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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?

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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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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".

- 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.

- 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.

- '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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- Senior police officer investigated in arrest footage case
[8 hours old]: Three people at Northamptonshire Police are under investigation.

- '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.

- 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?

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- '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.

- 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.

- 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?

- 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.


- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- '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.

. 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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. The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
[17 hours old]: Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. '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.

. 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.

. 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?

. 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.

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

. 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.

. 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.

. 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?

. 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.

. 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?

. 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

. 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?

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.