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- Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens
[8 hours old]: Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.

. Easter bank holiday weekend set to be busiest on roads in four years
[17 hours old]: The bank holiday weekend is set to see the busiest roads since Easter 2022, despite rising fuel cost fears.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[125 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
[1901 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
[2382 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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* Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package
[0 hours old]: The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week.

- Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones
[7 hours old]: Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard a Royal Air Force Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East.

- Why the benefit used by over 8 million people may not be fit for the future
[7 hours old]: Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality?

- 'I knew something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to families by IVF clinics
[1 hours old]: Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment at a clinic in Northern Cyprus.

- Labour to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules
[3 hours old]: The Home Office says updated guidance will end the policing of "everyday arguments" online.

- 'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme
[2 hours old]: Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply

- Congressman writes to King Charles urging him to meet Epstein victims during US visit
[3 hours old]: While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.

- New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready
[6 hours old]: Weekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect.

- Beatrice and Eugenie won't be at royal Easter service
[13 hours old]: They are understood to have made "alternative plans" instead of joining the Royal Family in Windsor.

- Céline Dion announces comeback shows four years after Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis
[11 hours old]: The star was diagnosed with a rare condition that affects her singing voice and her ability to walk.

- How Pakistan won over Trump to become an unlikely mediator in the Iran war
[3 hours old]: Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise. But perhaps it shouldn't have.

- What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?
[15 hours old]: While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.

- How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island
[15 hours old]: Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

- The personal items the Artemis II crew are taking to the Moon
[2 hours old]: The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

- Huge fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukraine strikes, satellite images show
[6 hours old]: BBC Verify examines recent damage to three key Russian oil export facilities near the Baltic Sea.

- How will car finance compensation payments work?
[13 hours old]: Compensation could be given to many of those who took out a car loan between April 2007 and November 2024.

- Euphoria season three trailer: Everything we know so far
[12 hours old]: The third season will air on 12 April and picks up five years on from the last episode.

- The Papers: 'Scott Mills sacked by BBC' and 'Starmer's 48-hour ultimatum'
[6 hours old]: Former BBC presenter Scott Mills appears on most of the papers, after he was sacked following allegations about his personal conduct.

- Veteran abused for being gay seeks £50k MoD payout
[6 hours old]: A reparations scheme offers up to £70k to those who were forced to leave the military for being gay.

- Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy
[12 hours old]: Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.

- 'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national film archive
[3 hours old]: The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".

- Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law
[9 hours old]: The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

- After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day
[6 hours old]: California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.

- Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month police manhunt
[2 hours old]: Porepunkah has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.

- Scott Mills Sacked By BBC
[11 hours old]: Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.

* Is Verstappen's threat to quit a lever to alter rules? - F1 Q&A
[0 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after the Japanese Grand Prix.

- Why Sky's TV picks are causing a massive headache for match-going fans
[15 hours old]: Premier League games being moved to Friday or Monday are a headache for the fans of some clubs. Is the system fair, and how does it work for Sky?

- Kosovo in euphoria as they dream of World Cup history
[1 hours old]: Having gained independence in 2008, Kosovo are one game away from qualifying for the World Cup and sparking "the biggest celebrations ever seen in Pristina".

* Olise? Vinicius? Lamine Yamal? Ranking the most exciting wide men
[1 hours old]: Few things in football are more exciting than an in-form wide man, but who are the most exciting in the world right night?

* Who are the Japan players England should look out for?
[1 hours old]: England face Japan in their next friendly match as they continue their preparations for the World Cup this summer. BBC Sport takes a look at the Japanese players to look out for.

- Will crash shake golf from its dependency on Woods?
[14 hours old]: Golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses what the impact of Tiger Woods' latest crash might be on his roles in golf.

- Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation
[11 hours old]: The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress.

* Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar
[0 hours old]: It is the latest Asian airline to announce measures to deal with the economic impact of the Iran war.

- Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
[7 hours old]: Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

- How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: A tango in five charts
[6 hours old]: Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

- Oil rises and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week
[14 hours old]: It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.

- Online tool finds £84,800 in unclaimed benefits
[1 hours old]: The calculator has helped 68 households identify unclaimed support, a local authority says.

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and in other older news ...

. Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 after allegations over 'historic relationship'
[16 hours old]: He has not hosted his show since Tuesday and the BBC said he is "no longer contracted to work" there.

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. What is RFK doing to vaccines for children in America?
[86 hours old]: Trump’s Health Secretary hits a major setback to “Make America Healthy Again”

. De Zerbi in advanced talks to become Spurs manager
[17 hours old]: Tottenham Hotspur enter into advanced talks with Roberto de Zerbi, with the former Brighton manager now willing to take charge immediately, according to sources.

. Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?
[31 hours old]: More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.

. Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says
[43 hours old]: The Tory leader refuses to rule out direct payments to households if bills spike but says this would come at a cost.

. Agent begged Epstein to have sex with model, emails show
[77 hours old]: Ramsey Elkholy introduced the financier to women as young as 18 in correspondence over almost a decade.

. Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p
[84 hours old]: Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.

. Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe
[90 hours old]: The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.

. 'Ripple of fear' over Iran war hits consumer confidence
[90 hours old]: A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.

. Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers
[91 hours old]: In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.

. How the Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphones
[101 hours old]: The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.

. Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president
[102 hours old]: The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

. Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply
[95 hours old]: Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.

. Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic
[101 hours old]: A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.


. NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds
[110 hours old]: Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".

. Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge
[109 hours old]: US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.

. 'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds'
[113 hours old]: Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments.

. Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling
[110 hours old]: Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

. JLR temporarily halts production at Solihull plant
[106 hours old]: Jaguar Land Rover pauses Range Rover production at its West Midlands factory due to supplier issue.

. Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC
[115 hours old]: Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.

. Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
[31 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[102 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

. The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
[126 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[173 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

. US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
[192 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

. Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
[198 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

. 'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
[221 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

. Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
[244 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

. Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
[270 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[294 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
[342 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

. Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[366 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[438 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[422 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
[427 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. 'Fertiliser costs mean I'm better off not planting'
[16 hours old]: A farmer says rises in the cost of fertiliser since war began in the Middle East mean he is better off not using it.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[72 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
[270 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[102 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

. Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
[103 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.

. How to make the most of your Lifetime Isa
[114 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains that you can use your Lifetime Isa to buy with someone who has already bought.

. The Briefing Room
[113 hours old]: What are the reasons for the large number of young people without a job in the UK?