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- What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia
[10 hours old]: BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.
. HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
[38 hours old]: The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.
. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1758 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
[2239 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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NHS waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak [7 hours old]: Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.
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'He liked the fear in our eyes', Epstein survivors tell BBC [1 hours old]: In an interview with BBC Newsnight, five women abused by the disgraced financier describe the impact of their shared ordeal.
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'Wildly unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership [6 hours old]: For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.
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Hundreds of UK teenagers to trial social media ban and digital curfews [8 hours old]: The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.
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'It wasn't meant to end like this' - Salah exit tough but inevitable [9 hours old]: Less than a year ago, Mohamed Salah was sitting on a throne inside Anfield after renewing his contract - so why is he leaving?
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Oil at 0 would trigger global recession, says boss of financial giant BlackRock [7 hours old]: Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.
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NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work? [6 hours old]: As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work
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First female Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned [1 hours old]: The Prince and Princess of Wales will be part of the congregation at Canterbury Cathedral - alongside nurses and carers, reflecting the new archbishop's past career.
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Tough negotiations loom as Denmark's Social Democrats fail to secure a majority [3 hours old]: The party, which has governed since 2019, gained the most votes but saw its weakest results in over a century.
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Adolescence star Owen Cooper takes two RTS Awards [3 hours old]: Owen Cooper wins double for his standout performance in the Netflix drama show.
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Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations [2 hours old]: Iran has also said that "non-hostile" vessels can use the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
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Lyse Doucet: Small window open for US-Iran talks, but swift end to war still unlikely [13 hours old]: President Trump says the US is already dealing with a "top person" in Iran, but Tehran denies that any talks have begun.
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Prospect of US-Iran talks puts Netanyahu under pressure [13 hours old]: US President Donald Trump has pointed to diplomatic talks to end the offensive - but Israel might not yet be ready to walk away.
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What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war [11 hours old]: Some Iranians dismiss the possibility of talks to end the war, others worry a deal may leave the current leaders in place.
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Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis [14 hours old]: Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.
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'I hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital' [5 hours old]: Nathan Newby, who used kindness to persuade the "lone-wolf terrorist" to abandon his plan, is being awarded the George Medal.
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Is there an election in my area? [13 hours old]: Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live.
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'Most difficult decision ever': Receipts Podcast hosts step down after 10 years [5 hours old]: Audrey Indome and Tolly Shoneye have recorded almost 300 episodes of the hit podcast together since 2016.
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How Manchester is giving UK music 'a new lease of life' again [5 hours old]: Following on from the Brits, the city once dubbed Madchester hosts the MOBOs and 6 Music Festival.
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The Papers: 'US troops gather in Gulf' and 'Strictly No Baftas' [1 hours old]: Donald Trump plans to deploy US ground troops in the Gulf is a focus for Wednesday's front pages.
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Has banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools? [1 hours old]: Two years ago the Netherlands banned phones in schools. Now the government wants to go further, pushing to restrict social media for under‑16s.
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Families urged not to cuddle lambs after infection outbreak left dozens sick [1 hours old]: Health officials say it is vital to remember that young farm animals can carry germs that cause illness.
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Meta told to pay 5m for misleading users over child safety [8 hours old]: The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
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BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers [4 hours old]: The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.
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Democrats flip Florida seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home [3 hours old]: Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.
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German outcry over deep fake porn targeting actress prompts bid to change law [13 hours old]: Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading sexualised images of her online.
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Pilots killed in LaGuardia plane crash named [10 hours old]: Investigators released details from the final three minutes of cockpit and tower communications, which showed controllers cleared both the plane and a fire truck to cross the runway.
* Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster strike for first time in 20 years [1 hours old]: Staff have walked out for 24 hours over a pay rise offer that was below inflation.
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Are US-Iran Talks Actually Happening? [11 hours old]: What do we know about negotiations to de-escalate the Iran war?
