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- All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
[5 hours old]: The US Central Command says all six crew members died after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.

- Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head
[3 hours old]: Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.

- Glasgow Central Station closed until next week during demolition work
[3 hours old]: Glasgow City Council teams have started to break down the "highly dangerous" remains of the Union Corner building next to the station.

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

. Oil price back above 0 despite deal to release record amount of reserves
[23 hours old]: It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1482 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
[1963 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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- First image emerges of Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together
[2 hours old]: The image shows Lord Mandelson and the former prince in bathrobes sitting on wooden decking with Epstein.

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

- Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive
[3 hours old]: The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago.

- Harry Styles breaks his own sales record as new album hits number one
[2 hours old]: The star sells 183,000 albums as fans give a hearty embrace to Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally

* Two more horses die on final day of Cheltenham
[0 hours old]: Envoi Allen and Saint Le Fort both died on Friday on the last day of Cheltenham Festival.

- Husband who killed wife and buried her in the garden jailed for life
[7 hours old]: Alireza Askari did everything in his power to cover up the "cold-blooded murder" of Paria Veisi.

- Towie star's plea for mandatory ice skating gloves rejected
[6 hours old]: The Only Way is Essex celebrity Chloe Lewis launched her plea when her son lost part of his finger.

- F1 races in Middle East to be cancelled because of war in Iran
[2 hours old]: The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

* Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists
[0 hours old]: Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk.

- Planters demoralised as council mows down 30k bulbs
[8 hours old]: The city council is investigating after the bulbs were mowed over by staff days after being planted.

- As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test
[4 hours old]: Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.

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

- 'I don't even think it was his message': Iranians on new supreme leader's first address
[4 hours old]: People in Iran are questioning who's really in charge after Mojtaba Khamenei's first address came via a presenter on state TV.

- Son of British couple jailed in Iran urges global leaders to help free them
[3 hours old]: Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in January 2025 and later sentenced to 10 years in prison.

- From Mr Nobody to Oscar nominee: How one man took on Putin
[3 hours old]: Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin has already won a Bafta, and is now competing for an Oscar.

- Morrissey 'too tired' to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts
[7 hours old]: From ham sandwiches to cat-induced injuries, here are some of the excuses for gigs being cancelled.

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

- Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns
[8 hours old]: It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles.

- Man convicted of raping university student in 1977
[5 hours old]: David Sharp, 66, from Devon, is convicted of raping a student in Leeds almost 50 years ago.

- Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war
[3 hours old]: Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".

- 'Traumatic night' for women who found dead and dying horses in field
[2 hours old]: An animal welfare charity received a report of a horse having seizures in a field on Wednesday night.

- Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor
[3 hours old]: The FBI says it is investigating the incident as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community", but a motive for the crime remains unclear.

- Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe
[7 hours old]: The new changes by the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body (PEGI) will start from June.

- The Week: Jeremy Bowen On The Iran War
[8 hours old]: Jeremy Bowen joins Newscast to discuss the latest with the Iran War.

- Would Arsenal be 'ugliest title winners in history'? What stats say
[3 hours old]: While Arsenal continue their challenge on four fronts, their style of play continues to be criticised by some. Is it justified?

- Gaelic Warrior wins Cheltenham Gold Cup
[3 hours old]: Gaelic Warrior wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup in supreme fashion as Harry Redknapp-owned Jukebox Man finishes eighth.

- Too good to go down? Ranking shock Premier League relegations
[4 hours old]: Premier League champions, FA Cup winners and club legends have all suffered the unwanted fate, but which relegated side really was "too good to go down"?

- Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled
[2 hours old]: The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

* Schauffele sets Players pace as McIlroy faces cut wait
[0 hours old]: Rory McIlroy hopes a birdie on the last hole of his second round will be enough to mean he makes the cut at the Players Championship.

- Divisive, ruthless, brilliant - how Galthie helped France find their mojo
[3 hours old]: Fabien Galthie has driven sky-high standards throughout his coaching career - but he has not always made friends on the way.

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

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

- US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism
[3 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
[2 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
[9 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
[12 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'
[10 hours old]: Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.

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

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

- Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
[4 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

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. Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics
[38 hours old]: A top pollster explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
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. KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel
[16 hours old]: The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

. Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
[26 hours old]: The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

. Pottery firm Denby to appoint administrators
[25 hours old]: The famous company said rising costs had "squeezed the business financially".

. How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
[30 hours old]: Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

. Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions
[27 hours old]: The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

. Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds
[27 hours old]: The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential 6bn in tariff refunds.

. John Lewis to pay first staff bonus for four years
[35 hours old]: The department store and Waitrose supermarket owner will give workers a bonus equivalent to an extra week's pay.

. What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?
[33 hours old]: Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

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

. Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates'
[43 hours old]: The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

. Water company to pay £45m after 'unacceptable' sewage breaches
[27 hours old]: The water supplier is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after "serious and unacceptable" sewage breaches.

. US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India
[42 hours old]: The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.

. Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
[34 hours old]: Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.

. Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge
[52 hours old]: The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began

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

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[57 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
[92 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'
[115 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[187 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
[211 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
[254 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[277 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
[355 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
[379 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Food voucher scheme extended until September
[33 hours old]: A county council says it has earmarked £2.7m to fund the scheme until September.

. Starmer vows to crack down on 'profiteering' from fuel crisis
[34 hours old]: The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community centre.


. 'Heating oil suppliers are holding us to ransom'
[37 hours old]: People across the South East say the cost of heating their home soared after war broke out in Iran.

. Heating oil orders cancelled and prices hiked
[37 hours old]: South of England households report cancelled orders, price hikes and heating oil supply issues.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2500 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?
[2612 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
[2699 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 animals will replace historical figures on bank notes
[25 hours old]: British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

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. What in the World
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