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- Business owners 'heartbroken' after retail units destroyed in Glasgow fire
[3 hours old]: Union Corner was home to many independent businesses that have been left with nowhere to work after the building next to Glasgow Central Station collapsed.

- More whales are stranding. Now more people are needed to help them
[2 hours old]: Calls for more people to train as marine mammal medics so they can help rescue stranded animals.

. I had to travel 90 miles for care when postpartum psychosis set in
[26 hours old]: Four days after giving birth, Lizzy Berryman's psychosis forced her to be taken from York to Derby for specialist care.

. Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn
[82 hours old]: Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.

. Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
[69 hours old]: New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption since late February which has left many Britons stranded.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[458 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
[1393 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
[1874 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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- US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows
[11 hours old]: A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.

- Iran's new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle
[6 hours old]: Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, enters power as the Islamic republic faces its most serious crisis.

- Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest
[5 hours old]: Concern has grown for team after one critic called them "wartime traitors" for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

- Faisal Islam: Trump comments may have eased oil price surge, but havoc remains
[2 hours old]: It has been the most volatile day of oil trading in world history, and there is much still to play out.

- RAF jets have taken out two more drones, says Healey
[8 hours old]: The defence secretary also told MPs that the warship HMS Dragon would set sail for the Mediterranean in the next couple of days.

- MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers
[3 hours old]: The House of Lords had backed a move to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms in January.

- Reeves to look at how to help households with heating oil bills
[4 hours old]: The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.

- Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan
[2 hours old]: Lawyers including top barristers and retired judges urge the government to drop a plan to abolish some jury trials.

- Snow for some as winter weather returns to UK this week
[1 hours old]: The weather is set to get a lot colder as the week progresses, as Tomasz Shafernaker explains.

- Draper to continue Indian Wells defence against Djokovic
[3 hours old]: Jack Draper will continue his Indian Wells defence against Novak Djokovic while Cameron Norrie also claims a third-round win on Monday.

- How the 'red v blue school wars' exposed the social media gap between children and parents
[2 hours old]: Parents were frightened by social posts that seemed to encourage violence at schools. But it was more complicated than it looked

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

- Iranians deeply divided over Mojtaba Khamenei's rise to power
[11 hours old]: While pro-establishment crowds celebrate Khamenei's appointment as his father's successor, others believe it signals no change to how Iran is ruled.

- In maps: Ten days of strikes across the Middle East
[10 hours old]: Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war continues for a tenth day.

- Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?
[2 hours old]: Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?

* The Papers: 'Drive less to save on fuel' and 'War is near end'
[1 hours old]: Experts warning fuel could hit £2 a litre and Trump saying the Iran war is near its end lead Tuesday's papers.

- First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'
[2 hours old]: Ministers say "bold reforms" for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work.

- Anti-Muslim hatred definition safeguards free speech, says Reed
[4 hours old]: Concerns have been raised that an "anti-Muslim hostility" definition could create a "chilling effect".

* High-profile real estate brothers convicted in sex trafficking case
[1 hours old]: Prosecutors accused the brothers of using their wealth to lure women to parties and luxury homes, then taking advantage of them.

- Head of Police Federation of England and Wales suspended
[4 hours old]: CEO Mukund Krishna has been suspended due to an ongoing police investigation, the organisation confirms.

- Woman arrested after Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion hit by gunfire
[9 hours old]: A 35-year-old is held after Sunday's attack with an assault-style rifle on the pop star's home.

- Frost pregnancy tip came from 'good source', ex-Mail journalist tells court
[8 hours old]: Katie Nicholl denies she got sensitive medical information about the actress though unlawful means.

- Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk
[5 hours old]: The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude

- Is there a right time for a Panenka - as Brentford pay the price?
[3 hours old]: Brentford are beaten by West Ham on penalties as Dango Ouattara is left to rue a missed Panenka. Is there ever a right rime to take one?

- Draper sets up Indian Wells match against 'greatest of all time' Djokovic
[3 hours old]: Jack Draper will continue his Indian Wells defence against Novak Djokovic while Cameron Norrie also claims a third-round win on Monday.

