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What we know about US military plane crash in Iraq after four deaths and two troops unaccounted for

U.S. military says crash not caused by ‘hostile fire’ even as Iran-backed group claims responsibility

Cheltenham Festival 2026: How to watch every race online and on TV

Here’s how you can watch every race from the Cheltenham Festival in 2026

When is the Gold Cup? Runners, odds and start time for Cheltenham Festival main event

The Cheltenham Festival peaks with next Friday’s Gold Cup, here’s everything you need to know

Vanity Fair Oscar after party: When is it and how to watch the red carpet livestream

Angry winter Paralympians competing on melting snow ask why Games aren’t hosted earlier

Some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and even tank tops

What time does the 2026 Oscars ceremony begin?

Strictly professional quits 2026 tour after being ‘axed’ from series

Tour organisers said they were ‘naturally disappointed’ by the dancer’s decision

Who will Anthony Joshua fight next? Evaluating the options after Eddie Hearn hint

After two of Joshua’s friends were killed in a car crash, in which ‘AJ’ was injured himself, the heavyweight has decided to carry on boxing

Iran-US war latest: US confirms troops killed in Iraq plane crash as explosion hits pro-regime rally in Tehran

Centcom is investigating the circumstances which led to four US troops being killed in a plane crash in Iraq

How Max Verstappen suffered a ‘disaster’ for Red Bull at Chinese Grand Prix

Michael Johnson was the king of track and field. Now Grand Slam Track’s collapse puts his reputation at stake

Fresh allegations that Johnson paid himself half a million dollars before paying creditors – claims which GST strongly denies – mark the latest ugly turn in a saga that threatens to destroy his integrity

Michigan synagogue attacker lost relatives since Israel’s attacks on Lebanon began, mayor says

Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a 41-year-old U.S. citizen originally from the Middle East, was recently bereaved, neighbors say, as FBI seek to determine motive

Nathan Lane hits out at ‘schmuck’ Timothée Chalamet for ‘stupid’ ballet comments

Veteran actor didn’t hold back when sharing view on Oscar-nominated actor

Reece James commits future to Chelsea with new six-year deal

Venezuela Fury gives wedding update after surprise engagement at 16th birthday party

Venezuela Fury has revealed her to-be bridesmaids after her engagement in September 2025.

PayPal Casino: Best PayPal Casinos UK for 2026

PayPal has become one of the most widely used payment methods at UK casino sites, offering players a simple and fast way to deposit and withdraw funds without sharing their bank details directly with gambling operators.

UK weather map: Where will see a sunny weekend after snow and wind warnings

The forecaster has predicted a mild weekend after multiple weather warnings this week

Cheltenham free bets day 4: Claim Cheltenham offers from top betting sites

It’s the final day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival as day four of the meet sees the main event of the week at Prestbury Park: The Cheltenham Gold Cup.

I’m rounding up the best deals in the Amazon Spring Sale, from Elemis to Dyson

Consider this your cheat sheet to Amazon’s next big sale

Why Sinners should win Best Picture

It’s the most nominated film in Oscar history, but that shouldn’t be the end of the ‘Sinners’ story, writes Jacob Stolworthy. Taking home the show’s biggest prize would serve as a striking celebration of bold, original storytelling

Snow geese take off for the Arctic in mesmerizing sunrise display

Thousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds

One dead after explosion at pro-regime al Quds demonstration in Tehran

Iran yesterday called on citizens to take to the streets, before Israel carried out a fresh round of strikes

Who is hosting the 2026 Oscars ceremony?

Hundreds of mortgage deals vanish from the market as Britain’s economy flatlined in January

Official figures showed zero growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in January

Kelly Osbourne’s three-year-old son says late grandfather Ozzy ‘lives in my heart’

Kelly Osbourne's son was filmed making a heart-warming comment about his late-grandfather Ozzy, in a rare glimpse of the three-year-old.