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- Travelodge changes policy after attacker given room key
[6 hours old]: The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff.

- From Creed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition
[3 hours old]: The 39-year-old has spent more than two decades acting and picked up the award for best actor at the Oscars.

- Injuries, blown tyres and repair bills - frustration over 'spike' in potholes
[8 hours old]: One woman who tripped over a "dangerous" pothole says she fears for the safety of other road users.

- Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport
[2 hours old]: The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.

* Iranian footballer says 'everything will be fine' as she trains with Oz team
[1 hours old]: The footballers were given visas to stay in Australia after concerns the team would face repercussions at home.

- How passenger planes keep flying during conflict
[14 hours old]: Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.

- Edinburgh to Dubai flight turned back over Egypt due to airport drone attack
[1 hours old]: Hundreds of passengers spent 11 hours on a flight to nowhere after being forced to return to Edinburgh

. Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
[42 hours old]: The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

. Qantas agrees to pay m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds
[85 hours old]: The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1549 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
[2030 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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- What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
[5 hours old]: Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.

* Starmer announces £53m to help households most hit by rising heating oil costs
[0 hours old]: The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

- Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and One Battle After Another reign at Oscars
[11 hours old]: Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller wins six prizes including best picture and best director.

- Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes
[4 hours old]: Here's what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood.

- Schoolgirl 'traumatised' after being wrongly sent to England for abortion
[5 hours old]: The teenager could have been treated in Northern Ireland, but was sent to London due to confusion over the services available.



- Meta and TikTok let harmful content rise after evidence outrage drove engagement, say whistleblowers
[8 hours old]: Companies allowed more harmful content on user’s feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.

- Nursery worker sentenced to 30 years for raping children
[1 hours old]: Nathan Bennett's abuse of two and three-year-old boys is "every parent's nightmare", a court hears.

- Alcohol-free beer and houmous used to measure inflation as UK shifts to healthier living
[2 hours old]: Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.

- Elusive nightjar birds making remarkable comeback, conservationists say
[3 hours old]: An ecological survey has found 109 nightjar territories in the lowland heaths of east Hampshire.

- See the winners list in full
[11 hours old]: Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

- Stars and red carpet fashion in pictures
[3 hours old]: Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.

- Watch: Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie
[11 hours old]: One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

- How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK
[14 hours old]: The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

- Six talking points from final round of Six Nations
[8 hours old]: England's indiscipline, "cheat code" Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Irish and Scottish positives, and Welsh confidence returns - talking points from the final round.

- Is this product 'human-made'? The race to establish an AI-free logo
[14 hours old]: The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.

- We'll never know how Dad's body became so decomposed
[13 hours old]: Ronald Parkin's case prompts calls from his family for the government to regulate the funeral sector.

- Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary
[4 hours old]: Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.

- 'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia
[14 hours old]: Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.

- Who wants what from the Iran war?
[4 hours old]: Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?

- What Iranians are being told about the war
[14 hours old]: Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.

- Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog
[14 hours old]: The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

* Michael Sheen to be new House of Games host as Richard Osman leaves quiz
[1 hours old]: He will replace Richard Osman, who has presented House Of Games for the last nine years.

- Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs
[8 hours old]: More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics.

- Firms urged to check records after Companies House glitch let others edit data
[2 hours old]: The glitch meant logged-in users could view and edit other companies' details without their consent.

* Three arrests after man found dead in wheelie bin
[0 hours old]: Two men and a woman are detained on suspicion of murder following overnight arrests in Blackpool.

- 'We're at war' - Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs
[3 hours old]: Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.

- Chelsea fined and given suspended transfer ban over £47m secret payments
[1 hours old]: Chelsea have been handed a £10.75m fine and given a suspended transfer ban after breaching Premier League rules over financial reporting, third-party investment and youth development.

- Man Utd not planning U-turn on Casemiro decision
[1 hours old]: Manchester United have no plans to revise their decision not to offer a new deal to Casemiro, even though the Brazilian has excelled in midfield recently.

* Who did BBC pundits pick in their Six Nations teams of the tournament?
[1 hours old]: Former Wales captain Sam Warburton and former Scotland skipper John Barclay discuss their Six Nations teams of the tournament.

- Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major?
[4 hours old]: Golf already has four majors and does not need a fifth one, especially given three are already played in the United States, writes Iain Carter.

- Head coach Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls
[5 hours old]: Head coach Alan Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls as former Wales fly-half Stephen Jones takes over for the rest of the season.

* Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs
[0 hours old]: The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

- Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation
[2 hours old]: Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.

- PM says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
[1 hours old]: It comes after President Trump urged the UK and other countries to send warships to protect the vital shipping channel.

- Companies offered £3,000 to hire jobless under-24s
[1 hours old]: It comes as ministers grapple with spiralling unemployment rates among young people.

- Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[14 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

- Steelworks costing £1.3m a day to run
[8 hours old]: The government spent £377m to keep British Steel's Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report.

* How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[0 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

- Soaring heating oil bills 'pressuring' finances
[2 hours old]: People in south-west England say the cost could be the "straw that breaks the camel's back".

- How a charity founded by farmers' wives helps children in the Borders
[3 hours old]: The Borders group, set up to help youngsters in "dire need", says demand for its services is still high.

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. Will Starmer Help Trump In The War?
[26 hours old]: Trump wants help to secure the Strait of Hormuz but will the UK join him?

. Is Cuba Trump’s next target after Iran?
[74 hours old]: The US president threatens Cuba with a “friendly takeover”

. 'We have to wake up' - Szoboszlai warning sums up Liverpool plight
[18 hours old]: Liverpool have been here far too often this season. Another late, late goal costing them points as they drew 1-1 with struggling Tottenham.

. Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash
[38 hours old]: Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

. Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz
[18 hours old]: The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.

. We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband
[27 hours old]: Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

. 'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets
[39 hours old]: Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

. She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame
[63 hours old]: A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

. We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse
[64 hours old]: Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.

. Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe
[65 hours old]: Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

. Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations
[69 hours old]: They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.

. Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
[59 hours old]: Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

. New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour
[69 hours old]: The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with "forced labour".

. US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism
[70 hours old]: Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.

. UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out
[69 hours old]: Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

. 'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
[76 hours old]: Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

. PwC planning to increase the number of graduates it takes on
[79 hours old]: Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.

. Post Office scandal 'has taken 21 years of my life'
[77 hours old]: Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.

. KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel
[83 hours old]: The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

. What on earth is going on with the oil price?
[75 hours old]: Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[86 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[70 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
[76 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[110 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
[80 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[124 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[159 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[182 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[254 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
[278 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
[321 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[344 hours old]: The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

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

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

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2567 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?
[2679 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
[2766 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 both partners need to be across a couple's money
[71 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

. Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes
[92 hours old]: British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

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