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- Sanctions-busting shadow ships are increasing - the big question is what to do about them
[5 hours old]: What can governments do when countries circumvent or flout the rules to export oil?

. Uber ordered to pay .5m over claim driver raped passenger
[105 hours old]: The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.

. Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
[55 hours old]: Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

. The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus
[174 hours old]: Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[748 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
[1230 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?

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and in other news ...

- US lawmakers tell BBC Andrew should testify over Epstein files
[3 hours old]: It comes after the King said the Royal Family were "ready to support" police in their inquiries.

- 'Fear and alienation': Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top
[6 hours old]: Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff

- Chris Mason: Smiles of a survivor as Starmer attempts his latest reset
[1 hours old]: Some political air has been cleared for Sir Keir but fundamental issues remain unaltered, the BBC's political editor writes.

- Flooding concerns remain but change is on the horizon
[2 hours old]: Conditions are expected to turn colder later in the week.

- Malinin, Minion and Milan's most emotional moment
[7 hours old]: From the astonishing to the emotional to the downright bizarre, the 2026 Olympic figure skating men’s short program on Tuesday night had it all.

- Boy arrested for attempted murder after two pupils stabbed at school
[4 hours old]: Counter-terror officers are leading the investigation after two boys were left seriously injured.

- UK doubles troops in Norway to counter Russian 'threat to Arctic'
[2 hours old]: Defence Secretary John Healey says British personnel in Norway will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 over three years.

- Former Daily Mail editor tells hacking trial allegations are 'preposterous'
[10 hours old]: Paul Dacre told the High Court the claims that Daily Mail staff gathered information unlawfully are "inconceivable".

- Spike in antisemitism reports after synagogue attack
[5 hours old]: Incidents included people celebrating the deadly anti-Jewish attack, and sending antisemitic emails.

- Mouat & Dodds denied curling bronze as GB wait goes on
[15 hours old]: Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat suffer Winter Olympic heartbreak in the mixed doubles curling for the second time in four years after losing out on bronze to hosts Italy.

- South Korean pair disqualified for using banned wax
[9 hours old]: Two South Korean cross-country skiers are disqualified at the Winter Games after a banned type of wax known as fluor is found on their equipment.

- Laegreid wins bronze then confesses to affair on TV
[12 hours old]: Winter Olympics bronze medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid says on live TV that he made the "biggest mistake" by cheating on his girlfriend.

- Fear and Gibson target GB's first medal - Wednesday's guide
[8 hours old]: What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

- Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?
[3 hours old]: Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.

- The Papers: 'Terror probe into stabbing' and 'Streeting still intent'
[3 hours old]: A knife attack at a North London school and the health secretary's political moves lead the papers.

* How a TV journalist helped crack a murder cold case
[1 hours old]: An interview by journalist Rafal Zalewski with a murderer was the "tipping point" to her confession.

- Watch: BBC in Tehran for first time since protest crackdown
[12 hours old]: Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.

- Disney advert banned for showing 'disturbing' severed body
[5 hours old]: Disney argued the severed figure in the advert was a robot and "visually distinct from a human".

- New plan to fix 'ageing and fragile' schools exposed by Raac crisis
[2 hours old]: Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the government's 10-year strategy is a "turning point" for schools.

- Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue
[2 hours old]: She is said to have sold to independent music publisher Primary Wave on 30 December for around 0m.

- Ex-police chief said Trump told him in 2006 'everyone' knew of Epstein's behaviour
[9 hours old]: The now-president allegedly called police in Florida who were investigating Epstein and said "thank goodness you're stopping him".

- Ex-Labour comms chief suspended over links to sex offender
[7 hours old]: Lord Doyle apologises for his past association with a former Labour councillor who admitted indecent child image offences.

- Has Keir Starmer Saved His Job (For Now)?
[9 hours old]: Keir Starmer survives his ‘moment of peril’ but what has it cost him and his government?

- Frank insists he is safe - but will he avoid Spurs sack?
[6 hours old]: Tottenham manager Thomas Frank insists his job is not under threat despite dropping to five points from the Premier League relegation zone - but will the Dane avoid the sack?

