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- Police station car bomb accused appears in court
[1 hours old]: A 66 year old appears in court a week after a bomb exploded outside Dunmurry Police Station.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[899 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
[2674 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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- Some protests may need to stop, PM suggests, after calls for pause on pro-Palestinian marches
[1 hours old]: The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.

* Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections
[1 hours old]: Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.

- US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
[4 hours old]: The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.

* Celebrity Traitors line-up announced - 21 famous faces set to enter castle
[1 hours old]: Miranda Hart, Maya Jama, and Eastenders legend Ross Kemp are among the stars who will go head-to-head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.

- 'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack
[7 hours old]: British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.

- These twins were born within minutes of each other - but have different dads
[4 hours old]: Lavinia and Michelle are the only case of twins with different fathers to be recorded in the UK.

- Smiling Princess Charlotte beams in 11th birthday portrait
[2 hours old]: Sharing the image on social media, Kensington Palace said: "Wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday!'

- My shopping addiction hijacked my life. Now I realise what caused it
[13 hours old]: Children's author Sally Gardner finally found an explanation for her extravagant shopping sprees after hearing a podcast.

- Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
[13 hours old]: A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.

- Five tips to get you through exam season
[13 hours old]: Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season.

- There was one way we'd agree to do Devil Wears Prada 2, says Meryl Streep
[12 hours old]: The sequel's stars on what's changed since the original, and why the film still resonates with women.

* Peter Kay show to go ahead after bomb hoax arrest
[0 hours old]: A teenage man remains in custody and police say no items of a suspicious nature were found.

* Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
[1 hours old]: Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

- Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
[3 hours old]: Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.

- Russell Crowe among Highlander stars bringing Hollywood buzz to Scotland
[4 hours old]: Henry Cavill, Karen Gillan and Russell Crowe are in Scotland filming a remake of the cult 1980s film.

- Bermuda welcomes King Charles with boats, dancing and cake-cutting
[5 hours old]: Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.

- Chris Mason: PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond
[3 hours old]: In his interview with the Today Programme, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the whirlwind of recent events, from wars to rising antisemitism.

- Who shot a Secret Service officer at the Trump press dinner?
[14 hours old]: Court papers do not explicitly accuse the suspect of shooting the officer, even as officials say it was not "friendly fire".

- 'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans
[7 hours old]: In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.

- Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
[11 hours old]: The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

- Red squirrels 'close to extinction' in England
[5 hours old]: A petition set up by campaign group Save Our Reds, has attracted more than 75,000 signatures.

* 'A man who inspired millions in the face of unbelievable adversity'
[0 hours old]: Alex Zanardi was a 21st century hero - a man who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity, writes Andrew Benson.

* US consortium takes over Sheffield Wednesday
[0 hours old]: Sheffield Wednesday have announced that US consortium Arise Capital Partners has completed a takeover of the club.

- Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
[4 hours old]: The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a 0m bailout.

- Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
[15 hours old]: The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

- Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money
[15 hours old]: The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.

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. Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it?
[16 hours old]: For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25.

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. The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
[40 hours old]: Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

. LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
[37 hours old]: And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
[775 hours old]: An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

. Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
[16 hours old]: The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

. The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner
[19 hours old]: All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.

. Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination
[21 hours old]: People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

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

. No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says
[21 hours old]: Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.

. Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss
[23 hours old]: A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

. 'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases
[37 hours old]: The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

. Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI
[24 hours old]: The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.

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

. Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar
[26 hours old]: The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.

. South East Water chair resigns after critical report
[24 hours old]: It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.


. Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
[28 hours old]: The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

. Tourists feel petrol pinch and cut down on day trips
[31 hours old]: Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.

. China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
[36 hours old]: The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

. Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
[36 hours old]: A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".

. Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation
[45 hours old]: The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

. Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK
[44 hours old]: The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

. Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
[42 hours old]: Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

. Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan
[42 hours old]: Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

. Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
[51 hours old]: Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

. 'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
[55 hours old]: Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[61 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
[109 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
[133 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
[204 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[229 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
[212 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[277 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
[301 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. 'I earn £36k but I can't afford to buy a house'
[24 hours old]: Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[24 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[25 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. 'We're in a successful band but still work jobs'
[25 hours old]: Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[325 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
[845 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
[1044 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

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

. What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?
[75 hours old]: Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

. Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
[118 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
[210 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
[223 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.