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* Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
[1 hours old]: Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.

. Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?
[16 hours old]: The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.

- What is the hantavirus that has been confirmed on an Atlantic cruise ship?
[7 hours old]: While rare, the disease can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings.

. Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans
[54 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
[974 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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- Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war
[4 hours old]: The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

* Palestine Action activists guilty of criminal damage
[0 hours old]: The group of four activists were accused of breaking into the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol.

* All of society must tackle 'crisis' of antisemitism, Starmer says
[1 hours old]: The PM hosts a summit of leaders from the police, arts and universities, after a spate of attacks against British Jews.

- Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
[10 hours old]: The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.

* Nissan to close one UK production line and cut 900 jobs in Europe
[0 hours old]: Nissan says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant.

* Counter-terror police investigating arson at disused synagogue
[0 hours old]: The fire broke out at the former East London Central Synagogue on Tuesday morning.

* Nottingham killer was discharged as NHS staff 'could not find him'
[1 hours old]: Emma Robinson tells an inquiry staff "couldn't work with" or find Valdo Calocane when he was discharged.

- Modern slavery at record levels in UK, report warns
[8 hours old]: An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.

* Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users
[1 hours old]: UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content.

- Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour
[4 hours old]: British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

- The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
[11 hours old]: The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

- The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion
[10 hours old]: Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.

- Scotland's vape capital - what's behind the boom?
[10 hours old]: New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities - concentrated in the most deprived areas.

- Vodafone sold us a dream to take on shops - the reality was different
[10 hours old]: Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

- What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz
[1 hours old]: What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?

* Woman and ex-partner killed in Bristol house explosion named
[0 hours old]: Police say Jo Shaw and her former partner Ryan Kelly died in the blast in Bristol on Sunday.

- Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote
[1 hours old]: Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.

* Russia and Ukraine announce rival ceasefires as deadly strikes continue
[0 hours old]: Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.

- Man, 25, dies after Brixton drive-by shooting
[4 hours old]: Keanu Taylor, 25, dies in hospital after shots were fired on Coldharbour Lane on Saturday.

- Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
[9 hours old]: A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

- Gap co-founder and retail pioneer dies aged 94
[4 hours old]: She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her "a pioneering force in American retail".

- Pussycat Dolls cancel US leg of reunion tour after poor ticket sales
[6 hours old]: The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.

- How did Guehi 'assist' allow Barry to score when offside?
[3 hours old]: Everton's Thierno Barry effectively gained from being offside when Manchester City's Marc Guehi teed him up to score on Monday. Is the law fair? And were the game's other big decisions correct?

* Players will boycott a Slam 'at some point' over prize money demands - Sabalenka
[1 hours old]: World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes players will boycott a Grand Slam "at some point" because of the ongoing dispute over prize money.

- Foden reaches agreement over new Man City deal
[1 hours old]: England midfielder Phil Foden reaches an agreement in principle over a new four-year deal at Manchester City.

- RFU backs Borthwick but flags multiple Six Nations failings
[5 hours old]: The Rugby Football Union demands improvement from England head coach Steve Borthwick after their worst-ever Six Nations campaign.

- O'Neill says Hearts can be regular title contenders
[1 hours old]: Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes Hearts are in a strong position to become regular title contenders in the Scottish Premiership.

- Sing returns as Red Roses rejig back three against Italy
[1 hours old]: Emma Sing, Ellie Kildunne and Mia Venner comprise a new-look back-three combination for England's Women's Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday.

* Nissan to close UK line and cut 900 European jobs
[0 hours old]: Nissan says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant.

- Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94
[4 hours old]: She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her "a pioneering force in American retail".

- 'Vodafone sold us a dream - the reality was something different'
[10 hours old]: Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

- What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[1 hours old]: Motoring group RAC has said prices at the pump could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

- Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
[15 hours old]: Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

- British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
[13 hours old]: The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.

- Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?
[8 hours old]: New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.

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. The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
[115 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?
[112 hours old]: And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

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

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

. GameStop makes .5bn takeover offer for eBay
[24 hours old]: GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

. US denies Iranian report warship was struck by missiles
[26 hours old]: It comes as the US said on Monday it will begin to help "guide" vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.

. Samsung family pays off record bn inheritance tax bill
[35 hours old]: The bill is tied to the estate left by the firm's late chairman Lee Kun-hee, who died in October 2020.

. Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections
[61 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
[64 hours old]: The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a 0m bailout.

. Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?
[53 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
[51 hours old]: The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

. Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money
[90 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%
[91 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
[94 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
[90 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
[96 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
[96 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
[98 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
[112 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?
[112 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
[136 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
[184 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
[208 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
[279 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[304 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
[287 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

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

. 'I had to pay £14k after my cat was run over'
[33 hours old]: People with and without pet insurance are facing large bills when their animals get sick or injured.

. What an empty car park tells us about the UK's debt problem
[34 hours old]: The BBC has been speaking to people living in one of England's poorest communities.

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

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[99 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?
[100 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[400 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
[921 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
[1119 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?
[149 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?
[150 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
[193 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.