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. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[711 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
[2487 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
and in other news ...
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Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse [2 hours old]: The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.
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No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review' [2 hours old]: An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
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Epstein housed victims in London flats after Met chose not to investigate him, BBC reveals [11 hours old]: The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.
* The assisted dying bill has failed but the debate isn't over [0 hours old]: In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.
* Man given life sentence for rape and religiously aggravated assault of Sikh woman [1 hours old]: A judge tells John Ashby, 32, that he will serve at least 14 years in prison for the attack.
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Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer [4 hours old]: The Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.
* US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell [1 hours old]: President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.
* Watch: How the Kremlin's internet crackdown is frustrating Russians [1 hours old]: Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.
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UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys - what are they? [1 hours old]: Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.
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Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy [7 hours old]: It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.
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Watch: 'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues [7 hours old]: The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.
* Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain [0 hours old]: An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
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Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite image [13 hours old]: Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.
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Falklands is a pressure point for the UK – and the US knows it [3 hours old]: This story will make greater waves in the UK than in the US, which for Donald Trump is an opportunity for leverage, Joe Inwood writes.
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Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris [15 hours old]: Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.
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How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls [7 hours old]: BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.
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Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do? [5 hours old]: Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.
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We paid our builder £44k - then he had us arrested [8 hours old]: Victims tell how Steve Figg left their homes – and relationships – on the verge of collapse.
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Giant leaves BBC's Gladiators after three series [5 hours old]: Jamie Bigg, known as Giant, says his departure "wasn't a decision I made".
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Four people in court over Jewish ambulance arson [4 hours old]: Three men and a teenage boy appear at the Old Bailey over a fire that destroyed charity ambulances.
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Insider emails and credit card bills expose crisis under ex-CEO of UK’s largest Pride event [10 hours old]: Christopher Joell-Deshields was fired from Pride in London following an investigation into his conduct.
* Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during match [1 hours old]: Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.
* Trump says he speaks 'for the UK more than Prince Harry' [1 hours old]: The US president's comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
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Watch: Powerful tornadoes barrel through northern Oklahoma [6 hours old]: Ten people were injured and dozens of homes damaged as the twister hit the city of Enid.
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Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in Italian national park [4 hours old]: After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.
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Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections? [5 hours old]: We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail
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Benfica's Prestianni banned for homophobic conduct in Real Madrid tie [3 hours old]: Gianluca Prestianni is given a six-game ban by Uefa for homophobic conduct during Benfica's Champions League knockout play-off match with Real Madrid in February.
* Defending champion Alcaraz to miss French Open [0 hours old]: Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz says he will miss next month's French Open with an ongoing wrist injury.
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Bracewell used cocaine after day's County Championship play [3 hours old]: Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has admitted using cocaine after the first day of Essex's final County Championship match last year.
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Who will win the title? Reporters, fans and pundits make their predictions [10 hours old]: Will it be Manchester City or Arsenal for the Premier League title? BBC Sport gets pundits, reporters and fans to predict each of their remaining fixtures - and who will win the league.
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Why Wembley is special, for FA Cup semi-finals too [4 hours old]: Tony Pulis explains why getting to Wembley is not just special for any manager, it is still hugely important for players, fans and all the staff at any club.
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How does it affect me if share prices fall? [6 hours old]: Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.
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White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms [15 hours old]: A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
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Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI [8 hours old]: The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
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Island's inflation rate is 2.7%, new figures show [2 hours old]: Statistics Jersey says there have been "sharp increases" in some energy prices.
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Running marathons for our girls has made us closer, say dads of Southport victims [16 hours old]: Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe run the London Marathon together in memory of Alice and Elsie.
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Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage' [17 hours old]: Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.
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Weekly quiz: What did Madonna lose at Coachella? [23 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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BBC News app [8618 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Americast’s Sarah Smith [20 hours old]: The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.
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Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest [293 hours old]: Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.
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From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal [16 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
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US soldier charged after winning 0,000 betting on removal of Maduro [16 hours old]: Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.
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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's 1bn takeover [24 hours old]: The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.
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UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook [28 hours old]: The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.
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Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds [30 hours old]: Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.
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AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak [33 hours old]: The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
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Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you [52 hours old]: How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?
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Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud [29 hours old]: The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.
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High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals [35 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
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Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion [46 hours old]: Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending m on its tokens.
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UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices [55 hours old]: The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.
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China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll [43 hours old]: The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
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McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past' [54 hours old]: A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying
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Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge [49 hours old]: The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
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How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success [41 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.
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What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news [24 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
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The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough [89 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
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Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert [113 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
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Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'? [185 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?
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Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning [209 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.
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Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? [256 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
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The Dutch village at risk of being demolished [281 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
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'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers [326 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
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TV for dogs booms but are they watching? [353 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
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The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison [377 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
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The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil [401 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed? [24 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like [137 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [657 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
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [856 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter [22 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
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Asbestos toy warnings [26 hours old]: Asbestos toy warnings
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Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs [35 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.
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Inflation: What do price increases mean for you? [47 hours old]: Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.
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Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war? [90 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.