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March 16th, 2026 21:56:53 EDT -0400 Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.
March 16th, 2026 18:28:24 EDT -0400 Family 'beyond devastated' by meningitis death as hundreds get antibiotics
A sixth form pupil and a university student have died, while 11 more are seriously ill in hospital.
March 16th, 2026 18:58:20 EDT -0400 Will Scotland be the first nation in the UK to legalise assisted dying?
The final vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is seen as too close to call.
March 16th, 2026 20:01:07 EDT -0400 Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad'
The Chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU
March 16th, 2026 23:17:57 EDT -0400 Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in hospital strike
Islamabad denies targeting any health facility and said its strikes were aimed at military installations.
March 16th, 2026 20:01:17 EDT -0400 Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up
It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.
March 16th, 2026 20:01:24 EDT -0400 Train delay repay rule changes to make claims easier
There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.
March 16th, 2026 21:02:27 EDT -0400 Moving English tests for migrants online risks criminal abuse, providers warn
Moving visa tests online could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, a letter to government warns.
March 16th, 2026 20:56:20 EDT -0400 Spring to make a comeback with warmest day of the year forecast
Temperatures are on the rise again this week and as hours of daylight overtake hours of darkness, it will feel like spring has returned.
March 16th, 2026 23:46:22 EDT -0400 Millions without electricity as Cuba's power grid collapses
Cuba's chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island.
March 17th, 2026 00:41:58 EDT -0400 And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out
Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.
March 16th, 2026 20:24:01 EDT -0400 Trump's confidence is undimmed - but every Iran option comes with risk
The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.
March 16th, 2026 14:52:34 EDT -0400 How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?
Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking at what role the Royal Navy could play in the Strait of Hormuz.
March 16th, 2026 13:34:13 EDT -0400 Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.
March 17th, 2026 01:03:13 EDT -0400 Israel says 'limited' ground operations under way in Lebanon
Troops are targeting "Hezbollah strongholds" in south Lebanon, where strikes reportedly killed nine people on Monday.

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