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- Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
[9 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
[52 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
[57 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
[1516 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
[1997 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 ...

- Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum
[9 hours old]: Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.

- A finale worthy of the greatest Six Nations ever
[5 hours old]: History, records, upsets, high-scoring classics - and a thrilling finale. The 2026 Six Nations is likely to go down as the best edition in the tournament's history.

- Police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers being considered
[2 hours old]: The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.

- We expect government help in a crisis. Will Reeves intervene on energy bills this time?
[15 hours old]: After Covid furlough and Truss’s bailout, can the UK expect another government crisis rescue, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

- London's Burning actor John Alford dies in prison
[7 hours old]: The 54-year-old former star of Grange Hill and London's Burning was found dead at HMP Bure in Norfolk.

- Oscars 2026: What to expect, how to watch and who will win
[5 hours old]: Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.

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

- BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah
[7 hours old]: A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defence Forces says it was targeting "terrorist infrastructure".

- F1 cancels Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix
[7 hours old]: The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends are cancelled because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

- Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off
[6 hours old]: Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the match amid the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran, the country's FA president Adnan Dirjal says.

- An eccentric new friend entered her life. Then things took a strange, expensive turn
[5 hours old]: What began as a dog-sitting favour ended with boutique owner Bridget Hutchcroft being owed more than £1.6m.

- My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her
[5 hours old]: The mother of Ann Grosmaire, 19, who was shot dead by her boyfriend, explains why she chose restorative justice.

- Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing
[5 hours old]: Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.

- The women bringing chess into the 21st Century - with 'bullet' matches and viral videos
[5 hours old]: Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game" and bring it into the digital age.

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

- BBC comedy spotlights a romantic dilemma some disabled people face
[5 hours old]: Co-creator and star of We Might Regret This, Kyla Harris on delving into issues rarely seen on screen.

* The Papers: 'Starmer may send drones to the Gulf' and 'Panic hits the pumps'
[0 hours old]: A mix of stories on Sunday's papers, with the war in the Middle East remaining prominent.

- Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?
[5 hours old]: They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.

- Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment
[8 hours old]: Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least five.

- Harry and Meghan accuse royal author of 'deranged conspiracy'
[13 hours old]: Extracts from a new book about the Royals claim the Queen said Meghan had "brainwashed" Prince Harry.

- Murder investigation launched after baby's death
[10 hours old]: A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

- Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold
[7 hours old]: Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.

- Will Putin Benefit From The Iran War?
[11 hours old]: After two weeks of war in Iran, will Russia gain from looser sanctions and expensive oil?

- How history-maker Dowman stole show for Arsenal
[7 hours old]: Ever since he pulled on an Arsenal shirt, Max Dowman has been breaking records - and the 16-year-old played a key role in what could prove to be a vital win over Everton.

- Stellar showing and ultimate defeat increases intrigue around England
[5 hours old]: England put in a superb showing against France, only adding to the intrigue around a dismal Six Nations campaign overall

- Gordon hits back at 'complete nonsense' from Rooney and Shearer
[7 hours old]: Newcastle United's match-winner against Chelsea, Anthony Gordon, responds to "complete nonsense" from pundits Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer.

- Unbalanced Man City cling to faint title hopes as Haaland struggles
[5 hours old]: Saturday evening, when Arsenal earned a dramatic late win over Everton before Man City were held at West Ham, felt as if it could be pivotal in the Premier League title race.

- 'Shot at history passes Scotland by amid Irish ferocity'
[9 hours old]: BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English picks through Scotland's failed bid to clinch the Six Nations with defeat in Ireland again.

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

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. I died and came back to life. Now I just want to feel joy every day
[171 hours old]: Grace Victory says she is more content than ever after spending three months in a coma.

. Woman reunited with stolen dog after eight years
[120 hours old]: Rebecca Harvey says it was an emotional moment when she was reunited with Flora.

. Man sails around world in boat he built in his shed
[110 hours old]: Adam Waugh, from Northumberland, says he feels "on top of the world" after his mammoth journey.

. 'Extinct' butterfly found across southern England
[110 hours old]: There has been a flurry of early sightings of the large tortoiseshell butterfly, a charity says.

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

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

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

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

. Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe
[32 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
[36 hours old]: They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.

. New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour
[36 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
[37 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
[36 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
[43 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
[46 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'
[44 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
[50 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?
[42 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
[60 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
[59 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
[63 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
[61 hours old]: The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

. Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds
[61 hours old]: The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential 6bn in tariff refunds.

. John Lewis to pay first staff bonus for four years
[69 hours old]: The department store and Waitrose supermarket owner will give workers a bonus equivalent to an extra week's pay.

. What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?
[67 hours old]: Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

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

. Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates'
[77 hours old]: The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[37 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
[42 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
[77 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?
[47 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[91 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
[125 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'
[149 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[221 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
[245 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
[288 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[311 hours old]: The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[389 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
[413 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

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

. Iran war fuel price hikes 'put our firm at risk'
[20 hours old]: Drivers and businesses say the rising price of fuel is putting their livelihoods at risk.

. Londoners 'disproportionately' affected by fraud
[21 hours old]: According to the City of London Police, some 40% of fraud victims nationally are in the capital

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2534 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?
[2645 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
[2733 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?

. Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
[38 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

. Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes
[59 hours old]: British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

. The Inquiry
[69 hours old]: How Poland’s economy became one of Europe’s fastest-growing success stories

. What in the World
[207 hours old]: Iran says it has closed the vital shipping channel to global trade.