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- Small boat migrant guilty of attempting knife attack on Israeli embassy
[2 hours old]: Abdullah Albadri was arrested in April last year as he tried to climb over the railings of the embassy in London.
- I get to work on the most scenic railway line in the world
[8 hours old]: A proposal to close the line was rejected after thousands of people - and one dog - objected.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[876 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
[2652 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
and in other news ...
* Woman charged over fatal Wimbledon school crash [0 hours old]: Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a car crashed into the Study Preparatory School in July 2023.
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Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of two Jewish men [2 hours old]: Essa Suleiman, 45, is also accused of attempting to murder a third man on the same day.
* Superdry co-founder found guilty of rape [1 hours old]: James Holder, 54, attacked the woman after a night out in Cheltenham in May 2022.
* Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight [0 hours old]: The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return.
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How did Banksy put up a statue in central London? [2 hours old]: The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face.
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No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says [1 hours old]: Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.
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Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper' [13 hours old]: A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".
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British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time' [8 hours old]: Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.
* Zack Polanski faces backlash for sharing post on police knife attack response [0 hours old]: The Green leader shared a social media post condemning police officers who arrested the suspect in the Golders Green attack.
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Why hundreds of everyday medicines are now so hard to get [2 hours old]: People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.
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'Dreams come true' for singer joining Lady Gaga on Devil Wears Prada soundtrack [1 hours old]: American singer Izzy Escobar features on the album alongside the likes of Dua Lipa and Olivia Dean.
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Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics [7 hours old]: London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take.
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May's full 'Flower Moon' will light up the sky tonight [13 hours old]: With spring flowers in full bloom, May's full Flower Moon rises on Friday as Darren Bett explains.
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One of the world's most valuable books goes on display in Glasgow [5 hours old]: An exhibition of Birds of America by John James Audubon opens at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
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Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war [2 hours old]: The US defence secretary says the timer for the president to report to Congress "pauses or stops" in a ceasefire.
* Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss [0 hours old]: A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
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Pickleball and protests: Trump visit stirs up world's largest retirement community [4 hours old]: Politics have become an increasingly thorny issue in the Villages, Florida, which is home to 150,000 people.
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Martha's Rule helplines get more than 1,700 calls from worried NHS staff [2 hours old]: The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient's condition is worsening.
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Senior police officer investigated in arrest footage case [8 hours old]: Three people at Northamptonshire Police are under investigation.
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'So stressful' - teachers and pupils say new GCSEs are leading to burnout [8 hours old]: Unions warn teachers will quit and there are fears for pupils' wellbeing as classroom tests increase.
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LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US? [14 hours old]: And why isn't there more support for Democrats?
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Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling? [5 hours old]: Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
* Higgins and Murphy locked at 8-8 in semi-final [0 hours old]: The World Championship semi-final between John Higgins and Shaun Murphy is delicately poised at 8-8 after a captivating second session at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
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Dua Lipa declines offer to perform at Fury v Joshua [3 hours old]: Pop star Dua Lipa is not expected to perform at the heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury later this year.
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Van Gerwen punched in face during bar attack [3 hours old]: Michael van Gerwen is punched in the face by a stranger in an attack at a bar in the Netherlands.
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'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases [14 hours old]: The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.
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Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar [4 hours old]: The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.
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Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls? [14 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
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South East Water chair resigns after critical report [1 hours old]: It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.
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Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit [5 hours old]: The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.
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Tourists feel petrol pinch and cut down on day trips [8 hours old]: Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.
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China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation [13 hours old]: The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
* 'I earn £36k but I can't afford to buy a house' [1 hours old]: Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.
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How the Iran war affects your money and bills [1 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
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How will car finance compensation payments work? [2 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
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'We're in a successful band but still work jobs' [2 hours old]: Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections
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The Renters' Rights Act is here - this is what it means for tenants and landlords [20 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.
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Weekly quiz: Who walked off the I'm A Celebrity live final? [20 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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BBC News app [8783 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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The Week: The Price Of The Iran War [17 hours old]: Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?
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What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords [20 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.
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Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England [21 hours old]: The Bank's latest meeting reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.
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Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation [22 hours old]: The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.
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Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK [21 hours old]: The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.
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Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options [19 hours old]: Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
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Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan [20 hours old]: Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.
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Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs [28 hours old]: Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.
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'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs [32 hours old]: Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.
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The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed [38 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.
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Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music [86 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
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How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific [110 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
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From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal [181 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
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How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success [206 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.
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What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news [189 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
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The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough [254 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
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Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert [278 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like [302 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [823 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
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [1021 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter? [51 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.
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What do shoppers think about the future of their high street? [52 hours old]: Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.
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Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI [95 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.
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High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter [187 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
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Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs [200 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.