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. Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI
[41 hours old]: The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.

. Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
[47 hours old]: Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[688 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
[2463 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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* Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK
[1 hours old]: In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.

* Police arrest two over alleged drug sales through shops in West Midlands after BBC investigation
[0 hours old]: It follows a BBC investigation that found High Street mini-marts were selling drugs in some West Midlands towns.

* Rapist who infected men and boys with HIV jailed
[0 hours old]: A judge says Adam Hall took away the futures of his victims, including boys aged 15 and 17.

- Health data of 500,000 people offered for sale online in China after UK Biobank breach
[5 hours old]: The government said medical data was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.

* Sara Cox replaces Scott Mills on Radio 2 breakfast show
[1 hours old]: The 51-year-old, who is originally from Bolton, currently presents the teatime show on Radio 2.

* Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's 1bn takeover
[0 hours old]: The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

* Three men guilty of 'callous' Brighton beach rape
[1 hours old]: The men, who are all asylum seekers, had denied targeting the woman in the early hours of October 4.

* Football Focus to end after 52 years
[0 hours old]: Football Focus is to end after 52 years, BBC Sport announces.

- Prince Louis holiday video released to mark eighth birthday
[2 hours old]: The footage was filmed by photographer Matt Porteous in Cornwall earlier this month.

- My rapist deliberately gave me HIV. I was just 15
[1 hours old]: Sam, who was heading home from school when he got his diagnosis, says Hall's jailing is a relief.

- Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life
[5 hours old]: The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country's future.

- The boy who vanished: 50 years on from the disappearance of Sandy Davidson
[2 hours old]: The three-year-old went missing after chasing after a dog that escaped from his grandparents' garden in Irvine in 1976.

- Key takeaways from senior official on Mandelson vetting
[3 hours old]: Cat Little, the top official at the Cabinet Office, tells MPs "due process" was followed in the appointment.

- Playing teen version of Zendaya's character is 'dream come true' for The Drama's Jordyn Curet
[5 hours old]: Jordyn Curet speaks of the "pressure" and "excitement" of playing the younger version of Zendaya.

- The tiny island church where couples worry about high tide making them late
[7 hours old]: The little medieval church - where you need the tide book alongside a prayer book.

- Girl, 10, finds rare Mexican axolotl under Welsh bridge
[1 hours old]: Evie and her mother were enjoying a day trip to south Wales when they came across the amphibian.

- Senior manager who worked at Lucy Letby's hospital arrested
[5 hours old]: The arrest was made as part of a wider investigation into leadership at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

- BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as new deal announced
[7 hours old]: A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.

- MrBeast's company sued by ex-employee over sexual harassment claim
[3 hours old]: Beast Industries has strongly denied claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.

- Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds
[6 hours old]: Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.

- Jury discharged in adopted baby murder trial
[4 hours old]: Judge Mr Justice Turner discharged the jury at Preston Crown Court earlier.

- Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous
[3 hours old]: Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.

- Exposed: The High Street Crime Crisis
[11 hours old]: From illegal cigarettes to cocaine - we go undercover on Britain's high streets.

* Big clubs and big names - a summer of managerial upheaval awaits
[0 hours old]: BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel analyses a summer that promises plenty of change in the Premier League.

- Lamine Yamal season over but Spain star should make World Cup
[3 hours old]: Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of Barcelona's season with a hamstring injury but he is expected to return for Spain at the World Cup.

- No Fifa plan for Italy to replace Iran at World Cup
[2 hours old]: Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure".

* Knight hopes World Cup legacy eclipses 2017 win
[1 hours old]: Heather Knight hopes this summer's T20 World Cup on home soil can be transformative for women's cricket in the UK after conceding success in 2017 was not fully capitalised on.

- How Russell is surprising himself in F1 title race
[8 hours old]: George Russell tells BBC Sport how he would enjoy more competition for the F1 title and why his approach to racing is the same as when he was 10 years old.

- Vafaei first qualifier to win at Crucible in 2026
[2 hours old]: Iran's Hossein Vafaei becomes the first qualifier to win at the 2026 World Championship, beating China's Si Jiahui to set up a tie with Judd Trump.

- UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
[5 hours old]: The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.

- AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak
[10 hours old]: The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

- Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
[5 hours old]: The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

- High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
[11 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

* What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[0 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

- Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
[5 hours old]: Petrol thefts are up by around 62% compared to last year.

- Grocers aim for cost-of-living help 'with dignity'
[6 hours old]: Produce from Woking Community Grocery is offered to customers at a significantly reduced rate.

- Asbestos toy warnings
[2 hours old]: Asbestos toy warnings

- High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
[7 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
[11 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.

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and in other older news ...

. Furious debate rages over building houses on golf courses
[16 hours old]: Are golf courses the right places to build housing, or are they simply a soft target?

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. Keir Starmer v The Civil Service
[21 hours old]: What effect has the Mandelson saga had on the PM’s relationship with the civil service?

. Democrats fight back against Trump in Virginia… and win
[19 hours old]: Has Trump’s plan to redraw America’s political map backfired?

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[17 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

. Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you
[29 hours old]: How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

. Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
[22 hours old]: Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending m on its tokens.

. UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices
[32 hours old]: The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

. China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
[19 hours old]: The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

. McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'
[30 hours old]: A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying

. Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
[25 hours old]: The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

. Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay
[29 hours old]: The move could further delay payouts to millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance.

. Oil prices fluctuate as Trump extends Iran war ceasefire
[30 hours old]: The president also said the US will continue to blockade Iran's ports until peace talks progress.

. World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war
[33 hours old]: Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

. War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'
[35 hours old]: How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?

. I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy
[41 hours old]: Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.

. From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing
[45 hours old]: He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.

. Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world
[42 hours old]: Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

. OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting
[45 hours old]: The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University

. Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
[49 hours old]: The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

. Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets
[53 hours old]: Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.

. New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
[58 hours old]: Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[65 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
[89 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[161 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

. Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
[185 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

. Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[233 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

. The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[257 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[302 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[329 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[353 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[377 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Northern Ireland energy prices 'could stay high into winter'
[24 hours old]: NI Affairs Committee told even if conflict ends immediately it will take time for supply chains to return to normal.

. Red Rooster festival cancelled due to rising costs
[24 hours old]: Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to "deliver this year's event".

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[113 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
[634 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
[832 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?
[23 hours old]: Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.


. Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
[66 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.