Ethnic Armenian Ruben Vardanyan's fortune is of little use now that he is facing a possible life term in jail.

Ruben Vardanyan - a man on trial sits behind a glass wall in a court in Azerbaijan, wearing a dark brown top and sporting apparent bruising on his face.

Billionaire on trial in Azerbaijan who risks being left behind by peace deal

Enrico and Luciana Marini put money down on a flat in Leeds in 2021, only for it later to be devalued.

A woman with brown hair and eyes wearing a checked shirt looks solemnly into the camera. She is sitting next to a man with a beard and brown eyes wearing a pink jumper with a zip.

The homebuyers who lost thousands when their off-plan dream turned sour

"Xi is a smart guy and we'll end up making a very good deal," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.

U.S. President Donald Trump reads a paper during an event

Trump says he is open to talks after hiking China tariffs to 125%

A judge had blocked the Trump administration's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. 

A Salvadoran soldier stands guard, as the CECOT logo is seen, during a media tour at the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) prison, in Tecoluca, El Salvador 

US top court allows Trump to use wartime law for deportations

Leicester City earn unwanted record as they become the first side in Football League history to lose eight home games in a row without scoring. Just how bad is it?

'As bad as it's ever been' - Have Leicester reached a new low?

India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer?

Shoes staked up before going into a machine

A revolution is under way in India's trainer industry

With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide?

A treated image of a group of hospital staff members

The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS

The PSNI tells the Northern Ireland Audit Office it is under pressure to provide vehicles for frontline services

A damaged police Audi sits in a garage. It is blue and yellow police colours, with a white bonnet. Their is a chunk taken out of the front left of the car, inbetween the grill and the left wheel. Inside the car airbags have been deployed.

Hundreds of police cars stuck in the repair shop

Sheffield Council and World Snooker say they are holding talks about the future of the World Championship at the Crucible Theatre.

A general view outside the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield

No imminent decision to be made on Crucible future

The government is leaning into this moment of turbulence but can it make a difference.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) gestures as he speaks to workers, with the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, during a visit to a Jaguar Land Rover car factory on April 7, 2025 in Birmingham, United Kingdom

Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Troy Deeney picture next to a picture of Morgan Rogers in an Aston Villa kit

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

Most of Tuesday's front pages lead with the latest turmoil on the world's markets.

Front pages of the Financial Times and Daily Express for 8 April

'New China tariff threat' and 'gift of life'

BBC Sport set out to see how each manager reacted in their technical area for the gameweek of 5-7 April. This is how we did it.

How we carried out our technical area test

BBC Sport analysed every Premier League manager during their matches at the weekend to see what each one did. These are the results.

Where do Premier League managers stand during a game?

We watched every Premier League manager during this weekend's 10 fixtures - here's what we found out.

We watched every Premier League manager - here's what we found out

Netanyahu is the first world leader to visit the White House since the US president announced tariffs on global trading partners.


Netanyahu sits to Trump's right in the White House.

Watch: What we learned from Trump's meeting with Netanyahu

Leicester City debutant Jeremy Monga had to wear a blank shirt because of his age when he became the second-youngest player in Premier League history.

Leicester's Monga becomes second youngest PL player in blank shirt

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is "really pleased" after his side's "massive" 3-0 Premier League win over Leicester at King Power Stadium.

Howe 'really pleased' with 'massive' Newcastle win

New Zealand coach Gary Stead will step down as New Zealand's limited-overs head coach this summer - and is considering his position in charge of the Test team.

NZ coach Stead to step down from ODI and T20 roles

A fire at a waste disposal centre caused smoke to rise above buildings in the French capital city.

Plume of smoke in Paris skyline, Eiffel Tower on right side

Watch: Plume of black smoke over Parisian skyline after 'major' fire

Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy says his side have not been "good enough" after their 3-0 defeat by Newcastle - an eighth consecutive Premier League home game without scoring.

Leicester not good enough - Van Nistelrooy on 'difficult night'

A Borders church needs more room to cope with growing numbers at lunch clubs and coffee mornings. 

Five women wearing white aprons face the camera, with a busy hall of seated people in the background

Church kitchen expanding to meet growing demand

Scotland's publicly-owned ferries procurement firm says it has to be fair to overseas bidders.

A computer-generated image of a small ferry sailing on open water with hills in the background. It is double ended and has Caledonian MacBrayne written on the side. 

No 'social value' scores in CalMac ferries award

Madonna said the pair had reconciled after she went to "confront" Sir Elton following a performance of his new songs on Saturday Night Live.

A composite image shows Sir Elton John, wearing a brown suit and purple sunglasses, next to Madonna who wears a black coat and dark sunglasses

Madonna and Elton John bury hatchet after lip-sync feud

Women who have been given a life-changing diagnosis describe how they learned to say yes to life.

Meg has curly blonde hair and has her head on her hands. She is wearing a checked black top and is taking a selfie in a park in front of a lake. 

