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16:18

Iran Talks In Limbo

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/25

Peace talks in Pakistan to end the US and Israeli war with Iran have been left in limbo, after President Trump said he'd stopped his special envoys from attending the discussions. Earlier, the Iranian delegation flew out of the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, having -- they said -- put their position to intermediaries. In other news, a social media influencer who was hit by a car in central London last weekend has died in hospital; and warnings have been issued about the risk of wildfires in parts of

30:45

The European anti-fraud office formally opens an...

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/24

The European anti-fraud office formally opens an investigation into Lord Mandelson's time as trade commissioner. Lord Mandelson has not commented on the allegations but the BBC understands he has denied acting in any criminal manner and was not motivated by financial gain. Also: Downing Street has insisted the sovereignty of the Falklands is "not in question", after documents suggested the US was reviewing its diplomatic position on the islands. And time has run out for the Assisted Dying bill to

30:49

Private medical data donated to UK Biobank is touted...

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/23

Confidential medical data donated by half a million British volunteers to the UK Biobank project has been put up for sale on a Chinese website. Also: President Trump tells the BBC Sir Keir Starmer can recover his popularity, but only if he's more robust about immigration and opens up the North Sea for more oil drilling. And the virtuoso pianist, Ruth Slenczynska, has died at the age of 101.

30:15

Iran says it's seized two cargo ships in the Strait...

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/22

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they've seized two vessels as the country continues to impose restrictions on shipping in and around the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway. Also: Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that Downing Street did ask about a diplomatic job for his former communications director. And scientists find that monkeys given sweet treats by tourists are eating soil to ease their upset stomachs.

30:46

The senior civil servant sacked from the Foreign...

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/21

Sir Olly Robbins who was sacked from the Foreign Office has told MPs there was pressure from Downing Street to confirm Lord Mandelson as US ambassador. Also: President Trump has told US radio he's confident of a deal with Iran, even though there's no confirmation more talks are going ahead. And Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the family group The Osmonds, has died at the age of 76.

30:36

Sir Keir Starmer says officials made a deliberate...

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/20

The Prime Minister says officials made a deliberate decision not to tell him that Lord Mandelson had failed a security vetting for the job of ambassador to the US. Also: President Trump says a US delegation will travel to Pakistan for the next round of peace talks with Iran, although it still isn't clear if the Iranians will attend. And the government says it will introduce a legally binding ban on smartphones in schools in England.

16:40

US negotiators prepare for second round of ceasefire...

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/19

The White House says that the US vice-President, JD Vance, will lead a team of negotiators in Pakistan tomorrow for a second round of talks to end the war with Iran. Tehran says it won't make a decision about sending a negotiating team, while an American naval blockade is still in place. Also: The Chief Rabbi has warned that attacks targeting the UK’s Jewish community are “gathering momentum”, after another synagogue was targeted by arsonists last night. And: Police in Austria say they’ve found rat

16:10

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/18

President Trump has said that things "are working out very well" with Iran - despite Tehran closing the Strait of Hormuz again, and accusing Washington of "piracy" for its blockade of Iranian ports. Also: A French UN peacekeeper is killed in an attack in southern Lebanon. A former civil servant who was in charge of the Foreign Office has accused Downing Street of throwing one of his successors under the bus. And: A wild otter has caused chaos at a garden centre near Dumfries.

30:44

Paul Quinn found guilty of rape that saw an innocent...

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/17

A 52 year old man has been found guilty of raping a woman nearly 23 years ago; a crime for which an innocent man spent 17 years in jail. Also: Sir Keir Starmer has said it's unforgiveable that he wasn't informed Lord Mandelson had failed security vetting before he was appointed the UK's Ambassador to the United States. And a new word enters the Japanese lexicon.

30:42

President Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed...

