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. Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI
[33 hours old]: The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.

. Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
[38 hours old]: Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[679 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
[2454 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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- High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
[2 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

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

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

- Riot police to deploy on French beaches under new deal to stop illegal Channel migrant crossings
[7 hours old]: The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.

- 'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon
[6 hours old]: The BBC spoke to Boston marathon runner, Ajay Haridasse, who was helped over the finish line by two strangers.

- Girl, 14, found in singer D4vd's car died of 'multiple injuries'
[7 hours old]: The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release.

- Fairway or driveway? Why golf courses are in the crosshairs of Britain's housing crisis
[7 hours old]: Are golf courses the right places to build housing, or are they simply a soft target?

* Annual UK borrowing falls by £20bn but Iran war clouds outlook
[0 hours old]: The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.

- Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge
[8 hours old]: School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.

- US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says
[5 hours old]: US Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months.

- 'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick
[7 hours old]: A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation.

- Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2
[11 hours old]: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.

- Analysis: Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet
[13 hours old]: Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

- The Papers: 'PM isolated' and 'Job concerns deepen'
[2 hours old]: The Lord Mandelson vetting row is featured on many of Thursday's front pages.

- Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit
[14 hours old]: Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.

- 'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
[11 hours old]: Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

- US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
[15 hours old]: The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

- I gave up my job due to the stress of my child's food allergies
[2 hours old]: The former lawyer says she "didn't trust anyone" with her five-year-old's allergies so gave up work.

- Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike
[3 hours old]: Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.

- PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting
[10 hours old]: The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.

- 'It's like someone waved a magic wand': Girl, 6, has sight restored by gene therapy
[12 hours old]: Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".

- Pet owners hit with steep bills after EU passport rule change
[10 hours old]: Rule change affects dogs, cats and ferrets, with some owners telling the BBC new health certificates cost hundreds of pounds.

- I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life
[2 hours old]: Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.

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

- Advantage Man City? Guardiola leads team to Premier League summit
[9 hours old]: It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor, as the title pendulum continues to shift towards Manchester City.

- Keir Starmer v The Civil Service
[12 hours old]: What effect has the Mandelson saga had on the PM’s relationship with the civil service?

- Democrats fight back against Trump in Virginia… and win
[11 hours old]: Has Trump’s plan to redraw America’s political map backfired?

- Advantage Man City? 'Queen bee' Guardiola leads them to summit
[9 hours old]: It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor, as the title pendulum continues to shift towards Manchester City.

- Respecting the ball, losing the players - inside Rosenior's reign
[11 hours old]: Liam Rosenior lasted just 106 days at Chelsea. So what went wrong? And how did it go wrong so quickly?

* McDermott to lead England into World Cup
[0 hours old]: Brian McDermott will lead England's men into this autumn's Rugby League World Cup as their new head coach.

- Hapless Chelsea owners have built a monument to chaos and decline
[12 hours old]: Chelsea owners BlueCo have built a monument to chaos and decline at Stamford Bridge, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

- Mid-race seizure to marathon debut - Warner Judd's second chance
[2 hours old]: Great Britain's Jess Warner Judd will make her London Marathon debut less than two years after a mid-race seizure left her fearing her career might be over.

* Best friends with Hamilton - the man 'ruffling feathers' in fencing
[1 hours old]: BBC Sport speaks to Miles Chamley-Watson, the man behind the World Fencing League, which launches on Saturday in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

- Northern Ireland energy prices 'could stay high into winter'
[15 hours old]: NI Affairs Committee told even if conflict ends immediately it will take time for supply chains to return to normal.

- Red Rooster festival cancelled due to rising costs
[15 hours old]: Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to "deliver this year's event".

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

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. Discover the surprising wildlife of London
[2689 hours old]: Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

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

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

. McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'
[21 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
[16 hours old]: The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

. Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay
[20 hours old]: The move could further delay payouts to millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance.

. Oil prices fluctuate as Trump extends Iran war ceasefire
[21 hours old]: The president also said the US will continue to blockade Iran's ports until peace talks progress.

. World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war
[24 hours old]: Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

. War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'
[26 hours old]: How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?

. I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy
[32 hours old]: Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.

. From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing
[36 hours old]: He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.

. Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world
[33 hours old]: Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

. OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting
[36 hours old]: The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University

. Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
[40 hours old]: The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

. Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets
[44 hours old]: Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.

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

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

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

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

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[56 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
[80 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'?
[152 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
[176 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?
[224 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
[248 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
[293 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?
[320 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
[344 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
[368 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[17 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[104 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
[625 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
[823 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

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

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