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- Road-rage driver caught on his own dashcam knocking motorist out
[9 hours old]: John Lee was caught on his own vehicle's camera attacking another driver in Conwy.

- Man accused of assaulting police officer at Manchester airport 'feared for life'
[2 hours old]: Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad deny assaulting a police officer causing actual bodily harm.

- Swarm of 10,000 bees settles on bike outside Louvre in Paris
[7 hours old]: The swarm gathers underneath the saddle of a bike locked to the railings of a metro station.

- Airlines cutting fares to lure hesitant customers, says Wizz Air
[11 hours old]: Boss József Váradi says European firms want to boost flyers put off by fares inflated by jet fuel costs.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[812 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
[2588 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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- PM won't face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting
[2 hours old]: A Conservative-led motion sought to have the prime minister's remarks assessed by Privileges Committee.

- I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser McSweeney says
[4 hours old]: Morgan McSweeney says the peer did not give the "full truth" about his relationship with Epstein.

- United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
[5 hours old]: The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

- More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on
[4 hours old]: The UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration and declining fertility rates

- America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
[2 hours old]: The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.

- Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block
[4 hours old]: Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.

- US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump
[1 hours old]: The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".

- France murder victim identified after 20 years and suspect arrested
[6 hours old]: Hakima Boukerouis is the fifth woman to be identified through an international police campaign.

* In pictures: King Charles delivers historic speech to US Congress
[1 hours old]: King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their state visit to the US with a White House military ceremony and a speech from the King to Congress.

- Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal
[5 hours old]: It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

- Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's
[6 hours old]: Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.

- The man who exposed hundreds of British Museum thefts - but didn't live to see justice
[14 hours old]: Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.

- US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal pleads not guilty to fraud charges
[3 hours old]: The Army officer has been accused of using classified information to win 0,000 on an online prediction market.

- Government defends Palestine Action ban after High Court ruled it unlawful
[1 hours old]: The government says overturning the ban would limit ministers' counter-terrorism powers.

- Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
[1 hours old]: The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

* Former FBI director James Comey charged with threatening Trump's life
[0 hours old]: The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey on social media that the justice department says is a call to violence against Trump.

- Teacher said baby was 'dead meat', jury hears
[4 hours old]: Thirteen-month-old Preston Davey suffered 40 injuries in the months up to his death, a jury is told.

- The Morgan McSweeney Evidence
[1 hours old]: And, MPs vote against Starmer facing parliamentary inquiry over Mandelson vetting.

- Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup
[2 hours old]: Players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations should be sent off, says Gianni Infantino.

- Why Mourinho could be Real's 'ultimate wildcard'
[3 hours old]: With Real Madrid out of the Champions League, and falling behind in La Liga, noise around manager Alvaro Arbeloa's future is unsurprisingly increasing. Could Jose Mourinho be the answer?

- 'A superstar in the making' - teen's journey from dog-sitting to World Cup
[4 hours old]: Who is England newcomer Tilly Corteen-Coleman, and what does she offer Charlotte Edwards as the team's third left-arm spinner?

- Man City left frustrated by fixture pile-up
[6 hours old]: Manchester City face a fixture pile-up of four games in 11 days next month after the Premier League confirmed the rescheduled dates for two of their key matches in the race for the title.

- Robertson establishes lead over Higgins in gripping affair
[3 hours old]: Neil Robertson established a narrow 5-3 lead over John Higgins in a fiercely- contested opening to their World Championship quarter-final.

- BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher
[8 hours old]: The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.

- Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court
[5 hours old]: The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

- 'Emergency handbrake' needed on sickness benefits, Blair think tank says
[11 hours old]: The Tony Blair Institute says people with conditions like anxiety should get employment support instead of cash benefits.

- Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash
[15 hours old]: Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.

- What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords
[9 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

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. My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property
[21 hours old]: Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.

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. Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
[46 hours old]: The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

. Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
[22 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

. I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back
[22 hours old]: Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.

. Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs
[28 hours old]: All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.

. Greggs removes cabinets in shoplifting hotspots
[28 hours old]: Greggs is removing display cabinets in London stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.

. Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman
[29 hours old]: James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.

. Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall
[25 hours old]: President Trump said the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.

. Less bread and WFH Fridays – what Pret boss knows about our habits
[38 hours old]: Customers want great value but that doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest products, says Pano Christou.

. 'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war
[40 hours old]: British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.

. China blocks Meta's bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
[33 hours old]: It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.



. Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says
[55 hours old]: Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

. The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas
[38 hours old]: Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.

. China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
[96 hours old]: With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.

. Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
[108 hours old]: It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

. US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell
[98 hours old]: President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.

. How does it affect me if share prices fall?
[107 hours old]: Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.

. White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
[116 hours old]: A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.

. Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
[30 hours old]: Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[46 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
[117 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[142 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
[125 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[190 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[214 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[286 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

. Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
[310 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

. Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[357 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

. The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[382 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

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

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[454 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
[478 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. Cost of living payment date brought forward
[16 hours old]: The government said payments - normally made in autumn - will be given out in July.

. 'My husband might give up work to care for our kids' - nursery bills in Wales highest in Britain
[16 hours old]: Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[238 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
[759 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
[957 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
[31 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.

. High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
[123 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

. Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
[136 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.

. Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?
[148 hours old]: Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.


. Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
[191 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.