- Carrick's 'Sir Alex' playbook and a happy start at Man Utd
[5 hours old]: Michael Carrick is happy with his start as Manchester United head coach despite dropping his first points in 1-1 draw at West Ham.

- USA's Maxim Naumov skates in memory of his parents
[11 hours old]: Maxim Naumov's emotional skate dedicated to his world champion figure skating parents, Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, who died in a plane crash in January 2025.

- 'No win, no trim' - has a haircut become a problem for Man Utd?
[7 hours old]: A story about a haircut that has gone viral - meet Frank Ilett, the Manchester United fan with the infamous bouffant.

- Ex-rugby league player says head injuries affected mental health
[5 hours old]: Josh Jones reveals he came close to taking his own life as a result of what he says are the effects of head injuries sustained while playing the sport.

- Wrapped helps Spotify add users despite artists' criticism over fees
[12 hours old]: The Swedish music giant saw record users despite artists saying they aren't paid enough to put their music on the platform.

- Ford says it took an extra 0m tariff hit last year
[6 hours old]: The US carmaker's tariff costs were higher than expected because of a change to the Trump administration's tariff relief program.

- US consumer spending slowed in December - Is it a warning for the economy?
[11 hours old]: Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December as consumers pulled back, raising questions about a broader economic slowdown.

- Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
[13 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

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and in other older news ...

. Captivating chemistry or a hollow misfire? Wuthering Heights splits critics
[18 hours old]: Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Bronte's classic novel has received a mixed response from film reviewers.

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. Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
[480 hours old]: Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[30 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. BP steps up cost cutting as profits slide
[18 hours old]: The oil giant also suspends its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.

. Wegovy maker sues rival over 'knock-off' weight-loss drugs
[18 hours old]: Novo Nordisk says Hims & Hers' drugs breach its patent; Hims & Hers calls the lawsuit a "blatant attack".

. More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
[19 hours old]: The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.

. Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears
[22 hours old]: The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles

. US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs
[26 hours old]: The White House agreed to carve out exemptions for US-produced cotton from Bangladesh.

. Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim
[17 hours old]: The UK's markets regulator says the proposed commitments "will boost the UK's app economy".

. Make-up brand Barry M bought by rival Warpaint
[38 hours old]: The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK.

. Target slashes 500 jobs as retailer seeks to invest in its stores
[32 hours old]: Executives said the reductions were part of a restructuring meant to help fix stagnant sales.

. The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week
[54 hours old]: In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.

. Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns
[41 hours old]: Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.

. Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win - but can she bring back the economy?
[31 hours old]: Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce.

. Voluntary student loan repayments rise in England
[101 hours old]: Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.

. Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
[46 hours old]: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party secured 316 out of 465 seats in Sunday's election.

. Most smart motorways not value for money, say reports
[108 hours old]: National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.

. Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced
[55 hours old]: The prime minister said "outdated assumptions about how to make it into a successful career" have held young people back.

. Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE
[104 hours old]: More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.

. YouTube's bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
[108 hours old]: YouTube's total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.

. How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
[23 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

. The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
[53 hours old]: A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.

. How Britain became a fried chicken nation
[76 hours old]: An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies?

. Can robots ever be graceful?
[125 hours old]: Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

. Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals
[133 hours old]: The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower.

. Silence and inaction - how audio helped prove captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash
[136 hours old]: The top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross negligence from Vladimir Motin

. The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
[160 hours old]: Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.

. Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
[245 hours old]: The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

. Donation appeal as vulnerable face food bank delay
[47 hours old]: A mental health support team set up a pantry in Wolverhampton to help those living in food poverty.

. City volunteers seek drivers for meal deliveries
[70 hours old]: Friends of Di's Kitchen provides hundreds of meals each week in Wolverhampton.

. Should you overpay your mortgage or save?
[110 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains.

. UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely
[132 hours old]: The Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year.

. Are UK interest rates expected to fall soon?
[137 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1766 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.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[1878 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[1966 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?

. Kids can be the harshest critics…
[109 hours old]: The candidates test their story on a group of kids.

. Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails
[113 hours old]: The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.

. Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project
[135 hours old]: The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.

. Gary Neville returns to the Den
[143 hours old]: Gary Neville re-joins the dragons as they put another set of business hopefuls to the test.