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- Last passengers leave virus-hit cruise ship as three more test positive
[6 hours old]: An American and a French national who have returned home have tested positive for hantavirus.

- British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital
[7 hours old]: The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.

- How different countries are dealing with passengers from the ship
[5 hours old]: The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.

- How worried should we be about hantavirus?
[3 hours old]: Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public?

- Almost 200 sanctioned Russia-linked ships have entered UK waters despite warning
[2 hours old]: BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.

. This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't
[27 hours old]: It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.

- Heathrow sees passenger dip amid Iran conflict
[15 hours old]: The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.

. Major train operator to be renationalised in months
[82 hours old]: GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1130 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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- Cabinet split as Mahmood calls on Starmer to set out timetable to go
[3 hours old]: Over 70 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down.

- Chris Mason: PM confronts his most difficult day as party revolts
[2 hours old]: A dam appears to have broken, with Labour MPs posting their public loss of confidence in the PM, our political editor writes.

- Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'
[2 hours old]: The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".

- How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come
[3 hours old]: Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?

* Polanski apologises over houseboat council tax
[1 hours old]: The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.

- China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief
[3 hours old]: David Malpass' comments come as US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping are due to meet in Beijing.

- How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
[4 hours old]: From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

- Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation
[2 hours old]: The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

- Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs
[2 hours old]: An Education Select Committee report finds the government needs to make urgent plans for universities facing insolvency.

- Virginia Giuffre’s memoir wins top book award
[4 hours old]: Nobody's Girl, published last year, detailed Giuffre's encounters with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

- Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid
[14 hours old]: A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.

- I led hikers up an Indonesian volcano - and then it erupted
[4 hours old]: An Indonesian guide who led hikers up Mount Dukono has described the moment of Friday's eruption which killed three people.

- The Papers: 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'You have been murdered'
[3 hours old]: Every paper on Tuesday has dedicated its front page to the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.

- 'Britain at the heart of Europe': How Starmer's plans are going down in the EU
[9 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe in a defiant speech on Monday.

- Baby loss couple: We were told we'd picked a bad day to give birth
[3 hours old]: Couple whose baby was stillborn in hospital hope maternity review will lead to improvements.

- Stars come out for 50th anniversary of the King's Trust
[5 hours old]: George Clooney, Sir Idris Elba and other stars joined King Charles and Queen Camilla in London.

- EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence
[7 hours old]: The EU's foreign policy chief said "extremism and violence carry consequences", while Israel branded the move "arbitrary".

- South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call
[5 hours old]: President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.

- Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
[8 hours old]: A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

- Man accused of Starmer arson attacks did not intend to endanger life, court hears
[9 hours old]: A Ukrainian man accused of the attack says he was forced to start the fire after being recruited online.

- Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech
[6 hours old]: It is understood that the government is not yet ready to propose a new parliamentary bill on welfare.

- UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic
[9 hours old]: Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further.

- Labour MPs Move Against Starmer
[8 hours old]: The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases.

- Spurs hit self-destruct button again as season agony prolonged
[4 hours old]: Spurs hit the self-destruct button once more to leave Roberto De Zerbi frustrated as fight to avoid relegation looks set to go to the wire, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

- 'One of saves of the season' - Kinsky's redemption moment at Tottenham?
[4 hours old]: Two months after many thought Antonin Kinsky would never play for Tottenham again the goalkeeper makes one of the saves of the season to earn Spurs a point in their fight for Premier League survival.

- 'Brilliant' Belloumi turns Jakirovic's displeasure into delight
[4 hours old]: Hull City winger Mohamed Belloumi made up for his lack of preparedness to win the Championship play-off semi-final against Millwall for his side.

- Five 'fouls' in one move - breaking down Premier League corner chaos
[11 hours old]: The Premier League season has been defined by set-piece drama. It came to a head at West Ham on Sunday, when the VAR could have penalised any one of a handful of potential fouls.

- Calvert-Lewin penalty earns Leeds draw at Tottenham
[5 hours old]: Tottenham Hotspur squander the opportunity to take a significant step towards Premier League safety as they are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Leeds United.

- What does future hold for Barcelona striker Rashford?
[11 hours old]: Marcus Rashford has an uncertain future despite the on-loan Manchester United forward scoring a brilliant free-kick for Barcelona in El Clasico.

- The decisions and problems facing England before first Test squad of summer
[11 hours old]: Who will make the cut when England name their first Test squad of the summer?

- British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer
[15 hours old]: The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

- Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned
[11 hours old]: All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.

- Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
[3 hours old]: Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.

- Oil price predicted to remain above 0 for rest of year
[10 hours old]: Investment bank JP Morgan expects oil to remain in the "low 0s" even if the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen next month.

- TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
[11 hours old]: Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.

* Dua Lipa sues Samsung for m over use of her image on TV boxes
[0 hours old]: The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.

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. Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
[86 hours old]: The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

. Scottish mockumentary about two brothers' Eurovision dreams
[17614 hours old]: Two Scottish brothers try to sneak into Eurovision by entering for another country.

. My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps
[27 hours old]: A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.

. No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
[27 hours old]: Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.

. Trump's China visit set to test fragile truce
[17 hours old]: The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.


. The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
[75 hours old]: Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.

. US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
[84 hours old]: An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.

. The companies making billions from the Iran war
[90 hours old]: Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

. US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row
[78 hours old]: The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.

. South East Water boss quits after supply failures
[87 hours old]: David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.

. Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?
[97 hours old]: The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

. Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait
[90 hours old]: US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.

. Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits
[107 hours old]: Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.

. Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US
[99 hours old]: Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

. World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty
[94 hours old]: Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.

. Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
[27 hours old]: While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

. How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
[68 hours old]: The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.

. How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
[66 hours old]: Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

. Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
[124 hours old]: Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

. Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
[171 hours old]: Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[267 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[292 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

. Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
[340 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[363 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

. From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
[435 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[460 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[443 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache
[21 hours old]: More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.

. Council confirms £300 heating oil support
[21 hours old]: "Residents should not be left behind simply because they are off the gas grid," council leader says.

. Housing market 'fragile due to global unrest'
[85 hours old]: Jersey estate agents say there is uncertainty in the market due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[196 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[556 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1076 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[1275 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK
[115 hours old]: The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.

. Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?
[134 hours old]: Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.

From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

. Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?
[163 hours old]: New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.

. Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
[304 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.