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- Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans
[14 hours old]: Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[935 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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and in other news ...

- Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal
[2 hours old]: The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel's Kan News it was unacceptable.

* The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[0 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

- Man and woman die and three injured in house blast
[4 hours old]: Police said the explosion was "suspicious" but was not being treated as a terrorist incident.

- 'I was trying to save a life,' man who intervened in Golders Green attack tells BBC
[2 hours old]: Ashkan Asadian said he acted on the spur of the moment without thinking about the danger of the situation.

- UK to enter talks to join £78bn EU loan scheme for Ukraine
[2 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer will meet leaders at the European Political Community summit in Armenia on Monday.

* NHS cancer jab could mean patients spend hours less in hospital
[0 hours old]: Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes.

* Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
[0 hours old]: Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.

- Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains
[8 hours old]: Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.

- Serious injuries as man falls 'number of floors'
[3 hours old]: Police seal off a bar in Colmore Row as the venue closes and apologises to customers.

- Mild and mostly dry bank holiday but heavy showers possible for some
[8 hours old]: Temperatures across the UK are expected to take a dip, with the potential for some heavy showers and thunder in some areas.

- Two women die trying to cross Channel in small boat
[11 hours old]: The boat, carrying 82 people, ran aground on a beach in northern France, says local official.

- Antonelli wins in Miami to extend title lead
[1 hours old]: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli holds off Lando Norris in a race-long battle to win the Miami Grand Prix and take a commanding championship lead.

- Police probe link between drive-by shooting and stabbing
[9 hours old]: The possibility a drive-by shooting and a stabbing in Brixton are linked is being examined by police.

- Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool
[9 hours old]: Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.

- Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
[10 hours old]: Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.

- Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as brother fears she is dying
[9 hours old]: Her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

- Has tide turned for troubled Spurs under De Zerbi?
[1 hours old]: Is Tottenham Hotspur's superb win at Aston Villa the moment the tide turned in their fight against Premier League relegation, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

- Wu in control of Crucible final against Murphy
[2 hours old]: Wu Yize opens up a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final to put himself on course to become the second-youngest player ever to be crowned a Crucible champion.

- Slot's VAR fury but loss highlights Liverpool issues
[4 hours old]: Liverpool manager Arne Slot was furious that Manchester United's second goal was allowed, but also highlighted issues with his own side after the 3-2 defeat.

- Carrick secures Champions League - what are Man Utd waiting for?
[4 hours old]: Unless Manchester United appoint Luis Enrique, it is hard to think of an acceptable alternative to giving Michael Carrick the job on a permanent basis, writes Simon Stone.

* Antonelli 'stupendous' and Leclerc's 'lairy final lap' - driver ratings
[1 hours old]: BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Miami Grand Prix.

- Van Graan criticises TV replay 'consistency' after Bath lose semi-final
[7 hours old]: Bath boss Johann van Graan calls for more "consistency" with who supplies the television match official footage after he felt foul play incidents were missed in his side's Investec Champions Cup semi-final loss to Bordeaux.

- Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?
[14 hours old]: How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

- In five charts: How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price
[11 hours old]: The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

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and in other older news ...

. The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
[24 hours old]: President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

. Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
[24 hours old]: The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

. The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
[24 hours old]: Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

. Musk's AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war
[22 hours old]: Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI.

. From beds to LED masks, is the red light craze giving us more than just a warm glow?
[24 hours old]: Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate.

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

. LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
[72 hours old]: And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
[810 hours old]: An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

. Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections
[22 hours old]: Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.

. Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
[24 hours old]: The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a 0m bailout.

. Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money
[50 hours old]: The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.

. Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
[52 hours old]: The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

. The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner
[54 hours old]: All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.

. Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
[50 hours old]: The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

. Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination
[56 hours old]: People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

. No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says
[56 hours old]: Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.

. Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss
[58 hours old]: A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

. 'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases
[72 hours old]: The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[72 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[96 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
[144 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
[168 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
[240 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[264 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
[248 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[312 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

. 'I earn £36k but I can't afford to buy a house'
[59 hours old]: Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[60 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?
[60 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'
[61 hours old]: Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[360 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
[881 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
[1079 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?
[109 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?
[110 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
[153 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
[246 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
[258 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.