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- US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
[10 hours old]: BBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries

- Five injured as Swiss train derails in heavy snow
[14 hours old]: One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.

. Rain and politics driving up half-term holiday bookings, travel agents say
[100 hours old]: The Advantage Travel Partnerships says rain plus the political environment is creating a "powerful psychological need for escape".

. Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
[197 hours old]: Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[891 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
[1372 hours old]: Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

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* Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files 'cover-up' in BBC interview
[1 hours old]: "Get the files out. They are slow-walking it," the former US secretary of state says. The White House says it has done "more for the victims than Democrats ever did".

- How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm
[6 hours old]: Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.


- Facing a demographic catastrophe, Ukraine is paying for troops to freeze their sperm
[3 hours old]: The law funds troops who want to freeze their eggs or their sperm, as Ukraine's population plummets.

* Councils face 'uphill struggle' to be ready for local elections
[0 hours old]: Thirty councils across England now have to organise local elections after the government abandoned plans to delay.

- Bailiffs used to pursue NHS staff over pay errors
[2 hours old]: Thousands of NHS workers were pursued by debt collectors after salary overpayments, the BBC finds.

- Actor Robert Duvall, who starred in The Godfather, dies aged 95
[4 hours old]: The Oscar-winner died "peacefully" at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, on Sunday, his family says.

- The tech bros might show more humility in Delhi – but will they make AI any safer?
[4 hours old]: As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.

- Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down
[9 hours old]: The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

- Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps
[11 hours old]: It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.

* FBI won't co-operate on Alex Pretti investigation, state officials say
[0 hours old]: Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the FBI will not hand over any evidence it has gathered.

- Ice and snow warnings as another blast of Arctic air sweeps across the UK
[12 hours old]: More than 70 flood warnings have also been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy rain.

- GB men's curlers' semi-final hopes on line after shock defeat
[6 hours old]: The Winter Olympics medal hopes of Team GB's men's curlers have been cast into doubt after a shock 8-6 defeat by Norway left them scrambling to make the semi-finals in Cortina.

- GB slalom legend Ryding bids farewell to Olympics
[14 hours old]: Slalom skier Dave Ryding bids farewell to the Winter Olympics with a 17th-place finish in mixed conditions in Bormio.

- A big day for GB's men's curling team - Tuesday's guide
[6 hours old]: What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

- Can you really depuff your face? The truth about three common treatments
[2 hours old]: We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction - the effects are often at best, temporary, say experts.

- The Papers: 'Farage forces elections U-turn' and 'Tributes to Godfather Star'
[4 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer's decision to abandon plans to delay 30 council elections after a legal challenge from Reform UK dominates Tuesday's papers.

- Oasis v Blur rivalry being revived in new play as cast take sides
[2 hours old]: The 1995 chart battle is recreated for a new play - and the rivalry is rekindled as the cast take sides.

- How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great
[10 hours old]: A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.

- A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales
[11 hours old]: Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

- Canada reacts as cheating row rocks curling superpower
[2 hours old]: Both men's and women's Canadian curling teams have been accused of cheating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

- Italy's 'Lovers’ Arch' collapses into sea on Valentine's Day
[12 hours old]: The popular tourist attraction was a proposal spot for couples and featured on postcards.

- US Senator Mark Kelly tells BBC he will 'seriously consider' White House run
[2 hours old]: The former Navy captain and astronaut says "we're in some seriously challenging times".

- Australian IS families in Syria camp turned back after leaving for home
[9 hours old]: The group of 34 women and children with family links to Islamic State group have been held in the Roj camp for nearly seven years.

- Students begin Covid compensation claim against 36 more universities
[9 hours old]: It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.

- Teenagers guilty of killing man they thought was a paedophile
[10 hours old]: Alexander Cashford was chased and hit with rocks and a bottle before he died.

- Is It The End Of The Global Order As We Know It?
[12 hours old]: Starmer says Europe must be ready to fight, but can it afford to?

- FA Cup heroes Macclesfield make memories to last a lifetime
[5 hours old]: Macclesfield's FA Cup odyssey may have ended against Brentford but they have made memories to last a lifetime, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

- Muir fourth in big air in another medal near-miss
[6 hours old]: Freestyle skier Kirsty Muir once again comes heartbreakingly close to a Winter Olympic medal for Team GB with her second fourth-place finish of the Games.

