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* Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated
[0 hours old]: A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

- What is hantavirus and how does it spread? Key questions after outbreak
[2 hours old]: The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.

- 'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone
[5 hours old]: The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.

- Key bridge linking North Korea and Russia almost finished, satellite images show
[4 hours old]: The road crossing is the latest sign of the deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.

- Watch: Passengers told virus-hit ship 'not infectious' after first death
[11 hours old]: YouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.

- Trump pauses Hormuz ships plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened?
[14 hours old]: The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.

. Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans
[91 hours old]: Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1011 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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- Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
[8 hours old]: Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.

- Can CCTV really stop children being abused in nurseries?
[5 hours old]: With reports of abuse and deaths fuelling concern among parents, questions are growing over whether CCTV can offer real protection for children - or not.

* Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be 'over quickly'
[0 hours old]: Mediator Pakistan says it is "endeavouring to convert this ceasefire into a permanent end to this war".

- German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race
[3 hours old]: The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.

- Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close
[12 hours old]: The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.

- From ego-ridden team to complete package - why PSG pose ultimate test
[5 hours old]: Luis Enrique's expertise at rebuilding a culture as well as a team means Arsenal will confront the complete package when they meet holders PSG in the Champions League final.

- Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections
[5 hours old]: The polls on Thursday will be the biggest test of public opinion since the general election in 2024.

- Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats
[10 hours old]: There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.

- In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call
[4 hours old]: The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.

- 'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
[6 hours old]: Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

- Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants
[7 hours old]: Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas 'for free' and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.

- People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears
[12 hours old]: Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.

- Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO
[2 hours old]: Filming is scheduled for autumn later this year and will likely adapt the second book in JK Rowling's series, The Chamber of Secrets.

- Bonnie Tyler recovering after being taken to hospital for surgery
[10 hours old]: The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer is being treated in Faro, Portugal, where she has a home.

- Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
[8 hours old]: Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

* Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87
[0 hours old]: The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.

- Dual-national baby refused entry to UK after passport rule change
[13 hours old]: The eleven-month-old was born in Scotland but has an Austrian passport.

- Electioncast: It’s Time To Vote!
[9 hours old]: Adam, Laura, Chris, James and Felicity bring you one last update before the polls open.

- Is Donald Trump close to finishing his war with Iran?
[10 hours old]: Or has the US president lost control?

- Why resolute Arsenal will believe prolific PSG can be beaten in final
[6 hours old]: With Paris St-Germain waiting in the Champions League final, will Arsenal withstand the firepower of one of Europe's most formidable attacks and lift the trophy for the first time on 30 May?

- Inside Man City's WSL title-winning season
[7 hours old]: Manchester City have won a first Women's Super League title in 10 years - but how did they achieve it?

- Late Bayern pressure not enough as PSG return to Champions League final
[6 hours old]: Harry Kane's injury-time equaliser earns Bayern Munich a 1-1 second leg draw at the Allianz Arena as holders PSG seal their return to the Champions League final 6-5 on aggregate, where they will meet Arsenal in Budapest.

- Injury row, yacht trip & petition - what's going on with Mbappe?
[13 hours old]: It's been a difficult second season for Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid. What's gone wrong?

- Celtic could win double - but is change inevitable?
[11 hours old]: Celtic could yet have another successful domestic season despite a rancorous and turbulent campaign. But is lots of change at the club inevitable even with success?

- Saka the hero as Arsenal reach first Champions League final in 20 years
[7 hours old]: Bukayo Saka scores the only goal of the game to send Arsenal back to the Champions League final for the first time since 2006, as Mikel Arteta's side see off Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium.

- Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
[5 hours old]: Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

- Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war
[12 hours old]: Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

- Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani's 'creepy' wealth tax video
[11 hours old]: Ken Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.

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. Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
[16 hours old]: New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.

. Strictly Come Dancing: Five pros to leave the show as line-up confirmed
[16 hours old]: Five members of the show's professional line-up, including the long-serving Karen Hauer, are leaving.

. Woman stabbed in heart before explosion, court told
[16 hours old]: Annabel Rook was stabbed multiple times by her partner, who admits manslaughter but denies murder.

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. Next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs
[19 hours old]: No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter.

. Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time
[17 hours old]: Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.

. Apple to pay up to to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit
[28 hours old]: Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.

. 'I thought he was going to hit me,' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk
[21 hours old]: OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.

. UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high
[35 hours old]: There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.

. Lidl's new loyalty scheme less generous, shoppers say
[35 hours old]: Under the changed system customers collect points rather than reward coupons, with £1 spent equalling one point.

. Nissan to close UK line and cut 900 European jobs
[36 hours old]: Nissan says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant.

. US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI
[32 hours old]: New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.

. Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94
[40 hours old]: She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her "a pioneering force in American retail".

. 'Vodafone sold us a dream - the reality was something different'
[47 hours old]: Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[38 hours old]: Motoring group RAC has said prices at the pump could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[77 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
[50 hours old]: The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.

. Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
[77 hours old]: Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.

. GameStop makes .5bn takeover offer for eBay
[61 hours old]: GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

. US denies Iranian report warship was struck by missiles
[63 hours old]: It comes as the US said on Monday it will begin to help "guide" vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.

. Samsung family pays off record bn inheritance tax bill
[71 hours old]: The bill is tied to the estate left by the firm's late chairman Lee Kun-hee, who died in October 2020.

. Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections
[98 hours old]: Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.

. Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
[52 hours old]: Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[149 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[173 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

. Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
[221 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

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

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

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[341 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
[324 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[389 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

. Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
[16 hours old]: Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

. Border politics - how similar jobs in the same firm deliver different tax bills
[22 hours old]: Workers in southern Scotland can find themselves paying more tax than colleagues who live south of the border.

. 'I have to make my own dog food' - voters counting living costs on eve of election
[23 hours old]: India Lerigo makes her own dog food and batch cooks a month's worth of meals over a weekend to save money.

. The baby bank helping struggling parents cope
[23 hours old]: Little Village says it is helping nearly one third more families in need than in previous years.

. Cathedral to help run food share scheme in city
[23 hours old]: Hereford Cathedral says it will provide operational support to help the "incredible volunteers".

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[437 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
[957 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
[1156 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?
[16 hours old]: Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.

From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

. Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?
[45 hours old]: New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.

. Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
[185 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

. What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?
[187 hours old]: Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.