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- Huge fire at Glasgow Central Station prompts evacuations as building collapses
[5 hours old]: The fire is understood to have started in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon, with the building collapsing several hours later.

- Watch: Fire crews fight blaze near Glasgow Central Station
[4 hours old]: The dome of a neighbouring building has collapsed as ScotRail says no trains will operate in or out of the station on Monday.

. Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn
[61 hours old]: Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.

. Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
[48 hours old]: New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[437 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
[1372 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
[1853 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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- Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
[7 hours old]: Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

- Oil prices surge above 0 and shares slide over Iran war
[3 hours old]: Major disruption to energy supplies threatens to push up prices for consumers and businesses around the world.

- 'Night turned into day': Iranians tell of strikes on oil depots
[13 hours old]: Fuel depots were hit in Tehran and Karaj overnight, with videos showing huge fires and plumes of smoke in multiple locations.

- In maps: Nine days of strikes across the Middle East
[14 hours old]: Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war continues for a ninth day.

- 'Mind boggles' at doubts over legality of Iran war, Israeli president says
[12 hours old]: Isaac Herzog says Israel is acting out of "self-defence" on behalf of Israel, the wider region and Europe.

- Starmer and Trump speak for first time since president's Iran criticism
[12 hours old]: The phone call comes after a week in which Donald Trump repeatedly expressed frustration at Keir Starmer's stance on Iran.

- New images could be key to solving mystery of body in wetsuit
[7 hours old]: Detectives hope the new facial reconstruction images will end an 18-month mystery.

- Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say
[2 hours old]: A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

- Clumber spaniel named Bruin wins best in show at Crufts 2026
[7 hours old]: Handler Lee Cox said Bruin was the "dog of a lifetime" as he accepted the award.

- 'Shameful' pitch invasion by Celtic and Rangers fans condemned by police
[9 hours old]: Arrests were made with both police officers and fans injured during clashes following Celtic's 4-2 win on penalties.

- Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws
[2 hours old]: Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.

- NHS England pauses new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under-18s
[5 hours old]: The health service said young people who already receive the drugs will continue to do so.

- Paddington musical dominates WhatsOnStage awards
[4 hours old]: Other winners at the event included Jonathan Bailey, Rachel Zegler, Amber Davies and Sir Stephen Fry.

- Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor in German match
[5 hours old]: A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor in a German second division match as the referee was went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award.

- Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[5 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

- Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps
[5 hours old]: Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

- The Papers: 'Ayatollah's son chosen' and 'Iran threatens oil facilities'
[5 hours old]: The naming of Iran's new Supreme Leader as air strikes continue across the Middle East leads Monday's papers.

- Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month
[14 hours old]: The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.

- Sent 90 miles after giving birth while 'soaked in urine'
[5 hours old]: Four days after giving birth, Lizzy Berryman's psychosis forced her to be taken from York to Derby for specialist care.

- Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been terrorism, Norway police say
[11 hours old]: Police say they are investigating other motives after the blast caused minor damage to the embassy building.

- Hamnet star Jessie Buckley says acting helped her overcome eating disorder as a teenager
[15 hours old]: The Oscar-frontrunner says acting is "like water to me" as she credits her craft with helping her mental health.

- Two deaths reported to drug watchdog over potential link to weight-loss jabs
[5 hours old]: The reports of the two deaths of a man and a woman were made to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

- Grok posts on Hillsborough and Munich disasters are 'sickening', government says
[10 hours old]: Premier League sides Liverpool and Manchester United have both complained to Elon Musk's social media platform X about the posts, some of which have now been removed.

- 'Disgraceful scenes as toxicity spills over in Old Firm cup tie'
[11 hours old]: As if the ugliness of the 120 minutes wasn't enough there was disgrace as Rangers and Celtic fans invaded the pitch at Ibrox, writes Tom English.

- India triumphant again - do the rest have any hope of catching them?
[8 hours old]: India's dominant T20 World Cup title win - their third white-ball trophy in a row - shows the other nations need to catch up, writes Matthew Henry.

- Bottom of the league, magic in the cup - Port Vale's 'incredible' run
[11 hours old]: Port Vale are bottom of League One, but they have reached the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the second time in their history.

- Littler 'digs deep' to go back-to-back at UK Open
[6 hours old]: World number one Luke Littler successfully defends his UK Open title, beating James Wade in the final in Minehead.

- Raducanu overpowered in 52-minute thrashing
[5 hours old]: Britain's Emma Raducanu was overpowered by sixth seed Amanda Anisimova at Indian Wells, losing 6-1 6-1 in a third-round encounter lasting just 52 minutes.

- League One side Port Vale stun Sunderland in FA Cup upset
[10 hours old]: League One side Port Vale knock out Premier League team Sunderland to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.

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and in other older news ...

. Secrets of the Caribbean uncovered in spectacular new deep sea images
[28 hours old]: Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

. Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game?
[18 hours old]: The opening race of F1's new era in Australia left the drivers with mixed feelings about what the sport had become, writes Andrew Benson.

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. How the Iraq war's legacy shaped the UK's Iran response
[16 hours old]: And the critisism of it from Donald Trump and Tony Blair.

. Iran president apologises for striking neighbours
[39 hours old]: President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them

. There’s an inflation wave coming - what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy?
[49 hours old]: Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

. Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
[54 hours old]: Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit 0 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.

. Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
[59 hours old]: A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.

. Mayor Sadiq Khan invites embattled AI firm Anthropic to expand in London
[55 hours old]: The letter from London's mayor came as the US moved to designate the company a supply chain risk.

. US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February
[62 hours old]: The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.

. Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal
[59 hours old]: Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.

. Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80
[64 hours old]: Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.

. Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts
[77 hours old]: With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.

. Lenders lift mortgage rates as Iran war hits borrowing costs
[66 hours old]: Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.

. Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
[60 hours old]: If oil prices remain high for some time, there could be knock-on effects on the cost of fuel and food.

. One in 7 shops in UK has turned cashless in the past year, survey finds
[77 hours old]: Some 14% of small High Street traders have gone card only in the last year, a survey suggests.

. US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict
[70 hours old]: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".

. Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over supply chain risk label
[74 hours old]: The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.

. Heating oil costs 'worrying' for rural residents
[66 hours old]: The price of heating oil has risen amid the Middle East conflict, hitting many in rural areas.

. UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices
[83 hours old]: Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.

. TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal
[77 hours old]: TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".

. States sue Trump administration over new 'unlawful' global tariffs
[81 hours old]: The 24 states are seeking to block Trump's latest tariffs, which he imposed to replace levies struck down by the Supreme Court.

. South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures
[90 hours old]: The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.

. China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
[98 hours old]: It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

. US trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration
[101 hours old]: A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.

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

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

. Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts
[98 hours old]: The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.


. Can snacks help you sleep?
[77 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
[101 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

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

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[166 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
[245 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
[269 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
[317 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?
[341 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[413 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
[485 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
[499 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
[581 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?
[591 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?
[581 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?
[605 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
[653 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Why holiday meal money for cash-strapped parents is back on the menu
[22 hours old]: The school holiday food grant was axed by the Department of Education in 2023 due to a lack of money.

. 'Most of my pension has gone on home heating oil'
[53 hours old]: Rising heating oil prices are hitting Northern Ireland harder than the rest of the UK - here's everything you need to know.

. Council considers extending food voucher scheme
[60 hours old]: The council earmarks £1m to pay for the vouchers as part of a new Crisis and Resilience Fund.

. Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices
[66 hours old]: The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2390 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?
[2501 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
[2589 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
[141 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)
[212 hours old]: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[233 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?'
[250 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
[280 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.