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- Cuba says it shot dead four people on US-registered speedboat
[2 hours old]: The passengers were Cuban nationals living in the US and intended to "carry out an infiltration for terrorist purposes", the Cuban government says.
* Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures
[1 hours old]: It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.
. New travel rules for UK visitors kick in - how are you affected?
[24 hours old]: From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.
. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[178 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1113 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
[1594 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?
and in other news ...
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Racism and staff shortages factors in 'failing' maternity care, report finds [1 hours old]: The interim report has identified problems "at every stage" of the maternity journey in England.
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This coastal idyll banned 'harmful' holiday lets. Eight years on, has it worked? [9 hours old]: A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents but some say the policy harms tourism.
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Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence [12 hours old]: BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
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Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows [4 hours old]: Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.
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Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK [5 hours old]: Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.
* Number of young people out of work edges closer to one million [1 hours old]: People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.
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Gorton and Denton by-election polls open [3 hours old]: There are 11 candidates battling to become the next MP for Gorton and Denton in Greater Manchester.
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There's a solution for e-bike parking chaos - but it's not problem-free [10 hours old]: Introducing dedicated parking bays has not completely solved the issue.
* US and Iran begin talks seen as crucial to prevent conflict [0 hours old]: The indirect negotiations are seen as a last-ditch effort, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.
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Faisal Islam: Is the UK economy really turning a corner? [13 hours old]: The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.
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Shot in school uniform: BBC reveals police order led to Gen Z protest killings in Nepal [10 hours old]: New evidence reveals what happened when 19 people were shot dead in Kathmandu last September.
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The Papers: 'Met exposed Hoyle' and 'Iran tempts Trump' [5 hours old]: The Met's apology for revealing a source related to Lord Mandelson's arrest is prominent on Thursday's papers.
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Met apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off [14 hours old]: Sir Lindsay Hoyle tells MPs he was acting "in good faith as is my duty and responsibility" as he felt information was "relevant".
* Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive [1 hours old]: The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.
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North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un [5 hours old]: Kim said they could get along if the US accepts that Pyongyang's nuclear weapons are here to stay.
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A New York City snowball fight gone wrong leaves Mayor Mamdani at odds with police [12 hours old]: The NYPD is looking for four people they say injured officers with snowballs, in behavior the commisioner called "disgraceful".
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Media tycoon and UK citizen Jimmy Lai wins appeal against lesser conviction in Hong Kong [7 hours old]: The 78-year-old Lai, however, remains detained for a separate national security case.
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How Did A Tip-Off From Sir Lindsay Hoyle Lead To Peter Mandelson’s Arrest? [14 hours old]: The Metropolitan Police apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off.
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Bizarre VAR? Why Kelly's second yellow card became 'awful' straight red [11 hours old]: An 'awful' decision, or 'always going to be a red'? Why Juventus' Lloyd Kelly's second yellow card became a straight red in his side's Champions League exit at the hands of Galatasaray.
* Real Madrid condemn fan for alleged Nazi salute [1 hours old]: Real Madrid launch an investigation after a supporter allegedly performed a Nazi salute before the club's Champions League win against Benfica on Wednesday.
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'I had some potential, but my personality was preventing me from reaching it' [2 hours old]: Thibaut Flament's unique journey to the top of rugby continued this year when he went public on his reason for missing France's Six Nations opener.
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Why Villa are this season's big overperformers [3 hours old]: Are Aston Villa wobbling?
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Will drivers still make a difference in F1 in 2026? [4 hours old]: Have F1's new rules damaged its status as the ultimate challenge? Andrew Benson assesses what the drivers are having to do differently and whether skill still matters.
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'He was always going to score' - Real beat Benfica to reach last 16 [12 hours old]: Watch as Real Madrid head through to the last 16 in the Champions League after a 2-1 victory against Benfica.
* Uptick in young people out of work, training and education [1 hours old]: People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.
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Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year [10 hours old]: The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets.
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The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles [10 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
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Chip giant Nvidia defies AI concerns with record 5bn revenue [11 hours old]: Demand for Nvidia chips rose even as the company sets out to create AI products of its own.
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MrBeast video editor fined over insider trading [14 hours old]: A former California governor candidate was also disciplined as the prediction market Kalshi cracks down.
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Why Asian firms are not cheering Trump tariff ruling [11 hours old]: The US Supreme Court's decision to block a pillar of US trade policy has caused yet more uncertainty.
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Canada's finance minister says US is unlikely to lift tariffs [8 hours old]: The comments come after US President Donald Trump said he wants global tariffs to replace income taxes as America's main revenue source.
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Rescue centre at 'breaking point' over £40k bills [4 hours old]: The Ark Wildlife Park is home to exotic animals such as crocodiles, monkeys and wildcats.
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Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students [10 hours old]: Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union.
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'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud [17 hours old]: Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control.
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Yungblud festival goes international, but not everyone's convinced [16 hours old]: The third instalment is taking place in the Czech Republic after being held in Milton Keynes.
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BBC News app [7244 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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A Woman's Hour and SEND in the Spotlight special [46 hours old]: We hear from a range of voices on the impact of the government's SEND reforms in England.
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Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up [18 hours old]: Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.
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John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business [17 hours old]: The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead.
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Tesco to cut 180 jobs within its head office [18 hours old]: Chief executive Ken Murphy says Tesco must be “efficient and agile” to compete.
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Aston Martin cuts 20% of workforce as losses widen [24 hours old]: About 600 jobs will go at the luxury car maker, which in part blames US tariffs for its troubles.
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Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show [23 hours old]: Users of social media - where the marketing campaign has been launched - say it is out of keeping with Gucci's reputation for luxury.
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Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts [22 hours old]: Wayve says it's confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment.
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Shein's elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance [31 hours old]: His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.
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Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry [36 hours old]: Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.
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Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention? [21 hours old]: How a young designer got brought on to help redesign a legacy sports brand following a TikTok post.
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Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid [34 hours old]: Warner Bros says the latest proposal could convince it to abandon the deal it struck with Netflix.
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US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards [35 hours old]: The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.
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Apple says some Mac Mini production will move to the US [36 hours old]: The technology giant had pledged to increase investment in the US by 0bn, under pressure from Trump.
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Google apologises for Baftas alert to 'see more' on racial slur [38 hours old]: Google said the news alert was an error that should not have happened.
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House prices in Wales rise faster than UK average - see how your area compares [28 hours old]: Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.
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Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it's being stolen to order [48 hours old]: Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.
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Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown [52 hours old]: There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.
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Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north [58 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
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Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica? [82 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
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How do you modernise mango farming? [154 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
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Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood [226 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
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Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain [241 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
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Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands [322 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
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Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money? [332 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
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The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs? [322 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
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The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable? [346 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
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Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech [394 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
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Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win? [211 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.
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How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland [388 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.
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Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means [22 hours old]: Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? [2131 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.
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful? [2242 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis [2330 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
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When the retail staff can't help you [141 hours old]: This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.
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Why youth unemployment is rising [207 hours old]: Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025
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File on 4 Investigates [220 hours old]: Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?