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- US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
[12 hours old]: The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

- Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
[4 hours old]: Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

. India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
[20 hours old]: Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.

- Home Office blocks anti-Islam influencer from entering UK
[2 hours old]: Valentina Gomez, a US-based influencer, said she intended to travel to the UK to attend a rally next month.

- Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays
[2 hours old]: New European border rules have caused delays at airports across the continent, affecting flights.

. Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads
[84 hours old]: Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[618 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
[2394 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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- Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me, Starmer says
[1 hours old]: The PM tells the Commons that if he had known the peer failed security vetting he would not have been appointed.

- Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement
[2 hours old]: The prime minister has been back in the Commons after it emerged the Labour peer failed vetting.

* Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans
[0 hours old]: Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".

* Attempted murder charge after car hit pedestrians
[1 hours old]: A 30-year-old woman is in a critical condition following the incident on Sunday morning in Soho.

- Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism
[14 hours old]: British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.

* US singer D4vd charged with murder stemming from death of missing teenage girl
[0 hours old]: Prosecutors say he could face life in prison due to special circumstances surrounding the girl's disappearance and death.

- Amy Winehouse's dad loses court case over auction
[8 hours old]: Mitch Winehouse accused two friends of profiting from items sold at auctions in the United States.

- 'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve
[3 hours old]: Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.

- Adoptive father 'sexually abused and smothered baby'
[2 hours old]: A man is on trial accused of murdering 13-month-old Preston Davey in Blackpool.

* Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
[0 hours old]: The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences.

- Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor Patrick Muldoon dies aged 57
[3 hours old]: The actor and producer also appeared in Melrose Place and Saved By the Bell.

- Can Iran and the US find middle ground to make a deal?
[4 hours old]: The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is reporting from Tehran on condition that none of her material is used on the BBC's Persian Service. These restrictions apply to all international media organisations operating in Iran.

- Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
[12 hours old]: Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

- Desmond Morris, whose book The Naked Ape inspired and scandalised, dies aged 98
[5 hours old]: Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.

- Are insider traders making millions from Trump's announcements?
[7 hours old]: The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

* Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out
[1 hours old]: Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total 0bn.

- Super-slim Welsh house sells for just £45,000
[6 hours old]: It's only 7.5m wide but the end of terrace in Rhondda Cynon Taf attracted lots of interest at auction.

- Cashier stole from vulnerable customers to fund trips to Paris, Tuscany and Dubai
[3 hours old]: Facebook posts showed Kelly Kershaw skiing and sailing, as well as taking numerous trips abroad.

- Elon Musk snubs interview summons by French prosecutors amid X probe
[3 hours old]: The Paris prosecutor's office told the BBC it had "taken note of the absence of the people summoned".

- Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop
[2 hours old]: The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill.

- Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon
[3 hours old]: The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .

- F1 makes changes to address new engine rules concerns
[1 hours old]: Formula 1 makes a series of rule changes to address concerns about the new engine regulations that were introduced for this season.

- Rose agrees to succeed Iraola at Bournemouth
[3 hours old]: Marco Rose agrees to take over at Bournemouth when manager Andoni Iraola leaves at the end of the season.

- 'Worst I've seen' - Leicester face relegation again
[5 hours old]: BBC Sport takes a look at what Leicester City need in their seemingly doomed fight for Championship survival.

- What to do about Rew? England's dilemma
[3 hours old]: James Rew's start to the season makes him a strong contender for an England call-up, but how would he fit into the Test team?

- How money is talking as Fitzpatrick turns up volume
[5 hours old]: With reports that the LIV money taps may soon be turned off and Matt Fitzpatrick silencing the locals on the PGA Tour, Iain Carter analyses another tumultuous week in golf.

- The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
[5 hours old]: The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

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

- What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[9 hours old]: UK petrol and diesel prices have started to fall after 46 consecutive days of rises at the pump.

- Debt problems in seaside town among UK's worst
[14 hours old]: A debt charity believes the town's seasonal job market is in part to blame.

- New media space opens in Hull to help city's creatives
[5 hours old]: Hull’s creative scene has a new home, with green screens, cameras and a mini radio studio.

- Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
[7 hours old]: The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

- Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire?
[7 hours old]: Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire? Consumer expert Louise Minchin shares the details.

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. Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
[22 hours old]: Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.

. 'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
[20 hours old]: A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.

. Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms
[20 hours old]: Is the UK's second city about to see the biggest political shake-up in more than a decade?

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. Is The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Open (Or Shut) Right Now?
[31 hours old]: Plus, the government digs in over the Mandelson vetting row.

. Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?
[80 hours old]: Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[20 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. 'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
[44 hours old]: Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.

. Aer Lingus cancels some flights from summer schedule
[22 hours old]: The airline said the "vast majority of customers" are being accommodated on same-day services.

. Faisal Islam: What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
[62 hours old]: Faisal Islam talks to some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.

. Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak
[68 hours old]: Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

. Finance ministers and bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
[81 hours old]: Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.

. Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI
[72 hours old]: The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.

. Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree
[92 hours old]: Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

. UK petrol and diesel prices fall after weeks of rises
[79 hours old]: Drivers have seen weeks of increases as the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed up wholesale oil prices.

. AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work
[74 hours old]: The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund to boost British AI firms.

. What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
[77 hours old]: The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.

. Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet'
[85 hours old]: Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.

. Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down as chairman
[93 hours old]: Hastings set up the company in 1997, when it rented DVDs to customers and delivered by post.

. No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves
[98 hours old]: The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

. Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns
[96 hours old]: Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.


. UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war
[105 hours old]: The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

. UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
[99 hours old]: The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.

. Cheaper Doritos and Lays helps PepsiCo win back struggling snackers
[99 hours old]: The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February.

. Horse urine perfume: Why online bargains may be dangerous
[116 hours old]: Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.

. Allbirds shares soar 580% after pivot from shoes to AI
[113 hours old]: The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

. Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[92 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
[116 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?
[164 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
[188 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
[233 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?
[260 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
[284 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[308 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. 'My school cannot afford free breakfast club'
[35 hours old]: Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government's free breakfast clubs.

. 'With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester'
[36 hours old]: Lauren Elcock is among the young Londoners who say rising rents are forcing them to quit the capital.

. I'm a carer but I can't afford to go to work because of fuel prices
[44 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has caused rapid price rises for both petrol and diesel.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[44 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
[565 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
[763 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. How to know if you're on an energy price cap tariff
[76 hours old]: Martin was shocked to learn how many people didn't know if they were on an energy price cap.

. The fake images behind AI insurance scams
[82 hours old]: An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.