Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps 5 hours ago Thomas NaadiBBC Africa, Suhenso The price of chocolate bars has shot up across the world over the past year, meaning they can feel like a luxury - yet West Africa's cocoa farmers have not been reaping the benefit. …

'Ayatollah's son chosen' and 'Iran threatens oil facilities' A photograph of Iran's new Supreme Leader occupies the front page of the Times. The paper says it's believed Mojtaba Khamenei may already be injured because of the war and that there was speculation a delay in announcing his name was to …

6 hours ago Guy HedgecoeBusiness reporter, Madrid Diana left her native Peru two years ago, looking for financial and professional stability in Europe. But, as an undocumented migrant in Spain, life has been difficult. The 40-year-old's dream of working in the tourism industry has not transpired. Instead, she has got …

Two deaths reported to drug watchdog over potential link to weight-loss jabs 6 hours ago Kathryn Torneyand Ciarán McCauley ,BBC News NI The deaths of two people in Northern Ireland potentially linked to weight-loss injections have been reported to the government agency responsible for ensuring medicines are safe. The two …

A masked fan unplugged a video assistant referee (VAR) monitor in a German second division match on Sunday as the referee was went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award. The incident occurred at the end of the first half of Preussen Munster's 2-1 home defeat by Hertha …

Paddington musical dominates WhatsOnStage awards 5 hours ago Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter Paddington The Musical has dominated the WhatsOnStage Awards, winning nine prizes after its triumphant launch in the West End last year. The show, based on Michael Bond's original children's books and the recent film adaptations, was a hit with …

NHS England has paused new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones to 16 and 17-year-olds who question their gender, after a review found previous research into how harmful or beneficial the drugs may be was "really weak". Hormones can be prescribed to help a person develop characteristics associated with their preferred gender …

Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws 3 hours ago Lana LamSydney Australians must prove they are over 18 before they can access adult content such as porn, R-rated video games and sexually explicit AI chatbots, under new laws. The changes will protect children …

Police and fans have been injured as Celtic and Rangers supporters clashed during a pitch invasion after an Old Firm match in Glasgow. A number of arrests were made during what Police Scotland described as "despicable" and "shameful" scenes at Ibrox stadium. Celtic fans initially spilled onto the pitch in …

A Clumber spaniel named Bruin has been crowned best in show at Crufts 2026. This year's top dog fended off competition from just shy of 19,000 competitors, as dog lovers from all over the world descended on Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre (NEC). Handled by owner Lee Cox, the Clumber spaniel …