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/16

President Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ten day ceasefire following "excellent conversations" with both the Lebanese President, Joseph Aoun, and Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Also: Peter Mandelson, the former Labour peer, failed his security vetting clearance but the decision was overruled by the Foreign Office to ensure he could take up his post as ambassador to the US. And the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves says there has been a “very positive” start to the year for the

30:40

BBC uncovers advisors helping migrants pretend to be...

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/15

A BBC investigation has uncovered some advisors charging tens of thousands of pounds to help migrants pretend to be gay in order to stay in the UK. Also: President Trump says the US trade deal with the UK can always be changed, as the Chancellor describes the war against Iran as a 'mistake'. And the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, has said he wants gynaecology waiting lists in England to fall faster than overall waiting times.

30:15

UK is forecast to be worst hit of the world's major...

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/14

The International Monetary Fund has warned that the Middle East conflict will cause more damage to the UK economy than any other member of the G7. Also: The former Nato secretary general Lord Robertson warns increasing welfare spending threatens the UK's ability to defend itself. And British households and businesses could get free electricity if they use appliances when there is excess energy in the grid.

30:43

A US naval blockade of Iran's entire coastline comes...

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2026/04/13

The US military says it has begun imposing a naval blockade targeting all ships entering or leaving all Iranian ports in the Gulf. Also: A public inquiry blames the parents of the Southport killer for failing to prevent his "catastrophic" attack on a dance class. And Hungary's incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, has described his landslide electoral victory as history in the making.

16:38

President Trump threatens to block Strait of Hormuz

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/12

After talks to end the war in Iran broke down, President Trump says the US navy will blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Also: the Lebanese health ministry says more than thirty people have been killed by Israeli strikes in the past twenty-four hours. And votes are being counted in Hungary's parliamentary election, which could see the end of prime minister Viktor Orban's 16 years in power.

16:42

Iran and US talks in Pakistan

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/11

Delegations from America and Iran have been holding direct talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the war. The US military says it's begun work to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz. Police have made more than two hundred arrests at a rally in support of the banned group Palestine Action, in London.

30:22

The US Vice President heads to Islamabad for peace...

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/10

The US Vice President is heading to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran but there's no confirmation yet that the Iranian delegation is on its way. Also: In the Republic of Ireland there are warnings that hundreds of fuel pumps could run dry as protests continue against rising prices. And the astronauts of Artemis prepare for their homecoming.

30:04

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel wants direct talks...

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/09

The Israeli Prime Minister says he's instructed his cabinet to open direct negotiations with the Lebanese government as soon as possible. Also: The Defence Secretary warns Moscow against the sabotage of undersea cables and pipes, after revealing the Navy and RAF had uncovered a covert Russian submarine operation. And Doug Allan, the man who shot some of the most memorable footage used in Sir David Attenborough's wildlife programmes, has died.

30:38

The US and Iran agree a ceasefire

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/08

A day after threatening to annihilate a whole civilisation, Donald Trump has hailed an agreement with Iran under which both sides will observe a ceasefire for the next two weeks. Also: Israel has carried out its biggest airstrikes on Lebanon since the start of the Middle East war. And Tehran has said it will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but has warned ships waiting to pass through the waterway that they need Iranian permission, or they will be destroyed.

30:55

Government Stops Kanye West Entering UK

Six O"Clock News ·

2026/04/07

Kanye West has been blocked from entering the UK because of a backlash against anti-Semitic and neo-Nazi comments he'd made in the past -- forcing the cancellation of a music festival he had been due to headline. The Home Office told BBC News his application had been refused because his presence "would not be conducive to the public good". In other news: President Trump has increased the pressure on Iran's leaders -- warning that a "whole civilisation will die" if Tehran doesn't agree to a deal to

30:46

Artemis II prepares to make history

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2026/04/06

Astronauts on board the Artemis II mission are set to break a record, travelling further than anyone has before as they loop around the far side of the Moon. President Trump claims proposals from Iran represent 'a very significant step' towards ending the war. Kanye West's right to enter the UK is reportedly under review after an outcry over his planned appearance at a festival -- despite his anti-Semitic comments.

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