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- Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
[3 hours old]: Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

- Flights cancelled and new travel warnings issued after Iran strikes
[11 hours old]: BA and Virgin Atlantic are among major airlines to ground services to the Middle East in light of the attacks.

. Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures
[88 hours old]: It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[269 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1204 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
[1685 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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and in other news ...

* RAF base in Cyprus targeted in suspected drone strike, MoD says
[0 hours old]: The BBC understands there were no casualties in the suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri in southern Cyprus.

- Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
[7 hours old]: Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.

- Watch: Retaliations continue on day two of US-Israel attacks on Iran
[6 hours old]: Donald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran.


- Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out
[11 hours old]: Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.

- UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says
[7 hours old]: The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".

- Major changes to asylum system set to come into force
[7 hours old]: From Monday, asylum seekers granted refugee status in the UK will be offered only temporary protection.

- Deadly Texas bar shooting 'potentially act of terrorism', FBI says
[6 hours old]: Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.

- Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?
[5 hours old]: A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.

* Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards
[0 hours old]: The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.

- Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin
[7 hours old]: Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

- Actor Awards: The red carpet in pictures
[4 hours old]: Wunmi Mosaku and Emma Stone were among the stars posing for pictures in Los Angeles on Sunday.

- The Papers: 'Britain backs war on Iran' and 'Trump vows to press on'
[5 hours old]: The papers are all leading on conflict in the Middle East for a second consecutive day.

- Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?
[6 hours old]: Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.

- Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months
[9 hours old]: What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer?

- Watch: Iranian Americans celebrate on the streets of Los Angeles
[3 hours old]: Iranian Americans in Los Angeles dance in the streets on day two of the conflict.

- UK mounts operation to support thousands of Britons in Middle East
[7 hours old]: Officials are understood to be working on plans to evacuate British nationals, should airspace remain closed.

- Months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leader
[15 hours old]: A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.

- In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East
[8 hours old]: Israel and the US continue strikes on Iran, while Iran steps up attacks across the region in retaliation for the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

- What we know so far about the US-Israeli attacks and Iran's retaliation
[8 hours old]: Iran responds by launching missiles and drones towards Israel and four Gulf Arab countries that host US military bases.

- Murder charge after security guard stabbed
[7 hours old]: A 50-year-old man will appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court on Monday, police say.

- Ex-MP Jonathan Ashworth recovering after stroke
[10 hours old]: The former Labour MP says he is "on the mend" after becoming ill on New Year's Day.

- India set up England semi-final at T20 World Cup
[11 hours old]: India secure a T20 World Cup semi-final showdown with England after a five-wicket victory over West Indies thanks to Sanju Samson's scintillating unbeaten 97.

- Trump's Iran gamble... What is the US president up to?
[8 hours old]: And will Trump's Republican MAGA base support his strikes on Iran?

- 'Ugly' or 'beautiful'? Set-pieces prove decisive for Arsenal again
[7 hours old]: Arsenal move five points clear in the Premier League title race but is their reliance on set-pieces an issue?

- Would it be bigger gamble not to give Carrick Man Utd job?
[9 hours old]: With six wins and a draw from seven games in charge of Manchester United, would it prove more of a gamble not to give Michael Carrick the head coach position full-time?

- Prestianni's Benfica career 'over' if racist abuse proven
[9 hours old]: Benfica boss Jose Mourinho says Gianluca Prestianni's career under him will be "over" if it is found he racially abused Vinicius Jr.

- Hawkins beats Lisowski to win first Welsh Open title
[8 hours old]: A dominant afternoon session set Barry Hawkins on the way to winning his first Welsh Open title, beating Jack Lisowski 9-5 in the final.

- Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
[8 hours old]: After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

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and in other older news ...

. Mountaineers weigh up risks and rewards after Austrian climb ended in manslaughter conviction
[29 hours old]: A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.

. The real winners and losers at the Brit Awards
[27 hours old]: From Harry Styles' trousers, to Jade's red carpet confession - here's what went down at the Brits.

. Why are more GPs opting to work outside the NHS?
[29 hours old]: More doctors and patients are turning to the private sector as demand increases pressure on the NHS.

. Man who died in skydive was 'highly experienced'
[17 hours old]: An investigation is launched after the incident at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon.

. Beaver pair released into wild 'are still together'
[22 hours old]: The pair were spotted on camera traps, the Cornwall Wildlife Trust says.

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. Ali Khamenei Killed
[16 hours old]: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday.

. Award-winning short thriller set on a farm
[71 hours old]: Jamie, Ruth's son, threatens to kill his parents if they don't give him part of the farm.

. Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves star in this action thriller
[100 hours old]: An undercover cop pursuing a gang of bank robbers is seduced by the LA surf scene.

. A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on
[20 hours old]: The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.

. Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?
[20 hours old]: Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.

. The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein
[47 hours old]: For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

. Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use
[50 hours old]: The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[77 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[56 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
[60 hours old]: Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.

. Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI
[77 hours old]: The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

. Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
[61 hours old]: The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

. Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
[64 hours old]: The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

. Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case
[68 hours old]: Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.

. Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop
[64 hours old]: Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.

. Paramount set for 1bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid
[73 hours old]: Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

. 'I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trial
[67 hours old]: The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.

. Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness'
[79 hours old]: The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.

. Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards
[66 hours old]: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.

. Mandelson referred to EU anti-fraud agency over Epstein emails
[82 hours old]: The European Commission says it is assessing whether the peer breached its code of conduct while its trade envoy.

. Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education
[85 hours old]: People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.

. World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links
[87 hours old]: Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.

. Walmart to pay 0m over claims it misled drivers over pay
[83 hours old]: The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.

. Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
[85 hours old]: Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools.

. Faisal Islam: Is the UK economy really turning a corner?
[105 hours old]: The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.

. Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive
[88 hours old]: The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[101 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[149 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[173 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[245 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

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

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[332 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
[413 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?
[423 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?
[413 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?
[437 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
[485 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. How did Paramount beat Netflix to Warner Bros?
[66 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

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

. Rescue centre sees rise in abandoned cat families
[21 hours old]: Yorkshire Cat Rescue in Haworth says it paid £282,000 in vet bills in 2025 and rescued 925 animals.

. Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where
[53 hours old]: The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

. SSE Airtricity to reduce gas prices by 8% from April
[64 hours old]: It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.



. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[65 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

. Data tool to spot families due financial support
[72 hours old]: Households entitled to national benefits will be identified by the new system.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2222 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?
[2333 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
[2421 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?

. Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
[45 hours old]: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

. 'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
[83 hours old]: Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.

. Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means
[113 hours old]: Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.

. When the retail staff can't help you
[233 hours old]: This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.