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* California passes Japan as fourth largest economy
[1 hours old]: The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump's tariffs could stunt future growth.

. Gatwick worst for delays among UK airports
[94 hours old]: Departures from Gatwick Airport were an average of more than 23 minutes behind schedule in 2024.

. The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany
[53 hours old]: The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.

. Watch: BBC joins retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy
[184 hours old]: China is encouraging it's retirees to spend their savings on fun initiatives to help boost its economy, as the country's trade war with the US rages on.

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and in other news ...

- Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
[4 hours old]: The overnight strikes killed at least eight people and injured 77 more, local officials have said.

- Crimea is key to Trump's peace plan - here's why Zelensky can't give it up
[13 hours old]: Ukraine's leader has ruled out recognising Russian control of the peninsula as part of a Trump peace plan.

- Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground
[4 hours old]: Climate activists may be going deeper underground.

- Reeves says she understands Trump's trade concerns
[3 hours old]: The chancellor is set to meet her US counterpart to make the case for a bilateral trade deal.

- King and Queen to host VE Day tea party for war veterans
[1 hours old]: National commemorations and events will begin on 5 May with a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces.

- Footballer jailed for causing cyclist's death
[12 hours old]: Mansfield Town footballer Lucas Akins crashed into Adrian Daniel, 33, near Huddersfield in 2024.

- Israeli military admits its troops killed UN worker in Gaza Strip
[8 hours old]: Israel had previously denied its troops were responsible for the killing of a UN worker with tank fire on 19 March.

- Health of Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say
[7 hours old]: The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges.

- Pakistan suspends visas for Indians after deadly Kashmir attack on tourists
[14 hours old]: It comes after Delhi's retaliatory measures following a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

- Reform UK criticised for candidates' offensive posts
[9 hours old]: Nigel Farage says his party has the best vetting - but campaigners find candidates who appear to have slipped through the net.

- Canadian PM reveals Trump brought up '51st state' during March call
[4 hours old]: Mark Carney confirmed the detail but told reporters Trump 'brings this up all the time'

- Decision on next Pope 'in God's hands' says mourner
[15 hours old]:
New York family describe paying their respects to Pope Francis as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".

- Yungblud on keeping fans safe, and his 'shirt off era'
[4 hours old]: The star says he is 'reclaiming sexiness' after poor self-esteem led to an eating disorder.

- The Papers: Ukraine 'too risky' and 'Will only work for 40k'
[3 hours old]: Ukraine and Trump's rare rebuke of Putin dominate the front pages of Friday's papers.

- Weekly quiz: What kind of bread was crowned Britain's Best Loaf?
[10 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

- Grande dame hangs up her ballet shoes aged 89
[6 hours old]: Some of Sheena Gough's students travelled hundreds of miles for her classes in Edinburgh.

- What Canadians really care about (beyond Trump)
[4 hours old]: The BBC asked voters across Canada what issues matter most to them ahead of the country's fast-approaching federal election.

- Mass food poisonings cast shadow over Indonesia's free school meals
[4 hours old]: Nearly 80 students across two high schools fell sick after eating the meals this week.

- Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?
[4 hours old]: Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

- Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer
[2 hours old]: Supported housing for vulnerable or disabled people is in crisis, a letter to the prime minister says.

- Runcorn by-election battle tests Labour nerves
[15 hours old]: The by-election on 1 May will also be seen as a measure of the broader political mood that could set the tone in Westminster.

- Harry and Meghan call for stronger social media protections for children
[11 hours old]: They told the BBC they want to ensure "no more kids are lost to social media" in unveiling a memorial.

- Cyber attack causes further chaos for M&S shoppers
[12 hours old]: Customers have reported problems with click and collect orders as well as card and contactless payments.

- Paltrow eating bread and pasta after 'hardcore' paleo diet
[11 hours old]: The actress-turned-health guru says she got a "little bit sick" of her strict diet after many years.

- We have been eating chocolate digestives wrong for 100 years, McVitie's manager says
[14 hours old]: The digestive biscuits were originally intended to be eaten with the chocolate side facing down.

- China tells Trump: If you want trade talks, cancel tariffs
[12 hours old]: China denies any trade talks with the US as it calls for sweeping tariffs to be cancelled.

- Signal chats, leaks, and sackings... What's going on in the Pentagon?
[11 hours old]: And is the defence secretary in trouble?

- Four-time Crucible champion Selby suffers shock loss
[12 hours old]: Four-time winner Mark Selby suffers a shock first-round loss at the World Championship as Ben Woollaston secures a superb victory in a late-night Crucible finish.

- 'My father thinks I'm a disgrace' - Eubank reveals pain
[7 hours old]: Chris Eubank Jr opens up on the pain of his estranged relationship with his father at a news conference.

- Price wins while Littler booed in Liverpool loss
[5 hours old]: Gerwyn Price wins night 12 of the Premier League darts in Liverpool, while Luke Littler is booed and suffers an agonising defeat by Michael van Gerwen.

- Titans select Ward with first pick of NFL Draft
[1 hours old]: The Tennessee Titans select quarterback Cam Ward with the first overall pick of the NFL Draft.

