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Fake tan disasters & living two lives - inside the camp of a world champ

BBC World β€’ Apr 4, 2026

World boxing champion Lauren Price says the structure in her life gives her the "confidence" to win.

'Shell of a fighter' - Chisora v Wilder predictions

BBC World β€’ Apr 4, 2026

Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight battle between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder.

'Not fit for purpose' - the secret history of a deadly phrase

BBC World β€’ Apr 4, 2026

The four word phrase - first uttered by Labour Home Secretary John Reid - has become a by-word for incompetence.

'Iran shoots down US jet' and 'race to find pilot'

BBC World β€’ Apr 4, 2026

The downing of a US fighter jet in Iran and the search for its pilot dominates Saturday's papers.

What not to say to a friend who is struggling to conceive

BBC World β€’ Apr 4, 2026

People struggling to conceive say friends and family often make well-meaning but insensitive comments about their infertility.

Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs

BBC World β€’ Apr 4, 2026

PowerWash Simulator 2 has been nominated for two Bafta Games Awards - but why have mundane job games become so popular?

Bus or Lime bike? New subscription heats up the race for a cheaper commute

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

How we travel to work in cities might be changing as e-scooter and e-bike fares become cheaper than traditional public transport.

State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.

After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated?

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?

Three charged over Jewish charity ambulance fires

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Four Hatzola ambulances were set alight in the car park of a synagogue in Golders Green in the early hours of 23 March.

Saints pass stern Castres test to reach last eight

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Northampton are given a stern examination of their Champions Cup credentials by impressive Castres but win an engrossing contest to reach the quarter-…

Starmer's cost-of-living adviser calls for fuel duty cut extension

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Lord Walker suggests the government should keep the 5p cut in place due to increased costs caused by war in the Middle East.

Guardiola wants Rodri to stay but says unhappy stars can go

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says unhappy players can leave the club, but he hopes midfielder Rodri will stay.

M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.

Leeds beat Bradford to go top of Super League

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Leeds Rhinos move to the top of Super League as they earn a derby victory over Bradford Bulls at Odsal.

Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.

Meet the elite US teams tasked with combat rescues

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Air Force Pararescue units who specialise in CSAR missions are among the most highly trained in the US military.

Marshmallows fall from the sky at annual Michigan Easter event

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

At the annual 'Great Marshmallow Drop', more than 15,000 fluffy treats fell from a helicopter as kids raced to collect them.

Unanswered questions remain after death of Australia's most wanted fugitive

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.

Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

Marmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food deal

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.

French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

Foakes leads superb Surrey recovery at Edgbaston

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Ben Foakes and Tom Lawes help rescue Surrey from 65-6 to post 328 all out on day one of their County Championship game against Warwickshire.

Video appears to show a US plane and helicopters over southern Iran

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Reports from the US, quoting unnamed officials, say a search is under way after the shooting down of a US fighter jet over Iran.

Amputee's home burgled during bus-pass challenge from John O' Groats to Land's End

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Barry Mackleston is attempting to get from John O Groats to Land's End using just his bus pass.

Amputee's home burgled during bus-pass challenge

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Barry Mackleston is attempting to get from John O Groats to Land's End using just his bus pass.

Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.

Raye tops album charts with This Music May Contain Hope

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

It is Raye's second number one this year, after her hugely popular single Where The Hell Is My Husband.

Leyland helps St Helens fight back to stun Wigan in derby

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Bill Leyland scores a dramatic pair of late tries on his St Helens debut to earn them a stunning derby win over Super League leaders Wigan Warriors.

Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.

Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.

Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.

Northern Ireland's school IT system targeted in cyber attack ahead of exam season

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

The EA says immediate steps were taken to contain the issue, but it cannot confirm whether any personal data has been affected.

Arteta defends Arsenal's international withdrawals

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have '"a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty.

Son charged with fatal stabbing of 84-year-old mum

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Doris Innes was allegedly attacked by her son outside her home, the Metropolitan Police say.

Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.

Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.

US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth's orbit

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.

Watch: Artemis II's journey so far... in 85 seconds

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.

Italy and Gattuso 'mutually terminate' contract

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.

Italy part company with manager after failing to qualify for World Cup

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.

France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.

Isak could make injury return against Man City

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Alexander Isak could feature in Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City after missing more than three months through injury.

Boy, 14, shot dead and teens arrested for murder

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Two teenagers and one man are arrested after a boy, 14, was shot dead in Woolwich on Thursday.

International law experts allege violations in Iran war

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.

When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.

Chelsea's Fernandez dropped after 'crossing a line'

BBC World β€’ Apr 3, 2026

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez will sit out their next two games after he "crossed a line", says manager Liam Rosenior.

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