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- Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?
[6 hours old]: Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

- Several injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into Sydney
[5 hours old]: Three flight attendants were taken to hospital after the Airbus A350 experienced turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1637 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
[2118 hours old]: Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

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- Family of teen who died in meningitis outbreak says loss is 'immeasurable'
[1 hours old]: Juliette Kenny's father is urging the government to improve access to the MenB vaccine for young people at risk.

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

- Reports of children as young as 11 abused in West Midlands mini-marts, BBC reveals
[13 hours old]: Child sexual abuse reports go back 10 years and were seen by safeguarding group which included police

- Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps
[3 hours old]: The government says it will step in to clean up some of the biggest illegal rubbish tips in England.

- Labour MPs threaten vote to show opposition to Mahmood's migration plans
[6 hours old]: Opponents are considering using parliamentary procedure to force a vote to highlight their concerns.

* The Salt Path author wrote secret first book despite claiming she was debut writer
[0 hours old]: Raynor and Moth Winn published a book they hoped would help get them out of debt, the BBC confirms.

- Tailgating at football matches to become criminal offence
[6 hours old]: Entering a football match in England and Wales without a ticket will become a criminal offence under new laws.

- Woman who lost five family members in drowning tragedy wants surviving daughter to 'live life'
[6 hours old]: Rionaghac McGrotty was four months old when she was rescued from a car that slid off a pier after a day at the seaside.

- UK's most popular tourist attraction for 2025 takes top spot from British Museum
[6 hours old]: The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year.

- US broadcaster pulls The Bachelorette after domestic abuse allegations
[5 hours old]: The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.

- UK set for temperature rollercoaster as chilly nights follow warm days
[4 hours old]: March is a fickle time for temperatures in the UK and can see some huge swings from day to night.

- The global winners and losers of the war in Iran
[6 hours old]: As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

- Iranians prepare for Persian new year under shadow of war
[6 hours old]: Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.

- Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks
[7 hours old]: What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment?

- Watch: Missile lands next to presenter during live report from Lebanon
[14 hours old]: In footage from Russian state broadcaster RT, correspondent Steve Sweeney is seen diving off screen as a missile hits.


- BTS Arirang review: K-pop idols rekindle their fire
[2 hours old]: The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.

- The Papers: Iran unleashes 'world energy shock' and 'King of the coast'
[1 hours old]: Fears of a global energy crisis after attacks on major gas sites in the Middle East dominates Friday's papers.

- Traitors, Amandaland - and Idris Elba - get set for Comic Relief
[5 hours old]: The charity telethon takes place on Friday night and will be hosted by Davina McCall.

- Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report
[15 hours old]: An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know.

* Inside the world of preppers getting ready for society's collapse
[0 hours old]: From floods and fires to national security cyberattacks, how can you prepare for the worst?

- Weekly quiz: How did this man accidentally turn himself blue?
[13 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy
[14 hours old]: The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

- Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event
[3 hours old]: The government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.

- Fifa rules women's teams must have female coaches
[13 hours old]: Every team in Fifa's women's football tournaments must include at least one female head coach or assistant coach as part of new regulations.

- Trump 24-karat gold coin approved by hand-picked federal panel
[5 hours old]: The coin, intended to mark the nation's 250th birthday, should be "as large as possible", says one panel member.

- 'Workhorse' Land Rover fleet to be retired from Army after 70 years
[6 hours old]: A service was held in Dorset to mark the beginning of Land Rover vehicles being phased out by the Army by 2030.

- Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say
[9 hours old]: Denmark's public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela's leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland.

- Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators ,000 to post content
[15 hours old]: Meta wants creators to "rediscover" Facebook, but a social media expert says viewers will not follow.

- Famous night for Forest in season to largely forget
[7 hours old]: Nottingham Forest are fighting for Premier League survival but reaching the Europa League quarter-finals could provide hope in an otherwise torrid season.

- Littler fights back from 5-0 down to stun Price
[8 hours old]: Luke Littler comes from 5-0 down to stun Gerwyn Price 6-5 in the final of Premier League Darts in Dublin where there were two maximum 170 checkouts in one game.

- Villa's maybe men edge closer to finishing the job
[6 hours old]: Aston Villa were urged not to become a "maybe" team. Yet maybe this is their year to end a 30-year trophy drought.

- Entering football match without ticket to become criminal offence
[6 hours old]: Entering a football match in England and Wales without a ticket will become a criminal offence under new laws.

- Aston Martin make approach for Audi boss Wheatley
[11 hours old]: Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley is wanted by Aston Martin to lead their troubled Formula 1 team.

- Sutton's predictions v Crookhaven stars Amari Bacchus & Genesis Lynea
[12 hours old]: Chris Sutton takes on Crookhaven stars Amari Bacchus and Genesis Lynea plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures and the Carabao Cup final.

- Stock markets rattled and energy prices soar after strikes on Qatar gas hub
[7 hours old]: Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.

- Bank ready to raise interest rates if Iran war price 'shock' persists
[15 hours old]: Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.

- US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil
[10 hours old]: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.

- Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China
[2 hours old]: They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.

- Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
[6 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

- Why are gas prices soaring and how could it affect you?
[10 hours old]: Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.

* School uniform reuse scheme launches in London
[0 hours old]: The School Uniform Reuse Network aims to help schools and families reduce waste and save money.

* Social supermarket praise for Comic Relief support
[0 hours old]: Yvonne Smith says "things were desperate" when she signed up to the Plate of Plenty in Nuneaton.

- Watch: How oil and gas prices are pushing up the cost of living
[10 hours old]: From fuel to mortgages, the BBC looks at how oil and gas prices could push up the cost of living.

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. (Another) Labour Leadership Challenge?
[34 hours old]: Angela Rayner sparks leadership speculation claiming Labour is “running out of time”.

. Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage
[36 hours old]: And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?

. Is 'baby brain' real?
[384 hours old]: Baby brain is a concept many mums can relate to. But what’s really going on?

. Who will be England's World Cup number 10? Tuchel's selection dilemmas
[22 hours old]: The England squad Thomas Tuchel names on Friday will give a big hint about who will be on the plane to the World Cup - so what are the issues he still needs to resolve?

. How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[21 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage
[20 hours old]: The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.

. Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years
[17 hours old]: Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.

. UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports
[30 hours old]: Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.

. Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm
[30 hours old]: The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".

. US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears
[34 hours old]: The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.

. How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?
[37 hours old]: For every rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

. Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job?
[37 hours old]: Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.

. The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?
[31 hours old]: With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.

. Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34
[40 hours old]: A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

. Bentley workers 'shocked and angry' at job cuts
[39 hours old]: A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.

. Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned
[54 hours old]: The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."

. Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans
[60 hours old]: The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.

. Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks
[67 hours old]: Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[30 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
[78 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

. Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[102 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[174 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[158 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
[163 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[198 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
[168 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[212 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[246 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[270 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[342 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
[366 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2655 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[2766 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen
[18 hours old]: The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

. Selling Sheffield Wednesday
[85 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.

. Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
[159 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

. Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes
[180 hours old]: British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote