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- British man, 77, dies after tourist bus crashes in Canary Islands
[5 hours old]: The vehicle fell from a height of 10m near the San Sebastián de La Gomera, according to Spanish news outlet El Mundo.

- 500 Irish petrol stations could have no fuel 'by the end of the day'
[3 hours old]: Travel across parts of the Republic of Ireland has been affected for the fourth day in a row on Friday as vehicles, including tractors, block roads.

- EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
[10 hours old]: The trade body for European airports said if the Strait of Hormuz did not open in the next three weeks, there could be shortages.

- EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
[9 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

- Met PC caught making 'appalling' remarks sacked
[7 hours old]: Charlie Cano was filmed during an undercover Panorama investigation at Charing Cross police station.

. Defence secretary interview on Russian submarine operation
[35 hours old]: British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.

. Unpack all the latest drama from Race Across the World
[29 hours old]: Celebrity superfans and travel expert Alfie Watts join Tyler West to discuss the episode!

- How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
[9 hours old]: Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

. Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
[60 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
[58 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
[63 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
[384 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
[2159 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
[2641 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 ...

* Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?
[0 hours old]: The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.

* Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part
[0 hours old]: The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.

- Historic Vance-Ghalibaf talks must bridge deep distrust
[1 hours old]: Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

- UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition
[3 hours old]: UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

- Man arrested after baby girl dies from dog bite
[11 hours old]: Two dogs seized from the same address have been destroyed, police say.

- Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront
[4 hours old]: She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation.

* Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán scents victory
[1 hours old]: As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest.

- Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity Sentebale he co-founded
[5 hours old]: Prince Harry left the charity last year in an acrimonious dispute over how Sentebale was being managed.

- Energy bills are set to rise - but not just due to the Iran war
[1 hours old]: While the world is gripped by an energy crisis, Britain is facing another key driver of higher costs.

- Man jailed for killing abused wife who jumped from bridge
[9 hours old]: Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years for being responsible for his wife Kimberly's death, in the first case of its kind in Scotland.

* Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet
[0 hours old]: As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.

- The five big sticking points in US-Iran talks
[7 hours old]: Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.

- Is the Trump-Starmer bromance over?
[6 hours old]: The disintegration of the pair's friendship has benefits - and the PM is getting steadily more comfortable at taking advantage.

- Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait
[6 hours old]: Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

- The high-stakes diplomacy that led to Pakistan hosting US-Iran peace talks
[11 hours old]: Critical minerals, cryptocurrency, and CIA co-operation - how Asim Munir, Trump’s “favourite field marshal”, may have pulled off the diplomatic coup of the century.

- Sun shines on Grand National Ladies Day
[10 hours old]: Racegoers put their spring trends on show on one of the best days for fashion at Aintree.

- I got a £10,000 loan for my nursing degree. Now they say it's an error and I have to pay it back
[1 hours old]: Students and graduates have described their shock at being told they were not eligible for the loans they received.

- Epstein survivors' calls to meet King and Queen harder to ignore as US visit approaches
[9 hours old]: The King and Queen's state visit to the US faces more questions about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

- This idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial killer in their midst
[1 hours old]: For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies that washed up on the shores of Gilgo Beach.

- The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens
[1 hours old]: Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.

- Hundreds contact BBC about mystery skin condition 'hell' - but doctors can't agree it exists
[1 hours old]: Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.

- Mandelson faces £300 fine for urinating in street
[9 hours old]: Lord Peter Mandelson is set to be fined for public urination but the council cannot find an address.

- Dancer with MND performs on stage again through digital avatar
[12 hours old]: Breanna Olson said brainwave tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection she felt had gone.

- Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious 'civil war', say researchers
[8 hours old]: The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

- Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits
[9 hours old]: The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California

- Is Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth waging a holy war against Iran?
[15 hours old]: And his purge of top generals at the Pentagon

* Magical 90 minutes tightens McIlroy's grip on the Masters
[1 hours old]: Rory McIlroy opens up a six-shot lead at the Masters - a record after 36 holes - as he sharpens his focus on securing a rare back-to-back win.

- West Ham have fresh hope - but Spurs now in uncharted territory
[1 hours old]: West Ham's thumping win over Wolves not only boosts their own Premier League survival hopes, but plunges Tottenham into the drop zone - and to new depths.

- Bath fightback stuns Northampton in quarter-final classic
[4 hours old]: Bath come from 21 points down to beat Prem leaders Northampton 43-41 and reach the semi-finals of the Champions Cup in an incredible clash at the Rec.

- 'I was living in the toilet' - sick Li moves into Masters contention
[3 hours old]: China's Li Haotong didn't think he would be able to play at the Masters on Friday because of illness - then moved into contention for the Green Jacket.

- 'Light and lean' Fury shows intent with weigh-in
[5 hours old]: Tyson Fury says he took his undefeated record "for granted" as he appeared lean and sharp at the weigh-in for Saturday's bout with Arslanbek Makhmudov.

- West Ham thrash Wolves to move out of relegation zone
[3 hours old]: Taty Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos both score twice as West Ham beat Wolves to move out of the relegation zone in the Premier League.

- Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply
[5 hours old]: A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.


- Soaring pump prices drive US inflation to highest level in almost two years
[9 hours old]: A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.

- Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair
[12 hours old]: The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.

- Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down?
[14 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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and in other older news ...

. Parents' fury at Army's delay to report missing son
[17 hours old]: L/Cpl Ryan Rudd was not reported missing until two weeks after he was last seen in Selby.

. Can stats help you find the Grand National winner?
[19 hours old]: How might data help you pick the winner from the 34 horses racing in Saturday's Grand National? BBC Sport delves into the facts and figures in search of an answer.

. LeBron and Bronny James record first son-to-father assist in NBA history
[18 hours old]: Bronny James passes to parent LeBron for the first son-to-father assist in NBA history as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors.

. BBC News app
[8291 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. How young men's lives are influenced by the manosphere
[3595 hours old]: James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.

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

. This coat cost 8 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?
[18 hours old]: Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.

. White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
[22 hours old]: The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

. Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name
[33 hours old]: The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

. Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
[29 hours old]: Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

. OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
[28 hours old]: The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

. Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
[27 hours old]: The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

. UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs
[40 hours old]: Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

. Lidl begins building its first ever pub
[37 hours old]: The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

. Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months
[59 hours old]: Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.

. UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
[62 hours old]: Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

. Music giant Universal gets bn takeover offer
[63 hours old]: The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

. Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
[85 hours old]: The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

. Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
[90 hours old]: The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[42 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[50 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
[74 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
[98 hours old]: Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.

. Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
[122 hours old]: Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

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

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

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

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[361 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
[385 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[432 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
[451 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
[457 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
[480 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
[503 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
[529 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
[553 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. How families can get crisis support to heat homes
[20 hours old]: A crisis fund is going to support community groups who help people struggling to heat their homes.

. Furniture poverty on the rise, charity says
[20 hours old]: The Harrogate-based charity warns donations of furniture are falling while demand continues to grow.

. Shoppers feel crunch as price of produce climbs
[20 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the UK.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[330 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
[529 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. What do businesses want ahead of the election?
[63 hours old]: Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.

. National Minimum Wage rises this week
[201 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.

. New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
[202 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[361 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?
[362 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.