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Bompastor demands more respect for women after disallowed Chelsea goal [7 hours old]: Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says the women's game needs "more respect" after her side have a goal controversially disallowed in their Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal.
* 'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes? [1 hours old]: Following the death of Ricky Hatton, families and former champions tell a new BBC documentary the sport has not filled the void in care for its fighters.
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Bairstow criticises level of care shown by England regime [15 hours old]: Jonny Bairstow criticises the England set-up, suggesting they need to bring "the care back in the game".
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Russo settles thrilling Champions League first leg for Arsenal [9 hours old]: Arsenal beat Chelsea in a thrilling Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg that featured brilliant goals from England internationals Chloe Kelly, Lauren James and Alessia Russo.
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Man Utd retain new stadium dream for 2035 Women's World Cup [10 hours old]: Manchester United are still aiming to have their new stadium built and ready to host the 2035 Women's World Cup final.
* Where does Salah rank among greatest Premier League forwards? [1 hours old]: As Mohamed Salah announces he will leave Liverpool this summer, BBC Sport asks you to rank the best forwards in Premier League history.
* UK inflation rate remained at 3% in February [0 hours old]: The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.
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OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app [2 hours old]: The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.
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Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers [8 hours old]: The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.
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Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most' [15 hours old]: The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.
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Oil above 0 over conflicting claims on US-Iran talks [8 hours old]: The US repeated claims it is in discussions with Iran while Shell warned oil shortages will hit Europe.
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Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump's Iran talks post [7 hours old]: Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants.
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Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff [14 hours old]: It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.
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Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met [14 hours old]: BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase.
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What is happening to gas and electricity prices? [15 hours old]: Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.
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'I couldn't afford rent in London as a nurse so I commuted from Wales while pregnant' [1 hours old]: A&E nurse Georgie Scott says she was "'pushed out" of the capital because of high rent prices.
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What help can households expect with energy bills? [12 hours old]: The war in the Middle East has brought fuel costs into sharp focus, and governments have been looking at how to help ease the pain for consumers.
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Trump claims Iran wants to "make a deal" to end the war [33 hours old]: Iran denies talks with the US to stop the war as ‘fake news’
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Is 'baby brain' real? [505 hours old]: Baby brain is a concept many mums can relate to. But what’s really going on?
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Low-deposit mortgage deals hit as rates continue to soar [20 hours old]: More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market, with more upheaval expected.
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Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21 [21 hours old]: Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.
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UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body [31 hours old]: The group says the country "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas to secure supplies.
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Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty [19 hours old]: Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.
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US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers [30 hours old]: There are almost no major brands of internet routers that are manufactured in the US.
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Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne [33 hours old]: The deal would create a global beauty giant, uniting brands such as Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown and Rabanne.
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China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers [25 hours old]: It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.
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Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal [39 hours old]: The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone for €1bn (£860m).
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'We can't justify a £52 lunch': Middle-income families cut back on days out [41 hours old]: A household with an average gross income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest.
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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 [40 hours old]: Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.
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Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war [35 hours old]: Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.
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Porridge recalled months after mouse contamination [16 hours old]: Moma Foods says a third-party facility found "a mouse contamination event" last autumn.
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Would you build your own apps? [30 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.
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US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers [49 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?
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Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help [55 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
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'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym [78 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.
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Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP [101 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?
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Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost [127 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
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How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence [151 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
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Is it possible to build a plastic-free home? [199 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.
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Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline [223 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
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Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste? [295 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
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Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin? [279 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
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Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war [284 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.
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A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains [319 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.
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Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed? [289 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.
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The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market [332 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.
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GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East [367 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.
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Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way' [391 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
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Can snacks help you sleep? [463 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?
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We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever [487 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [127 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? [2776 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.
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful? [2887 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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Did you know you could transfer your ISA? [114 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.
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Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen [138 hours old]: The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.
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Selling Sheffield Wednesday [206 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.