- 'A very unique character' - Vardy will 'never be forgotten' by Foxes
[11 hours old]: Described as Leicester City's "greatest ever player", when Jamie Vardy departs, he will leave a legacy at the club he has served so well since his arrival 13 years ago.

- F1 bosses discuss new 'catch-up' performance rules
[7 hours old]: Formula 1 bosses agree in principle to changes that would allow engine manufacturers facing a performance shortfall under next year's new rules to catch up.

- Inquest told of Cusack family transparency concerns
[11 hours old]: The inquest into the death of Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack is delayed until July at the earliest - and may not take place until the end of the year.

- Tax-free parcels rule used by Shein and Temu under review
[15 hours old]: Retailers argue that cheap foreign rivals are undercutting business using a tax-free status on small parcels.

- Ed Miliband 'considering' regional energy pricing
[12 hours old]: Ed Miliband says "zonal pricing" or reformed national pricing are the only available options to overhaul the energy market.

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and in other older news ...

. What happens after the death of Pope Francis and when is the funeral?
[17 hours old]: Pope Francis' funeral will take place outside St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Saturday.

. Who is going to the Pope's funeral?
[19 hours old]: World leaders from Donald Trump to Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the ceremony in St Peter's Square.

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. What Happens After the Death of a Pope?
[57 hours old]: And, Adam and Chris answer listeners political questions on Radio 2.

. Opportunity for big US-China trade deal, says Bessent
[33 hours old]: The comments from the US Treasury Secretary come as the trade war between the world's two biggest economies has escalated.

. Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders
[23 hours old]: The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president.

. China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs
[35 hours old]: Boeing's boss says it's looking to sell 50 more planes China has on order to other countries.

. Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal
[39 hours old]: The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs.

. Minister pledges 10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog
[37 hours old]: Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

. Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge
[42 hours old]: The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.

. Apple and Meta attack 'unfair' €700m EU fines
[36 hours old]: The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.

. Trump hints at softening China tariffs and says no plan to sack Fed boss
[42 hours old]: His comments come amid a trade war with Beijing, and after his attacks on the US central bank's boss.

. Why should I care if the US dollar falls?
[53 hours old]: Why movements in the US dollar have a massive impact internationally - and how it could affect you.

. Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact
[61 hours old]: The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's latest forecast.

. Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF
[54 hours old]: But the IMF also sees UK inflation going up as bills rise, while economies will be hit by Trump tariffs.

. Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays
[59 hours old]: Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards.

. US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels
[69 hours old]: Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs.

. 'I was careful and followed instructions closely, but still lost my crypto'
[99 hours old]: A customer's experience highlights issues dealing with cryptocurrency, where many regular banking safeguards do not apply.

. US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell
[66 hours old]: The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.

. China warns nations against 'appeasing' US in trade deals
[94 hours old]: Beijing was responding to reports that the US will pressure other nations to restrict trade with China.

. Vance in Delhi to meet Modi amid tariff tensions
[93 hours old]: The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a trade deal, earlier expected to conclude by the end of 2025.

. DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs
[115 hours old]: The postal giant will stop shipping packages to American consumers after a rise in red tape at customs.

. Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder
[99 hours old]: Mortgage experts share their tips for anyone starting out on the journey to owning their own home.

. Firms say Meta not helping them to recover hacked accounts
[197 hours old]: Businesses around the world say they are unable to get back into their Facebook and Instagram pages.

. Why China curbing rare earth exports is a blow to the US
[195 hours old]: As the trade war continues to escalate, China has hit back at Trump by suspending exports of rare earth minerals.

. Finland's bid to win Europe's start-up crown
[245 hours old]: Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm?

. Was China the reason Guyana faced higher Trump tariff?
[262 hours old]: A Guyanese political commentator says Washington objects to Beijing's "very strong foothold" in the country.

. Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?
[340 hours old]: Cocoa prices are soaring so new chocolate firms are looking at an alternative ingredient.

. The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon
[365 hours old]: Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.

. The Canadians and Danes boycotting American products
[388 hours old]: As anger grows over Trump's tariffs, apps and social media groups are helping people avoid US goods.

. A revolution is under way in India's trainer industry
[410 hours old]: India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer?

. 'We have had children hurt because of no carpets'
[22 hours old]: A Halifax charity says it has fitted carpets to more than 400 homes to help struggling families.

. How does the government borrow money?
[41 hours old]: The government gets most of its money from tax but also borrows when it wants to boost spending.

. Free breakfast club trial 'will make life easier'
[55 hours old]: High Green Primary School in Sheffield is part of a government pilot providing free breakfast clubs.

. Extra financial grants to help with cost of living
[64 hours old]: People living in East Yorkshire can apply for the grant to help with food and energy costs.

. Care homes 'risk bankruptcy' due to NI rises
[70 hours old]: Industry association Care and Support West says it is likely some small providers will struggle.

. The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
[268 hours old]: From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

. Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
[460 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

. Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster
[471 hours old]: What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?

. David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along
[676 hours old]: Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge

. Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement
[813 hours old]: The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.

. Currently
[111 hours old]: Duncan Weldon explores the political and economic reality of relying on the bond markets.

. The Briefing Room
[182 hours old]: What cards does China hold in the trade war with the US?

. Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
[207 hours old]: Why Steven Levitt swapped academia for podcasting.