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. Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September
[59 hours old]: Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.

. How the new road safety measures could affect you
[570 hours old]: The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[489 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans
[83 hours old]: The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.

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and in other news ...

* Photos released in Epstein files appear to show Andrew on all fours over woman
[0 hours old]: The photos put further pressure on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after years of scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein. He has always denied any wrongdoing.

- Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files
[1 hours old]: Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

- I mocked the Saudi leader on YouTube - then my phone was hacked and I was beaten up in London
[9 hours old]: Satirist Ghanem al-Masarir has been awarded £3m in damages, but it's unclear if Saudi Arabia will pay.

- 'A vaccine against murder'? Israel split over return of death penalty
[4 hours old]: In a highly controversial move, some Israeli MPs are trying to introduce the death penalty for Palestinian attackers.

* Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara
[0 hours old]: The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.

- Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms
[8 hours old]: More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

- Has Harry Styles killed the world tour?
[9 hours old]: Artists including Ariana Grande are opting for longer residencies in key cities rather than touring more locations.

- An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes it's at the door
[10 hours old]: India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders.

- Parents want to ban smartphones in schools, but there's one reason they're worried
[8 hours old]: The House of Lords is soon due to debate whether to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools.

- One wrong move and it could all go wrong - the men clearing deadly undersea Russian mines
[10 hours old]: Clearing mines from the sea is a perilous operation and doing so in an active conflict is even more dangerous.

- Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly
[8 hours old]: Don't get swept into paying for extras you don't need.

- What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary
[7 hours old]: Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, provides a fleeting glimpse into the life of the enigmatic first lady.

- US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal
[5 hours old]: The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.

- Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe'
[2 hours old]: Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.

- The Papers: 'Epstein invited to Palace' and 'I have Russian friend for you'
[5 hours old]: Revelations from newly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein dominate Saturday's papers.

- Chris Mason: What Starmer's China reset tells us about his foreign policy
[12 hours old]: The prime minister has set out his vision - and now begun to match it with actions and overseas visits.

- This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave
[15 hours old]: Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.

- US cities hold anti-ICE protests during nationwide day of action
[6 hours old]: Demonstrations were held to protest the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.

- 'I spoke to ChatGPT 8 times a day' - Gen Z's loneliness 'crisis'
[7 hours old]: AI chatbots are being used as 'surrogate friends' by young people who have lost the ability to socialise.

- Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling
[15 hours old]: Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

- This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus
[10 hours old]: The Ugandan president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

- Did Beyoncé split country music in two?
[9 hours old]: Cowboy Carter winning the Grammy's country album of the year last year sent shockwaves through the industry.

- Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM's China visit
[12 hours old]: The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

- I never stopped believing - Calvert-Lewin
[3 hours old]: Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin sits down with BBC Sport's Betty Glover to talk about his return to goalscoring form, being a free agent and his England chances.

- Barcelona 'shakedown' offers first hints of F1 2026
[14 hours old]: Mercedes were pre-season favourites for 2026 long before any of the new cars ran on track, and nothing that happened in the Formula 1 'shakedown' in Spain this week has changed that.

- Brook lied 'to protect' others after nightclub altercation
[14 hours old]: England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.

- Littler comes back from brink in World Masters
[10 hours old]: World number one Luke Littler comes through a "tough" night to win his first-round game after opponent Mike de Decker misses a match dart.

- Rose four clear as Koepka makes cut on PGA return
[2 hours old]: England's Justin Rose shoots a seven-under-par 65 to extend his lead to four shots at the Farmers Insurance Open while returning Brooks Koepka made the cut.

* 'I had seven caffeine shots in 15 minutes' - from hypochondria to title shot
[0 hours old]: British light-middleweight Josh Kelly tells BBC Sport about how he won his battle with chronic hypochondria to emerge as a world title contender.

- Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?
[12 hours old]: Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

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. The friends who are boosting women's DIY skills
[124 hours old]: Sarah Bolger and Justine Wortsman say they did not realise "how much of a gap in the market there was".

