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* Two men killed in light aircraft crash, police say
[0 hours old]: A team from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch is at the scene of the crash in Littleborough.

* US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
[1 hours old]: A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.

. Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations - how does it work?
[30 hours old]: Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[570 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
[1052 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?

. Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans
[164 hours old]: The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.

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- Sarah Ferguson emails to Epstein show increasing desperation
[4 hours old]: The messages from the former Duchess of York appear to show her saying she feels "traumatised and alone".

- Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified
[4 hours old]: The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.

- Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs
[2 hours old]: As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.

- 'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
[6 hours old]: Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.

- Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'
[6 hours old]: The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.

* Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly killed
[0 hours old]: The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.

- University begins High Court challenge against £585k free speech fine
[1 hours old]: The University of Sussex says the watchdog overstepped its legal powers in imposing the fine last year.

- Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
[1 hours old]: One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.

- Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report
[4 hours old]: Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.

- 'Finally got him to go today': Mandelson's emails to Epstein on Gordon Brown
[3 hours old]: Emails released by the US appear to shed new light on the dying days of Gordon Brown's government.

- Prince Edward says it's 'important' to remember victims as pressure on Andrew grows
[4 hours old]: The Duke of Edinburgh, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's brother, is the first senior royal to speak about the new documents.

- Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein probe
[1 hours old]: The couple will appear on two separate days in late February for a deposition after coming to an agreement with the House oversight committee.

- Son of Norway's crown princess hears details of rape charges in tense trial for royal family
[3 hours old]: Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.

- The talented playmaker no-one seems to want
[6 hours old]: Harvey Elliott is one of England's most gifted young players - but neither Aston Villa or Liverpool appear to rate the midfielder.

- Victim of 'Celtic Curse' spent years blaming herself for poor health
[8 hours old]: Anne Campbell says being diagnosed with a genetic disease in her 80s came as a relief.

- My shock at becoming a mum after teenage cancer treatment
[7 hours old]: A woman left in chronic pain after cancer as a 13-year-old describes "pure joy" at having a baby.

- Burglar who 'targeted' Anya Taylor-Joy's bedroom jailed
[9 hours old]: Taylor-Joy and her husband, Malcolm McRae, were staying at the London property on 12 February 2023.

- Trump lawyers call BBC's Panorama defence 'untenable'
[2 hours old]: The US president's legal team file new court papers in the ongoing case over a Panorama documentary.

- 'Record number of missiles' hit Ukraine leaving thousands with no heating in -20C
[6 hours old]: The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.

- Red flags missed before 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose's murder, says family
[8 hours old]: Harvey Willgoose's family say they believe he would "100%" be alive if his school had acted sooner.

- Stop watching Netflix and go to the pub, Welsh first minister says
[4 hours old]: Eluned Morgan said her government can't be expected "to step in and do the work" to save struggling pubs.

- Apology to mum of boy who died after falling in river
[1 hours old]: Xielo Maruziva fell into the River Soar, in the Aylestone area of Leicester, on 18 February 2024.

- Sharon Osbourne invited to stand in local election
[4 hours old]: Robert Alden, the leader of the city's Conservative group, invited Osbourne to join their campaign.

* England sweep Sri Lanka series in low-scoring thriller
[1 hours old]: England successfully defend a target of 129 to win by 12 runs against Sri Lanka in an enthralling contest, completing a 3-0 T20 series sweep.

* LIV hits out despite getting world ranking points
[0 hours old]: The top 10 finishers at an event will be awarded points because the Official World Golf Rankings "recognises a number of areas where LIV does not meet the eligibility standards".

- 'I don't want regrets' - Vonn hopes to compete at Olympics despite ACL injury
[4 hours old]: Lindsey Vonn has ruptured her left anterior cruciate ligament but is still "very hopeful" she can compete at the Winter Olympics.

- 'Niggly' Mann aims to get under England's skin
[3 hours old]: Wales flanker Alex Mann says he likes to try and get under the skin of the opposition as he prepares to face England in Saturday's Six Nations opener.

- Walmart becomes first retailer to hit tn market value
[1 hours old]: The milestone reflects the US retail giant's booming e-commerce business and investors' embrace of its AI investments.

* Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive
[1 hours old]: The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.

- One million people miss HMRC tax return deadline
[8 hours old]: The UK's tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.

- PepsiCo to cut some US snack prices after backlash
[2 hours old]: The snack conglomerate is cutting the price of products including Doritos, Cheetos and Lays

- EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner
[8 hours old]: Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.

- Irn-Bru maker AG Barr buys two rival brands in £50m deal
[7 hours old]: The company said the two brands reflect the consumer's switch from alcoholic beverages to "adult soft drinks".

- X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
[6 hours old]: Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.

- What's going on with the price of gold?
[3 hours old]: Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

- Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company
[10 hours old]: Musk says the combined firm - which has been valued at more than tn - will be an "innovation engine".

- No defect found in switch of jet grounded by Air India - regulator
[7 hours old]: The Boeing 787-8 jet was grounded after a pilot reported a possible issue with the fuel control switch.

- Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal
[13 hours old]: Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.

- Fears over impact if free car parking removed
[13 hours old]: Cornwall Council is consulting on proposals to remove free parking from 13 of its car parks.

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. Epstein Files: Mandelson Reported To The Police
[22 hours old]: Latest Epstein files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein.

. Americanswers… On 5 Live! Do the new Epstein files "absolve" Trump?
[25 hours old]: And why is the president threatening to sue Grammy host Trevor Noah over an Epstein joke?

. China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns
[17 hours old]: It makes China the first country to stop the use of designs first made popular by Elon Musk's Tesla.

. Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices
[27 hours old]: Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.

. Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits
[26 hours old]: The company says international visits to its US parks are weakening, with analysts pointing to President Donald Trump's policies.

. Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forget
[30 hours old]: The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss.

. Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high
[24 hours old]: Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens".

. Captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash death
[27 hours old]: Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash.

. Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers
[43 hours old]: Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.

. French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE
[53 hours old]: The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.

. Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers
[52 hours old]: The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.

. Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms
[89 hours old]: More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

. US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, emails show
[72 hours old]: The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.

. Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly
[89 hours old]: Don't get swept into paying for extras you don't need.

. Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve
[99 hours old]: The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.

. Seven UK Labubu shops to open, after PM's China visit
[93 hours old]: The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

. The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
[20 hours old]: Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.

. Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
[67 hours old]: The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

. Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise
[58 hours old]: India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.

. Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas
[115 hours old]: Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.

. Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?
[93 hours old]: Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

. 'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
[140 hours old]: How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.

. Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
[187 hours old]: India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.

. Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
[205 hours old]: Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.

. Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?
[271 hours old]: Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.

. AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
[284 hours old]: The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.

. How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker
[308 hours old]: The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.

. Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?
[322 hours old]: The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

. Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
[356 hours old]: A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

. The 'fantastic' baby bundles not every mum will get
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. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1588 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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[1700 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
[1788 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?

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