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- What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US
[9 hours old]: The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.

. US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
[22 hours old]: The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

- Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
[9 hours old]: Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

- Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays
[12 hours old]: New European border rules have caused delays at airports across the continent, affecting flights.

. Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads
[94 hours old]: Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[628 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
[2404 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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- Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me, Starmer says
[1 hours old]: The PM tells the Commons that if he had known the peer failed security vetting he would not have been appointed.

* Sacked civil servant to speak out in Mandelson vetting row
[0 hours old]: Sir Olly Robbins is expected to defend his decision not to tell Sir Keir Starmer that Lord Mandelson failed vetting.

- If Plaid win in Wales, that won't mean independence - at least not yet
[3 hours old]: In the Senedd campaign, are weighing up whether the issue of Welsh independence is a vote winner or loser.

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

- Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push
[4 hours old]: The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

- King honours his 'darling Mama', the late Queen, on her centenary
[6 hours old]: The final design for a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth is to be unveiled, 100 years after her birth.

- Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook
[6 hours old]: John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

- US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl
[4 hours old]: Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.

- Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids
[2 hours old]: Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials, weeks before the country hosts the Fifa World Cup.

- Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans
[8 hours old]: Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".

- Wolves relegation from Premier League confirmed - and why it had been coming
[8 hours old]: Wolves have been relegated from the Premier League after just three wins in their first 33 games of the season.


- The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet
[6 hours old]: While UK unemployment is at a five-year-high, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.

- James Bond and prog rock to feature in 2026 Proms
[5 hours old]: Concerts celebrating Benjamin Britten, Steve Reich and Miles Davis also appear in the programme.

- Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement
[12 hours old]: The prime minister has been back in the Commons after it emerged the Labour peer failed vetting.

* The Papers: 'Starmer on collision course' and 'I didn't know I was fibbing'
[0 hours old]: All of today's papers respond to Starmer's claims he didn't know of Lord Mandelson's failed vetting for the role of British ambassador to the US.

- Can Iran and the US find middle ground to make a deal?
[14 hours old]: The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is reporting from Tehran on condition that none of her material is used on the BBC's Persian Service. These restrictions apply to all international media organisations operating in Iran.

- 'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve
[13 hours old]: Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.

- Attempted murder charge after car hit pedestrians
[11 hours old]: A 30-year-old woman is in a critical condition following the incident on Sunday morning in Soho.

- Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'
[9 hours old]: The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

- FBI Director Kash Patel files 0m lawsuit against The Atlantic
[12 hours old]: Patel alleges that the magazine published false and harmful claims about his conduct, including accusations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences from duty.

- Four arrests made during Epsom rape protest
[8 hours old]: Police say there is no evidence immigrants or asylum seekers were involved in the alleged rape.

- Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor Patrick Muldoon dies aged 57
[13 hours old]: The actor and producer also appeared in Melrose Place and Saved By the Bell.

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

- MPs Grill Starmer Over Mandelson (Again)
[10 hours old]: PM defends his actions over the appointment of Mandelson.

- Spurs lifeline or good step for West Ham - who's favourite for drop?
[6 hours old]: With five games remaining, BBC Sport looks at which side is most likely to take the third relegation spot.

- F1 makes changes to address new engine rules concerns
[11 hours old]: Formula 1 makes a series of rule changes to address concerns about the new engine regulations that were introduced for this season.

- Wilson fights back to beat teenager Moody
[7 hours old]: Kyren Wilson recovers from 6-2 and 7-3 down by winning seven frames in a row to deny 19-year-old Stan Moody a memorable victory on his World Championship debut at the Crucible.

* Ranking the most successful world record transfers of the past 50 years
[0 hours old]: Stumping up world record sums doesn't always guarantee success, but plenty of football's most expensive players have delivered on their hefty fees - here are the top 10.

- Why Wolves' relegation had been coming after slow decline
[8 hours old]: Wolves have been relegated from the Premier League after just three wins in their first 33 games of the season.


* How mum inspired 'goofy' Mendoza to brink of NFL stardom
[0 hours old]: Fernando Mendoza is almost certain to be the first pick in the NFL Draft after rising from obscurity and his mother, who lives with multiple sclerosis, has been his main source of inspiration.

- What to do about Rew? England's dilemma
[13 hours old]: James Rew's start to the season makes him a strong contender for an England call-up, but how would he fit into the Test team?

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

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

* Charity offers 'stigma-free' food poverty service
[0 hours old]: The Devon charity shop lets food bank users select items rather than be given pre-prepared parcels.

* 'Price of red diesel is putting us in the red'
[0 hours old]: Lincolnshire grower says rising costs have forced her to reconsider her son's nursery fees.

- Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
[7 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
[15 hours old]: Hull’s creative scene has a new home, with green screens, cameras and a mini radio studio.

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and in other older news ...

. Are insider traders making millions from Trump's announcements?
[17 hours old]: The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

. Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
[22 hours old]: Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

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. Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?
[90 hours old]: Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

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

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[19 hours old]: UK petrol and diesel prices have started to fall after 46 consecutive days of rises at the pump.

. 'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
[54 hours old]: Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.

. Aer Lingus cancels some flights from summer schedule
[32 hours old]: The airline said the "vast majority of customers" are being accommodated on same-day services.

. Faisal Islam: What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
[72 hours old]: Faisal Islam talks to some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.

. Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak
[78 hours old]: Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

. Finance ministers and bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
[91 hours old]: Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.

. Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI
[82 hours old]: The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.

. Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree
[102 hours old]: Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

. UK petrol and diesel prices fall after weeks of rises
[89 hours old]: Drivers have seen weeks of increases as the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed up wholesale oil prices.

. AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work
[84 hours old]: The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund to boost British AI firms.

. What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
[87 hours old]: The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.

. Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet'
[95 hours old]: Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.

. Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down as chairman
[103 hours old]: Hastings set up the company in 1997, when it rented DVDs to customers and delivered by post.

. No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves
[108 hours old]: The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

. Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns
[106 hours old]: Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.


. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[30 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'?
[102 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
[126 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?
[174 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
[198 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
[243 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?
[270 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
[294 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
[318 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Debt problems in seaside town among UK's worst
[24 hours old]: A debt charity believes the town's seasonal job market is in part to blame.

. 'My school cannot afford free breakfast club'
[45 hours old]: Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government's free breakfast clubs.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[54 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
[575 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
[773 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

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

. How to know if you're on an energy price cap tariff
[86 hours old]: Martin was shocked to learn how many people didn't know if they were on an energy price cap.