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- BBC tracking US warships using blurry pixels and AI
[3 hours old]: The BBC Verify team built an AI model to track US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[890 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
[2665 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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- US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
[4 hours old]: The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.

- Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
[2 hours old]: The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

- Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising officers who arrested Golders Green suspect
[9 hours old]: The Green leader was facing a growing backlash for appearing to back criticism of arresting officers.

- Golders Green stabbing suspect in court on three charges of attempted murder
[12 hours old]: Essa Suleiman, 45, is also accused of attempting to murder a third man on the same day in south London.

- Peter Kay show evacuated and man held after police investigate 'suspicious bag'
[3 hours old]: A 19-year-old man is in custody and the Birmingham site has been searched.

- Boats, dancing and cake-cutting: Bermuda welcomes King Charles
[2 hours old]: Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.

- Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at 8bn - but he can't pocket it
[10 hours old]: Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not.

- Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
[4 hours old]: A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.

- Oscars says AI actors, writing cannot win awards
[4 hours old]: The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.

- Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it?
[7 hours old]: For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25.

- Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo shared
[9 hours old]: The former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates

- Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide
[4 hours old]: Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season.

- My shopping addiction hijacked my life. Now I realise what caused it
[3 hours old]: Children's author Sally Gardner says her extravagant shopping sprees left her feeling "ashamed".

- The Papers: 'Burnham plans to return' and 'Four weeks from crunch'
[2 hours old]: Labour grandee Andy Burnham "plans to return to Westminster" and oil crunch looms lead Saturday's papers.

- There was one way we'd agreed to do Devil Wears Prada 2, says Meryl Streep
[3 hours old]: The sequel's stars on what's changed since the original, and why the film still resonates with women.

- Is the UK heading for another drought this summer?
[15 hours old]: Has a very dry April sparked concerns of another drought in some parts of the UK this summer? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the current situation.

- Highlander stars bring Hollywood buzz to Scotland
[5 hours old]: Henry Cavill, Karen Gillan and Russell Crowe are in Scotland filming a remake of the cult 1980s film.

- Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money
[5 hours old]: The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.

- EastEnders star on the mental health story 'for everyone'
[3 hours old]: Aaron Thiara has been portraying Ravi Gulati in the soap in a story about complex PTSD.

- Watch: May Day rallies in support of workers' rights held across major US cities
[3 hours old]: Thousands of demonstrators marched across the country to demand “dignity, justice and freedom” for immigrants and workers.

* US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone
[0 hours old]: The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US.

- The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner
[10 hours old]: All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.

- Whisky tariffs deal sparks political squabble over who claims credit
[11 hours old]: Party leaders quickly changed their campaign plans after Donald Trump's announcement on the tariffs deal.

- Manchester born and bred, but moving to Israel
[13 hours old]: Richard Manville has lived in the UK all his life, but now he's leaving for Israel because he says the antisemitism here is intolerable.

- Father Ted co-creator's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned
[11 hours old]: Linehan had previously been found guilty of criminal damage after a confrontation with a trans activist.

- All but safe? Leeds ease 'anxiety' - and increase pressure on others
[4 hours old]: No club has ever been relegated with 43 points at the end of a Premier League season - so have Leeds already done enough to secure survival?

- 'Embarrassment to snooker' - Wu and Allen play longest Crucible frame
[7 hours old]: Mark Allen and Wu Yize play out the longest frame in Crucible history during the second session of their World Championship semi-final.

- Norris on Miami sprint pole as McLaren return to form
[4 hours old]: McLaren's Lando Norris becomes the first driver to beat a Mercedes in qualifying this year with sprint pole at the Miami Grand Prix.

- Higgins builds slender semi-final lead over Murphy
[5 hours old]: John Higgins opens up a slender 13-11 advantage over Shaun Murphy heading into the final session of their World Championship semi-final.

- 'It's like we're all crying and relegated' - Spurs' De Zerbi delivers monologue
[12 hours old]: Manager Roberto de Zerbi urges Tottenham to "silence the voice inside of us" as the club battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

- Raducanu links up with coach from US Open win
[9 hours old]: Emma Raducanu has linked up again with Andrew Richardson, who coached her to the US Open title as a teenage qualifier.

- Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
[7 hours old]: The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

- Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
[5 hours old]: The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

- Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination
[12 hours old]: People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

- No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says
[11 hours old]: Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.

- Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss
[13 hours old]: A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

- Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI
[15 hours old]: The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.

- South East Water chair resigns after critical report
[15 hours old]: It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.


- 'I earn £36k but I can't afford to buy a house'
[14 hours old]: Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.

- How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[15 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

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

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. The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
[30 hours old]: Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

. LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
[28 hours old]: And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
[766 hours old]: An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[27 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

. 'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases
[28 hours old]: The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

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

. Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar
[17 hours old]: The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.

. Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
[19 hours old]: The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

. Tourists feel petrol pinch and cut down on day trips
[21 hours old]: Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.

. China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
[27 hours old]: The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

. Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
[26 hours old]: A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".

. Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation
[36 hours old]: The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

. Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK
[35 hours old]: The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

. Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
[33 hours old]: Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

. Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan
[33 hours old]: Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

. Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
[42 hours old]: Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

. 'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
[46 hours old]: Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[52 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

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

. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[123 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
[195 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[220 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
[203 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[267 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
[292 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. 'We're in a successful band but still work jobs'
[16 hours old]: Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[316 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
[836 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
[1035 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
[64 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

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

. Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
[108 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
[201 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
[214 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.