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Homeowners and renters with small spaces or flats know all too well the issue - and clutter - that comes with catering for guests overnight. It typically involves an airbed of some sort and unnecessary storage space. One solution to this, however, is...

The escalating standoff threatened to deepen the energy crisis roiling the global economy and push Iran and the U.S. toward renewed fighting. The U.S. Navy's forcible seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ships threw doubt on an announcement from President...

Lemon is having a moment. Once the kind of name reserved for fictional characters or a cute nickname — notably Lemon Breeland, the sharp-tongued socialite on “Hart of Dixie,” brought to life by Jaime King and as an affectionate pet name for Sophie,...

Europe has six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left, energy boss warns 16 Apr 2026, 14:34 | Updated: 2m ago Heathrow Airport stock. Picture: PA Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, warned there could be flight cancellations...

DUBAI – Iran on Monday offered a new death toll for its war with Israel and the United States, with its forensic chief saying at least 3,375 people had been killed in the conflict. The figure came from Abbas Masjedi, the head of Iran’s Legal Medicine...

The eight children shot dead in Louisiana have now been formally named. Shortly after 6am Central Time, Shamar Elkins, a 31 year old army veteran, allegedly carried out the horrific attacks across three properties in Shreveport, according to...

Greece has abandoned the EU's new biometric entry requirements for British travellers (Image: Getty) Greece has abandoned the EU's new biometric entry requirements for British travellers this summer, ditching fingerprinting and facial scans amid fears...

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MANILA – The United States and the Philippines kicked off one of their largest combat exercises Monday in an annual display of allied military might aimed at deterring aggression in Asia, despite Washington’s preoccupation with the war in the Middle...

The U.S. Navy's forcible seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ships threw doubt on an announcement from President Donald Trump that U.S. negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran. Trump's announcement Sunday had...

Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo US President Donald Trump said on Sunday his envoys would return to Pakistan for new talks with Iran, while threatening new...

A transport expert has explained how driving at certain speeds can dramatically reduce how much petrol you use - and cut the cost of motoring. The latest figures show petrol at an average of 158.1p a litre and diesel at 191.2p a litre - 25p and 49p more...

Elon Musk attends the finals for the NCAA wrestling championship, March 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share PARIS (AP) —...

29% of parents of secondary and primary school children say their children have special educational needs (SEN), and 53% say their child has autism, while 43% say their child has ADHD. Anxiety (28%), dyslexia (18%) and dyspraxia (6%) are also common in...

Danielle Grant with her daughter in Greece (Image: Danielle Grant/SWNS) A couple who grew weary of the British weather abandoned the UK in favour of sun-soaked Greece, and say the rent for their three-bed villa with a pool is £300 a month cheaper than...

MONEY Gas prices poised to fall as oil plunges on Strait of Hormuz reopening, but full relief could take months Apr 17, 2026, 2:45 PM A photo of gas prices in Seattle. (Photo: Jason Rantz, Seattle Red) (Photo: Jason Rantz, Seattle Red) BY JON REPP,...

Egypt is a top holiday destination amongst Brits, with approximately one million British nationals visiting the the country each year. The destination known for its diverse blend of ancient history, world-class marine activities and year-round winter...

Iran has executed two men convicted of cooperating with Israel’s Mossad intelligence service and planning attacks inside the country, News.Az reports, citing foreign media. The two individuals, identified as Mohammad Masoum Shahi and Hamed Validi, were...

A 'sickfluencer' who posts videos online to help people gain disability benefits says she's accused of "hacking the system" when she's "just educating people." Sara Middleton, 47, was first diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder, aged...

Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert in the...

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic incident which occurred at Little Island, Cork on Friday evening, 17th April 2026. Gardaí received report a pedestrian had been struck by a car and attended at approximately 11:50pm. The...

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Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced calls Thursday to resign after it emerged that Peter Mandelson was initially denied...

President Donald Trump said U.S. negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran, raising hopes of extending a fragile ceasefire set to expire by Wednesday even as Washington and Tehran remain in a standoff over the...

An alleged shoplifter who complained of feeling unwell before being taken to hospital whilst still under arrest has escaped from police. Gary Gainard is wanted for escaping lawful custody. The 47-year-old from Bristol was arrested in Knowle at 1.20pm...

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Hong Kong - Oil prices surged Monday on a re-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz at the weekend, just a day after reopening it, citing the United States' blockade of its ports. However, lingering hopes...

Iran has fired drone at the United States military vessels to retaliate US forces striking and intercepting an Iranian ship. Iranian local media, the semi-official news agency, Tasnim, made this known on Sunday. The local media reported that after US...

DXB LIVE is the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, recorded 33% growth in its business volume in 2025, having organised, managed, and delivered services to 442 events. These included 84 exhibitions, 16...

Matt Fitzpatrick played down the crowd reaction after he beat world number one Scottie Scheffler in a play-off for his second RBC Heritage title but the Ryder Cup winner could not resist a little dig at the pro-American gallery. The Sheffield golfer won...

William Hill owner Evoke confirms £225m takeover approach from Bally’s Intralot 20 Apr 2026, 08:14 | Updated: 12m ago William Hill owner Evoke in talks over £225m takeover approach. Picture: PA FTSE 250-listed Evoke is in discussions over a 50p-a-share...

DUBAI: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that every rational and diplomatic path should be used to reduce tensions with the US, but added that vigilance and distrust in interactions with Washington were an “undeniable necessity,”...

You’ll never look at your pets the same way after this gross-out cartoon comedy. Prime Video’s new animated comedy series created by a major star of The White Lotus and Parks and Recreation has been described as “irretrievably bad” in scathing...

Police officers patrol at a cordon near Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, a suburb of London, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Jamie Lashmar/PA via AP) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google....

Fresh uncertainty over US-Iran war sends oil price back up 20 Apr 2026, 09:14 | Updated: 16m ago Iran War. Picture: PA The US seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship has put the latest scheduled peace talks in jeopardy. Oil prices rose on Monday after...

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Two people were killed in a US military strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific suspected of involvement in drug trafficking, US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said Monday. Two people were killed in a US military strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific...

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MONTREAL — Officials in St-Jérôme, Que., northwest of Montreal, have closed a bridge to traffic because of rising water and started distributing sandbags to residents. The city of more than 80,000 people is among several municipalities across Quebec...

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney next week during a two-day visit to Ontario. Her office says Holt will push for federal partnerships on defence investments, energy infrastructure, critical...

Victorian sponge cake is much tastier if you swap out two common ingredients (Image: Getty) There is nothing better than eating something sweet outside when the sun is out, and spring is the perfect time to make something home-baked that will go...

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A gunman wielding an automatic weapon killed six people and barricaded himself inside a supermarket with hostages in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Saturday, before he was shot and killed by police, authorities said. At least 14...

SOFIA: Bulgarians will vote on Sunday in the eighth parliamentary election in five years, with the clear frontrunner, pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev, promising to end a spiral of weak, short-lived governments and stamp out widespread...

Run robot run! Chinese humanoid robot shatters human half-marathon world record by almost 7 minutes By CAITLIN LENG Published: 08:56 BST, 19 April 2026 | Updated: 09:16 BST, 19 April 2026 A Chinese humanoid robot has shattered the human half-marathon...

Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share LONDON (AP) — The U.K.’s chief rabbi said Sunday that British Jews are facing “a sustained campaign of violence and intimidation” after...

It’s an epidemic of anti-Jewish hate, warns head of attacked synagogue’s charity Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis called it “a cowardly arson attack” and warned “a sustained campaign of violence and intimidation against the Jewish community of the UK is...