'I don't fear dying, I fear not living well'

The 7.2% average rise in council tax across Wales is the second largest hike since 2003.

Josh and Georgina stand arm in arm in a car park. she has long blonde hair and a denim shirt, he has short cropped dark hair and a white round neck shirt. 

Council tax 'costs more than my utilities' after rise

The first minister describes the treatment of Sean Brown's family as "horrible" and "horrific".

An old image of Sean Brown - a brown haired man with grey sideburns looking into the camera

PM urged to grant public inquiry into murder of GAA official

The latest Celebrity Big Brother begins on ITV - with ex-MP Michael Fabricant and EastEnder Patsy Palmer among the contestants.

JoJo Siwa is surrounded by two presenters whilst entering the Celebrity Big Brother House on 7 April 2025

Corrie legend, social star and an Oscar nominee: Celebrity Big Brother kicks off

The US president says negotiations have taken place at a "very high level" between the two countries.

An Iranian technician works at the Isfahan Uranium Conversion Facilities

US to hold direct nuclear talks with Iran, Trump says

US market's worst three days since 1987 - FT columnist

The A726 was closed between Chapelton and Coldstream Road in Strathaven after the leak was reported at about 15:00.

Police officers arm in high-vis jacket in front of a police car

Road to reopen after being closed due to gas leak 

The blaze involves machinery, trees and propane cylinders, the fire service says.

A stock image of a firefighter as they stand near two fire engines. The person is depicted from the shoulders down and is wearing a brown firefighter suit with reflective stripes. They are also carrying a neon yellow helmet.

Crews attend significant fire at traveller site

Daniil Medvedev battles cramp as he takes just under three hours to beat Karen Khachanov in a gruelling first-round Monte Carlo Masters match.

Daniil Medvedev celebrates victory over Karen Khachanov at the Monte Carlo Masters

Medvedev battles cramp in win over Khachanov in Monte Carlo

Twelve-time women's world champion Reanne Evans is beaten 10-4 by Poland's Antoni Kowalski in World Championship qualifying in Sheffield.

Twelve-time champion Evans loses in World qualifiers

New thriller Reunion follows a deaf man determined to right his wrongs after being jailed.

A screenshot from the show Reunion of William talking to someone off camera in sign language. He's standing in front of the front door of a red brick house.

Writer proud of 'groundbreaking' bilingual show

Grace Davidson gave birth to a baby girl two years after her sister's womb was transplanted into her body.

Baby Amy Isabel photographed soon after being born

'A little miracle': First baby born in UK to woman with transplanted womb

Manchester United want to sign Matheus Cunha, Inter Miami plot Kevin de Bruyne scoop and Everton enter race for Liam Delap. 

Man Utd want Cunha from Wolves - Tuesday's gossip

Fixtures for Ireland's women's tour of South Africa, featuring three ODIs and three Twenty20 internationals.

Ireland's Gaby Lewis hits out against South Africa in 2022

Ireland women in South Africa 2025

Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out says "sexism isn't banter" after derogatory chants about Phil Foden's mother were sung during Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

'Sexism isn't banter' - but why no FA action over Foden chants?

Fixtures for West Indies' brief tour of South Africa, featuring five Twenty20 internationals.

South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen and West Indies wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran in 2024

West Indies in South Africa 2026

Fixtures for South Africa's tour of India, featuring two Tests, three ODIs and five Twenty20 internationals.

South Africa batter David Bedingham and India bowler Jasprit Bumrah in 2024

South Africa in India 2025

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Sporting CP vs Sporting Braga in the Primeira Liga

Sporting CP v Sporting Braga

Harborough District Council said the plans would not fit in with the area.

An artist's impression of how a new Hindu and Sikh funeral centre would have looked. 

Bid to build Sikh and Hindu crematorium turned down

Officers are deciding whether to investigate, a Counter Terrorism Policing spokesperson said.

A black sign that reads New Scotland Yard in silver lettering

Met Police assessing report accusing Britons of war crimes in Gaza

Turkish national Hakan Barac posted videos celebrating terrorists such as Osama bin Laden.

Hakan Barac has dark hair with a dark beard and brown eyes and wears a blue and black top.

Asylum seeker jailed for glorifying terrorism

Lichfield District Council says it will help clear the rubbish that has accumulated on the streets of Birmingham.

A big pile of rubbish on a pavement in Birmingham next to a bus stop with cars in the background

Neighbouring council to help clear bin strike waste

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Rio Ave vs Boavista in the Primeira Liga

Rio Ave v Boavista

Firefighters say they will continue monitoring the area for several more days.

An image of a section of woodland damaged by a wildfire.

Drone footage shows damage caused by wildfire

The UKHSA says the infected person had not been in contact with previously known cases.

A stock image of a gloved hand holding a test tube saying it is positive for Mpox virus

Mpox case confirmed with no travel links

Waiters race while carrying trays with traditional buns and water glasses around a famous crescent.