- Scholes 'did not intend to be offensive' to Carrick
[6 hours old]: Paul Scholes says an Instagram story post about Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick was "in no way intended to be offensive" towards his former team-mate.

- Kelce to play on while Chiefs move for Super Bowl MVP
[2 hours old]: Travis Kelce will return for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs, who have also agreed a deal to sign Kenneth Walker, according to reports.

- Old Firm chaos: What happened? Who said what? What now?
[12 hours old]: After ugly scenes at Sunday's Old Firm derby, what do we know about the fan clashes and what could happen next?

- Premier League survival is Spurs' priority and Atletico tie can help - Tudor
[5 hours old]: Tottenham Hotspur will prioritise earning Premier League survival over Champions League progress, says interim manager Igor Tudor.

* Oil prices plunge after Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz
[0 hours old]: The oil price reached nearly 0 a barrel on Monday over fears of lengthy disruption to supplies.

- Why the price of oil matters more than you might think
[5 hours old]: A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.

- G7 to take 'necessary measures' to support energy supplies
[3 hours old]: Finance ministers and the IEA discussed options for stabilising oil prices which surpassed 0.

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

- Six ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts
[13 hours old]: With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.

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

- How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices?
[1 hours old]: The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.

- Iran war impacts heating oil bills for homeowners
[10 hours old]: Some residents say they have seen prices more than double since the conflict started.

- Rural households feel the pinch of war in Iran
[12 hours old]: North Yorkshire residents using oil tanks to fuel their homes say bills are soaring.

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and in other older news ...

. Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf
[16 hours old]: The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.

. Paddington first new musical to win nine WhatsOnStage awards in 'record-setting haul'
[25 hours old]: Other winners at the event included Jonathan Bailey, Rachel Zegler, Amber Davies and Sir Stephen Fry.

. BBC News app
[7524 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. How the Iraq war's legacy shaped the UK's Iran response
[37 hours old]: And the critisism of it from Donald Trump and Tony Blair.

. Iran president apologises for striking neighbours
[60 hours old]: President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them

. Asia governments to cap fuel prices as oil costs jump
[17 hours old]: The price of crude has surged above 0 on concerns about shortages due to
supply disruptions.

. Mayor Sadiq Khan invites embattled AI firm Anthropic to expand in London
[77 hours old]: The letter from London's mayor came as the US moved to designate the company a supply chain risk.

. Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
[80 hours old]: A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.

. There’s an inflation wave coming - what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy?
[70 hours old]: Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

. US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February
[83 hours old]: The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.

. Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal
[80 hours old]: Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.

. Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80
[85 hours old]: Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.

. Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
[75 hours old]: Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit 0 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.

. Lenders lift mortgage rates as Iran war hits borrowing costs
[87 hours old]: Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.

. One in 7 shops in UK has turned cashless in the past year, survey finds
[98 hours old]: Some 14% of small High Street traders have gone card only in the last year, a survey suggests.

. US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict
[91 hours old]: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".

. Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over supply chain risk label
[96 hours old]: The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.

. Heating oil costs 'worrying' for rural residents
[87 hours old]: The price of heating oil has risen amid the Middle East conflict, hitting many in rural areas.

. UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices
[104 hours old]: Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.

. TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal
[98 hours old]: TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".

. States sue Trump administration over new 'unlawful' global tariffs
[102 hours old]: The 24 states are seeking to block Trump's latest tariffs, which he imposed to replace levies struck down by the Supreme Court.

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

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[98 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
[122 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
[165 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[188 hours old]: The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[266 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[290 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[338 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[362 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[434 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[506 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[520 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[602 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[612 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[602 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[626 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[674 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2411 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?
[2522 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[2610 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?

. What in the World
[84 hours old]: Iran says it has closed the vital shipping channel to global trade.

. Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews
[162 hours old]: The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.

. Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
[234 hours old]: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[254 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

. 'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
[272 hours old]: Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.