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• Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz as Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will continue - follow live - BBC17 April 2026, 4:17 pm
  Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz as Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will continue - follow live  BBCOil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire  BBCIran-US war latest: Tehran ‘opens’ Strait of Hormuz  The TelegraphOil and gas prices fall nearly 10% after Iran says strait of Hormuz is open  The GuardianSida go'aanka Iran u saameeyay shidaalka dunida  BBC
  
• Second vaccine offered after meningitis B outbreak - BBC17 April 2026, 3:52 pm
  Second vaccine offered after meningitis B outbreak  BBCThousands booked in as second phase of meningitis vaccine rolled out in Kent  Kent OnlineFree MenB vaccinations for students linked to UK university  Kathimerini.com.cyMeningitis B: How does it spread and when should you see a doctor?  AOL.comMeningitis B Explained: Symptoms, Spread, and Vaccine Coverage  Technology Networks
  
• EU officials arrive in Hungary for high-stakes talks with Magyar’s government - The Guardian17 April 2026, 3:23 pm
  EU officials arrive in Hungary for high-stakes talks with Magyar’s government  The GuardianMagyar calls for fast handover of power in talks with Hungary's president  BBC‘A political era has ended’: Orbán breaks silence after Hungarian election defeat  politico.euHungary's new PM Peter Magyar tells 'unworthy' president to resign  Sky NewsPeter Magyar’s victory will keep Hungary in the spotlight  The Economist
  
• Three meningitis B cases confirmed in Dorset as young people offered vaccines - The Guardian17 April 2026, 3:12 pm
  Three meningitis B cases confirmed in Dorset as young people offered vaccines  The GuardianThree young people contract meningitis in Weymouth  BBCThree meningitis B cases confirmed in Dorset schools outbreak  The TimesThree meningitis cases discovered among secondary school pupils in Dorset  Sky NewsWhat is meningitis B and why are young people at risk?  The Independent
  
• Southport inquiry chair to review Peter Mandelson vetting process - The Guardian17 April 2026, 3:09 pm
  Southport inquiry chair to review Peter Mandelson vetting process  The Guardian'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM  BBCOlly Robbins’ exit deepens turmoil at Foreign Office  Financial TimesStarmer facing almighty clash as critics look to finish him off  Sky NewsPeter Mandelson’s failed security vetting: a timeline of the controversy  The Guardian
  
• Moya Brennan: Funeral of Irish singer and musician takes place in Donegal - BBC17 April 2026, 2:52 pm
  Moya Brennan: Funeral of Irish singer and musician takes place in Donegal  BBCBrennan's music 'spoke the language of every heart'  RTE.ieMoya Brennan, singer with Clannad who was hailed as the ‘First Lady of Celtic Music’ – obituary  The TelegraphMoya Brennan obituary: ‘first lady of Celtic music’  The TimesClannad’s Moya Brennan had a dazzling, distinctive voice that lifted spirits until the end  The Guardian
  
• Nursery fined and staff member jailed over death of toddler restrained during nap time - BBC17 April 2026, 2:47 pm
  Nursery fined and staff member jailed over death of toddler restrained during nap time  BBCNursery worker says she 'deserves to be punished' over death of 14-month-old in her care  BBCNursery worker jailed for three years after toddler was suffocated in a sleeping bag and left for two hours  Sky NewsNursery worker tells court of 'regret and anger' over toddler’s death  Dudleynews.co.ukNursery worker jailed over death of toddler wrapped in sleeping bag  The Independent
  
• Sister-in-law threw black paint over bride to sabotage wedding - The Times17 April 2026, 2:45 pm
  Sister-in-law threw black paint over bride to sabotage wedding  The TimesBride’s sister-in-law chucks BLACK PAINT over gown after 'trip' at own wedding  The SunSister-in-law throws black paint over bride minutes before wedding  Kent Online
  
• Further update following a report of a rape in Epsom - Surrey Police17 April 2026, 2:43 pm
  Further update following a report of a rape in Epsom  Surrey PoliceSurrey Police issue disorder warning after Epsom rape protest  BBC'No evidence' found over alleged rape which sparked asylum seeker protests in Epsom, police say  Sky NewsEpsom church minister condemns ‘intimidating’ protest over alleged gang-rape  The GuardianPolice have no excuse for hiding the description of gang rape suspects  The Telegraph
  
• Man guilty of 2003 rape Andrew Malkinson wrongly jailed for - BBC17 April 2026, 2:29 pm
  Man guilty of 2003 rape Andrew Malkinson wrongly jailed for  BBCI was ‘a handy patsy’ for police, says Andrew Malkinson as real rapist convicted  London Evening StandardThe rape case that became one of Britain’s greatest miscarriages of justice  The GuardianPaul Quinn guilty of rape that led to ‘terrible miscarriage of justice’  The TimesMan found guilty of rape after Andrew Malkinson served 17 years for his crime  Sky News
  
• Every word of Arteta's pre-Manchester City presser | Press conference | News - Arsenal.com17 April 2026, 2:11 pm
  Every word of Arteta's pre-Manchester City presser | Press conference | News  Arsenal.comMikel Arteta outlines Arsenal’s approach for crunch clash with Man City  The IndependentIn The Zone: How Martin Zubimendi helped Arsenal into the Champions League semi-finals  UEFA.comMan City vs Arsenal: Why Mikel Arteta must win at Etihad to finally prove he can deliver when it matters most  Sky SportsMikel Arteta vows Arsenal will play to win against Man City  The Independent
  
• Police investigate ‘drone threat’ to Israeli embassy - The Telegraph17 April 2026, 2:10 pm
  Police investigate ‘drone threat’ to Israeli embassy  The TelegraphView Full coverage on Google News
  
• XL bully owner jailed after man, 84, fatally mauled - BBC17 April 2026, 1:32 pm
  XL bully owner jailed after man, 84, fatally mauled  BBCXL bully owner Sean Garner sentenced to 12 years after dog mauled Warrington pensioner to death  Sky NewsPensioner’s last words after XL bully mauling were ‘dog’  The TelegraphXL bully owner jailed after dog killed pensioner in ‘savage attack’  The IndependentLife isn't the same for family of hardworking 84-year-old killed by XL Bully  Warrington Guardian
  
• The Apprentice winner says she's done 'something huge' - BBC17 April 2026, 1:09 pm
  The Apprentice winner says she's done 'something huge'  BBCThe Apprentice winner was the best candidate the show’s had in 20 years  The IndependentKarishma has saved The Apprentice – by having a brain  The i PaperThe Apprentice crowns "best candidate in the last decade" as season 20 winner  Digital SpyThe Apprentice 2026 winner revealed - "Nothing in my life will ever compare"  BBC
  
• Moises Caicedo signs new Chelsea contract! | News | Official Site - Chelsea official site17 April 2026, 1:00 pm
  Moises Caicedo signs new Chelsea contract! | News | Official Site  Chelsea official siteMoises Caicedo wants 'Chelsea legend' status after new deal  BBCMoises Caicedo’s Huge New Chelsea Contract, and Why He Deserves Every Penny  Sports IllustratedBBC name the two Chelsea players wanting new contracts after Caicedo rewarded with huge deal  Yahoo SportsChelsea make official announcement fans had been waiting for  Read Chelsea