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- Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI
[12 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
[18 hours old]: Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.

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

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[658 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
[2434 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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* McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'
[1 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
[0 hours old]: The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

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

* Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope
[0 hours old]: Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?

- 'Superstar' runners praised for helping exhausted man finish marathon
[1 hours old]: Two runners go viral for helping carry exhausted man over the finish line.

- UK inflation rate rises to 3.3% in March after Iran war pushes up fuel prices
[2 hours old]: The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

- Ideal conditions to see peak of Lyrid meteor shower in UK
[2 hours old]: The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.

- Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
[12 hours old]: The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

* Anthropic investigating claim of unauthorised access to Mythos AI tool
[1 hours old]: The AI company has said the model is too dangerous to release publicly because of its hacking capabilities.

- Tourist finds rare chunk of oldest sea crocodile
[6 hours old]: The Thalattosuchian's jawbone was a chance find on a guided fossil walk run by a museum.

- Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS
[13 hours old]: Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his .3bn company went public.

- 400 job applications but only three interviews - the jobseeker feeling 'ghosted' by employers
[6 hours old]: The term ghosting is common in the dating world - but job applicants are increasingly reporting it.

- 50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits
[3 hours old]: BBC Sport has highlighted some of the most interesting kits which will be seen at this summer's World Cup. Pick your favourites.

- Foo Fighters interview: 'We're a different band without Taylor Hawkins'
[11 hours old]: The band talk about life without their drummer, their "angry" new album, and their backstage Lego habit.

- UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry
[12 hours old]: The creator of iconic series such as Fable says Masters of Albion will be the last game he makes.

- A Kashmir tourist hotspot became a bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable
[14 hours old]: A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their loss.

- Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
[10 hours old]: The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.

* Record puffin count on small Welsh island for second year running
[1 hours old]: Puffin numbers are declining in many areas, but Skomer is bucking the trend.

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

- Beverley Callard forced to leave I'm A Celebrity: 'I didn't know I had cancer'
[2 hours old]: The soap star revealed her diagnosis in February, several months after the reality show was filmed.

- Man, 77, slapped traffic warden and threatened to 'lump' her
[2 hours old]: Stephen Doughty assaulted Wendy Williams after struggling to use a pay-and-display machine.

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

- South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots taking pictures, report finds
[2 hours old]: One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.

- 'Indefensible' and 'unacceptable' - furious Rosenior questions Chelsea's desire
[12 hours old]: Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior strongly criticises his players after they suffer a fifth loss in a row without scoring for first time since 1912.

- Real Madrid's Tchouameni on Man Utd radar
[2 hours old]: Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni is one of the players Man Utd are looking at to fill their priority central midfield position this summer.

- Rangers captain Tavernier to leave in summer after 11 years
[1 hours old]: Captain James Tavernier announces he will leave Rangers at the end of the season, after 11 years at Ibrox.

- Spain defender Batlle close to agreeing Arsenal move
[2 hours old]: Spain defender Ona Batlle is close to agreeing a move to Arsenal as a free agent in the summer.

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

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

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

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

* Could UK interest rates go up?
[1 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

- Why are UK prices rising more quickly?
[1 hours old]: The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.

- Price rise contingency plans 'ready if needed'
[6 hours old]: The Manx treasury says plans are in place to protect essential services in the wake of the Iran war.

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. The Global Story: How Pakistan became the peacemaker
[26 hours old]: Talks are expected between the US and Iran in Islamabad.

. The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins
[16 hours old]: Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting.

. Discover the surprising wildlife of London
[2669 hours old]: Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

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

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

. OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting
[16 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
[20 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
[23 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
[29 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
[26 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
[23 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
[28 hours old]: While the UK unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.

. Collapsed law firm at centre of £39.5m fraud probe
[19 hours old]: Sheffield-based PM Law Ltd, which had 25 offices across England, closed suddenly on 2 February.

. 'Supercharger' call for threatened ceramics firm
[30 hours old]: A petition is calling for struggling Denby Pottery to be added to a government support scheme.

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

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

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

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[60 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'?
[132 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
[156 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?
[203 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
[228 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
[273 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?
[300 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
[324 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
[348 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[84 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
[604 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
[803 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?
[37 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
[45 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?
[47 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
[116 hours old]: Martin was shocked to learn how many people didn't know if they were on an energy price cap.