BBC Lite

• Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies by suicide - Giuffre alleged she was trafficked to the Duke of York when she was 17, which he has strenuously denied.
• 'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death - Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis's funeral and the conclave.
• Russia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Trump - The US president's envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Ukraine calls for more pressure on Russia.
• Steve Rosenberg: All smiles in the Kremlin as Putin sits down with Trump's deal-maker - As Russia and the US seek to repair ties, could they secure a peace deal acceptable to Ukraine, asks the BBC's Russia editor.
• Border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a mystery - The identity of a Nigerian baby brought to the UK remains unknown after an "extraordinary" court case.
• Gregg Wallace defends himself against allegations - Wallace stepped away from presenting MasterChef last November in the wake of the claims against him.
• M&S stops online orders and issues refunds after cyber attack - The firm has stopped taking orders on its website and apps, including for food and clothes.
• UN agency runs out of food aid in Gaza after Israeli blockade - The UN agency has delivered its last supplies to meals kitchens, which it warns will run out of food in the coming days.
• BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary - Lisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter.
• Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge over CEO's killing - The 26 year old is charged with murder and stalking in addition to other state charges.
• Celebrity Big Brother 2025 winner revealed - Viewers vote for their favourite in Friday's final out of the six stars left in the reality TV house.
• Pope Francis's funeral: A visual guide - The procession, the ancient rituals and the symbolic changes - how Pope Francis will make his final journey.
• Pope wanted to work until the end, archbishop tells BBC - In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Archbishop Paul Gallagher says Pope Francis preferred to "die with his boots on".
• The order of service for Saturday's funeral Mass - The Vatican has released the order of service ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.
• The famous faces that will be in Rome for the service - World leaders from Donald Trump to Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the ceremony in St Peter's Square.
• Funeral presents chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy - There may be opportunities for impromptu diplomacy at one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in years.
• How much has Elon Musk's Doge cut from US government spending? - BBC Verify has looked at the agency's biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to experts.
• Spring's hot weather to be treat for nature lovers - A spell of hot weather will give a boost to nature as migratory birds return and butterflies emerge.
• 'They destroyed our history': How war ravaged Sudan's museums - Sudan's national museum is among the institutions that have been looted and vandalised during the war.
• 'We have more in common with America than the rest of Canada' - In Alberta, many voters feel alienated by the country’s elite - some are even tempted by Trump’s call to join the US.
• 'I'm voting for the first time after fleeing a dictatorship' - Ghayda and her husband Ahmad say they could never discuss politics in Syria - now, they will vote in Canada's election.
• Head teacher in love triangle jailed for wrench attack on rival in school - Anthony Felton's attack was motivated by jealousy and "entirely without precedent", a judge says.
• Gang members trafficked women to UK as sex workers - Women were trafficked to the UK from Romania and lived with their "controllers" at rented properties.
• Liverpool to introduce 'tourist tax' for visitors - Liverpool hoteliers back plans for overnight visitors to the city to be charged a £2 fee from June.
• Trump administration reverses termination of visas for foreign students - The reversal comes as immigration officials work out a new system for reviewing and revoking visas for international students.
• DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within days - The two neighbouring nations sign a US-brokered deal aimed at stopping the fighting in eastern DR Congo.
• Temperatures across the UK to rise over the weekend - Temperatures are set to rise next week. Darren Bett and Sarah Keith-Lucas have the details.
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• Nice Of EU To Visit - And, tensions rise between India and Pakistan after Kashmir attack.
• Signal chats, leaks, and sackings... What's going on in the Pentagon? - And is the defence secretary in trouble?
• Eubank accuses Benn and team of 'derailing' weight cut - Chris Eubank Jr suggests he wasn't allowed to urinate as he narrowly missed weight for his fight with Conor Benn.
• Liverpool have 'big responsibility' to win title at Anfield - Slot - Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his team have a "big responsibility" to secure the club's 20th top-flight title against Tottenham at Anfield.
• Maximum joy but Allen beaten by Wakelin at Crucible - Northern Ireland's Mark Allen makes an "incredible" 147 break but loses to England's Chris Wakelin in an absorbing World Championship second-round match.
• Raducanu out of Madrid Open after loss to Kostyuk - Emma Raducanu loses to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the second round of the Madrid Open.
• 'World class' Sing ready for Grand Slam decider - Head coach John Mitchell says full-back Emma Sing is "world class" and is able to replace world player of the year Ellie Kildunne for England's Grand Slam decider against France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.
• Palmer's goalless run a mental thing - Maresca - Chelsea forward Cole Palmer's recent struggles on the pitch are "a mental thing", says boss Enzo Maresca.
• Sale second as Ford scores try in win over Sarries - England fly-half George Ford scores his first try for Sale as the Sharks beat Saracens in a fiery match to move up to second in the Premiership.