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- Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire
[3 hours old]: Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
- Canada's Mark Carney 'so proud' of astronauts in call to Artemis II
[2 hours old]: Jeremy Hansen received a call from the prime minister as Canada's first astronaut to travel into deep space as part of the Artemis II mission.
- Defence secretary interview on Russian submarine operation
[3 hours old]: British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.
. Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
[28 hours old]: Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.
. Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
[26 hours old]: Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.
. India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming IndiGo chief
[31 hours old]: India’s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[352 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
[2127 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
[2609 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 ...
* 'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure [1 hours old]: The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.
* UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines [0 hours old]: Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.
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Pub thief jailed for stealing handbag with £2m Fabergé egg inside [3 hours old]: An "opportunistic" thief is jailed for stealing a handbag from a pub that happened to contain a £2.2m Fabergé egg.
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Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity [7 hours old]: One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.
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Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire [3 hours old]: Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
* Man jailed after grooming girl he met on gaming platform Roblox [0 hours old]: Carlo Tritta, now aged 19, encouraged the teenage girl to send sexually explicit images of herself.
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Hundreds of dogs found crammed in living room 'doing really well', says RSPCA [5 hours old]: The charity says many of the animals found at the home in January were in a poor condition with "matted and crusted coats" that required treatment.
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Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry [3 hours old]: The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.
* Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over use of her name [1 hours old]: The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.
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Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt [3 hours old]: Authorities say 37 people are being treated in hospital, but around 30 others continued their journeys to the UK.
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Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries [11 hours old]: The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories".
* Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz [0 hours old]: Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.
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Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran? [3 hours old]: Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.
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BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut [9 hours old]: At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
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BTS battle torrential rain to kick off bn world tour [3 hours old]: The K-Pop band are battered by the elements as they launch their marathon world tour in Goyang.
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'I want my heart attack story to inspire people to live life' [11 hours old]: Faith Harrison survived a seven-hour heart attack at the age of 22.
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He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case [8 hours old]: Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, scholars say.
* Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners [1 hours old]: Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.
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French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess [2 hours old]: Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.
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Woman killed sister and snatched Rolex, court told [1 hours old]: Nancy Pexton, 69, denies murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward and stealing her Rolex.
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Britain's 'most beautiful coin' sold for £110,000 [4 hours old]: Fewer than 300 of the gold "Una and the Lion" coins were produced, with one found in a Bangor estate.
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US plans to automatically register men for military draft eligibility [2 hours old]: The proposed new rule would end decades of mandatory self-registration for Selective Service in the US.
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Lidl begins building its first ever pub [5 hours old]: The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.
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Arsenal's big summer - Arteta contract, £100m for Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly [1 hours old]: Whatever happens this season, Arsenal are facing some big decisions in the summer over Mikel Arteta's contract and their transfer moves.
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Seven games to go - how will De Zerbi try to save Spurs? [3 hours old]: Clubs at risk of relegation tend to hire pragmatic coaches - but Spurs have not done that by appointing Roberto de Zerbi.
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Cardoso takes record nine wickets in T20 international [3 hours old]: Brazil's Laura Cardoso becomes the first player ever to take nine wickets in a T20 international, recording figures of 9-4 against Lesotho.
* New Zealand rider Watts banned for mid-race punch [1 hours old]: New Zealander cyclist Kiaan Watts is banned for 25 days by cycling's global governing body after he punched a fellow rider in the head during a race last month.
* Sinner into last eight after 37-set record snapped [0 hours old]: Jannik Sinner drops a set at an ATP Masters event for the first time in 186 days but he reaches the Monte Carlo quarter-finals.
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Verstappen race engineer Lambiase to join McLaren [2 hours old]: Red Bull's Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's race engineer, agrees to join McLaren from 2028.
* Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name [1 hours old]: The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.
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UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs [8 hours old]: Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.
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Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down? [5 hours old]: UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.
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How the Iran war affects your money and bills [10 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 food waste 'saints' feeding city's children [11 hours old]: Janet Leng and Marian Hodgson volunteer at I Am Reusable food bank and redistribute food to schools.
and in other older news ...
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Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit [18 hours old]: From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.
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22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans [17 hours old]: Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans
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BBC News app [8259 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long? [23 hours old]: Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.
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The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison [18 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
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Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months [27 hours old]: Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.
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UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand [29 hours old]: Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.
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Music giant Universal gets bn takeover offer [31 hours old]: The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.
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Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England [53 hours old]: The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
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Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80 [58 hours old]: The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.
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Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities [44 hours old]: Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.
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Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline [44 hours old]: The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran [65 hours old]: Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.
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OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era [53 hours old]: The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.
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Air India CEO steps down early as losses mount [54 hours old]: Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed.
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India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock [63 hours old]: India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.
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Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends [90 hours old]: Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
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'I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns [82 hours old]: The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.
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How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition [91 hours old]: The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.
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Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash [93 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.
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State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when [137 hours old]: The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.
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The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil [42 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 [65 hours old]: Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
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Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat [89 hours old]: Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.
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Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment? [233 hours old]: Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?
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Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong [258 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.
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How will car finance compensation payments work? [223 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
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The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost [329 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.
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The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss [353 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.
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Would you build your own apps? [400 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.
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US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers [419 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?
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Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help [425 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
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'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym [448 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.
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Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP [471 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?
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Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost [497 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
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How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence [520 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
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Government profiting from rising costs 'not right' [26 hours old]: The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.
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Councils working on policy for heating oil support [27 hours old]: A new government fund launched on 1 April will provide financial support for households on heating oil.
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [298 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 [497 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? [30 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 [168 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 [169 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.
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'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump [329 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.
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Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan? [330 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.