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- Three ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of oil price rises
[1 hours old]: International shipping is said to have come to a standstill at the strait's entrance, with fears of disruption already pushing up global oil prices.

- Flights cancelled and new travel warnings issued after Iran strikes
[3 hours old]: BA and Virgin Atlantic are among major airlines to ground services to the Middle East in light of the attacks.

. Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures
[79 hours old]: It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[261 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1195 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
[1677 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 ...

- Months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leader
[6 hours old]: A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.

- Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out
[3 hours old]: Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.

- 'It's eerie' - Dubai on edge as city comes under attack by Iran
[4 hours old]: One British holidaymaker called it "surreal" to see people try to enjoy themselves as smoke rises nearby.

- At least 153 dead after reported strike on school, Iran says
[5 hours old]: Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the strike; the US is looking into reports of the incident, while the IDF says it is "not aware" of operations in the area.

* UK troops and civilians in Middle East put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says
[0 hours old]: British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were "within several hundred yards" of a strike, the defence secretary says.

- Catherine shares first message entirely in Welsh for St David's Day
[7 hours old]: The Princess of Wales says Wales is "very close to our hearts" in video message.

* Deadly Texas bar shooting is 'potentially an act of terrorism', FBI says
[1 hours old]: Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.

- After the warmest weather of the year so far, is winter finally over?
[11 hours old]: As we start meteorological spring, Simon King explores whether it is time to put away your winter coat.

* Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months
[0 hours old]: What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer?

- Money-saver or a curse? UK brides' complex relationship with second-hand wedding dresses
[14 hours old]: Researchers say many modern brides worry a pre-loved wedding dress might bring them bad luck.

- Battle over parking meters in sleepy seaside town sees machines glued shut
[11 hours old]: The picturesque East Lothian town has become a battleground between some residents and the local authority over parking charges.

- Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for
[15 hours old]: The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.

* In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East
[0 hours old]: Israel and the US continue strikes on Iran, while Iran steps up attacks across the region in retaliation for the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

* Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region
[0 hours old]: Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel.

- What we know so far about the US-Israeli attacks and Iran's retaliation
[10 hours old]: Iran responds by launching missiles and drones towards Israel and four Gulf Arab countries that host US military bases.

- Murder arrest after security guard dies in stabbing
[7 hours old]: Tributes to "gentle giant" Gary Stanley flood in from family and friends.

- Man who died in skydive was 'highly experienced'
[8 hours old]: An investigation is launched after the incident at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon.

- Ex-MP Jonathan Ashworth recovering after stroke
[1 hours old]: The former Labour MP says he is "on the mend" after becoming ill on New Year's Day.

- India set up England semi-final at T20 World Cup
[3 hours old]: India secure a T20 World Cup semi-final showdown with England after a five-wicket victory over West Indies thanks to Sanju Samson's scintillating unbeaten 97.

- Beaver pair released into wild 'are still together'
[14 hours old]: The pair were spotted on camera traps, the Cornwall Wildlife Trust says.

- Ali Khamenei Killed
[7 hours old]: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday.

* Would it be bigger gamble not to give Carrick Man Utd job?
[0 hours old]: With six wins and a draw from seven games in charge of Manchester United, would it prove more of a gamble not to give Michael Carrick the head coach position full-time?

* Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
[0 hours old]: After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

- What now for 'epic' Scottish title race after Old Firm draw?
[3 hours old]: Amid one of the most captivating title fights in the history Scotland's top flight, BBC Scotland looks at the state of play for each of the four clubs involved.

- A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on
[11 hours old]: The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.

- Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?
[11 hours old]: Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.

- Rescue centre sees rise in abandoned cat families
[12 hours old]: Yorkshire Cat Rescue in Haworth says it paid £282,000 in vet bills in 2025 and rescued 925 animals.

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and in other older news ...

. The real winners and losers at the Brit Awards
[18 hours old]: From Harry Styles' trousers, to Jade's red carpet confession - here's what went down at the Brits.

. Mountaineers weigh up risks and rewards after Austrian climb ended in manslaughter conviction
[20 hours old]: A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.

. This man was abused for appearing on a Welcome to Heathrow poster. Then he met his trolls
[20 hours old]: Syed Usman Shah says he was proud to appear in the campaign, but upset by what followed.

. How Ayatollah Khamenei rose to power and controlled Iran for nearly 40 years
[19 hours old]: Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.

. Why are more GPs opting to work outside the NHS?
[20 hours old]: More doctors and patients are turning to the private sector as demand increases pressure on the NHS.

. There will always be snobbery around reality TV, says Olivia Attwood
[20 hours old]: The documentary host and presenter discusses female independence and snobbery about reality TV.

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. Iran's Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes
[16 hours old]: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday, ending his 36-year iron rule

. Award-winning short thriller set on a farm
[63 hours old]: Jamie, Ruth's son, threatens to kill his parents if they don't give him part of the farm.

. Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves star in this action thriller
[91 hours old]: An undercover cop pursuing a gang of bank robbers is seduced by the LA surf scene.

. The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein
[39 hours old]: For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

. Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use
[41 hours old]: The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[69 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[47 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
[52 hours old]: Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.

. Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI
[69 hours old]: The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

. Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
[53 hours old]: The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

. Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
[55 hours old]: The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

. Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case
[59 hours old]: Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.

. Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop
[56 hours old]: Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.

. Paramount set for 1bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid
[64 hours old]: Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

. 'I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trial
[59 hours old]: The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.

. Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness'
[71 hours old]: The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.

. Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards
[58 hours old]: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.

. Mandelson referred to EU anti-fraud agency over Epstein emails
[74 hours old]: The European Commission says it is assessing whether the peer breached its code of conduct while its trade envoy.

. Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education
[76 hours old]: People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.

. World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links
[78 hours old]: Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.

. Walmart to pay 0m over claims it misled drivers over pay
[75 hours old]: The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.

. Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
[76 hours old]: Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools.

. Faisal Islam: Is the UK economy really turning a corner?
[96 hours old]: The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.

. Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive
[79 hours old]: The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.

. Chip giant Nvidia defies AI concerns with record 5bn revenue
[93 hours old]: Demand for Nvidia chips rose even as the company sets out to create AI products of its own.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[93 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[141 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[165 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[237 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[309 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[323 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[405 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[415 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[405 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[429 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

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

. How did Paramount beat Netflix to Warner Bros?
[57 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

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

. Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where
[45 hours old]: The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

. SSE Airtricity to reduce gas prices by 8% from April
[56 hours old]: It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.



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

. Data tool to spot families due financial support
[63 hours old]: Households entitled to national benefits will be identified by the new system.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2214 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?
[2325 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
[2413 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?

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

. 'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
[74 hours old]: Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.

. Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means
[104 hours old]: Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.

. When the retail staff can't help you
[224 hours old]: This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.