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Civil trial against Gerry Adams over IRA bombings withdrawn
A lawyer for the claimants said on Friday that proceedings would be "discontinued".

Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 a year in July
Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.

Norway's crown princess breaks silence on Epstein links: 'I was manipulated and deceived'
Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender.

Greg James completes Comic Relief challenge, raising more than £4m
The Radio 1 host cycled 1,000km (630 miles) on a tandem bike over the course of eight days.

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

Lab-grown food pipe offers new hope for young patients
UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.

The Salt Path author confirms she wrote secret first book - despite claiming to be debut writer
Raynor and Moth Winn published a book they hoped would help get them out of debt, the BBC confirms.

Farage pauses Cameo account for security reasons, says Reform UK
It comes after a Guardian investigation suggests the party leader recorded supportive messages for a convicted rioter and a neo-Nazi event.

Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody
Royer Perez-Jimenez died amid a surge of migrant deaths under Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

Lily Allen's West End Girl portrait goes on show at National Portrait Gallery
The painting by Spanish artist Nieves Gonzalez was used on the cover of the singer's latest album.

'You can't smell Nowruz in the air': Iran marks Persian new year under threat of strikes
Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.

Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?
Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field
Speaking at a news conference, the Israeli leader said Trump had requested that there be no further such attacks.

Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war
The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at President Trump’s mixed messages on the war with Iran.

Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

BTS return from military service - but does their album live up to the hype?
The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent.

Five members of my family drowned in a car. I want my surviving daughter to live life
Rioghnach McGrotty was four months old when she was rescued from a car that slid off a pier after a day at the seaside.

Weekly quiz: How did this man accidentally turn himself blue?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Inside the world of preppers getting ready for society's collapse
From floods and fires to national security cyberattacks, how can you prepare for the worst?

Traitors, Amandaland and Idris Elba - get set for Comic Relief
The charity telethon takes place on Friday night and will be hosted by Davina McCall.

Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy
The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

IT failure leaves Hargreaves Lansdown clients unable to make transactions
The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.

Natural History Museum takes top spot as UK's most popular attraction
The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year.

Tailgating at football matches to become criminal offence
Entering a football match in England and Wales without a ticket will become a criminal offence under new laws.

Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan's PM
President Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.

UK set for temperature rollercoaster as chilly nights follow warm days
March is a fickle time for temperatures in the UK and can see some huge swings from day to night.

Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.

Warning UK borrowing rise makes energy bill help harder
Economists say UK government finances are in a worse position than before the government's last energy support package in 2022.

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Are US and Israel Aligned On Iran War?
Energy prices soar after missile exchanges between Israel and Iran.

Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage
And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?

Garner, Calvert-Lewin and Steele in England squad
Thomas Tuchel says England's upcoming camp is the "last opportunity for players to compete for their ticket" to the World Cup this summer.

O'Sullivan makes snooker's highest break with historic 153
Ronnie O'Sullivan creates more snooker history by making the sport's highest-ever professional break with a 153 at the World Open in Yushan.

Tailgating at matches to become criminal offence
Entering a football match in England and Wales without a ticket will become a criminal offence under new laws.

Seven uncapped players in new-era Red Roses squad
Head coach John Mitchell includes a clutch of new faces in England's Women's Six Nations squad as he aims to build on September's Rugby World Cup triumph.

Has Rosenior made his goalkeeping problem worse?
There is increased scrutiny of Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior, with his decision not to name a first-choice goalkeeper chief among the criticism he now faces.

Al Jazeera

Slovenia heads to polls with diverging views on Israel in focus
Slovenia's election sees the centre-left coalition take on the populist right amid claims of foreign meddling.

Israel says it hit Syrian army camps in the south after Druze ‘attacked’
Israeli air strikes target army camps in response to alleged attacks on the Druze community in Suwayda on Thursday.

Refugee Council questions Australia’s Iran strategy at Women’s Asian Cup
Women's Asian Cup hosts Australia face criticism for the political tug of war over the Iranian women's football team.

Iran today, Africa tomorrow
What is being done to Iran today could be done to Africa tomorrow. Africa must reject this illegal war.

Iran does not need to close the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt it
The real risk lies not in closure, but in disruption in the strait’s approaches.

Iran developing a ‘vetting system’ for Strait of Hormuz transit: Report
Lloyd's List reports that ships could be allowed to pass through 'safe corridor' once they are approved by IRGC.

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the world amid shadow of war
People gather with family and for congregational prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month.

Eid celebrations dimmed by war and displacement across Middle East
Economic crises and conflict dampen traditional Eid celebrations in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon.

Five problems the Iran war could solve for Israel’s Netanyahu
From the Iranian threat to his own domestic legal and political troubles, war with Iran has advantages for Netanyahu.

Long before Trump: How US policy has harmed the environment for decades
Environment advocacy groups are suing the US government over climate change policy rollback.

Ukraine sends advisers to Gulf as it counterattacks Russian forces in south
Ukraine may have reclaimed 400sq km (154sq miles) of territory in 2026, and is downing record numbers of Russian drones.

‘It helps us survive’: Poverty forces children into mine work in DR Congo
Congolese authorities say 70 children died in a landslide at the Rubaya mine, source of much of the world’s coltan.

Three charged in the US with smuggling AI chips into China
US charges men reportedly tied to Super Micro Computer for helping to smuggle billions of dollars' worth of AI chips.

Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery as Israel renews attacks on Tehran
Attacks stretch from Kuwait to the UAE as analysts warn conflict is entering a dangerous new phase.

Iran war: What is happening on day 21 of US-Israel attacks?
Tehran has warned of zero restraint if energy facilities are attacked again, while Netanyahu points to ground operation.

Eid under siege: Little to celebrate in Gaza as Israel tightens chokehold
Tighter restrictions on goods and aid are driving shortages, adding to the strain on families in Gaza on Eid.

Iran women’s football team feted in Tehran after asylum battle at Asian Cup
Iran’s national football team returned to their war-torn nation after several of the players sought asylum in Australia.

Iranian football players celebrated in Tehran
Iran’s national women’s football team has been given a hero’s welcome home, weeks after they were thrust into a crisis.

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino seemingly changes course on peace efforts
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said his organisation “can certainly not solve geopolitical conflicts.”

Iran footballer Azmoun kicked off national team for disloyalty, say reports
Reports say Sardar Azmoun, who plays for UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli, was expelled for Instagram post with Dubai's ‌ruler.

Japan vs Australia: Women’s Asian Cup final – team news, start and lineups
Hosts Australia will be hoping to turn the tables on Japan as they meet for a third time in the Asian Cup final.

Why Pakistani farmers are suing two German companies for deadly 2022 floods
Case relates to RWE and Heidelberg Materials, accused of emissions that intensified historic floods and destroyed farms.

Unpacking Netanyahu’s latest claims about the war on Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu claimed to have made significant progress in 20 days of war on Iran but indicated more is to come.

Trump must ‘take the steering wheel back from the Israelis’ in Iran war
Trita Parsi, argues that US President Trump must not allow Israel to control the war with Iran.

Luka Doncic scores 60 points as Lakers rally to defeat Heat in NBA
The NBA's leading scorer recorded the second 60-point game of his career as the Lakers take down the Heat in Miami.

Global Times

China schedules next moonshot this year: developer

Nearly 4.9 million visits from Taiwan to mainland in 2025 with one-third made by young people: CPPCC member

NPC deputy calls to make comprehensive sex education a formal part of China's basic education curriculum

Renowned scholar and political advisor expresses confidence in China's AI development, computing power

China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson

NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption

NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment

Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes

China's astronaut center addresses challenges of long-term human survival on exoplanets: political advisor and China's first female taikonaut to enter space station

From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT

CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation

Chinese, Iranian diplomats meet before US-Iran nuclear talk; move reflects Teheran's willingness to seek intl support: Chinese expert

China stresses Taiwan at 'core of core interests' after Xi-Trump call; Room for 'relying on US for independence' illusion will only shrink further: expert

Uruguayan president visits Great Wall, Palace Museum on 2nd day of China trip; Chinese expert says growing interest in CPC history shows wish to learn from China

Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil, welcomes China's investment; Chinese expert notices remarks 'unilateral,' no confirmation from Indian side

Takaichi skipping of TV debate due to 'hand injury' sparks dissatisfaction from Japanese politicians, netizens, saying Takaichi avoids key questions including Unification Church scandal

Chinese FM holds strategic dialogue with Russia's Shoigu; Wang warns the world 'faces risk of regressing to law of jungle'

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities

China's first Type 054B frigate reaches operational capability, official media reveals amid warship's first commissioning anniversary

PLA Navy's Type 055 large destroyer boosts anti-submarine capabilities with confrontational exercise in South China Sea

S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice

Shenzhou-20 taikonauts make 1st public appearance after safe return following debris incident, recounts details

The Irish Taoiseach's visit to China in 14 years could be a 'touchstone' for China-EU relations: expert

ROK president arrives in Beijing with 200 business delegates, hails full restoration of bilateral ties 'the greatest achievement'

Witnesses of Struggle: GT visits Hump Route crash site in Xizang, retracing enduring memory of wartime sacrifice and friendship

China imposes countermeasures against 20 US companies, 10 senior executives in response to US arms sales to Taiwan

Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference

Chinese FM strongly condemns $11b US arms sales to Taiwan; DPP authorities 'thanking' Washington slammed by island netizens

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer's China-related remarks

No 'slave's peace'

HK to set up judge-led independent commission to investigate deadly fire; Chief Executive vows accountability to be pursued to very end

China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan

2025 Understanding China Conference opens in Guangzhou, spotlighting 15th Five-Year Plan and China's global initiatives

Practitioner's Insights: Large-scale Chinese-built wind power projects in S.Africa turn stable, abundant electricity supply for locals from luxury into reality

Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield

Never alone in times of crisis: HK and mainland stand in solidarity to aid rescue and relief in high-rise fire

Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific

Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa

Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas

GT investigates: From political opportunist to militarist advocate: An expose of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's radical path

GT investigates: How Japan's PM revives bellicism mindset, perpetuates 'victim narrative' pushed by right-wing forces since WWI

Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism

GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi

China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'

Practitioners' Insights: How a project building cross-border digital bridge for connectivity embodies Chinese wisdom to enhance global firms' efficiency

GT on the spot: Pudong as a microcosm of Shanghai's drive to build a trusted foreign-related legal system

Chinese Vice Premier, FM hold talks with Norwegian FM

As long as we talk in a way others can understand, a friendship that crosses mountains and oceans will grow: Zambian vlogger and actor

Cooperating with China means walking with opportunities: S.African entrepreneur and brand ambassador

Ministry of Education issues measures to reduce non-teaching workload on primary and secondary school teachers