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- How passenger planes keep flying during a war
[2 hours old]: Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.

. Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
[30 hours old]: The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

. Qantas agrees to pay m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds
[73 hours old]: The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

. Oil price back above 0 despite deal to release record amount of reserves
[78 hours old]: It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1537 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
[2018 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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and in other news ...

- Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures
[2 hours old]: Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.

- Starmer to set out support plan for heating oil costs
[3 hours old]: Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

- How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK
[2 hours old]: The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

- Two die including uni student in meningitis outbreak
[4 hours old]: Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.

- People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog
[2 hours old]: The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

- Oscars 2026: Winners list in full (updating live)
[2 hours old]: Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes as the ceremony gets under way.

- 'I cry every time': How Kpop Demon Hunters went viral
[2 hours old]: We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.

* From Mr Nobody to Oscar winner: How one man took on Putin
[1 hours old]: Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin already won a Bafta, and is now is an Oscar winner.

- What Iranians are being told about the war
[2 hours old]: Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.

- The Papers: 'Help' for energy bills and PM 'resists' Trump warships call
[1 hours old]: The impact in the UK of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East features on Monday's front pages.

- Race on to establish globally recognised 'AI-free' logo
[2 hours old]: The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.

* We didn't view Dad's body after being told it had changed so much
[1 hours old]: Ronald Parkin's case prompts calls from his family for the government to regulate the funeral sector.

- One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds
[1 hours old]: Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

- Labour calls for tax investigation into Reform's Tice
[3 hours old]: It follows a newspaper report that Tice had avoided corporation tax worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

- Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row
[14 hours old]: Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.

- Mother charged with murder of 18-day-old baby
[6 hours old]: Zahira Byjaouane, 43, has been charged after her baby died falling from a height in central London.

- Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz
[6 hours old]: The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.

- Police investigate 'death to the IDF' chants led by Bobby Vylan at rally
[7 hours old]: Around 1,000 officers managed protesters and counter-protesters on opposite sides of the River Thames.

- Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says
[4 hours old]: Five of the seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.

- Will Starmer Help Trump In The War?
[14 hours old]: Trump wants help to secure the Strait of Hormuz but will the UK join him?

- Spurs answer Tudor's call with show of fight in the face of crisis
[6 hours old]: Spurs interim coach Igor Tudor told his players they could "cry or fight". BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty saw a display of defiance to draw at Liverpool.

- 'Wake up... or be happy with Conference League'
[6 hours old]: Liverpool have been here far too often this season. Another late, late goal costing them points as they drew 1-1 with struggling Tottenham.

- 'Best racing ever' or 'a joke'? The row over the new F1
[12 hours old]: Have F1's new rules produced a "battery world championship" or "the best racing ever"? Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso sum up the paradox at the heart of the sport.

- Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts?
[7 hours old]: After wins for Celtic and Rangers and a defeat for leaders Hearts, what next in the captivating Scottish Premiership title race?

- New puppy, getting engaged and a title - Sabalenka triumphs at Indian Wells
[5 hours old]: Getting a puppy, getting engaged, saving championship point and winning a long-awaited Indian Wells title - for Aryna Sabalenka it has been a week she will remember "for the rest of my life".

- Young snatches Players title from Fitzpatrick
[4 hours old]: American Cameron Young finishes birdie-par to beat England's Matt Fitzpatrick by one shot at TPC Sawgrass in the PGA Tour's flagship tournament.

- Serial winners Chelsea block out noise to triumph again
[7 hours old]: No matter what form Chelsea are in, winning trophies feels inevitable - and they did it again in the Women's League Cup.

- We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband
[15 hours old]: Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

- How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[15 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

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. Is Cuba Trump’s next target after Iran?
[61 hours old]: The US president threatens Cuba with a “friendly takeover”

. Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash
[25 hours old]: Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

. 'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets
[26 hours old]: Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

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

. She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame
[50 hours old]: A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

. We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse
[52 hours old]: Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.

. Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe
[53 hours old]: Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

. Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations
[57 hours old]: They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.

. Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
[47 hours old]: Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

. New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour
[57 hours old]: The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with "forced labour".

. US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism
[58 hours old]: Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.

. UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out
[57 hours old]: Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

. 'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
[63 hours old]: Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

. PwC planning to increase the number of graduates it takes on
[66 hours old]: Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.

. Post Office scandal 'has taken 21 years of my life'
[65 hours old]: Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.

. KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel
[71 hours old]: The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

. What on earth is going on with the oil price?
[63 hours old]: Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?

. Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
[81 hours old]: The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

. Pottery firm Denby to appoint administrators
[80 hours old]: The famous company said rising costs had "squeezed the business financially".

. How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
[84 hours old]: Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

. Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions
[82 hours old]: The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[58 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
[63 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[98 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
[68 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

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[112 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[146 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[170 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[242 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
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. Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
[309 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
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. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[410 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[434 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Heating oil support 'needs to be delivered now'
[36 hours old]: Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

. 'I was charged double for oil I already paid for'
[38 hours old]: Customers say they are facing inflated prices due to "unfair" practices from suppliers.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
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. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
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. Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
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[80 hours old]: British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

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