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- US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
[15 hours old]: BBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries

. Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
[203 hours old]: Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[896 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
[1378 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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and in other news ...

- How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm
[12 hours old]: Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.


- Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files 'cover-up' in BBC interview
[2 hours old]: "Get the files out. They are slow-walking it," the former US secretary of state says. The White House says it has done "more for the victims than Democrats ever did".

* Councils face 'uphill struggle' after elections delay U-turn
[0 hours old]: Thirty councils across England now have to organise local polls after the government abandoned plans to delay.

- Calculator: How will freeze on tax thresholds hit your take-home pay?
[3 hours old]: Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.


* Electronic artist and YouTuber Look Mum No Computer to represent UK at Eurovision
[0 hours old]: The synth artist and Eurovision fan says he finds it "completely bonkers" to be representing the UK.

- 'A sad day' - Canada rocked by curling cheating row at Winter Games
[8 hours old]: Both men's and women's Canadian curling teams have been accused of cheating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

* Royal Mail given two weeks to respond to claims it is prioritising parcels
[1 hours old]: MPs have raised "significant concerns" about reports of "failures in service" at the company.

- Trump says he will be 'indirectly' involved in Iran nuclear talks
[4 hours old]: Speaking ahead of negotiations on Tuesday, the US president says he believes Iran wants to make a deal.

- Boy first in UK to have pioneering leg-lengthening surgery
[3 hours old]: Alfie Phillips, 9, had the pioneering treatment at Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

- A big day for GB's men's curling team - Tuesday's guide
[11 hours old]: What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

- What has gone wrong for British short track speed skating?
[2 hours old]: When Niall Treacy skidded out of the men's 500m heats on Monday, Great Britain's hopes in the short track speed skating were finally put out of their misery.

- Facing a demographic catastrophe, Ukraine is paying for troops to freeze their sperm
[9 hours old]: The law funds troops who want to freeze their eggs or their sperm, as Ukraine's population plummets.

- Can you really depuff your face? The truth about three common treatments
[8 hours old]: We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction - the effects are often at best, temporary, say experts.

- Oasis v Blur rivalry revived in new play as cast take sides
[8 hours old]: The 1995 chart battle is recreated for a new play - and the rivalry is rekindled as the cast take sides.

- The Papers: 'Farage forces elections U-turn' and 'Tributes to Godfather Star'
[5 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer's decision to abandon plans to delay 30 council elections after a legal challenge from Reform UK dominates Tuesday's papers.

- Bailiffs used to pursue NHS staff over pay errors
[8 hours old]: Thousands of NHS workers were pursued by debt collectors after salary overpayments, the BBC finds.

- Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down
[14 hours old]: The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

- Temperatures dip below freezing as arctic air sweeps across the UK
[2 hours old]: More than 65 flood warnings have also been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy rain.

* Met using e-bikes and drones to catch phone thieves
[0 hours old]: The force has also warned young children are being targeted over social media to steal phones.

- FBI won't co-operate on Alex Pretti investigation, state officials say
[6 hours old]: Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the FBI will not hand over any evidence it has gathered.

* 'One of the greatest actors we ever had': Hollywood mourns Robert Duvall
[0 hours old]: Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, Duvall's co-stars from The Godfather films, lead tributes to the Oscar winner.

- 'We really messed up' - does European football need more balance?
[3 hours old]: One set of clubs dominate the Champions League, another win their domestic title every year but cannot compete - does European football have a problem?

- What changes might England make for Ireland game?
[1 hours old]: Following England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield, what changes might Steve Borthwick make to face Ireland on Saturday?

- Is facing a Champions League play-off really that bad?
[3 hours old]: The Champions League returns this week and some of Europe's biggest teams will be back in action a lot earlier than they would have hoped.

- Why Benfica tie is pivotal for Arbeloa and Real Madrid
[1 hours old]: After a difficult start as Real Madrid manager, Alvaro Arbeloa will know the importance of progressing past Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the Champions League play-off round.

- Hyatt Hotels chairman steps down over Jeffrey Epstein ties
[5 hours old]: Billionaire Thomas Pritzker said he had exercised "terrible judgement" in keeping contact with Epstein.

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

* UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years
[1 hours old]: It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.

- The tech bros might show more humility in Delhi – but will they make AI any safer?
[9 hours old]: As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.

- Restaurants raising prices 'to keep doors open'
[4 hours old]: The Pavilion took to social media to reveal cost pressures

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. Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps
[16 hours old]: It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.

. Italy's 'Lovers’ Arch' collapses into sea on Valentine's Day
[18 hours old]: The popular tourist attraction was a proposal spot for couples and featured on postcards.

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. Is It The End Of The Global Order As We Know It?
[17 hours old]: Starmer says Europe must be ready to fight, but can it afford to?

. Will the US Supreme Court stand up to Trump?
[90 hours old]: Or will the court expand the US president’s power?

. ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat
[23 hours old]: Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.

. Lloyds boss accepts concern over use of staff data in pay talks
[22 hours old]: The bank was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations.

. Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say
[20 hours old]: Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.

. Brewdog staff 'upset and concerned' by sale plans
[23 hours old]: Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their futures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment.

. Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal
[32 hours old]: Swift’s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company’s contested design.

. Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?
[58 hours old]: With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.

. The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home
[32 hours old]: Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.

. Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable
[39 hours old]: The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

. Gender pay gap won't close for another 30 years, warns trade unions group
[42 hours old]: The average woman employee "effectively works for 47 days of the year for free," according to the Trades Union Congress.

. Head of Dubai-based ports giant quits after Epstein links revealed
[87 hours old]: Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s exit comes after files showed he appears to have exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein.

. Amazon's Ring ends deal with surveillance firm after backlash
[85 hours old]: A Super Bowl advert had sparked new scrutiny of the smart doorbell company's privacy practices.

. Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact
[80 hours old]: Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.

. Craft beer maker Brewdog put up for sale
[70 hours old]: Consultants Alix Partners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[24 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
[106 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?
[116 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?
[106 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?
[130 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
[178 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
[162 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

. How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
[171 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

. 'Significant' personal tax allowance rise on cards
[18 hours old]: The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a "significant rise" in personal allowances.

. Spud truck handing out free meals to families
[22 hours old]: The truck is supporting those who can not afford meals outside of school term-time.

. Schools project to understand impact of poverty
[27 hours old]: A six-month listening exercise has taken place, giving support and advice to parents.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1914 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?
[2026 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
[2114 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?

. Why you should consider switching bank accounts
[90 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.

. Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland
[112 hours old]: Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.

. The Bottom Line
[117 hours old]: Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?

. Kids can be the harshest critics…
[257 hours old]: The candidates test their story on a group of kids.

. Should you overpay your mortgage or save?
[258 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains.