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- Oil price jumps despite deal to release record amount of reserves
[2 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
[1444 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
[1925 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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and in other news ...

- 'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war
[13 hours old]: Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.

- Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns
[5 hours old]: The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

- Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC
[5 hours old]: Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.

- Chris Mason: Some nuggets but no huge revelations in first batch of Mandelson files
[5 hours old]: This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.

- Inquiry into student loans launched by MPs
[5 hours old]: The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

- Liza Tarbuck leaves Radio 2 Saturday show after 14 years
[1 hours old]: Shaun Keaveny, host of The Rock Show, will stand in for her until the end of the end of the month.

- Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
[5 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.

- Head chef resigns from world-famous restaurant Noma amid abuse allegations
[1 hours old]: René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.

- Wind warnings issued as colder weather and mountain snow head south
[5 hours old]: Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK and conditions are turning colder towards the end of the week.

- Boy, 15, arrested after girl is stabbed at school
[10 hours old]: Sources tell the BBC that pupils had to hide under their desks as the incident unfolded.

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

- Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large
[13 hours old]: The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.

- 'Kill the regime but not people': BBC speaks to Iranians crossing into Turkey
[11 hours old]: Dan Johnson hears from Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran about their thoughts on the war and regime.

- Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup
[13 hours old]: Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth.

- My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying
[7 hours old]: For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.

- China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned?
[6 hours old]: BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.

- The Papers: 'Starmer did ignore Epstein warnings' and 'Record oil release'
[3 hours old]: Thursday's papers all lead with files released on Lord Mandelson's vetting for the US ambassador role.

- Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins
[5 hours old]: A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

- A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files
[10 hours old]: A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.

- Kanye West ordered to pay 0K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit
[5 hours old]: A handyman had sought .7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired.

- Missing Brazilian academic may have taken boat, UK police say
[8 hours old]: Police believe the last sighting of Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto was on CCTV just after midnight on 3 March in Brightlingsea.

- Bodies of two Chinese backpackers found in Australian floodwaters
[1 hours old]: The pair had been reported missing on Tuesday after failing to reach their destination.

- Three brothers arrested after explosion at US embassy in Oslo
[11 hours old]: Norway's police attorney says the authorities are investigating whether a foreign state actor was involved.

- Polanski stood by breast enlargement hypnosis claim
[11 hours old]: A newly unearthed interview from 2013 casts doubt on the Green Party leader's claim to have apologised.

- Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts
[13 hours old]: This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.

- 'Premier League elite suffer rude awakening in Europe'
[5 hours old]: Chief football writer Phil McNulty examines the state of the Premier League after a disappointing week in Europe for all six of its clubs.

- Most underrated player on the planet? Valverde steps up for Real
[5 hours old]: Jude Bellingham stood open mouthed in disbelief while Kylian Mbappe jumped out of his seat to celebrate as Real Madrid team-mate Federico Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick to sink Manchester City in their Champions League first-leg tie.

- Arsenal undone by own set-piece weapon as 100% record ends
[7 hours old]: "You do it too, eh?". Those were the words from Arsenal's set-piece coach Nicolas Jover to Bayer Leverkusen manager Kasper Hjulmand after the German side scored from a corner in the 1-1 Champions League last-16 first-leg draw between the two sides.

- McIlroy hopeful on Sawgrass defence after injury
[8 hours old]: Rory McIlroy says he hopes to be able to defend his Players Championship title at TPC Sawgrass after withdrawing from a tournament through injury last week.

- Valverde's brilliant first-half hat-trick stuns Man City
[7 hours old]: Real Madrid's Federico Valverde scores a first-half hat-trick as the Spanish giants beat Manchester City 3-0 in their Champions League last-16 encounter at the Bernabeu.

- Il Etait Temps wins Queen Mother Champion Chase
[12 hours old]: Il Etait Temps powers over the line in the Queen Mother Champion Chase to earn trainer Willie Mullins his third win of day two at the Cheltenham Festival.

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

- Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge
[14 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
[5 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

- Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration
[7 hours old]: A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".

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


- Home of family with newborn 'a biohazard' after oil theft as prices spiral
[9 hours old]: "Absolute travesty" for family targeted by thieves, as oil price rises - and reports of price gouging - prompt watchdog to act.

- More support as heating oil costs 'double'
[13 hours old]: Rural farmers and homeowners are struggling to afford heating oil as prices rise.

- 'Concern' as school holiday food vouchers end
[14 hours old]: A head teacher says he is "really concerned" about a decision to end school holiday food vouchers.

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and in other older news ...

. Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil
[17 hours old]: Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.

. Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM
[16 hours old]: Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.

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. Will War In Iran Really End "Very Soon"?
[34 hours old]: President Trump says Iran war will be over “very soon”.

. Americanswers… on 5Live! Why is Trump’s White House comparing the war in Iran to a video game?
[58 hours old]: And how much is the war in Iran motivated by oil?

. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the tragic Parisian love story
[628 hours old]: A poet goes to Paris and has an affair with a courtesan of an underground club.

. Wildlife to replace historical figures on banknotes - and you get a say
[19 hours old]: The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[19 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. 'Icky and heartbreaking': The per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom
[29 hours old]: The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

. Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC
[21 hours old]: Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc has called on the US, Israel and Iran to reach "some kind of deal".

. US inflation stable ahead of Iran shock
[16 hours old]: With energy prices jumping, analysts say the report might be viewed as a "historical artefact".

. Meta buys 'social media network for AI' Moltbook
[24 hours old]: The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[53 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'
[77 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[149 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
[173 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
[216 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[239 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
[317 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
[341 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Heating oil protection calls after 'shock' price rises
[16 hours old]: About 130,000 households in Scotland rely on the fuel to warm their homes.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2462 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?
[2573 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
[2661 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?

. What in the World
[135 hours old]: Iran says it has closed the vital shipping channel to global trade.

. Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews
[213 hours old]: The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.

. Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
[285 hours old]: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[305 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.