it called Hezbollah command centres and military sites.

Fury wants to face Joshua after comeback fight

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 1:34pm
Tyson Fury says he wants to face long-term rival Anthony Joshua after his heavyweight comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday.

Israel backs US-Iran ceasefire but Netanyahu's war goals remain unfulfilled

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 1:30pm
The Israeli prime minister's response to the ceasefire has been muted, in contrast to the triumphal statements from the US and Iran.

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 1:28pm
Jasveen Sangha was found guilty of selling drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry who had struggled with addiction for years.

'Cold as ice': Serial killer admits to eight murders in case that haunted Long Island for years

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:44pm
Rex Heuermann's plea ends a case that police took 13 years to solve, frustrating the public and victims' family.

Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:30pm
Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.

Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:30pm
Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.

World Cup winners Packer & Galligan expecting baby

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:24pm
England World Cup winners Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer announce they are expecting a baby together, with Galligan due to give birth in October.

Iran warning adds to shipping uncertainty

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:21pm
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

Why ceasefire deal with US has unsettled Iran's hardliners

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:16pm
The two-week truce opens up the prospect of direct talks with the US but has angered Iran's hardliners, writes BBC News Persian’s Kasra Naji.

Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:14pm
Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.

Serial killer pleads guilty to eight murders in case that haunted Long Island, New York

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:14pm
Rex Heuermann's plea ends a case that police took 13 years to solve, frustrating the public and victims' family.

Former attorney general Pam Bondi will not testify on Epstein files next week, justice department says

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:13pm
Bondi will not face a congressional committee because she is no longer the US attorney general, the justice department told the panel.

Jeremy Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:05pm
Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.

RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:02pm
The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated.

Man jailed after blowing up his home

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:03am
Police said Paul Solway caused the blast by tampering with a gas pipe and setting fire to a chair.

Leicester lose appeal against points deduction

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:31am
Leicester City lose their appeal against their six-point deduction for breaching EFL financial rules.

Pastor charged over man's baptism ceremony death

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:29am
Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023.

Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:21am
The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.

Suspects who allegedly threw bomb outside NYC mayor's home wanted to kill 60 people, prosecutors say

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:07am
"All I know is I want to start terror, bro," one of the men allegedly said in the attack outside the NYC mayor's home, Gracie Mansion.

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