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/cp348npzy8xoDeadly 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/cwynx7kgyqvoPakistan 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/cwy76y52l9eoUK edges towards youth visa deal with EU

UK edges towards post-Brexit youth visa deal with EU
An agreement has emerged as a key European demand in ongoing negotiations for a post-Brexit "reset".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qw58r0x0doRuncorn by-election battle tests Labour nerves

Runcorn by-election battle tests Labour nerves
The by-election on 1 May will also be seen as a measure of the broader political mood that could set the tone in Westminster.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74n749zlqwoMiliband urges global cooperation amid energy 'challenges'

Miliband urges global cooperation amidst energy "challenges"
The UK Energy Secretary was speaking at the opening of a two day summit on energy security.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8kr8k28z2oEd Miliband 'considering' regional energy pricing

Ed Miliband 'considering' regional energy pricing
Ed Miliband says "zonal pricing" or reformed national pricing are the only available options to overhaul the energy market.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp91md1lj92oFingerprints of city-sized icebergs found off UK coast

Iceberg tracks found off UK coast could shed light on Antarctica
Deep tracks gouged in the seafloor off the coast of Scotland could help us understand Antarctica today.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2xz664r2doZelensky cuts short South Africa visit after Russian attack on Kyiv

Zelensky cuts short South Africa visit after Russian attack on Kyiv
At least nine people were killed and more than 70 injured, including children, in the attack in Ukraine, officials say.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crld4gkk428oUK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal

Rachel Reeves signals UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal
UK negotiators are working "flat out" to get a trade deal with the US, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kx1n3xgr2oJames Bulger's mum seeks AI law to curb clips of murder victims

James Bulger's mum seeks AI law to curb clips of murder victims
Denise Fergus says internet laws don't go far enough to protect people from harmful content online.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp91m4rzzm0o'We'll do Paddington proud' - Tom Fletcher reveals details of musical

Paddington musical: McFly's Tom Fletcher reveals details of new stage show
The McFly star says he is "so lucky and honoured" to have written the music and lyrics for the new show.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c793l125gwvoKyiv hit by deadly Russian missile and drone attack - mayor

Kyiv hit by deadly Russian missile and drone attack - mayor
Two people are killed and 54 injured in overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital, Vitaliy Klitschko says.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7v0lgg18xoWater firms admit sewage monitoring damaging public trust

Water industry admits sewage monitoring damaging public trust
The industry says powers to self-monitor water quality should be handed back to the regulator.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxngw96qrgoFlintoff 'thought he had died' in Top Gear crash

Andrew Flintoff 'thought he had died' in Top Gear crash
Cricketer-turned-TV host Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff opens up about his car crash for the first time.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxgzy8wy72oCall to fine 'headphone dodgers' who play music on buses

Call to fine 'headphone dodgers' who play music on buses and trains
Lib Dems say fines of up to £1,000 would tackle the "blight" of anti-social behaviour on public transport.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly5g7v2qddoIndia closes main border crossing with Pakistan after Kashmir attack

India closes main border crossing with Pakistan after Kashmir attack
Visas held by some Pakistanis are also cancelled after gunmen killed tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8g2njm2d2oBites on gladiator bones prove combat with lion

Bites on gladiator bones first evidence of combat with lion
Experts say the discovery provides the first physical evidence of gladiatorial combat with animals.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8v2063r19oNetflix's Wednesday gets launch date and new characters

Wednesday season two: Netflix series gets launch date and first glimpse of Joanna Lumley
Joanna Lumley and Steve Buscemi are seen in a new trailer for the hit show's second season.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrv01zpmvroIstanbul residents flood streets after 6.2-magnitude quake

6.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Istanbul
People could be seen fleeing from buildings as the quake rocked the Turkish city.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9djn06l9z2oLola Young leads nominations for top songwriting awards

Lola Young leads Ivor Novello award nominations
Charli XCX, Ghetts and Jade are among the other stars in contention for songwriting prizes.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp342dgl4n4oUS intensifying bid to end Ukraine war - but chances of success remain unclear

US intensifying bid to end Ukraine war - but chances of success remain unclear
Negotiations are gathering pace but the proposals being put forward by Trump's team still have major gaps
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70znjwezd4oPM lacks moral courage on trans stance, says Badenoch

Starmer lacks moral courage on transgender stance, says Badenoch
The PM says the Supreme Court ruling brought clarity and now is the time to "lower the temperature" on the debate.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2lzr7er2lxoBenson Boone tells haters to 'at least have a good reason'

Benson Boone tells haters to 'at least have a good reason'
The chart-topping US singer had the most popular song of last year, but has faced a backlash.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62x0wlw8nnoTurner Prize nominates neurodiverse and refugee artists

Turner Prize 2025: Four shortlisted artists named by Tate
The shortlist includes a non-verbal artist, a former Iraqi refugee and the second youngest nominee ever.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c705knpw4r8oNine killed in Russian attack on Ukraine bus

Nine killed in Russian attack on bus in Ukraine
At least 30 were injured in the city of Marhanets in central-south Ukraine.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg857d844xoPope Francis's body moved to St Peter's Basilica for lying in state

Pope Francis's body moved to St Peter's Basilica for lying in state
The body of the pontiff, who died on Monday, has been moved into the church for a period of public mourning.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn91e1w12ljoWho will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable contest

Who will be the next Pope? The top candidates in an unpredictable contest
Several names are in the fray as cardinals prepare to gather in the Vatican to elect Pope Francis' successor.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgxk40ndk1oHigher pay and benefits drives government borrowing higher

Government borrowing for financial year higher than expected
The government borrowed £151.9bn in the year to March, according to official figures.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly59dy4x7koMusk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge

Musk signals 'significantly' stepping back from Doge as Tesla profits plunge
The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0x50yr46lo