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April 8, 2026

Jim Whittaker, first American to summit Mount Everest, dies aged 97

Jim Whittaker, first American to summit Mount Everest, dies aged 97 Jim Whittaker, the pioneering American climber who conquered Mount Everest, has passed away at the age of 97. His…

April 8, 2026

Oil prices rise as traders eye fragile US-Iran ceasefire

Oil prices rise as traders eye fragile US-Iran ceasefire Asian markets saw oil prices climb on Thursday as investors closely monitored the precarious US-Iran ceasefire. The agreement, which paused hostilities…

April 8, 2026

Trump criticises Nato after meeting alliance chief describes as ‘very frank’

Donald Trump has again attacked Nato for not supporting the US in the Iran war, following a private meeting with its Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. In…

April 8, 2026

Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio’s Olympic velodrome

A fire at the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park was brought under control early on 8 April, with no risk of it spreading to other parts of the…

April 8, 2026

RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home

Rescuers have found more than 250 poodle-cross dogs living in a single home, the RSPCA has said. The animal welfare charity said the numbers and living conditions of the dogs,…

April 8, 2026

22,000 students told to pay back ‘mis-sold’ maintenance loans

22,000 students required to refund ‘erroneously issued’ maintenance loans Over 20,000 students have been informed they were incorrectly awarded maintenance loans and grants, prompting calls to return the funds. These…

April 8, 2026

‘Even if Iran war ends now, farmers’ costs will have to be passed on’

Even if Iran war ends now, farmers’ costs will have to be passed on The outbreak of conflict in Iran has sent shockwaves through the UK farming sector, with growers…

April 8, 2026

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal

Pioneering Wildlife Cameraman Doug Allan Dies in Nepal Douglas Allan, a renowned wildlife cameraman and photographer, passed away in Nepal while exploring the region during a trek. He was 74…

April 8, 2026

‘Cold as ice’: Serial killer admits to eight murders in case that haunted Long Island for years

A decades-long saga came to an end in a Suffolk County courtroom on Wednesday, as a six-foot-four man dressed in a black suit and blue tie stood across from a…

April 8, 2026

Negotiators face huge task to close gaps in rival Iran peace proposals

Peace Talks Intensify Amid Urgent Deadline and Divergent Proposals As the clock ticks down toward a critical deadline, US President Donald Trump declared a two-week ceasefire to pause hostilities. This…