Competitors holding trays at the start of the race line

City holds its first-ever charity waiter's race 

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Leganés vs Osasuna in the Spanish La Liga

Leganés v Osasuna

Bin bags have continued to pile up in many areas and attract rats and other vermin as the strikes continue 

Thick stench and piles of bin bags: Birmingham bin strikes five weeks on

BBC Sport takes a look at the key EFL talking points ahead of the midweek fixtures in the Championship and League One.

EFL preview: High stakes as season reaches crunch time

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Dunkerque vs Guingamp in the Ligue 2

Dunkerque v Guingamp

Dan Ndoye's wonder goal denies Napoli the chance to close the gap on Serie A leaders Inter Milan as they draw at Bologna.

Bologna wonder goal stops Napoli closing gap on Inter

Officers are investigating the three attacks, all in the past fortnight, in the Blackbird Leys area.

Stop-and-search powers extended after stabbings

Fixtures, results and scorecards from India's limited-overs tour of Australia, featuring three ODIs and five Twenty20 internationals.

India's KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja shake hands with Australia's Steve Smith during the Champions Trophy earlier in 2025

India in Australia 2025

Jasprit Bumrah returns from injury but cannot stop Mumbai Indians falling to a 12-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli share a joke

Mumbai lose thriller on Bumrah's injury return

A special needs plan should have been provided within 20 weeks, but Walsall Council takes 39.

Walsall Council House, a Grade II listed building on Lichfield Street, which has arched windows on the ground floor and decorative features. Cars are parked in front of the building and there are people walking on the pavement under trees.

Council pays out after child misses year of school

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Deportivo Riestra vs Platense in the Liga Profesional Argentina

Deportivo Riestra v Platense

Jellycat, a soft toymaker, has told a shop it will no longer be able to order its products.

The shop front of Hares & Graces in Hull. The store has a large sign bearing the shop name above the main door which has two large windows stocked with a range of baby clothing an soft toys.

We're not good enough for Jellycat - Hull shop

The organisation says the attack by Israeli troops on a convoy of ambulances constitutes a "fully-fledged war crime".

Palestinians pray beside the bodies of eight Palestinian Red Crescent paramedics killed by Israeli forces near Rafah on 23 March 2025, at a funeral ceremony in Khan Younis, southern Gaza (31 March 2025)

Red Crescent calls for inquiry into Israel's killing of Gaza paramedics

The Illinois firefighter received minor injuries but is expected to make a full recovery, according to police.

Firefighter is standing in a porch and the house is on fire.

Watch: First responders rush to save firefighter after house explosion

Russell Martin looks on with arms folded from touchline

Was sacking Martin the right choice? Make your selection

Lancashire reach the close on 262-8 after being set a target of 309 by Middlesex as the game ends in a draw at Lord's.

Zafar Gohar bowling for Middlesex in his first Championship game for the club

Lancashire hold out for draw at Lord's

The Republic of Ireland hold off a late Greece fightback to win 2-1 in the Nations League at Tallaght Stadium.

Republic of Ireland hold on to beat Greece

A 20-year-old man is charged with assault after Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish was allegedly slapped following Sunday's 0-0 draw with rivals Manchester United.

Man charged with assault after Grealish incident in derby

Business minister Sarah Jones says all options are open in response to calls for nationalisation.

A worker looks on at a flames rising in a blast furnace facility

Steel closures 'far from done deal', minister says

The rooftop performance was live streamed on Facebook while McDonald waved to fans on the ground.

Horse McDonald - woman in a dark suit and white shirt, holding a microphone to her mouth as she sings, standing on the rooftop of a building with a yellow wall in the background which reads 'The Pavilion'

Singer Horse McDonald performs on theatre rooftop

The IDF's killing of 15 emergency workers has drawn international condemnation. BBC Verify examines new footage of the incident.

Merlyn Thomas on the right; Ambulances on left

BBC Verify analyses video showing Israel's killing of Gaza medics

The Scottish singer has become the first person to perform on the roof of the historic venue.

Horse McDonald wears a black suit and black glasses and has short white hair. She sings into a microphone and reaches up to the sky. She appears to be outside with a yellow wall behind her.

Singer Horse McDonald performs on Pavilion rooftop

Right from the start, season three of Mike White's Thailand-set one percenter drama was beset by criticism and debate – where will the series go from here?

A still of Aimee Lou Wood as Chelsea, speaking to Patrick Schwarzenegger as Saxton in The White Lotus season three (Credit: Fabio Lovino/ HBO)

Why S3 was the most divisive White Lotus yet

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Everton U21 vs Norwich City U21 in the Premier League 2

Everton U21 v Norwich City U21

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Newcastle United U21 vs Reading U21 in the Premier League 2

Newcastle United U21 v Reading U21

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Sunderland U21 vs Tottenham Hotspur U21 in the Premier League 2

Sunderland U21 v Tottenham Hotspur U21

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Utrecht II vs ADO Den Haag in the Eerste Divisie

Utrecht II v ADO Den Haag

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Manchester United U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 in the Premier League 2