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Historic firsts, risqué jokes, and a tie - watch the top moments

BBC Front page Mar 16, 2026

One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

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'It's a tie, I'm not joking' - unusual Oscars moment sees two films share award

BBC Front page Mar 16, 2026

The rare but not unprecedented tie saw The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva both win for best short live action film.

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Best animated film winner Kpop Demon Hunters captures hearts world over

BBC Front page Mar 16, 2026

We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.

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We didn't view Dad's body after being told it had changed so much

BBC Front page Mar 16, 2026

Ronald Parkin's case prompts calls from his family for the government to regulate the funeral sector.

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One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds

BBC Front page Mar 16, 2026

Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

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The Papers: 'Help' for energy bills and PM 'resists' Trump warships call

BBC Front page Mar 16, 2026

The impact in the UK of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East features on Monday's front pages.

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People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog

BBC Front page Mar 16, 2026

The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

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Race on to establish globally recognised 'AI-free' logo

BBC Front page Mar 16, 2026

The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.

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How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK

BBC Front page Mar 16, 2026

The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

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How passenger planes keep flying during a war

BBC Front page Mar 16, 2026

Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.

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What Iranians are being told about the war

BBC Front page Mar 16, 2026

Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.

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Oscars 2026: Winners list in full (updating live)

BBC Entertainment Mar 15, 2026

Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes as the ceremony gets under way.

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Labour calls for tax investigation into Reform's Tice

BBC Front page Mar 15, 2026

It follows a newspaper report that Tice had avoided corporation tax worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

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Starmer to set out support plan for heating oil costs

BBC Front page Mar 15, 2026

Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

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Young snatches Players title from Fitzpatrick

BBC Front page Mar 15, 2026

American Cameron Young finishes birdie-par to beat England's Matt Fitzpatrick by one shot at TPC Sawgrass in the PGA Tour's flagship tournament.

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Two die including uni student in meningitis outbreak

BBC Front page Mar 15, 2026

Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.

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New puppy, getting engaged and a title - Sabalenka triumphs at Indian Wells

BBC Front page Mar 15, 2026

Getting a puppy, getting engaged, saving championship point and winning a long-awaited Indian Wells title - for Aryna Sabalenka it has been a week she will remember "for the rest of my life".

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Selection Sunday: Duke gets men's top overall seed, women's teams still on deck

NPR Mar 15, 2026

Duke was named the top overall seed in the men's NCAA basketball tournament. The undefeated UConn Huskies could lead the women's tournament.

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Mother charged with murder of 18-day-old baby

BBC Front page Mar 15, 2026

Zahira Byjaouane, 43, has been charged after her baby died falling from a height in central London.

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Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures

BBC Entertainment Mar 15, 2026

Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.

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'Wake up... or be happy with Conference League'

BBC Front page Mar 15, 2026

Liverpool have been here far too often this season. Another late, late goal costing them points as they drew 1-1 with struggling Tottenham.

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