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- Death toll in Colombia highway bus bomb attack rises to 20
[8 hours old]: Political violence has escalated in Colombia ahead of next month's presidential election.

- Car bomb explosion at police station treated as attempted murder
[11 hours old]: The police believe the attack may have been carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[772 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
[2548 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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and in other news ...

* Trump says he 'wasn't worried' during Washington press dinner shooting
[1 hours old]: CBS News, the BBC's US partner, reports the suspect wrote a document saying he wanted to target Trump administration officials. He is due in court on Monday.

- King's visit to 'revitalise' relationship with US, says UK ambassador
[2 hours old]: The UK's ambassador to the US welcomes the state visit, at a difficult time for UK and US relations.

- UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
[6 hours old]: One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye

* Healthy life expectancy gap between rich and poor has widened, study finds
[0 hours old]: Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying causes of the fall.

- Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire
[7 hours old]: The US announced three days ago that the ceasefire was extended by three weeks after talks.

- Arson arrest after fire at packed-out LGBT+ club
[11 hours old]: An eyewitness says "thousands" of people were evacuated from the club.

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

* Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights
[0 hours old]: In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.

- Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks
[8 hours old]: A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.

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

- Shooting raises questions about Trump security
[14 hours old]: The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.

- What we know about the incident
[5 hours old]: Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.

- Suspected gunman identified as 31-year-old Californian
[3 hours old]: The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.

- 'It lit a fire in me' - the barrister who was told she'd never amount to much
[6 hours old]: Leonie Hughes was expelled from school aged 15. Now, she's joined the Bar - and become a viral star.

* The Papers: 'Washington in shock' and 'King keeps calm'
[0 hours old]: The shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner dominates Monday's front pages.

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

- With presidents, cowboys and A-listers - King Charles in US over the years
[6 hours old]: The British monarch returns to the US on Monday, a country he has been visiting for decades.

- Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?
[10 hours old]: The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.

- Missing 5-year-old girl likely abducted from Outback home, police say
[3 hours old]: Police are searching for a man recently released from prison over her disappearance.

- Canada's Carney has enjoyed a long political honeymoon. Now comes the test
[6 hours old]: Global acclaim and domestic political gains have defined Mark Carney's first year as Canada's PM. He now faces pressure to deliver on his bold promises.

- World's longest tiramisu record broken in London
[14 hours old]: One-hundred Italian chefs gathered at Chelsea Town Hall to break the world record.

- Hire, fire, final - Chelsea's player power may be ugly, but it wins
[11 hours old]: Chelsea are in another FA Cup final - but only after their players showed up in a way they were no longer doing for Liam Rosenior, writes Phil McNulty.

- O'Sullivan-Higgins match set for thrilling finish
[7 hours old]: The World Championship last-16 tie between Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins is set for a dramatic end after the Scot closed the deficit to two frames.

* Making history and facing Neymar - Lingard on life in Brazil
[0 hours old]: In his first major interview since moving to Brazil, Jesse Lingard talks to the BBC about his new life, and Manchester United.

- 'Four days of hell in hospital' - Kearns on miscarriage
[7 hours old]: Aston Villa and England midfielder Missy Bo Kearns says she spent "four days of hell in hospital" after suffering a miscarriage and contracting sepsis.

- Korda returns to world number one with Chevron win
[7 hours old]: Nelly Korda returns to the top of the world rankings with a dominant win at the LPGA Chevron Championship.

* The winners & losers from the 2026 NFL Draft
[0 hours old]: Did the Los Angeles Rams make a big mistake? Did the Las Vegas Raiders build enough around Fernando Mendoza? And could there finally be something to shout about for the two New York teams?

- Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man City
[11 hours old]: Enzo Fernandez' first-half header gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.

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

- How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[6 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

- 'There's so much I want to give my daughter - poverty means I can't'
[8 hours old]: Around a third of Welsh children live in poverty, the highest among the four UK nations.

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and in other older news ...

. Sawe smashes two-hour mark to 'move goalposts for marathon running'
[16 hours old]: Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

. Watch: How gunfire sparked chaos at Trump press dinner
[19 hours old]: President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed off the stage, after gunshots were heard at the event at the Washington Hilton hotel.

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. Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?
[66 hours old]: We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail

. Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Americast’s Sarah Smith
[81 hours old]: The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

. Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest
[355 hours old]: Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

. China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
[56 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
[68 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
[58 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?
[67 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
[76 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?
[66 hours old]: Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

. US soldier charged after winning 0,000 betting on removal of Maduro
[77 hours old]: Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.

. Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI
[70 hours old]: The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

. Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's 1bn takeover
[85 hours old]: The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

. UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
[89 hours old]: The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.

. Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds
[91 hours old]: Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.

. AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak
[94 hours old]: The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

. Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you
[113 hours old]: How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

. Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
[90 hours old]: The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

. From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
[77 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[102 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
[85 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[150 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
[174 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'?
[246 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
[270 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?
[317 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
[342 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
[387 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?
[414 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
[438 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. England shirt overpriced, says £40k kits collector
[47 hours old]: Collector Les Motherby says classic England shirts are often better value than new ones.

. Rescue centre facing eviction makes funding appeal
[48 hours old]: Redhead Rescues Animal Sanctuary in Northamptonshire wants to buy its own land.

. Island's inflation rate is 2.7%, new figures show
[63 hours old]: Statistics Jersey says there have been "sharp increases" in some energy prices.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[198 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
[719 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
[917 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

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

. Asbestos toy warnings
[87 hours old]: Asbestos toy warnings

. Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
[96 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?
[108 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?
[151 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.