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- Irish cabinet meeting to be held to discuss ongoing fuel protests
[5 hours old]: Hundreds of petrol stations in the Republic of Ireland have run out of fuel as the protests and blockades continued for a fifth day.

. Unpack all the latest drama from Race Across the World
[53 hours old]: Celebrity superfans and travel expert Alfie Watts join Tyler West to discuss the episode!

- EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
[15 hours old]: Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said its members had "increasing concerns" about the availability of jet fuel.

. EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
[33 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

. How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
[33 hours old]: Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

. Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
[84 hours old]: Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.

. Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
[82 hours old]: Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.

. India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming IndiGo chief
[87 hours old]: India’s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[408 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
[2183 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
[2665 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 ...

- 'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston
[3 hours old]: The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.

- More than 500 arrests at Palestine Action protest
[2 hours old]: Event organisers said it would show the "resistance" to the ban on the group was "stronger than ever".

- Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports
[2 hours old]: The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.

- We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda
[2 hours old]: "Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.

- Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus becomes two-time winner
[5 hours old]: I Am Maximus wins the Grand National for the second time for trainer Willie Mullins at Aintree - pulling off a feat last achieved by Red Rum in doing so.

- Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival
[1 hours old]: Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, but PM Viktor Orbán has been in a defiant mood.

- Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke
[12 hours old]: The 66-year-old broadcaster is "responding well to treatment", his employer GB News said in a statement.

- Coachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests
[9 hours old]: The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.

- Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central
[7 hours old]: Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD.

- From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
[1 hours old]: BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.

- Balamory is back - Miss Hoolie and PC Plum lift the lid on what to expect
[1 hours old]: The cast of the rebooted children's TV hit tell us the new series is a 'love letter to the original'.

- I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?
[1 hours old]: Misinformation about contraception has been spreading on social media, alongside the "very real frustrations" of women complaining about side effects.

- The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs
[1 hours old]: A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

- The Papers: 'Le Humiliation' and 'US and Iran start historic peace talks'
[2 hours old]: Some of the UK papers today follow Sir Keir Starmer shelving his Chagos Islands deal, and the historic Iran-US peace talks in Pakistan.

- Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK
[1 hours old]: BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May's elections.

- Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing
[1 hours old]: The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.

- Scottish election 2026: How tax and welfare are shaping the vote
[1 hours old]: In recent years Scotland has struck out on a different path to the rest of the UK when it comes to income tax and social security.

- What will the Southport Inquiry tell us and what are next steps?
[1 hours old]: The public inquiry was set up following a knife attack which led to the deaths of three young girls.

- US-Iran Peace Talks + Artemis II Returns
[9 hours old]: It’s a historic day.

* Juddering McIlroy simply can't stop riding Masters rollercoaster
[1 hours old]: Rory McIlroy says he will have to play better on Sunday if he is to defend his Masters title after letting slip a six-shot lead at Augusta National.

- 'Big punch in the face' - could Arsenal really blow title from here?
[8 hours old]: Nine points clear with six games to play - could Arsenal still really blow the Premier League title from that position?

- Fury dominates on return - but Joshua refuses to rise to call-out
[2 hours old]: Tyson Fury marks his return to the heavyweight mix with a composed points win over Arslanbek Makhmudo, before immediately turning ringside to call out Anthony Joshua.

- Fortune favours the brave - will Slot start Ngumoha against PSG?
[4 hours old]: Liverpool's 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha stole the show against Fulham - will Arne Slot now start him against PSG?

- England far from perfect but Red Roses machine marches on
[7 hours old]: England star Ellie Kildunne says a record Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium against Ireland is now becoming "the norm".

- 'The older I get, the more I enjoy it' - Mullins etches name in Aintree folklore
[6 hours old]: It is a Grand National to savour for Irish trainer Willie Mullins as he celebrates his third consecutive victory in the race at Aintree - equalling the record set by legendary trainer Vincent O'Brien.

- Are these the 30 minutes that saved Hearts' title bid?
[4 hours old]: As Heart of Midlothian fight back to beat Motherwell, it could prove to be the 30 minutes that saved their Scottish title chances.

- NI fuel protesters 'stand in solidarity' with Irish counterparts
[7 hours old]: A convoy of vans, lorries, tractors, and even a limousine took part in a slow moving protest around the town centre on Saturday afternoon.

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and in other older news ...

. Six-year-old who called 999 to save mum hailed a hero
[44 hours old]: Pearl's mother Carole suffered a bleed on the brain at their home in Croydon last summer.

. Repair Shop restores Britain's first black ballerina's shoes
[82 hours old]: Julie Felix has now had her shoes repaired 40 years after her first professional solo performance.



. Bored retiree creates supersized household objects
[67 hours old]: He lives in his home among huge objects including a giant pencil, clothes peg and a 13-amp plug.

. 'Miracle' as lost cat returned home after five years
[115 hours old]: Danielle Arme says she "burst into tears" when she heard the news that Bodhi was safe and well.

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. Artemis II: Return to the Moon
[20 hours old]: Four astronauts. One historic mission. Venturing further from Earth than ever before.

. How young men's lives are influenced by the manosphere
[3619 hours old]: James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.

. Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait
[30 hours old]: Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

. Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply
[29 hours old]: A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.


. Soaring pump prices drive US inflation to highest level in almost two years
[32 hours old]: A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.

. Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair
[35 hours old]: The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[23 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. This coat cost 8 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?
[42 hours old]: Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.

. Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down?
[38 hours old]: UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.

. White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
[46 hours old]: The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

. Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name
[57 hours old]: The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

. Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
[53 hours old]: Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

. OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
[52 hours old]: The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

. Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
[51 hours old]: The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

. UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs
[64 hours old]: Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

. Lidl begins building its first ever pub
[61 hours old]: The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

. Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months
[83 hours old]: Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.

. UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
[86 hours old]: Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

. Music giant Universal gets bn takeover offer
[87 hours old]: The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

. Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
[109 hours old]: The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

. Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
[114 hours old]: The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

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

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[50 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
[74 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
[98 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
[121 hours old]: Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.

. Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
[145 hours old]: Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

. Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
[289 hours old]: Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

. Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
[314 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

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

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[385 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

. The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
[409 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[456 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

. US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
[475 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

. Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
[481 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

. 'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
[504 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

. Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
[527 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

. Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
[553 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[577 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. How families can get crisis support to heat homes
[43 hours old]: A crisis fund is going to support community groups who help people struggling to heat their homes.

. Furniture poverty on the rise, charity says
[43 hours old]: The Harrogate-based charity warns donations of furniture are falling while demand continues to grow.

. Shoppers feel crunch as price of produce climbs
[44 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the UK.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[354 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
[553 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. What do businesses want ahead of the election?
[86 hours old]: Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.

. National Minimum Wage rises this week
[225 hours old]: Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

. New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
[225 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[385 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

. Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
[386 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.