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. Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East 'if necessary'
[24 hours old]: The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil and gas prices continued to surge.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[334 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1269 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
[1750 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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- US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
[5 hours old]: Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.

- Video of US torpedo hitting Iranian warship released by Pentagon
[1 hours old]: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the US military has sunk "an Iranian warship" in the Indian Ocean with a torpedo.

- 'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes
[3 hours old]: Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.

- How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
[1 hours old]: Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.

- Satellite images show Iranian navy and nuclear sites hit by US-Israeli strikes
[7 hours old]: US-Israeli strikes have destroyed at least 11 Iranian naval vessels, images reviewed by BBC Verify show.

- MP says she has seen nothing to suspect husband has broken law, after China spying arrests
[3 hours old]: The Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.

- Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean
[4 hours old]: The Arctic Metagaz went down between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan officials say.

- Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action
[4 hours old]: It comes after Trump criticised the PM for refusing to allow the use of UK bases in the initial US-Israel strikes.

* Drug breakthrough for children with severe form of epilepsy
[0 hours old]: Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome.

- Rabies victim's deterioration was 'traumatic'
[4 hours old]: Yvonne Ford's daughter tells an inquest they do not want another family to endure the same loss.

- Harry Styles shares how Liam Payne's death made him relook at his life
[4 hours old]: The singer revealed the impact of losing his former bandmate while discussing his upcoming album.

- Debut novelist wins major book award for story inspired by lesbian mothers
[2 hours old]: Claire Lynch's novel was inspired by the lesbian women who lost custody of their children in the 1980s.

- Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends
[4 hours old]: Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.

- Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests
[15 hours old]: It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.

- Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as midterm build up begins
[9 hours old]: Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.


* First UK government flight to leave Middle East with more planned
[0 hours old]: The UK government says more than 130,000 British nationals have registered their interest in leaving the Middle East region.

- Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues
[4 hours old]: An official says more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran, where the supreme leader will lie in state.

- Shifting stories and unanswered questions about Trump's war on Iran
[8 hours old]: BBC's Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the mixed messaging given by President Donald Trump's administration for its actions in Iran.

* In maps: Five days of strikes across the Middle East
[1 hours old]: Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

- How has Iran responded and which countries has it attacked?
[9 hours old]: Iran continues retaliatory strikes against Israel and across the Gulf, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran enter a fifth day.

* UK warship HMS Dragon not expected to sail to Cyprus until next week
[0 hours old]: HMS Dragon is being loaded with ammunition in Portsmouth having just recently come out of maintenance.

- 'No to war': Pedro Sánchez hits back as Trump threatens full trade embargo on Spain
[1 hours old]: Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.

- Stock markets and oil prices still volatile over fears Iran war may drag on
[3 hours old]: Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.

- Israel tells people in large parts of southern Lebanon to leave ahead of attacks
[7 hours old]: Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack.

- Man on trial for rape that saw Andrew Malkinson wrongfully jailed
[5 hours old]: Paul Quinn denies raping a woman in a case that led to one of the "very worst" miscarriages of justice.

- David and Victoria Beckham wish Brooklyn happy birthday despite feud
[10 hours old]: "I love you so much," Victoria says, two months after her son posted about the family breakdown.

* US Congress votes to summon Attorney General Bondi in Epstein case
[0 hours old]: Republican lawmaker Nancy Mace, who introduced the motion to subpoena Pam Bondi, has accused the justice department of a "cover-up".

- Sisters drowned after paddle at national park beauty spot
[3 hours old]: Mountain rescuers told the inquest the women somehow fell or slipped and were unable to get out of the water.

- Ant and Dec win court order to trace 'secret profits' from Banksy deals
[9 hours old]: A court heard that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took "secret and unauthorised profits".

- Al Fayed abuse should be investigated as human trafficking, says former senior Met officer
[7 hours old]: Investigation into claims of sex abuse by the late Harrods owner should include trafficking, says former head of Met's Anti-Trafficking Unit.

- 'England at crossroads as seismic India semi-final looms'
[3 hours old]: England, Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum need Jos Buttler now as much as ever as they face reigning champions India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.

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

- Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
[7 hours old]: If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

* Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
[0 hours old]: Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

- Father claims Google's AI product fuelled son's delusional spiral
[3 hours old]: The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.

- Brewdog founder admits 'many mistakes' as hundreds lose jobs in sale
[9 hours old]: James Watt apologises to staff and investors after hundreds of jobs were lost with the sale of the brewer and pub chain.

- Why are UK prices still rising?
[6 hours old]: UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

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. My son lived in squalor with his dying mother - the system failed him
[16 hours old]: Leo came to Scotland for a better life but ended up living in squalor in a house surrounded by empty bottles and takeaway containers.

. Use our tax calculator to see how Spring Statement forecasts may affect you
[22 hours old]: Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

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. Trump 'Not Happy' With Starmer Over Iran
[27 hours old]: Trump criticises Starmer saying “This is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with”.

. Global News Podcast: Trump warns of more US deaths in Iran war
[64 hours old]: Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members

. Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves star in this action thriller
[164 hours old]: An undercover cop pursuing a gang of bank robbers is seduced by the LA surf scene.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[28 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

. What Spring Statement forecasts could mean for your money
[31 hours old]: Among the data and projections are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.

. No new tax rises in Spring Statement, but don't be fooled - tax bills are still rising
[31 hours old]: There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

. Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
[25 hours old]: Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.

. Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate
[24 hours old]: Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.

. 'I make between £800 and £2,000 a month on zero-hours contracts. There's no consistency'
[32 hours old]: People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances as the chancellor delivers her Spring Statement.

. OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash
[27 hours old]: Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

. Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year
[29 hours old]: The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.

. Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and Bahrain
[42 hours old]: The incidents highlight the vulnerability of key technology infrastructure during military conflicts.

. Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal
[51 hours old]: Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.

. Limited flights leave UAE but disruption continues amid Iran strikes
[48 hours old]: The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.

. UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban
[72 hours old]: Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

. Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where
[118 hours old]: The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

. Spring Statement 2026: Key points at a glance
[32 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves updates MPs on her plans for the economy, as the latest forecasts are unveiled.

. A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on
[84 hours old]: The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.

. Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?
[85 hours old]: Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.

. Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates
[49 hours old]: Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

. The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein
[112 hours old]: For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

. Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use
[114 hours old]: The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.

. Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
[40 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[63 hours old]: The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[142 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[166 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[214 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[238 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[310 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[382 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[396 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[478 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[488 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[478 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[502 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

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

. 'I fiddled the meter for a mate and the shop burnt down'
[16 hours old]: A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2287 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?
[2398 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
[2486 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?

. Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews
[38 hours old]: The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.

. Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
[109 hours old]: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[130 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

. 'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
[147 hours old]: Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.

. Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means
[177 hours old]: Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.