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Free dental care receives widespread support in new survey
Respondents across the political spectrum endorsed the idea in a recent Talbot Mills Research survey, commissioned by advocacy group Dental For All.

Freed whale gets stranded again off German coast

Scientists Just Discovered Japan’s First New Bird Species in Over 40 Years

Iranian missile hit on Ne'ot Hovav factory leads to fear of chemical leakage

Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem

BBC Sport experts choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?
With one game to go until Thomas Tuchel picks his England World Cup squad, BBC Sport reporters choose their starting XIs for the summer. Who would you pick?

Fake flights cash repaid after watchdog appeal
The Jansaris lost £2,500 to a fake travel agent but have now been able to retrieve the cash.

Ferry crosses the Mersey on final voyage after 66 years
A special send off is held for the Royal Iris, which has ferried millions of passengers across the river.

Iranian attacks across Gulf continue as major industrial sites hit
A number of people are said to have been injured after attacks on aluminium sites in the UAE and Bahrain.

Iran says its forces 'waiting' as US troops arrive in region
US officials have not confirmed if ground troops will be deployed in the conflict, which would escalate the war.

What can F1's bosses do to help keep Verstappen in the sport?
F1 finds itself in something of a tangled web as it tries to refine the new rules, improve safety and ensure the drivers are happy without compromising racing.

African football chief resigns following row over Morocco-Senegal final
Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

Tudor leaves Spurs after just 44 days in charge
Igor Tudor leaves Tottenham Hotspur with immediate effect.

Money: How long are KiwiSaver members waiting for withdrawals?
In February, 4750 people withdrew money because of hardship, up from 4130 in February 2025.

Illicit tobacco products readily available in Auckland
Black market cigarettes are being brazenly sold at heavily discounted prices in Auckland, undermining one of the biggest barriers to smoking - the cost.

Man Charged for Stealing ‘Incredibly Precious’ 286-Year-Old Violin, Worth More Than $200,000, from a Tavern

Fitzpatrick creates history with first DP World Tour win
The younger brother of Ryder Cup star Matt Fitzpatrick claims a first DP World Tour title a week after his sibling wins on the PGA Tour.

MP stops face-to-face meetings due to 'incidents'
Sarah Owen says two men have been arrested and one of her constituency surgeries halted.

Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices
Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.

Man, 26, shot dead in car near London Euston station
Police say CCTV showed he was shot at several times by a suspect who arrived and left on a bike.

Murder inquiry victim found in Leeds street identified as 16-year-old girl
The teenager found unconscious in Leeds was a teenager from Cleckheaton, police say.

Three arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America
France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said it had immediately taken over the investigation.

Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says
The Tory leader refuses to rule out direct payments to households if bills spike but says this would come at a cost.

Latest gauge of the country's fuel supplies to be released today
With up to 95 percent of farming machinery using diesel, farmers will be taking a keen interest in the latest gauge of the country's fuel supplies.