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Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.
Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal
The prime minister said he was "staggered" to find out last week that civil servants in the Foreign Office withheld information from him.
Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism
British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.
The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year
Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.
Reform pledges to review all asylum claims since 2021 if it wins power
The current Labour government has already announced major crackdowns on immigration, including disrupting gangs.
Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.
Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China
Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
Newspaper review: 'Commons showdown' and 'Starmer fights for future'
Many of today's papers preivew Starmer's statement about the Mandelson vetting scandal in parliament today.
India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms
Is the UK's second city about to see the biggest political shake-up in more than a decade?
'It terrified me': Richard Gadd on his follow-up to Baby Reindeer
Gadd's new six-part drama explores the breakdown of the "unshakable" bond between two Glaswegian men.
Jesy Nelson appeals after car with medical equipment for daughters is stolen
Jesy Nelson offers a £10,000 reward for the recovery of her car, which had medical equipment inside.
Rumen Radev looks set to win Bulgarian Parliamentary election
Early results put his Progressive Bulgaria on 45%, well ahead of the liberal PP-DB coalition, which stood at 15%.
Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
Eight activists charged after Crown Jewels and The Ritz targeted
Crumble and custard was flung at the Crown Jewels' display case and manure was poured on the floor of hotel in December 2025.
Our dream family home is beside a dead animal dumping ground
Further incidents of animal carcass waste dumping have been uncovered in rural parts of County Tyrone.
Bournemouth Echo
Go-ahead for £3m plan to turn movie location into holiday let
Civic chiefs have approved a £3m plan to save a derelict wartime building that appears in a famous film starring David Niven
Headteacher who used school credit card to buy car battery faces misconduct hearing
A HEADTEACHER who bought a new car battery on the school’s credit card and lied about a ‘situation’ with a colleague, has faced a misconduct panel.
'Progress has been made - but we are far from done'
On Friday I hosted a community event at AUB's Gallery to share how local residents' views shape my work as your MP.
Residents urged to stay vigilant after several fraud cases in Dorset
RESIDENTS are being urged to stay vigilant following a number of reported fraud incidents across east Dorset.
Dorset wildlife charity issues plea to cat owners during baby bird season
A DORSET wildlife charity is calling on cat owners to take extra care during baby bird season, as growing numbers of injured birds are brought in following attacks.
Poole MP campaigns against government's 'earned settlement' immigration changes
THE MP for Poole is campaigning against the Government’s proposed “earned settlement” immigration changes saying "it is unfair to change the rules."
Disqualified driver caught with cannabis during traffic stop - In The Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Formula 1
McLaren's improved pace shortens Norris title odds
Bookmakers are keeping a close eye on McLaren after an impressive team performance in Japan.