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• Starmer to chair Cobra meeting on economic impact of Iran war

  Sir Keir Starmer will chair a meeting of the emergency Cobra committee on Tuesday, as he warned the impact of the Iran war could continue “for some time”.

• All appropriate security measures in place for Kings US visit ambassador

  The King’s US state visit has “all appropriate security measures” in place, Britain’s ambassador to the US has said following what the White House has called an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.

• Chelsea to face Manchester City in FA Cup Final

  Strike from Enzo Fernandez ensures the Blues defeat Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley

• First ever sub 2hr marathon is run in London

  Sebastian Sawe retains his title in a world record time of 1:59:30

• Car bomb attack on NI police station

  Hijacked delivery vehicle explodes outside Dunmurry station in west Belfast

• Tens of thousands pounding streets in record breaking London Marathon

  The 46th TCS London Marathon is in full swing after tens of thousands of runners set off on the 26.2-mile course around the capital.

• What impact will soaring oil prices have on BPs earnings

  Rocketing oil prices on the back of the Iran war are set to boost BP’s first quarter figures after the cost of crude has surged past 100 dollars a barrel since the conflict started.

• Pretty evil Ronnie OSullivan opens up 6 2 lead against old foe John Higgins

  “Pretty evil” Ronnie O’Sullivan carved out a 6-2 overnight lead against old foe John Higgins in the first session of their second round showdown at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

• Donald Trump evacuated from dinner after shots fired in building

  US President Donald Trump and other top officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after shots were fired in the building.

• Man City produce dramatic late fightback to reach fourth successive FA Cup final

  Manchester City produced a dramatic late fightback to reach their fourth successive FA Cup final with a remarkable 2-1 win over Championship Southampton.

• Two young children die in house fire

  Two young children have died in a house fire in Wolverhampton.

• Number of dog attacks causing injury in UK increases by 83 since 2020

  Dog attacks resulting in injuries across the UK have increased by more than 80% since 2020.

• Teacher to run London marathon after losing daughter and having heart surgery

  A London teacher who had heart surgery only 10 weeks ago is to run the marathon on Sunday to honour her daughter who died after being diagnosed with a heart syndrome.

• HMS Prince of Wales prepares for Arctic deployment to protect UK waters

  The aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has left Portsmouth in preparation for a deployment in the Arctic to “protect UK waters”, the Royal Navy said.

• Adam Thomas crowned winner during chaotic live finale of Im A Celeb

  Adam Thomas has been crowned the winner and “ultimate legend 2026” of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, after the live finale descended into chaos.

• Princess Royal attends dawn Anzac Day service at Wellington Arch

  The Princess Royal attended a dawn service at Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner to mark Anzac Day.

• Argentina renews call for Falklands talks amid potential shift in US stance

  Argentina has called for talks with the UK over the Falkland Islands after reports the US could review its position on the South Atlantic territory in retaliation for Sir Keir Starmer’s lack of support for the war in Iran.

• Witkoff and Kushner to travel to Pakistan for fresh Iran talks

  US President Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday to continue talks with Iran, the White House said.

• Popstar Olivia Rodrigo scores fourth UK number one single

  Popstar Olivia Rodrigo has scored her fourth UK number one single, according to the Official Charts Company.

• Rapist jailed for religiously aggravated attack on Sikh woman in her home

  A sex attacker who raped a Sikh woman in a religiously aggravated attack has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 14 years.

• Assisted dying Bill runs out of time but supporters vow fight is not over

  Assisted dying will not become law in England and Wales after proposed legislation branded “hopelessly flawed” by opponents ran out of time amid claims of a “denial of democracy” from supporters.

• Assisted dying Bill to fall but issue not going away say campaigners

  MPs have been told they must decide what happens next in the long-running and divisive debate on assisted dying, as an attempt to change the law formally fails on Friday.

• Trump threatens big tariff on UK over digital tax on US tech firms

  US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on the UK if it does not drop its digital services tax on American social media firms.

• One in 10 operations either cancelled last minute or postponed analysis finds

  Around one in 10 operations in England were either cancelled within 24 hours or postponed because patients were not adequately prepared, new analysis has found.

• Increased demand for jobs including pilots and postal workers

  A study of job adverts has revealed increased demand for authors, translators, postal workers, couriers, pilots and air traffic controllers.