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- Russia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK waters
[13 hours old]: BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.

. This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't
[38 hours old]: It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.

. Heathrow sees passenger dip amid Iran conflict
[26 hours old]: The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.

. Major train operator to be renationalised in months
[94 hours old]: GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1141 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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* Henry Zeffman: Keir Starmer fights back for now
[0 hours old]: The prime minister told the Cabinet a leadership contest had not been triggered, and that he wouldn't be resigning.

- Jess Phillips's resignation letter in full
[2 hours old]: The prominent Labour MP has resigned as safeguarding minister over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

* At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis
[1 hours old]: The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

- UK borrowing costs hit highest for 18 years as uncertainty over PM continues
[1 hours old]: The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.

- BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings
[3 hours old]: The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.

- No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
[4 hours old]: The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.

- Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council tax
[5 hours old]: The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.

- Bonnie Tyler 'stable' in Portuguese hospital following emergency surgery
[2 hours old]: The Welsh star had undergone emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal last week.

- US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
[2 hours old]: Negotiations have progressed in recent months, according to multiple officials familiar, with the White House optimistic of reaching a deal.

- Pakistan struck a rehab centre and killed 269 Afghans. Their families want to know why
[6 hours old]: There are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.

- Midwife told us we 'picked a bad day to have a baby' before our daughter died
[15 hours old]: A couple whose baby was stillborn in hospital hope a maternity review will lead to improvements.

- Why a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas owners
[9 hours old]: More than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.

- How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come
[15 hours old]: Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?

- 'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Family of ex-Liverpool boss on loss
[9 hours old]: The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see.

- How are countries responding to hantavirus?
[5 hours old]: The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.

- How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
[15 hours old]: From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

- Olympic medallist Archibald retires from cycling after falling 'in love' with nursing
[7 hours old]: Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen in love" with her new career as a nurse.

- Zoe Ball confirms she did not get Strictly presenting role
[5 hours old]: The broadcaster says she was "so chuffed to even be in the mix" for the job on the BBC One show.

- Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation
[14 hours old]: The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

- Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data
[3 hours old]: The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.

- Japanese snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies
[6 hours old]: The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.

- Scottish military instructor who spied for Russia jailed in Ukraine
[2 hours old]: Ross David Cutmore, from Fife, admitted passing on information about training bases and the location of Ukrainian forces.

- Mayor of Californian city resigns over Chinese agent charge
[3 hours old]: Eileen Wang could face up to 10 years in prison following the Department of Justice allegations.

* Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real boss
[0 hours old]: Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid's next head coach, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu.

- It's West Ham or Spurs - how relegation fight is shaping up
[1 hours old]: With two games remaining of the Premier League season, Tottenham and West Ham are the two horses left in the race to avoid relegation.

- Southampton ask for more time over spying claims
[4 hours old]: Southampton request more time to conduct an internal review after being charged with spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough.

- Ex-Georgia captain Sharikadze gets 11-year ban over urine-swapping scheme
[2 hours old]: Former Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze is banned for 11 years for violating anti-doping rules, with five team-mates handed suspensions of up to six years.

- Paul admits boxing career in doubt over injury from Joshua bout
[2 hours old]: Jake Paul says his boxing career is "most definitely" in doubt as he awaits scan results on injuries sustained during his loss to British heavyweight Anthony Joshua.

- Archibald retires from cycling after falling 'in love' with nursing
[7 hours old]: Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen in love" with her new career as a nurse.

- 'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Beard's family on loss
[9 hours old]: The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see.

* US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war
[0 hours old]: The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

* eBay rejects .5bn offer from GameStop
[0 hours old]: The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.

- Snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies
[6 hours old]: The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.

- Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
[15 hours old]: Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.

- China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief
[6 hours old]: David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation was no longer credible.

- Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
[4 hours old]: The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.

- Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
[6 hours old]: A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

- Dua Lipa sues Samsung for m over use of her image on TV boxes
[11 hours old]: The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.

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. Labour MPs Move Against Starmer
[20 hours old]: The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases.

. Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
[98 hours old]: The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

. Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned
[22 hours old]: All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.

. British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer
[27 hours old]: The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

. Oil price predicted to remain above 0 for rest of year
[21 hours old]: Investment bank JP Morgan expects oil to remain in the "low 0s" even if the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen next month.

. TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
[22 hours old]: Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.

. My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps
[38 hours old]: A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.

. No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
[38 hours old]: Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.

. Trump's China visit set to test fragile truce
[29 hours old]: The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.


. The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
[87 hours old]: Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.

. US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
[95 hours old]: An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.

. The companies making billions from the Iran war
[102 hours old]: Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

. US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row
[89 hours old]: The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.

. South East Water boss quits after supply failures
[99 hours old]: David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.

. Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?
[108 hours old]: The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

. Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait
[101 hours old]: US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.

. Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
[38 hours old]: While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

. How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
[80 hours old]: The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.

. How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
[78 hours old]: Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

. Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
[135 hours old]: Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

. Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
[182 hours old]: Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

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

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[303 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
[351 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
[375 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
[446 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[471 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
[454 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache
[32 hours old]: More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.

. Council confirms £300 heating oil support
[33 hours old]: "Residents should not be left behind simply because they are off the gas grid," council leader says.

. Housing market 'fragile due to global unrest'
[96 hours old]: Jersey estate agents say there is uncertainty in the market due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[207 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[567 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
[1088 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
[1286 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK
[126 hours old]: The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.

. Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?
[146 hours old]: Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.

From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

. Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?
[175 hours old]: New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.

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