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. Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz
[16 hours old]: The first vessel has crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US imposed a military blockade of Iran's ports.
. EasyJet passengers describe EU border 'nightmare'
[20 hours old]: Airlines warn of further disruption due to the introduction of a new EU digital border control system.
. How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
[16 hours old]: The first vessel has crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US imposed a military blockade of Iran's ports.
. Taxis, farmers and the fuel crisis in the south
[16 hours old]: Drivers in the south of England are feeling the financial strain from the US-Israel war with Iran.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[464 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2239 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
[2721 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?
and in other news ...
* Former Nato chief warns UK security 'in peril' as he accuses Starmer of 'corrosive complacency' [0 hours old]: Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".
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US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes [15 hours old]: The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.
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Watchdog investigates 11 police officers over handling of Wimbledon school crash [4 hours old]: The families of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, who died at an end-of-term tea party, say the initial investigation was flawed.
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Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border [4 hours old]: Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told
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Why doctors' strikes can actually lead to shorter waiting times and what it costs [10 hours old]: Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
* Harry and Meghan mix charity and business on Australia visit [0 hours old]: There are questions over whether local taxpayers are picking up any of the bill for policing the visit.
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Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first [9 hours old]: The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.
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Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming [9 hours old]: Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.
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Oasis among record number of British acts entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame [2 hours old]: Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients.
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Jorginho withdraws criticism of Chappell Roan [12 hours old]: Former Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho issues a statement saying pop singer Chappell Roan was not involved in an incident in which a security guard reduced his daughter to tears.
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Titanic rescue hero's gold watch could go for £100k [4 hours old]: The item was awarded to John Richardson for his efforts in rescuing survivors of the 1912 disaster.
* Oil prices ease on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks [0 hours old]: Crude prices fall back below 0 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.
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BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes [11 hours old]: BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.
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Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests [13 hours old]: The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.
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Chris Mason: How Lammy and Vance's unlikely friendship is being utilised [4 hours old]: Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes.
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Adam Peaty on his return to the pool, LA 2028 and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech [3 hours old]: Two-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty discusses his latest return, his path to the LA Olympics and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech.
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I was minutes from dying - then I heard the lifeboat crewman's voice [3 hours old]: A woman is reunited with the lifeboat crew who saved her life after her paddleboard was swept out to sea
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How Trump’s Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash [11 hours old]: BBC's Sarah Smith looks at how the president's most ardent supporters are reacting to his latest social media posts.
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Wins and challenges: Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days in office [12 hours old]: Mamdani has made progress on pledges for free child care and city-owned grocery stores, but many goals remain.
* Why one school has banned phones for some pupils - but not others [1 hours old]: Schools across Wales say phone bans improve behaviour but can mean conflict with pupils and parents.
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The Papers: 'They didn't have to die' and 'You're not the Messiah' [4 hours old]: Southport murder inquiry findings and Trump deletes Jesus-like AI image lead Tuesday's papers.
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Al Fayed enablers 'must face accountability', survivors say [2 hours old]: Two survivors want to see those who enabled Al Fayed to carry out his abuse to face justice.
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Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud [3 hours old]: Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than bn.
* Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73 [0 hours old]: The singer came to prominence when she began performing with her family in the group Clannad, which was formed in 1970.
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Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger [8 hours old]: Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer".
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South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money [2 hours old]: The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.
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Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump vs Pope Leo on Iran [14 hours old]: The US president insults the pope and depicts himself as Jesus
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The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack [14 hours old]: Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack.
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Jeers and defensive crisis - Carrick facing first big Man Utd test [10 hours old]: Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has problems to solve before his side's crucial trip to Chelsea on Saturday evening.
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Carrick says Martinez hair-pull red card 'one of worst decisions I've seen' [12 hours old]: Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is sent off after 56 minutes for pulling the hair of Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Old Trafford.
* Stokes says he must work differently with McCullum [0 hours old]: England captain Ben Stokes says suggestions of a rift with Brendon McCullum have been overstated, but acknowledges he must work with the head coach in a "slightly different way".
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'I should have died' - Taylor on 10 years since forced retirement [3 hours old]: Speaking 10 years on from his retirement aged 26, former England batter James Taylor speaks about how he "should have died" from his heart condition.
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The Briton who remains in demand in NBA at 74 [3 hours old]: BBC Sport charts the remarkable career of Alex McKechnie, who left Scotland to become one of the NBA's top physiotherapists with a reputation of saving basketball careers.
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How Champions League could decide £100m Alvarez's future [1 hours old]: With Julian Alvarez's Atletico Madrid future uncertain, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how pivotal their Champions League run could prove.
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Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman [8 hours old]: The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.
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Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? [9 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
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Oil jumps back above 0 after US-Iran peace talks fail [13 hours old]: The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.
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US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas [14 hours old]: Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
and in other older news ...
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This blockade is a gamble. Will it work? [17 hours old]: The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.
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BBC News app [8371 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears [16 hours old]: The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.
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What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz? [17 hours old]: Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
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UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation [21 hours old]: The move has raised questions over parliamentary scrutiny of future rules to deliver planned EU deals.
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Green light to build nuclear power station that promises 8,000 jobs [18 hours old]: Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.
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GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact [18 hours old]: The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.
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Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports [58 hours old]: The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.
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British Steel 'needs nationalising by the summer' [50 hours old]: Labour MP Nic Dakin says it is "the best outcome" for British Steel as ownership talks continue.
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The Dutch village at risk of being demolished [33 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
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'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers [79 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
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TV for dogs booms but are they watching? [106 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
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The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison [130 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
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The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil [154 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
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Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search [177 hours old]: Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
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Are you worried about rising fuel costs? [16 hours old]: Energy costs jump as oil supplies from the Middle East are disrupted by failed US-Iran ceasefire talks.
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Farmers ask Stormont for financial help with fuel costs [20 hours old]: Fuel costs have soared globally as a result of the US-Israel war with Iran.
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How the Iran war affects your money and bills [21 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [410 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
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [609 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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What do businesses want ahead of the election? [143 hours old]: Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.
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National Minimum Wage rises this week [281 hours old]: Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.
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New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions [282 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.