- 'I bring a circus' - ringmaster Fury in 'prime' for Makhmudov fight
[10 hours old]: Showman Tyson Fury says he is "coming back to make boxing great again" as he prepares to fight Russia's Arslanbek Makhmudov in April.



- 'People shouldn't be dying just for existing' - Gauff on US issues
[6 hours old]: Coco Gauff says it is "tough to wake up" and see what is happening back home in the United States amid the president's immigration crackdown.

- League One Mansfield to host Arsenal in fifth round - full FA Cup draw
[9 hours old]: League One club Mansfield will host record 14-time winners Arsenal at Field Mill in the FA Cup fifth round, as Manchester City head to Newcastle in a repeat of the League Cup semi-final.

- Will we see changes to first England squad in 2026?
[8 hours old]: The Lionesses return to competitive action next month as their campaign to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup begins. So what changes could we see?

* Hyatt Hotels chairman steps down over Jeffrey Epstein ties
[0 hours old]: Billionaire Thomas Pritzker said he had exercised "terrible judgement" in keeping contact with Epstein.

- Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say
[14 hours old]: Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.

- Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[4 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

- 'Significant' personal tax allowance rise on cards
[12 hours old]: The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a "significant rise" in personal allowances.

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. Ski jumper disqualified for wearing oversized boots
[17 hours old]: Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig is disqualified from the men's large hill individual event for wearing oversized boots.

. Trump's new world order has become real and Europe is having to adjust fast
[23 hours old]: European nations are asking whether traditional alliances can suffice, or whether they should be diversifying

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. Will the US Supreme Court stand up to Trump?
[85 hours old]: Or will the court expand the US president’s power?

. Lloyds boss accepts concern over use of staff data in pay talks
[17 hours old]: The bank was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations.

. ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat
[18 hours old]: Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.

. Brewdog staff 'upset and concerned' by sale plans
[18 hours old]: Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their futures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment.

. Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal
[26 hours old]: Swift’s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company’s contested design.

. Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?
[52 hours old]: With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.

. The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home
[27 hours old]: Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.

. Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable
[34 hours old]: The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

. Gender pay gap won't close for another 30 years, warns trade unions group
[37 hours old]: The average woman employee "effectively works for 47 days of the year for free," according to the Trades Union Congress.

. Head of Dubai-based ports giant quits after Epstein links revealed
[82 hours old]: Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s exit comes after files showed he appears to have exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein.

. Amazon's Ring ends deal with surveillance firm after backlash
[79 hours old]: A Super Bowl advert had sparked new scrutiny of the smart doorbell company's privacy practices.

. Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact
[74 hours old]: Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.

. Craft beer maker Brewdog put up for sale
[64 hours old]: Consultants Alix Partners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up.

. Heathrow not crowded but people walk in 'wrong place', says boss
[78 hours old]: Chief executive Thomas Woldbye says Europeans and Brits keep "crashing into each other" because they walk on different sides.

. Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years
[86 hours old]: Yuko Yamaguchi oversaw the feline character's rise to global icon status.

. Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall
[82 hours old]: Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May.

. Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark
[98 hours old]: Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.

. US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials
[101 hours old]: The departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House's approach to policing big mergers and monopolies.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[18 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[100 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[110 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[100 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[124 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[172 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
[156 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

. How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
[166 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

. Spud truck handing out free meals to families
[17 hours old]: The truck is supporting those who can not afford meals outside of school term-time.

. Schools project to understand impact of poverty
[21 hours old]: A six-month listening exercise has taken place, giving support and advice to parents.

. Never mind cod, it's tilapia and chips please
[22 hours old]: Two fish and chip shops in Fenland are trying lesser known varieties of fish as cod prices soar.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1909 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[2020 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[2108 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. Why you should consider switching bank accounts
[84 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.

. Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland
[106 hours old]: Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.

. The Bottom Line
[112 hours old]: Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?

. Kids can be the harshest critics…
[252 hours old]: The candidates test their story on a group of kids.

. Should you overpay your mortgage or save?
[252 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains.