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- What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US
[3 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
[16 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
[3 hours old]: Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

- Home Office blocks anti-Islam influencer from entering UK
[2 hours old]: Valentina Gomez, a US-based influencer, said she intended to travel to the UK to attend a rally next month.

- Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays
[6 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
[88 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
[622 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
[2398 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
[5 hours old]: The PM tells the Commons that if he had known the peer failed security vetting he would not have been appointed.

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

- Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
[1 hours old]: The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.

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

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

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


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

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

* US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl
[0 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.

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

- Adoptive father 'sexually abused and smothered baby'
[6 hours old]: A man is on trial accused of murdering 13-month-old Preston Davey in Blackpool.

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

- Desmond Morris, whose book The Naked Ape inspired and scandalised, dies aged 98
[9 hours old]: Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.

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

- Can Iran and the US find middle ground to make a deal?
[8 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.

- FBI Director Kash Patel files 0m lawsuit against The Atlantic
[6 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
[2 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
[7 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
[5 hours old]: Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total 0bn.

- Cashier stole from vulnerable customers to fund trips to Paris, Tuscany and Dubai
[7 hours old]: Facebook posts showed Kelly Kershaw skiing and sailing, as well as taking numerous trips abroad.

- Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop
[6 hours old]: The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill.

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

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

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


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

- What to do about Rew? England's dilemma
[7 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?

- Wilson produces superb fightback to beat Moody, 19
[1 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.

- 'Worst I've seen' - Leicester face relegation again
[9 hours old]: BBC Sport takes a look at what Leicester City need in their seemingly doomed fight for Championship survival.

* Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
[0 hours old]: After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

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

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

- The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
[9 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
[0 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

- How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[12 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?
[13 hours old]: UK petrol and diesel prices have started to fall after 46 consecutive days of rises at the pump.

- Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
[1 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
[9 hours old]: Hull’s creative scene has a new home, with green screens, cameras and a mini radio studio.

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

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and in other older news ...

. Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism
[18 hours old]: British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.

. 'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
[24 hours old]: A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.

. Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms
[24 hours old]: Is the UK's second city about to see the biggest political shake-up in more than a decade?

. Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
[16 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?
[84 hours old]: Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

. 'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
[48 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
[26 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
[66 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
[72 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
[85 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
[76 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
[96 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
[83 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
[78 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?
[81 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'
[88 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
[97 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
[102 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
[100 hours old]: Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.


. UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war
[109 hours old]: The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[24 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'?
[96 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
[120 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?
[167 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
[192 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
[237 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?
[264 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
[288 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
[312 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

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

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

. 'With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester'
[40 hours old]: Lauren Elcock is among the young Londoners who say rising rents are forcing them to quit the capital.

. I'm a carer but I can't afford to go to work because of fuel prices
[48 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has caused rapid price rises for both petrol and diesel.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[48 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
[569 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
[767 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

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