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- What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US
[13 hours old]: The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.

. Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays
[16 hours old]: New European border rules have caused delays at airports across the continent, affecting flights.

- Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
[12 hours old]: Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

. Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads
[98 hours old]: Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[632 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
[2407 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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* UK unemployment rate drops unexpectedly
[1 hours old]: Most analysts had predicted the rate would remain unchanged at 5.2%.

- Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
[1 hours old]: One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

* King says late Queen may have been 'troubled deeply' by world we live in
[1 hours old]: The final design for a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth is to be unveiled, 100 years after her birth.

* Boy, 17, charged with Kenton synagogue arson
[0 hours old]: A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown through the window of the synagogue.

* High electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
[0 hours old]: The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

- Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
[3 hours old]: Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

- US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl
[8 hours old]: Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.

- If Plaid win in Wales, that won't mean independence - at least not yet
[6 hours old]: In the Senedd campaign, are weighing up whether the issue of Welsh independence is a vote winner or loser.

- London Tube driver strike to begin at midday
[4 hours old]: Tube drivers in the RMT union are taking part in two 24-hour walkouts this week.

- Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans
[1 hours old]: Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".

- The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet
[1 hours old]: While the UK unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.

- 'Why is the NHS funding students if it can't give them jobs?' Anger over recruitment freeze
[3 hours old]: Dozens of midwifery, physiotherapy and nursing students contact BBC over fears they won't get jobs.

- Youngest transfusion patient 'now chirpy little boy' after treatment in the womb
[4 hours old]: A rare blood transfusion while in the womb saved a baby's life when his mum was 16 weeks pregnant.

- The Papers: 'Starmer on collision course' and 'I didn't know I was fibbing'
[4 hours old]: All of today's papers respond to Starmer's claims he didn't know of Lord Mandelson's failed vetting for the role of British ambassador to the US.

* Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism
[1 hours old]: This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

- James Bond and prog rock to feature in 2026 Proms
[8 hours old]: Concerts celebrating Benjamin Britten, Steve Reich and Miles Davis also appear in the programme.

- WW2 veteran who served in Navy despite seasickness dies aged 109
[4 hours old]: Frank Chester is praised by his family following his death nine days after his birthday.

- Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids
[5 hours old]: Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials, weeks before the country hosts the Fifa World Cup.

- Attempted murder charge after car hit pedestrians
[14 hours old]: A 30-year-old woman is in a critical condition following the incident on Sunday morning in Soho.

- MPs Grill Starmer Over Mandelson (Again)
[13 hours old]: PM defends his actions over the appointment of Mandelson.

- Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is insider trading corrupting Trump's White House?
[13 hours old]: And will new claims about FBI Director Kash Patel’s behaviour get him fired?

- Spurs lifeline or good step for West Ham - who's favourite for drop?
[10 hours old]: With five games remaining, BBC Sport looks at which side is most likely to take the third relegation spot.

- Bolt advises Gout not to forget track and field
[2 hours old]: Usain Bolt urges Australian sprinter Gout Gout not to forget track and field and find a good support network to keep him focused on his career.

- Ranking the most successful world record transfers of the past 50 years
[4 hours old]: Stumping up world record sums doesn't always guarantee success, but plenty of football's most expensive players have delivered on their hefty fees - here are the top 10.

- Wilson fights back to beat teenager Moody
[11 hours old]: Kyren Wilson recovers from 6-2 and 7-3 down by winning seven frames in a row to deny 19-year-old Stan Moody a memorable victory on his World Championship debut at the Crucible.

- Why Wolves' relegation had been coming after slow decline
[12 hours old]: Wolves have been relegated from the Premier League after just three wins in their first 33 games of the season.


- Red Bull's difficult start and 1976 cars compared with 2026 - F1 Q&A
[2 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

- New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
[3 hours old]: Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

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

- Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out
[14 hours old]: Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total 0bn.

- Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'
[13 hours old]: The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

- Pop-up shop helps families cope with rising costs
[3 hours old]: Customers receive tokens to claim up to 10 free items, from clothing to everyday home essentials.

- Charity offers 'stigma-free' food poverty service
[4 hours old]: The Devon charity shop lets food bank users select items rather than be given pre-prepared parcels.

- 'Price of red diesel is putting us in the red'
[4 hours old]: Lincolnshire grower says rising costs have forced her to reconsider her son's nursery fees.

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

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. What to do about Rew? England's dilemma
[16 hours old]: James Rew's start to the season makes him a strong contender for an England call-up, but how would he fit into the Test team?

. The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
[19 hours old]: The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[22 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[23 hours old]: UK petrol and diesel prices have started to fall after 46 consecutive days of rises at the pump.

. 'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
[58 hours old]: Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.

. Aer Lingus cancels some flights from summer schedule
[36 hours old]: The airline said the "vast majority of customers" are being accommodated on same-day services.

. Faisal Islam: What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
[76 hours old]: Faisal Islam talks to some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.

. Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak
[81 hours old]: Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

. Finance ministers and bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
[94 hours old]: Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.

. Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI
[86 hours old]: The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.

. Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree
[106 hours old]: Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

. UK petrol and diesel prices fall after weeks of rises
[93 hours old]: Drivers have seen weeks of increases as the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed up wholesale oil prices.

. AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work
[88 hours old]: The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund to boost British AI firms.

. What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
[91 hours old]: The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.

. Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet'
[98 hours old]: Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.

. Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down as chairman
[107 hours old]: Hastings set up the company in 1997, when it rented DVDs to customers and delivered by post.

. No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves
[112 hours old]: The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[34 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'?
[106 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
[130 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?
[177 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
[201 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
[247 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?
[274 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
[298 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
[322 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Debt problems in seaside town among UK's worst
[27 hours old]: A debt charity believes the town's seasonal job market is in part to blame.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[58 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
[578 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
[777 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. New media space opens in Hull to help city's creatives
[19 hours old]: Hull’s creative scene has a new home, with green screens, cameras and a mini radio studio.

. Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire?
[20 hours old]: Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire? Consumer expert Louise Minchin shares the details.

. How to know if you're on an energy price cap tariff
[90 hours old]: Martin was shocked to learn how many people didn't know if they were on an energy price cap.