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* Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash
[0 hours old]: Nepalese police say the British national was a 24-year-old man.
. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[106 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
. Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
[347 hours old]: Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.
- 'It's cheaper to ship gluten-free food from the UK'
[3 hours old]: A Guernsey mum is calling for cheaper and a greater choice of gluten-free foods for her family.
. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1041 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
[1522 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?
and in other news ...
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Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped [12 hours old]: Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.
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Steve Rosenberg: Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects [4 hours old]: Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.
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Andrew charged taxpayers for massage services when UK trade envoy, claim ex-civil servants [5 hours old]: Whistleblower former civil servants claim there was too little scrutiny of Andrew's costs as UK trade envoy.
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Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of country's most wanted drug lord El Mencho [5 hours old]: The death of the most-wanted Jalisco cartel chief sparks retaliatory violence in at least a dozen states in Mexico.
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Hamnet's Jessie Buckley and I Swear's Robert Aramayo win big at the Baftas [12 hours old]: Brit Aramayo beat US stars such Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet, while One Battle After Another picked up six awards.
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Mescal and Abrams go red carpet official, William's 'I'm not calm' comment and other key Bafta moments [10 hours old]: This year's Bafta Film Awards had it all... A-listers, a touch of royalty, Paddington Bear - and the sun even came out, for what felt like the first time all year.
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'Two unforgettable weeks' - Winter Olympics close with handover to French Alps [12 hours old]: IOC president Kirsty Coventry says the athletes "showed us that the Olympic Games are a place for everyone" as she closes this year's Winter Games.
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Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says [3 hours old]: The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers say, while Trump was in Washington DC at the time.
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Last surviving teacher of Aberfan disaster still remembers faces of the children who died [4 hours old]: Mair Morgan says the disaster that killed 144 people remains etched into her memory.
* Netflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline looms [0 hours old]: Ted Sarandos says his company's offer is better for industry growth as it is "buying assets we don't currently have".
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On the red carpet: Wunmi Mosaku, Paul Mescal and Teyana Taylor among stars at film awards [13 hours old]: Stars of Sinners, Hamnet and One Battle After Another were among big names attending the ceremony.
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Watch: Bafta for Buckley, a rare sort of bear and other highlights [12 hours old]: One Battle After Another took home best film and Hamnet also saw success in the outstanding British film category.
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The winners list in full [13 hours old]: One Battle After Another won six awards, followed by I Swear, Sinners and Frankenstein, with three each.
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Wunmi Mosaku shows 'ancestral power' with best supporting actress win [14 hours old]: Growing up in Manchester, she is the first black British winner of the supporting actress award.
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How cartel leader El Mencho became Mexico's most wanted man - and what his killing means [7 hours old]: The BBC's Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.
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'I thought I was going to die' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks [10 hours old]: Emma Dyer says she collapsed on her bathroom floor and began vomiting blood after buying jabs online.
* What is SEND and how many children get support? [1 hours old]: The government is due to publish plans to reform the special educational needs system in a new White Paper.
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The Papers: William 'not calm, but carrying on' after Andrew arrest and a Bafta for Buckley [9 hours old]: The fallout from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest continues to dominate Monday's papers.
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Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party [3 hours old]: The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise given the Kim family's grip since the 1940s.
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Streeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns 'extremely seriously' [4 hours old]: The health secretary will meet bereaved families on Monday, as delay into maternity care probe drags on.
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How South Korea's democracy rallied after the president tried to impose military rule [10 hours old]: Yoon Suk Yeol's life sentence for insurrection "offers a rare example of democratic resilience", experts say.
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How ruthless Arsenal exposed Tottenham's weaknesses [11 hours old]: MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains why, as well as Arsenal's superior quality in Sunday's north London derby, they exploited Tottenham's tactical weakness too.
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Heat on Ford and will Scotland stop France? - Six Nations talking points [4 hours old]: Finn Russell, Antoine Dupont and Robert Baloucoune all impress in round three but George Ford struggles and Tomos Williams' mistake proves costly for Wales.
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Why Man Utd fans should be glad if Maguire extends stay [4 hours old]:
Fans should welcome the belief of sources on all sides that Harry Maguire will remain at Manchester United at least for next season, writes Simon Stone.
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Old Firm 'buckle under pressure' as incredible title race twists again [14 hours old]: After a defeat for Celtic and surprise draw for Rangers, where does the latest weekend of drama leave the Scottish Premiership title race?
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McIlroy finishes one shot behind Genesis winner Bridgeman [2 hours old]: Rory McIlroy shoots a four-under-par 67 but it is not enough to overhaul winner Jacob Bridgeman, who wins by one shot at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.
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Littler wins in Poland despite Van Veen nine-darter [11 hours old]: Luke Littler wins the Poland Darts Open title despite a nine-dart finish in the final from Gian van Veen.
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What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down? [3 hours old]: After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.
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How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm [9 hours old]: More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.
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Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica? [10 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
and in other older news ...
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Why 2026 marks a Winter Olympic turning point for Team GB [17 hours old]: Three golds, a record-equalling medal haul - the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been one to remember for Team GB.
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Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says [16 hours old]: Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major US military build-up nearby.
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BBC News app [7172 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Gordon Brown turns detective over Andrew [19 hours old]: Gordon Brown has reportedly demanded a police investigation into the use of RAF bases.
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Trump's Tariffs... Trump attacks the Supreme Court over tariff ban [62 hours old]: A breaking episode of Americast as POTUS takes on SCOTUS
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A star-filled, jaw-dropping black comedy [514 hours old]: An Oxford University student is drawn into the world of a charming aristocratic classmate.
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The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes [17 hours old]: Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.
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'It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemployment [30 hours old]: Alan Milburn returns to his hometown of Newcastle as he undertakes a review into the growing numbers of young people out of work.
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Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15% [26 hours old]: After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.
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Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games [57 hours old]: As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost 0 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.
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Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now? [66 hours old]: If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.
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MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest [28 hours old]: A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.
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KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge [66 hours old]: Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens
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Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus [70 hours old]: The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.
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Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration [69 hours old]: Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies [64 hours old]: The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.
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Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall [67 hours old]: Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.
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New Year's sport supplement buying adds to January retail sales surge [70 hours old]: Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase.
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US economy slows in final months after turbulent year [67 hours old]: Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy.
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Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest [81 hours old]: His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.
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Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner [76 hours old]: Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media.
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Live Nation sees strong ticket sales as monopoly lawsuit looms [81 hours old]: The entertainment giant's revenue surged last year as 159 million fans attended its concerts.
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How do you modernise mango farming? [82 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
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Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood [154 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
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Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain [168 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
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Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands [250 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
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Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money? [260 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
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The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs? [250 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
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The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable? [274 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
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Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech [322 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
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Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win? [139 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.
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How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland [316 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.
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Funding approved to reduce cold deaths [21 hours old]: Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years.
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Key social issues identified in charity report [27 hours old]: Each year, Citizens Advice selects social policy areas for analysis based on its clients' issues.
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Rare-breed horse centre cuts back amid cost woes [48 hours old]: The stud continues but a visitor centre and cafe closes as the rare-breed centre takes stock.
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? [2059 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.
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful? [2170 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis [2258 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?
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When the retail staff can't help you [69 hours old]: This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.
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Why youth unemployment is rising [134 hours old]: Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025
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File on 4 Investigates [148 hours old]: Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?
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Why you should consider switching bank accounts [234 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.