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. Uber ordered to pay .5m over claim driver raped passenger
[89 hours old]: The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.

. Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
[39 hours old]: Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

. The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus
[159 hours old]: Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[732 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
[1214 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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* Six key questions about Keir Starmer's future
[0 hours old]: There is no doubting the peril the prime minister was in, but while Labour MPs have decided to stick with him, his future is far from certain.

- Macron urges Europe to start acting like world power
[3 hours old]: The French president warns of growing threats from China, Russia and now the US, saying Europe faces a "wake-up call".

- US lawmakers accuse justice department of 'inappropriately' redacting Epstein files
[2 hours old]: Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna say the DOJ is not complying with their transparency law.

- 'Skilled butcher' murdered, cut up and buried partner
[1 hours old]: Anna Podedworna is convicted of the murder of Izabela Zablocka, whose remains were found last year.

- Captivating chemistry or a hollow misfire? Wuthering Heights splits critics
[2 hours old]: Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Bronte's classic novel has received a mixed response from film reviewers.

- Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman after Epstein fallout
[7 hours old]: Wasserman's flirtatious emails to Ghislaine Maxwell were revealed in the Epstein files.

- Buy an island for £350k... but you must wade across an estuary to reach it
[7 hours old]: The 17-acre Ynys Gifftan is available to buy, but waterproofs are a must as it lies in an estuary.

- Quad God - the 'otherworldly' figure skating star whose moves have captivated the Games
[2 hours old]: Ilia Malinin is not like most figure skaters. Even when he makes mistakes, he is still so far ahead of the rest that he wins Olympic gold.

- Watch: Drones capture incredible footage of athletes in action
[3 hours old]: Drones are being used to capture unique footage of the athletes in action at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

- Ukrainian racer's 'helmet of remembrance' banned by IOC
[2 hours old]: The IOC bans Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from wearing a helmet featuring images of people killed in the Russian invasion.

- Why do we rarely see world records at the Winter Olympics?
[5 hours old]: Our Ask Me Anything team explain why world records are rarely seen at the Winter Olympics.

- 'Funny, warm, and no car chases' - Michael Palin on his return to TV acting
[2 hours old]: The actor and presenter said he was attracted by the "humour and magic" of BBC series Small Prophets.

- Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter - we fear it could happen again
[2 hours old]: Grieving parents call for better sepsis training to be introduced urgently so no family goes through what they did.

- Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him
[4 hours old]: Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.

- Trump's world order hangs over Europe on eve of key defence conference
[13 hours old]: Leaders gather this week for the Munich Security Conference, with European security at a crossroads.

- 'A hug, a quick kiss': How to reconnect after having children
[11 hours old]: Relationships often change after children. Here are ways to help get your partnership back on track.

* Marc Anthony says the way Beckham feud has played out is 'hardly the truth'
[0 hours old]: The 57-year-old performed at Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham's wedding reception in 2022.

- 'Concrete masterpiece': London's brutalist Southbank Centre granted Grade II listed status
[2 hours old]: The complex was voted "Britain's ugliest building" when it first opened in October 1967.

* Ministers told to not publish their own Mandelson messages
[1 hours old]: The warning comes after Wes Streeting published his WhatsApp exchanges with the former US ambassador.

- British Museum to keep gold pendant linked to Henry VIII after £3.5m raised
[5 hours old]: The museum says it has reached a fundraising goal so it can permanently display the artefact.

- William meets female footballers on Saudi Arabia visit
[1 hours old]: The Prince of Wales hears about female participation in sport in the Gulf state during his trip.

- 'Mum is still out there' - Savannah Guthrie issues new plea as ransom deadline passes
[4 hours old]: The video appeal came on the same day as a reported deadline to pay the people believed to be holding the TV presenter's 84-year-old mother.

* Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim
[1 hours old]: The UK's markets regulator says the proposed commitments "will boost the UK's app economy".

- Toughest season I've had as manager 'by a mile' - Slot
[2 hours old]: Liverpool boss Arne Slot says this season is the toughest he has had as a manager "by a mile" and his side are "not performing to Liverpool's standards".

- Why British coach is 'game-changer' for Super Bowl winners & NFL
[2 hours old]: With Aden Durde having become the first overseas coach to win the Super Bowl, what does it mean for the NFL and the international game?

* Connor to leave England role after Women's T20 World Cup
[1 hours old]: Clare Connor, the managing director of England women, will leave the England and Wales Cricket Board after this summer's home Women's T20 World Cup

* Has Gyokeres finally found form or are stats misleading?
[0 hours old]: Arsenal are top of the league, fighting for trophies in four competitions and at the same time £64m striker Viktor Gyokeres looks to be finding his feet in north London.

- Speed skating star Leerdam wins gold as fiance Paul weeps
[2 hours old]: Jutta Leerdam wins Netherlands' first medal of the Games, watched by YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

- BP steps up cost cutting as profits slide
[3 hours old]: The oil giant also suspends its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.

- Wegovy maker sues rival over 'knock-off' weight-loss drugs
[2 hours old]: Novo Nordisk says Hims & Hers' drugs breach its patent; Hims & Hers calls the lawsuit a "blatant attack".

- Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears
[6 hours old]: The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles

- More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
[3 hours old]: The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.

- Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[14 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

- US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs
[10 hours old]: The White House agreed to carve out exemptions for US-produced cotton from Bangladesh.

- Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win - but can she bring back the economy?
[15 hours old]: Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce.

- How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
[7 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

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. Starmer’s Fight For Survival
[16 hours old]: Starmer tells MPs 'every fight I've been in, I've won'.

. Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
[464 hours old]: Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

. Target slashes 500 jobs as retailer seeks to invest in its stores
[16 hours old]: Executives said the reductions were part of a restructuring meant to help fix stagnant sales.

. Make-up brand Barry M bought by rival Warpaint
[22 hours old]: The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK.

. The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week
[38 hours old]: In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.

. Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns
[25 hours old]: Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.

. Voluntary student loan repayments rise in England
[86 hours old]: Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.

. Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
[30 hours old]: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party secured 316 out of 465 seats in Sunday's election.

. Most smart motorways not value for money, say reports
[92 hours old]: National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.

. Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced
[39 hours old]: The prime minister said "outdated assumptions about how to make it into a successful career" have held young people back.

. Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE
[88 hours old]: More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.

. YouTube's bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
[92 hours old]: YouTube's total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.

. The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
[38 hours old]: A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.

. How Britain became a fried chicken nation
[61 hours old]: An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies?

. Can robots ever be graceful?
[110 hours old]: Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

. Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals
[118 hours old]: The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower.

. Silence and inaction - how audio helped prove captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash
[120 hours old]: The top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross negligence from Vladimir Motin

. The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
[144 hours old]: Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.

. Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
[229 hours old]: The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

. Donation appeal as vulnerable face food bank delay
[31 hours old]: A mental health support team set up a pantry in Wolverhampton to help those living in food poverty.

. City volunteers seek drivers for meal deliveries
[54 hours old]: Friends of Di's Kitchen provides hundreds of meals each week in Wolverhampton.

. Should you overpay your mortgage or save?
[94 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains.

. UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely
[116 hours old]: The Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year.

. Are UK interest rates expected to fall soon?
[121 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1750 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?
[1862 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
[1950 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?

. Kids can be the harshest critics…
[93 hours old]: The candidates test their story on a group of kids.

. Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails
[97 hours old]: The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.

. Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project
[119 hours old]: The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.

. Gary Neville returns to the Den
[127 hours old]: Gary Neville re-joins the dragons as they put another set of business hopefuls to the test.