. Man visits Disney World 80 times - and he's not done yet
[52 hours old]: Phil Taylor has visited Walt Disney World in Florida 80 times and does not plan to stop.

. How these former Ibiza DJs are nurturing a new generation
[52 hours old]: Sally Rodgers and Steve Jones toured Ibiza in the 80s and 90s before returning to Teesside.

. Pokémon cards help boy through cancer treatment
[67 hours old]: The trading cards helped Dylan cope with leukaemia treatment and recovery.


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. The Week: Starmer Meets Xi, Trump Threatens Iran and More Defection Drama
[21 hours old]: Adam and Alex wrap up the week with James Landale and Sarah Montague.

. Can Trump 'de-escalate' Minneapolis tensions after Alex Pretti killing?
[79 hours old]: And the president blames Democrat Ihan Omar after she was attacked

. Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood lead in this classic war film
[496 hours old]: Seven paratroopers are sent on a seemingly impossible mission

. Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve
[18 hours old]: The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.

. 'We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close
[20 hours old]: The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".

. Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas
[34 hours old]: Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.

. Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
[23 hours old]: The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

. Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?
[26 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

. Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai
[25 hours old]: The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.

. Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them
[32 hours old]: Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.

. Why the US dollar hit a four-year low and could fall further
[34 hours old]: The falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.

. Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips
[27 hours old]: The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.

. Trump threatens tariffs on Canada planes and nations selling oil to Cuba
[28 hours old]: Since returning to the White House last year, the US president has used tariffs as a key policy tool.

. Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests
[40 hours old]: While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.

. Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down
[45 hours old]: Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response.

. Venezuelan MPs approve bill to open up oil sector to private firms
[33 hours old]: The change could pave the way for more foreign investment in the country's oil industry.

. Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink
[43 hours old]: Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

. Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions
[45 hours old]: Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.

. Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk
[49 hours old]: The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.

. Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much
[58 hours old]: The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.

. Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI
[55 hours old]: Multi-billionaire Elon Musk's electric car maker also said its annual revenue had fallen for the first time.

. Vehicle production in the UK falls to 73-year low
[58 hours old]: The industry has "the toughest year in a generation" as vehicle making falls back to 1952 levels.

. Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors
[50 hours old]: Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny.

. Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending
[58 hours old]: Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

. Lanarkshire to become 'one of the world's most advanced AI sites'
[48 hours old]: About 800 AI industry jobs will be created with a further 2,600 roles in the construction sector.

. US Fed holds interest rates and defends independence
[60 hours old]: Two Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump's Council of Economic Advisers.

. 'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
[58 hours old]: How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.

. Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
[106 hours old]: India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.

. Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
[123 hours old]: Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.

. Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?
[189 hours old]: Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.

. AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
[202 hours old]: The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.

. How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker
[226 hours old]: The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.

. Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?
[240 hours old]: The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

. Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
[274 hours old]: A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

. 'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
[288 hours old]: The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

. How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
[369 hours old]: India has a 0m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

. 'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
[370 hours old]: AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

. Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
[418 hours old]: Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

. Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
[442 hours old]: More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

. Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
[466 hours old]: Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

. 'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
[488 hours old]: Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

. Excel: The software that's hard to quit
[538 hours old]: Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

. How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
[562 hours old]: Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

. How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
[705 hours old]: Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[774 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

. Retail price index rose by 2.8% in 2025
[19 hours old]: The increase was fuelled by the prices of food, leisure, motoring and household services, Jersey Statistics says.

. 'Relief' for pubs and hotels as rates revaluation halted
[40 hours old]: Finance Minister John O'Dowd said he had "listened carefully" to the concerns raised by hospitality.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1507 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[1618 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[1706 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[2427 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

. How Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business
[21 hours old]: Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.

. The Apprentice is back! Meet the new candidates
[52 hours old]: Twenty candidates are hoping to secure a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar.

. 1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?
[185 hours old]: Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.

. Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions?
[195 hours old]: TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.