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Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.

Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.

Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.

US-Israeli strikes have destroyed at least 11 Iranian naval vessels, images reviewed by BBC Verify show.

The Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.

The Arctic Metagaz went down between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan officials say.

Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome.

Venezuela's interim president made the announcement after meeting with US interior minister Doug Burgum at the presidential palace in Caracas.

The singer revealed the impact of losing his former bandmate while discussing his upcoming album.

Claire Lynch's novel was inspired by the lesbian women who lost custody of their children in the 1980s.

A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

Many of the papers on Thursday have honed in on an expanding war zone in the Middle East.

Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.

Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.

Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.

It comes after Trump criticised the PM for refusing to allow the use of UK bases in the initial US-Israel strikes.

The UK government says more than 130,000 British nationals have registered their interest in leaving the Middle East region.

An official says more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran, where the supreme leader will lie in state.

BBC's Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the mixed messaging given by President Donald Trump's administration for its actions in Iran.

Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

Iran continues retaliatory strikes against Israel and across the Gulf, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran enter a fifth day.

HMS Dragon is being loaded with ammunition in Portsmouth having just recently come out of maintenance.

Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.

Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.

Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack.

Warm temperatures for many are expected on Thursday but spring is showing its fickle nature with the weather is set to change next week as Darren Bett explains.

Yvonne Ford's daughter tells an inquest they do not want another family to endure the same loss.

Paul Quinn denies raping a woman in a case that led to one of the "very worst" miscarriages of justice.

Republican lawmaker Nancy Mace, who introduced the motion to subpoena Pam Bondi, has accused the justice department of a "cover-up".

Mountain rescuers told the inquest the women somehow fell or slipped and were unable to get out of the water.

A court heard that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took "secret and unauthorised profits".

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Trump criticises Starmer saying “This is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with”.

Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members

An undercover cop pursuing a gang of bank robbers is seduced by the LA surf scene.

Was this the evening the villains of the Premier League title race became victors? BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses the ramifications of a big night in Brighton.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have blinked first in the run-in during this season's Premier League title race - so has the momentum now swung Arsenal's way?

Celtic relied on big moments from key players to haul them through against Aberdeen.

MIchael Carrick says he will take "lessons" from his first defeat in charge of Manchester United in the Premier League.

England, Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum need Jos Buttler now as much as ever as they face reigning champions India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.

Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.