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- Cuba says it shot dead four people on US-registered speedboat
[4 hours old]: The passengers were Cuban nationals living in the US and intended to "carry out an infiltration for terrorist purposes", the Cuban government says.

. New travel rules for UK visitors kick in - how are you affected?
[21 hours old]: From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[175 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
[1110 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
[1591 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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- Racism and staff shortages factors in 'failing' maternity care, report finds
[7 hours old]: The interim report has identified problems "at every stage" of the maternity journey in England.

- 'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud
[14 hours old]: Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control.

- Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
[9 hours old]: BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.

- This coastal idyll banned 'harmful' holiday lets. Eight years on, has it worked?
[6 hours old]: A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents but some say the policy harms tourism.

- There's a solution for e-bike parking chaos - but it's not problem-free
[7 hours old]: Introducing dedicated parking bays has not completely solved the issue.

- Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK
[2 hours old]: Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.

- Shot in school uniform: BBC reveals police order led to Gen Z protest killings in Nepal
[7 hours old]: New evidence reveals what happened when 19 people were shot dead in Kathmandu last September.

* Gorton and Denton by-election polls open
[0 hours old]: There are 11 candidates battling to become the next MP for Gorton and Denton in Greater Manchester.

- Orban accuses Ukraine of disrupting oil supplies to Hungary
[3 hours old]: Ukraine says a critical pipeline was closed after Russian strikes.

- Met apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off
[11 hours old]: Sir Lindsay Hoyle tells MPs he was acting "in good faith as is my duty and responsibility" as he felt information was "relevant".

- US and Iran to hold talks as pressure for nuclear deal builds
[7 hours old]: The indirect negotiations are seen as a last-ditch effort to prevent a conflict, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.

- Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows
[1 hours old]: Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.

- The Papers: 'Met exposed Hoyle' and 'Iran tempts Trump'
[2 hours old]: The Met's apology for revealing a source related to Lord Mandelson's arrest is prominent on Thursday's papers.

- Faisal Islam: Is Reeves right in saying the UK economy's turning a corner?
[10 hours old]: The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.

- Watch: Moment a sinkhole in Omaha traps cars and drivers
[15 hours old]: Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police.

- Yungblud festival goes international, but not everyone's convinced
[13 hours old]: The third instalment is taking place in the Czech Republic after being held in Milton Keynes.

- Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year
[7 hours old]: The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets.

- Media tycoon and UK citizen Jimmy Lai wins appeal against lesser conviction in Hong Kong
[4 hours old]: The 78-year-old Lai, however, remains detained for a separate national security case.

- A New York City snowball fight gone wrong leaves Mayor Mamdani at odds with police
[9 hours old]: The NYPD is looking for four people they say injured officers with snowballs, in behavior the commisioner called "disgraceful".

- Australian PM apologises after calling child sex abuse survivor and advocate 'difficult'
[3 hours old]: Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame said the word was a "misogynist's code for a woman who won't comply".

- 'One-off' Led Zeppelin album photo sells for £16k
[13 hours old]: There was "fierce bidding" for the photo which inspired the album artwork, the auction house says.

- US 'suitcase murderer' deported from Bali after 11 years in jail
[5 hours old]: The 33-year-old will still face federal charges in the US and is due to appear in court on Thursday.

- How Did A Tip-Off From Sir Lindsay Hoyle Lead To Peter Mandelson’s Arrest?
[10 hours old]: The Metropolitan Police apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off.

- Real Madrid win 'for everyone who stands against racism'
[7 hours old]: Real Madrid's win against Benfica was a "victory for everyone who stands against racism", midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni says.

- Bizarre VAR? Why Kelly's second yellow card became 'awful' straight red
[8 hours old]: An 'awful' decision, or 'always going to be a red'? Why Juventus' Lloyd Kelly's second yellow card became a straight red in his side's Champions League exit at the hands of Galatasaray.

