Hope and fear as tourists trickle back to Kashmir town after attack
Kashmir: Hope and fear as tourists trickle back to Pahalgam after attack
The escalation in tensions means it could be years before tourism and businesses thrive again in Kashmir.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn80k0ven13o
Trump made Carney's turnaround victory possible
Canada's Liberals secure comeback victory made possible by Trump
Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ypz7yx73wo
'Everything went off': How Spain and Portugal's massive power cut unfolded
How power outage in Spain and Portugal unfolded - minute-by-minute
Residents stuck on trains, phones not working, checkouts off: How a massive power cut caused chaos.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx1qp64wrno
Iran blames 'negligence' for port blast as death toll rises to 70
Iran blames 'negligence' for port blast as death toll rises to 70
The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdz300p0qlo
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground
How Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction
Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz6denxzweeo
Trump deep sea mining order violates law, China says
Donald Trump deep sea mining order violates law, China says
The US president speeds up permits for a practice opposed by many countries and environmentalists.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2v37z333lo
Spring's hot weather to be treat for nature lovers
Spring wave of hot weather to be treat for nature lovers
A spell of hot weather will give a boost to nature as migratory birds return and butterflies emerge.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0780j0rpx3o
Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record
Wildfires: UK burnt area for 2025 already beats annual record
The prolonged dry, sunny weather in March and April created ideal conditions for wildfires to spread.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0m9gm3jwljo
New satellite will see through clouds to 'weigh' Earth's forests
Biomass satellite will see through clouds to 'weigh' forests
The new satellite will be able to see through clouds and forest canopies.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crldwjj6d6no
BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary
BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary Lisa Nandy
Lisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrz18882ygo
Eligibility case against Reform candidate dismissed
Eligibility case brought against Reform UK candidate dismissed
Dame Andrea Jenkyns is standing as a candidate in the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral race.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg5q4gg1q1vo
Reeves suggests UK trade with EU more important than US
Rachel Reeves suggests UK trade with EU more important than US
The chancellor indicates that moving closer to the EU on trade is a bigger priority than the US.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99p5nrr53mo
Starmer and Zelensky vow to 'maintain momentum' on Ukraine peace deal
Starmer and Zelensky vow to 'maintain momentum' on peace deal
The leaders discussed the 'positive progress' made towards an end to the war in a meeting after the Pope's funeral.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cddep0j45zno
Tories may need to form coalition with Reform, says Ben Houchen
Ben Houchen: Tories may need to form coalition with Reform
A pact may be needed to keep Labour out of government at next general election, the Tory mayor says.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx201d19p2yo
Greens call for single-sex guidance to be withdrawn
Greens call for single-sex guidance to be withdrawn
Carla Denyer says the equalities watchdog's guidance puts trans people at risk of discrimination.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g355v07l2o
Branded school uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans
Plans for branded school uniforms to affect four million pupils
The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgp08ln84no
Over 300 quango bosses paid more than the prime minister
Over 300 quango bosses paid more than the prime minister
Quangos are taxpayer-funded but not directly controlled by central government and include watchdogs.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c175y5ygyy5o
Knife crime could rise without funding - Met chief
Knife crime could rise in London without more funding - Met chief
Sir Mark Rowley warns that without more funding, the Met will struggle to meet key crime targets.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7yw7lzrvo
MP calls for apology over 'Labour hounding'
Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield wants apology over 'Labour hounding'
Ms Duffield said she was "hounded" from the party because of her views on gender.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y4z44pv74o
Migrant crossings hit 10,000 so far this year
Migrant crossings hit 10,000 so far this year
It represents an increase of about 40% compared with the same period last year.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx206ln4ke8o
More local grooming inquiries expected - minister
More than five local grooming inquiries expected, says minister
The Conservatives said the local reviews would "not do" and repeated calls for a national investigation.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9w82y9z2vxo
No extra cash for higher pay deals, says Downing Street
Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals
Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% budgeted for by government.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq7324qdj9o
Is there a local election in my area and where can I vote?
Local elections 2025: Where can I vote?
Find out whether there is an election near you on Thursday and where you can vote, using our lookup tool.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd925jk27k0o
Badenoch says anonymous critics are 'cowards'
Kemi Badenoch says anonymous Conservative critics are 'cowards'
The Tory leader says she is "not worried" about a magazine article calling for her to quit.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwvgp7ev1eo
Kneecap apologises to families of two murdered MPs
Kneecap apologises to families of Sir David Amess and Jo Cox
The rap group says it does not support Hamas or Hezbollah and would not seek to incite violence against anyone.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrvx04e1e6o
Milkshakes and lattes could be covered by sugar tax
Milkshakes and lattes could be covered by sugar tax
The tax would be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwzekdznldo
Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law
Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law
Asylum seekers placed on the sex offenders register will be denied the right to stay in the UK.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg7q0e77exo
Israeli military admits its troops killed UN worker in Gaza Strip
Israeli military admits its troops killed UN worker in Gaza Strip
Israel had previously denied its troops were responsible for the killing of a UN worker with tank fire on 19 March.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp348npzy8xo
Deadly Kashmir attack risks India military escalation against Pakistan
Pahalgam attack: How will India respond to the Kashmir killings
India will respond but it's not clear how - or at what cost, experts say.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwynx7kgyqvo
Pakistan suspends visas for Indians after attack on tourists in Kashmir
Pakistan suspends visas for Indian nationals after Kashmir attack
It comes after India's retaliatory measures following a militant attack in Kashmir killed 26 tourists on Tuesday.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy76y52l9eo
