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Saturday
11th April 2026

Around the world

Lyse Doucet: Historic US-Iran talks must bridge deep distrust

Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán senses victory

As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest.

In the UK

UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition

UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

British man, 77, dies after tourist bus crashes in Canary Islands

The vehicle fell from a height of 10m near the San Sebastián de La Gomera, according to Spanish news outlet El Mundo.

Politics

Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM

Speaking during a three-day visit to the Middle East, the prime minister says the current ceasefire is "fragile".

Is the Trump-Starmer bromance over?

The disintegration of the pair's friendship has benefits - and the PM is getting steadily more comfortable at taking advantage.

Education

22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans

Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England

The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

Health

New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.

ChatGPT 'uncovered woman's rare condition' after years of misdiagnosis

Phoebe was told she'd be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.

Business

EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

The trade body for European airports said if the Strait of Hormuz did not open in the next three weeks, there could be shortages.

Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait

Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Science

Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?

The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.

Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part

The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.

Technology

Dancer with MND performs on stage again through digital avatar

Breanna Olson said brainwave tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection she felt had gone.

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California

Entertainment

Bafta fell short in duty of care when racial slur was shouted, review finds

A Tourette's campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.

Katseye release first music video without Manon ahead of Coachella

Manon announced in February she was taking a break from the group, who play Coachella this weekend.