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. Airlines cutting fares to lure hesitant customers, says Wizz Air
[23 hours old]: Boss József Váradi says European firms want to boost flyers put off by fares inflated by jet fuel costs.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[825 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
[2600 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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and in other news ...

* Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress
[0 hours old]: There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.

- Eleven cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening
[10 hours old]: Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

- Starmer sees off inquiry call but he doesn't escape unscathed
[11 hours old]: No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row.

- A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one
[10 hours old]: Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis.

- Al Fayed survivor was modern slavery victim, says Home Office
[4 hours old]: Rachael Louw says she feels "vindication" and "validation" that her case has been recognised by the British government.

- Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year
[9 hours old]: Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support - but a pilot project could bring about change.

- Former FBI director charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
[9 hours old]: The new case stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.


- Advert for £49 serum banned over 'five years younger' claim
[1 hours old]: Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.

- Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack
[7 hours old]: In the two months since the deadly strike, the Pentagon has said only that the incident is under investigation.

- Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
[14 hours old]: The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

- Fashion, billionaires and jokes: Inside the White House state dinner
[5 hours old]: The night was filled with designer fashion, luscious bouquets, billionaire guests and joke-filled speeches.

- The state visit in pictures
[8 hours old]: King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their state visit to the US with a White House state dinner and a speech from the King to Congress.

- Watch: Washington rolls out red carpet for royal couple
[7 hours old]: During the White House state dinner, the King gifted the US president a bell from his WW2 submarine namesake, 'HMS Trump'.

- King Charles gets ovation for Congress speech warning of volatile world
[3 hours old]: He tells US lawmakers his address comes the two nations' relationship is "more important" than ever "in times of great uncertainty".

- £20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
[10 hours old]: Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.

- Should I Marry a Murderer? - the love story that uncovered a killer
[10 hours old]: True crime show follows a woman facing a life-changing dilemma after her fiancé makes a shock confession.

- Newspaper headlines: 'King's historic Congress address' and 'Starmer sees off rebellion'
[5 hours old]: The King's historic address to the US Congress features on the front pages of Wednesday's papers.

- Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film
[9 hours old]: Teaming up with filmmaking giant James Cameron, the superstar creates a unique love letter to her fans.

- I shouldn't have been made to visit abusive killer mum
[4 hours old]: Kelly Higgins said despite her mother being in jail for murder, she retained rights over her.

- A record-breaking European semi-final - the antidote to modern football?
[10 hours old]: A scintillating semi-final first leg between Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich left many to wonder if this was the antidote to modern football.

- US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump
[13 hours old]: The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".

- Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister
[12 hours old]: Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

- Trump's face to feature on commemorative US passports
[10 hours old]: The passports will be released as part of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

- America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
[9 hours old]: The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.

- Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator
[3 hours old]: The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member's claim.

- The Morgan McSweeney Evidence
[14 hours old]: And, MPs vote against Starmer facing parliamentary inquiry over Mandelson vetting.

- A record-breaking semi-final - the antidote to modern football?
[10 hours old]: A scintillating semi-final first leg between Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich left many to wonder if this was the antidote to modern football.

- The Man Utd kids tipped to shine in pre-season
[2 hours old]: Which Manchester United youngsters are most likely to be pushing for inclusion on their pre-season tour in July?

* Grealish recovery 'couldn't be looking any better'
[0 hours old]: Jack Grealish says his recovery from the operation he had on his season-ending foot injury is going extremely well.

- Baptiste saves six match points to stun Sabalenka
[3 hours old]: Hailey Baptiste saves six match points as she stuns world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open.

* Former NFL player Mauro dies aged 35
[1 hours old]: Former Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro dies at the age of 35.

- United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
[1 hours old]: The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

- Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis
[11 hours old]: As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.

- Struggling families offered heating oil vouchers
[3 hours old]: People can apply for a £150 grant if they are running out of heating oil, a council says.

* What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?
[0 hours old]: Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

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and in other older news ...

. Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal
[17 hours old]: It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

. Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's
[19 hours old]: Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.

. Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block
[16 hours old]: Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.

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. Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
[58 hours old]: The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

. Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
[34 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

. BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher
[20 hours old]: The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.

. Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court
[18 hours old]: The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

. My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property
[33 hours old]: Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.

. I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back
[34 hours old]: Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.

. 'Emergency handbrake' needed on sickness benefits, Blair think tank says
[23 hours old]: The Tony Blair Institute says people with conditions like anxiety should get employment support instead of cash benefits.

. Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs
[41 hours old]: All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.

. Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash
[27 hours old]: Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.

. Greggs removes cabinets in shoplifting hotspots
[40 hours old]: Greggs is removing display cabinets in London stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.

. Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman
[41 hours old]: James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.

. Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall
[37 hours old]: President Trump said the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.

. Less bread and WFH Fridays – what Pret boss knows about our habits
[51 hours old]: Customers want great value but that doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest products, says Pano Christou.

. 'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war
[52 hours old]: British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.

. China blocks Meta's bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
[45 hours old]: It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.



. Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says
[67 hours old]: Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

. The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas
[50 hours old]: Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.

. China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
[108 hours old]: With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.

. Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
[120 hours old]: It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

. US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell
[110 hours old]: President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.

. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[58 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

. From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
[129 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

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

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[137 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[202 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
[226 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'?
[298 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
[322 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?
[370 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
[394 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
[439 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?
[466 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
[490 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords
[21 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

. Cost of living payment date brought forward
[28 hours old]: The government said payments - normally made in autumn - will be given out in July.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[250 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
[771 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
[969 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
[43 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.

. High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
[135 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
[148 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.

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