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• Five key failures of killer's parents and agencies ahead of Southport attack
  Posted on Monday April 13, 2026
  Inquiry Chair Sir Adrian Fulford said the Southport attack could have been prevented if authorities and the killer's parents had acted more quickly. Continue Reading »
• PM embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer ties with Europe
  Posted on Monday April 13, 2026
  Keir Starmer's approach has provoked anger from the Conservatives and Reform UK. Continue Reading »
• Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
  Posted on Monday April 13, 2026
  Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him. Continue Reading »
• EasyJet passengers describe EU border 'nightmare'
  Posted on Monday April 13, 2026
  Airlines warn of further disruption due to the introduction of a new EU digital border control system. Continue Reading »
• Where does McIlroy rank among golf's greats after Masters defence?
  Posted on Monday April 13, 2026
  Rory McIlroy has added a rare Masters defence to the career Grand Slam - now he is aiming to keep climbing the all-time list of major victories. Continue Reading »
• Deep-fried food and daily sausage rolls banned in new school dinner plans
  Posted on Monday April 13, 2026
  Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains. Continue Reading »
• Rachel Zegler's heroes, prizes for Paddington and more moments from the Olivier Awards
  Posted on Sunday April 12, 2026
  The 50th Oliviers at the Royal Albert Hall provided some memorable conversations away from the ceremony. Continue Reading »
• Four teens arrested over fatal stabbing of boy, 16
  Posted on Monday April 13, 2026
  A large police presence is in place near a city shopping centre following the attack. Continue Reading »
• Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest
  Posted on Monday April 13, 2026
  The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date. Continue Reading »
• Work begins on UK's first small modular reactor nuclear power station
  Posted on Monday April 13, 2026
  Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain. Continue Reading »
• How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
  Posted on Monday April 13, 2026
  Four vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a US military blockade of Iranian ports set to begin on Monday. Continue Reading »
• Pope says he has 'no fear' of Trump after scathing criticism
  Posted on Monday April 13, 2026
  The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy". Continue Reading »
• UK will not join blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz
  Posted on Monday April 13, 2026
  UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route. Continue Reading »
• What is a naval blockade and how would it work?
  Posted on Monday April 13, 2026
  Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice? Continue Reading »
• How the Iran war affects your money and bills
  Posted on Monday April 13, 2026
  The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food. Continue Reading »