* Will drivers still make a difference in F1 in 2026?
[1 hours old]: Have F1's new rules damaged its status as the ultimate challenge? Andrew Benson assesses what the drivers are having to do differently and whether skill still matters.

- Dubois refuses world champion Wardley's fist bump
[13 hours old]: Daniel Dubois refuses a fist bump from world champion Fabio Wardley at a lively news conference in London to promote their world title fight in May.

- 'He was always going to score' - Real beat Benfica to reach last 16
[9 hours old]: Watch as Real Madrid head through to the last 16 in the Champions League after a 2-1 victory against Benfica.

- 'I'm ready' - Park bids to show Man Utd form for England
[1 hours old]: Manchester United midfielder Jess Park has been in brilliant form since her move in the summer - but can she take that into England's upcoming matches?

- Faisal Islam: Is Reeves right in saying we're turning a corner?
[10 hours old]: The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.

- Chip giant Nvidia defies AI concerns with record 5bn revenue
[8 hours old]: Demand for Nvidia chips rose even as the company sets out to create AI products of its own.

- Canada's finance minister says US is unlikely to lift tariffs
[5 hours old]: The comments come after US President Donald Trump said he wants global tariffs to replace income taxes as America's main revenue source.

- Why Asian firms are not cheering Trump tariff ruling
[8 hours old]: The US Supreme Court's decision to block a pillar of US trade policy has caused yet more uncertainty.

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

- John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business
[14 hours old]: The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead.

- Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
[15 hours old]: Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.

- Prediction market Kalshi fines MrBeast editor over insider trading
[11 hours old]: A former California governor candidate was also disciplined as the platform cracks down.

- Tesco to cut 180 jobs within its head office
[15 hours old]: Chief executive Ken Murphy says Tesco must be “efficient and agile” to compete.

- Rescue centre at 'breaking point' over £40k bills
[1 hours old]: The Ark Wildlife Park is home to exotic animals such as crocodiles, monkeys and wildcats.

- Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students
[7 hours old]: Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union.

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. Live stream 'peddled as an alibi' shown to Natalie McNally murder trial jury
[17 hours old]: Natalie McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she died at her home in Lurgan in December 2022

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. A Woman's Hour and SEND in the Spotlight special
[43 hours old]: We hear from a range of voices on the impact of the government's SEND reforms in England.

. Aston Martin cuts 20% of workforce as losses widen
[21 hours old]: About 600 jobs will go at the luxury car maker, which in part blames US tariffs for its troubles.

. Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show
[20 hours old]: Users of social media - where the marketing campaign has been launched - say it is out of keeping with Gucci's reputation for luxury.

. Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts
[19 hours old]: Wayve says it's confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment.

. Shein's elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance
[28 hours old]: His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.

. Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry
[33 hours old]: Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.

. Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention?
[18 hours old]: How a young designer got brought on to help redesign a legacy sports brand following a TikTok post.

. Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid
[31 hours old]: Warner Bros says the latest proposal could convince it to abandon the deal it struck with Netflix.

. US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards
[32 hours old]: The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.

. Apple says some Mac Mini production will move to the US
[33 hours old]: The technology giant had pledged to increase investment in the US by 0bn, under pressure from Trump.

. Google apologises for Baftas alert to 'see more' on racial slur
[35 hours old]: Google said the news alert was an error that should not have happened.

. House prices in Wales rise faster than UK average - see how your area compares
[25 hours old]: Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.

. Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it's being stolen to order
[45 hours old]: Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

. Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown
[49 hours old]: There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.

. Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers
[43 hours old]: Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office.

. Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
[42 hours old]: The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.

. Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building'
[52 hours old]: The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[55 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?
[79 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[151 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
[223 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
[237 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
[319 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?
[329 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?
[319 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?
[343 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
[391 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

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

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

. Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means
[18 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.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2128 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?
[2239 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
[2327 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?

. When the retail staff can't help you
[138 hours old]: This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.

. Why youth unemployment is rising
[203 hours old]: Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025

. File on 4 Investigates
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