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Prosecution asks for seven years' jail for crown princess's son in Norway rape trial

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 7:44am
Prosecutors in the trial of Marius Borg Høiby argue he should be found guilty of 39 of the 40 charges he is accused of.

Iranian footballers return home after dropping Australian asylum bids

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 7:34am
They had initially sought sanctuary after declining to sing Iran's anthem, prompting fears for their safety.

Iranian footballers return home after dropping Australian asylum bids

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 7:34am
They had initially sought sanctuary after declining to sing Iran's anthem, prompting fears for their safety.

Ex-MP Crispin Blunt charged with drugs offences

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 7:29am
The former MP for Reigate is charged after police searches of his home in Horley, Surrey.

Assisted dying 'is not going away' says MSP behind rejected bill

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 7:26am
Scottish Lib Dem Liam McArthur says he is convinced support for assisted dying will continue to grow as more people suffer what he describes as "bad deaths".

Senegal say 'fight is far from over' after Africa Cup of Nations win overturned

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 7:13am
Senegal say "we will stop at nothing" in their fight to overturn the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title.

Senegal FA chief says 'fight far from over' after Afcon win overturned

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 7:13am
Senegal say "we will stop at nothing" in their fight to overturn the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title.

People don't need to buy a vaccine, health secretary says

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 7:02am
Vaccines are being offered to 5,000 students at the University of Kent, where there is a outbreak, from Wednesday.

Nigeria president begins first UK state visit in 37 years

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 6:49am
King Charles and senior royals will provide a ceremonial welcome for Nigeria's President Tinubu on his state visit.

Bolton bids to host 'biggest ever' Ryder Cup

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 6:41am
Greater Manchester's mayor hopes funding infrastructure could strengthen Bolton's bid.

Two teenagers missing after car enters river

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 6:36am
Police divers are searching for a male and a female who are unaccounted for.

Red kite with sausage roll snapped by photographer

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 6:13am
Mark Hopkins managed to get some pictures of the bird from his back garden.

US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 6:01am
Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias.

Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 5:33am
The final part of the sci-fi trilogy is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.

Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 5:26am
Michael Olise has been in superb form for Bayern Munich this season, has the French winger put himself in contention for the Ballon d'Or?

Woman who learned to walk again after 130ft fall meets 'incredible' rescuers

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 4:26am
Leah Matthews has been reunited with the teams who saved her from a gorge in Waterfall Country.

Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 4:21am
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.

Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 4:21am
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.

Israel strikes and destroys building in heart of Beirut

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 4:14am
There are no known casualties so far from the strike near downtown, as Israel said it targeted a building affiliated with Hezbollah.

Dubai withdrawal criticism ridiculous - Sabalenka

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 3:07am
World number one Aryna Sabalenka dismisses criticism of her late withdrawal from the Dubai Championships and says she may not play at the tournament again.

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