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Tehran claims the U.S. attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week
Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters its third week.

American flag raised at U.S. Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019
It's move that highlighted the recent shift in relations between the two countries.

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war
Both countries have been struck during Iran’s response after the United States and Israel launched a wave of attacks on Iran.

And here we go, here comes the winter storm
Winter storm impacts Wisconsin through Monday.

Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs
It could be months or more before it is clear how much revenue the replacement tariffs will yield.

Powerful winter storm takes shape this weekend
Heavy snow will affect the Upper Midwest Sunday and Monday. With the potential for over two feet in parts of Wisconsin and Michigan.

'We're doing this to mentor': Milwaukee teachers offer free haircuts to students after school
A group of teachers at Rufus King High School is making a difference by giving free haircuts to students after school.

Wisconsin's 'great outdoors' sees record-breaking year
Wisconsin's outdoor recreation industry tops $12 billion.

Major winter storm takes aim at Wisconsin this weekend
Heavy snow and blowing snow can be expected starting Saturday night.

Madison’s new men’s shelter on Bartillon Drive will have to be open less, due to a funding gap
The plan was to have it stay open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Wisconsin stores stocked up on winter supplies ahead of weekend storm
Stores like Kitz and Pfiel Ace Hardware in Fond du Lac are stocked up on winter supplies ahead of this weekend's storm.

Boyd scores career-high 38 as No. 23 Wisconsin rallies to beat No. 9 Illinois 91-88 in OT
Nick Boyd scored a career-high 38 points, John Blackwell added 31 and No. 23 Wisconsin rallied from 15 down in the second half.

Sean Duffy talks rural investments, rising gas prices in visit to Sparta
Duffy said he believes the increase in prices at the pump will be 'short-lived'.

High winds across Wisconsin lead to thousands of power outages
As of 6:30 p.m., over 50,000 were without power, mostly in southeastern Wisconsin.

Brewers' Quinn Priester expects to miss at least the first month of the season
Priester had been dealing with an apparent wrist problem for much of the spring.

Wisconsin legislator pleads guilty to disorderly conduct in feud over Hispanic resolutions
Online court records show Democratic state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez entered the plea Friday in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

DATCP suspends poultry events in 20 southern Wisconsin counties due to bird flu
Here's a look at which counties are affected and for how long.

How to plan your route to the Brewers ballpark amid I-94 construction
To help get fans prepared for lane and exit closures and anticipated heavier traffic, the Brewers and the Wisconsin DOT have created a new tool.

State Republicans differ over legalizing online sports betting
The bill made it through the State Assembly in February, but it's unclear if there's enough support in the State Senate.

As one of the first Black law librarians in Wisconsin, Olivia Jaskolski has dedicated her life to books
After spending so many years surrounded by books, Jaskolski and her husband have coauthored a novel called “The Long Road Home.”

World News

Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum
Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.

A finale worthy of the greatest Six Nations ever
History, records, upsets, high-scoring classics - and a thrilling finale. The 2026 Six Nations is likely to go down as the best edition in the tournament's history.

Officials could gain police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers
The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.

We expect government help in a crisis. Will Reeves intervene on energy bills this time?
After Covid furlough and Truss’s bailout, can the UK expect another government crisis rescue, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

London's Burning actor John Alford dies in prison
The 54-year-old former star of Grange Hill and London's Burning was found dead at HMP Bure in Norfolk.

Oscars 2026: What to expect, how to watch and who will win
Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.

'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets
Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah
A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defence Forces says it was targeting "terrorist infrastructure".

F1 cancels Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends are cancelled because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off
Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the match amid the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran, the country's FA president Adnan Dirjal says.

An eccentric new friend entered her life. Then things took a strange, expensive turn
What began as a dog-sitting favour ended with boutique owner Bridget Hutchcroft being owed more than £1.6m.

My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her
The mother of Ann Grosmaire, 19, who was shot dead by her boyfriend, explains why she chose restorative justice.

Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing
Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.

The women bringing chess into the 21st Century - with 'bullet' matches and viral videos
Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game" and bring it into the digital age.

Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash
Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

BBC comedy spotlights a romantic dilemma some disabled people face
Co-creator and star of We Might Regret This, Kyla Harris on delving into issues rarely seen on screen.

The Papers: 'Starmer may send drones to the Gulf' and 'Panic hits the pumps'
A mix of stories on Sunday's papers, with the war in the Middle East remaining prominent.

Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.

Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment
Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least five.

Harry and Meghan accuse royal author of 'deranged conspiracy'
Extracts from a new book about the Royals claim the Queen said Meghan had "brainwashed" Prince Harry.

Murder investigation launched after baby's death
A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold
Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.

I died and came back to life. Now I just want to feel joy every day
Grace Victory says she is more content than ever after spending three months in a coma.

Woman reunited with stolen dog after eight years
Rebecca Harvey says it was an emotional moment when she was reunited with Flora.

Man sails around world in boat he built in his shed
Adam Waugh, from Northumberland, says he feels "on top of the world" after his mammoth journey.

'Extinct' butterfly found across southern England
There has been a flurry of early sightings of the large tortoiseshell butterfly, a charity says.

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Will Putin Benefit From The Iran War?
After two weeks of war in Iran, will Russia gain from looser sanctions and expensive oil?

Is Cuba Trump’s next target after Iran?
The US president threatens Cuba with a “friendly takeover”

A finale worthy of the greatest Six Nations ever
History, records, upsets, high-scoring classics - and a thrilling finale. The 2026 Six Nations is likely to go down as the best edition in the tournament's history.

How history-maker Dowman stole show for Arsenal
Ever since he pulled on an Arsenal shirt, Max Dowman has been breaking records - and the 16-year-old played a key role in what could prove to be a vital win over Everton.

F1 cancels Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends are cancelled because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.