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. Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI
[23 hours old]: The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.

. Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
[29 hours old]: Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[669 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
[2444 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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and in other news ...

- US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
[5 hours old]: The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

* China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
[0 hours old]: The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

* UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal
[0 hours old]: The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.

* PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting
[0 hours old]: The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.

- Analysis: Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet
[3 hours old]: Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

* Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2
[1 hours old]: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.

- 'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
[1 hours old]: Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

* Two more arrests over alleged arson plot on Jewish site
[0 hours old]: Two men are held over an alleged plan to commit arson at a site connected to the Jewish community.

- 'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon
[7 hours old]: After almost three hours on their feet and the finish line in sight, two runners sacrificed personal bests to come to the rescue of an exhausted competitor at the Boston Marathon.

- Head coach Liam Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge
[2 hours old]: Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912.

- 'It's like someone waved a magic wand': Girl, 6, has sight restored by gene therapy
[2 hours old]: Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".

- Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit
[4 hours old]: Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.

- No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns
[7 hours old]: The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

- Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you
[10 hours old]: How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

- Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope
[11 hours old]: Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?

- Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says
[6 hours old]: A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.

- Widow's payout for man's asbestos-related death
[7 hours old]: Rick Oakes, from York, died from an asbestos-related cancer linked to his work for Kirklees Council.

- UK set for Lyrid meteor shower display with clear skies forecast
[13 hours old]: The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.

- EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock
[4 hours old]: Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.

- Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
[4 hours old]: The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

- Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
[6 hours old]: The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

- Keir Starmer v The Civil Service
[3 hours old]: What effect has the Mandelson saga had on the PM’s relationship with the civil service?

- Respecting the ball, losing the players - inside Rosenior's reign
[1 hours old]: Liam Rosenior lasted just 106 days at Chelsea. So what went wrong? And how did it go wrong so quickly?

- Hapless Chelsea owners have built a monument to chaos and decline
[2 hours old]: Chelsea owners BlueCo have built a monument to chaos and decline at Stamford Bridge, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

* Can relegated Burnley stop yo-yo effect - and do they want to?
[1 hours old]: Burnley's fifth consecutive relegation or promotion leads to the obvious question - how can they break the cycle?

- UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices
[13 hours old]: The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

- Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
[3 hours old]: Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending m on its tokens.

- McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'
[11 hours old]: A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying

- Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay
[10 hours old]: The move could further delay payouts to millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance.

- Oil prices fluctuate as Trump extends Iran war ceasefire
[11 hours old]: The president also said the US will continue to blockade Iran's ports until peace talks progress.

- World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war
[14 hours old]: Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

- Northern Ireland energy prices 'could stay high into winter'
[5 hours old]: NI Affairs Committee told even if conflict ends immediately it will take time for supply chains to return to normal.

- Red Rooster festival cancelled due to rising costs
[5 hours old]: Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to "deliver this year's event".

- How will car finance compensation payments work?
[7 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

- Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?
[4 hours old]: Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.

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. Graduate 'ghosted' by employers has applied for 400 jobs and had only three interviews
[16 hours old]: The term ghosting is common in the dating world - but job applicants are increasingly reporting it.

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. I Don’t Speak to My Family with Shaheen Hashmat
[136 hours old]: In her 20s, Shaheen Hashmat made the decision to become fully estranged from her family.

. Discover the surprising wildlife of London
[2679 hours old]: Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

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

. War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'
[16 hours old]: How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?

. I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy
[22 hours old]: Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.

. From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing
[27 hours old]: He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.

. Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world
[23 hours old]: Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

. OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting
[26 hours old]: The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University

. Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
[31 hours old]: The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

. Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets
[34 hours old]: Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.

. New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
[40 hours old]: Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

. Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
[37 hours old]: One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

. Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
[34 hours old]: The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

. The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet
[38 hours old]: While the UK unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.

. Collapsed law firm at centre of £39.5m fraud probe
[30 hours old]: Sheffield-based PM Law Ltd, which had 25 offices across England, closed suddenly on 2 February.

. 'Supercharger' call for threatened ceramics firm
[40 hours old]: A petition is calling for struggling Denby Pottery to be added to a government support scheme.

. The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
[56 hours old]: The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

. Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out
[34 hours old]: Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total 0bn.

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[70 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[142 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

. Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
[166 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

. Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[214 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

. The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[238 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[283 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[310 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[334 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[358 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[94 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
[615 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
[813 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
[47 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.

. New media space opens in Hull to help city's creatives
[56 hours old]: Hull’s creative scene has a new home, with green screens, cameras and a mini radio studio.

. Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire?
[57 hours old]: Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire? Consumer expert Louise Minchin shares the details.