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- Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video
[8 hours old]: Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.

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

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2473 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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- Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK
[9 hours old]: In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.

- Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate
[2 hours old]: The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.

- Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'
[3 hours old]: Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.

- Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
[3 hours old]: It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

- Southport dads: 'Running for our girls has made us like brothers'
[2 hours old]: Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe run the London Marathon together in memory of Alice and Elsie.

- PM's ex-chief of staff says he doesn't recognise claims about his behaviour
[5 hours old]: Morgan McSweeney speaks publicly for the first time about his departure from Downing Street.

- US soldier charged after winning 0,000 betting on removal of Maduro
[2 hours old]: Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.

- Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season
[9 hours old]: Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.

- Proxy attacks in UK a real and growing concern, says PM
[8 hours old]: The prime minister says he is increasingly worried a number of countries are behind attacks in the UK.

- No rape took place outside Epsom church, say police
[6 hours old]: The force says the woman concerned had injured her head on a night out and made 'a confused report'.

- Weekly quiz: What did Madonna lose at Coachella?
[10 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris
[2 hours old]: Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.

* The Papers: 'Stop sharing data with China' and 'Shoot and kill'
[0 hours old]: A data breach at Biobank and Trump's new orders to US troops in the Middle East lead Friday's papers.

- My rapist deliberately gave me HIV. I was just 15
[12 hours old]: Sam, who was heading home from school when he got his diagnosis, says Hall's jailing is a relief.

- 'Missing scientist' cases have stoked wild speculation. For loved ones, the theories are hurtful
[3 hours old]: Conspiracies are running rampant online after the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 people tied to sensitive US research.

- Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
[10 hours old]: Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

- Watch: Girl describes finding rare Mexican axolotl in Wales
[7 hours old]: Evie, 10, tells the BBC about finding the axolotl - named Dippy - and bringing it home to Leicester.

- US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release
[6 hours old]: The justice department's inspector general will review the withholding and overdue release of secret files.

- Three men guilty of 'callous' Brighton beach rape
[11 hours old]: The men, who are all asylum seekers, had denied targeting the woman in the early hours of October 4.

- Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars
[3 hours old]: The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

- Health data of 500,000 people offered for sale online in China after UK Biobank breach
[15 hours old]: The government said medical data was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.

- Prince Louis holiday video released to mark eighth birthday
[13 hours old]: The footage was filmed by photographer Matt Porteous in Cornwall earlier this month.

- Football Focus to end after 52 years
[10 hours old]: Football Focus is to end after 52 years, BBC Sport announces.

- PC Andrew Harper's widow unveils 'hero' memorial
[8 hours old]: A stone tribute honours PC Harper, who was dragged by a car after confronting quad bike thieves.

- Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Sarah
[7 hours old]: The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

- The Week: How Much Danger Is Keir Starmer In?
[7 hours old]: Do Labour MPs feel Starmer can recover from the Mandelson saga?

- Big clubs and big names - a summer of managerial upheaval awaits
[10 hours old]: BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel analyses a summer that promises plenty of change in the Premier League.

- Littler cuts gap to Clayton with win in Liverpool
[4 hours old]: Luke Littler strengthens his grip on a play-off place in the Premier League with an impressive 6-1 win over Jonny Clayton.

- Robertson wins as Crucible seeds record equalled
[4 hours old]: Neil Robertson defeats Pang Junxu 10-6 to ensure a Crucible record-equalling 15 seeded players are into the World Championship second round.

- Lamine Yamal season over but Spain star should make World Cup
[13 hours old]: Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of Barcelona's season with a hamstring injury but he is expected to return for Spain at the World Cup.

- Will Zhao v Ding draw the biggest TV audience in snooker history?
[6 hours old]: China prepares for the last-16 match between Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong – the country's first ranking event winner and trailblazer against its first - and the defending - world champion.

- New Zealand great Bates to retire from internationals
[8 hours old]: New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after this year's Women's T20 World Cup, ending an illustrious 20-year career.

- White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
[1 hours old]: A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.

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

- Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's 1bn takeover
[10 hours old]: The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

- UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
[15 hours old]: The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.

- Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
[15 hours old]: The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

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

- What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[10 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

- Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
[15 hours old]: Petrol thefts are up by around 62% compared to last year.

- High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
[9 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

- Asbestos toy warnings
[12 hours old]: Asbestos toy warnings

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. Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds
[16 hours old]: Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.

. AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak
[20 hours old]: The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

. Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you
[39 hours old]: How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

. High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
[21 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

. Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
[32 hours old]: Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending m on its tokens.

. UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices
[42 hours old]: The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

. China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
[29 hours old]: The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

. McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'
[40 hours old]: A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying

. Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
[35 hours old]: The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

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

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[75 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[99 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[171 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

. Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
[195 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

. Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[243 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

. The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[267 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[312 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[339 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[363 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[387 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Grocers aim for cost-of-living help 'with dignity'
[16 hours old]: Produce from Woking Community Grocery is offered to customers at a significantly reduced rate.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[123 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
[644 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
[842 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
[21 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.

. Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?
[33 hours old]: Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.


. Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
[76 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.