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- Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections
[9 hours old]: Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.

- Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community
[3 hours old]: The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road.

. Watch: Couple who met on bus take double decker to their wedding
[136 hours old]: The pair are now married after meeting during their commute last summer.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[741 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
[2516 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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* Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war
[0 hours old]: Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

- Influencer dies days after being hit by car outside Soho nightclub
[4 hours old]: Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, from Essex, dies in hospital after a collision on Argyll Street in Soho.

- Woman arrested after two children die in Wolverhampton house fire
[5 hours old]: Police said two boys, aged one and three, died at the scene. They confirmed a woman was in custody.

* Woman and child die after getting into difficulty in water at London park
[0 hours old]: Police described the incident as "tragic" and said they are working to identify the pair’s next of kin.


- Orbán steps down from Hungarian parliament after landslide defeat
[2 hours old]: The outgoing prime minister will not take up his seat after leading his party back into opposition.

- Rochdale v York City: Their day, until it wasn't - the title decider that had it all
[5 hours old]: Two goals in stoppage time and pitch invasions by both sets of fans. The last day of the National League season lived up to its billing.

* Giuffre family hold vigil to mark anniversary of her death ahead of King's US visit
[0 hours old]: Family and supporters of Virginia Giuffre repeated calls for King Charles to meet Epstein survivors.

* Key figure in Mandelson vetting row will not appear to give evidence to MPs
[1 hours old]: The Foreign Affairs Committee says Ian Collard will only be giving evidence in writing.

- Princess of Wales pays tribute to Anzac war dead
[5 hours old]: She attended a service commemorating Australian and New Zealand troops who died in conflict.


* Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali
[0 hours old]: Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.

- Gladiator Giant claims he was axed from BBC show over girlfriend's job
[10 hours old]: Jamie Bigg says he wanted to publicise his relationship and was told he "wouldn't be continuing" on the show.

- Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
[4 hours old]: Local elections have been held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.

- Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine
[9 hours old]: The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.

* Watch: Match of the Day
[-9 hours old]: Highlights of six Premier League games, including Arsenal against Newcastle.

* Trophyless to treble? Man City's quest for more history
[1 hours old]: Manchester City were in a state of turmoil this time last year – staring at a first trophyless season since 2017 – but they are now in with a chance of a domestic treble.

- Their day, until it wasn't - the title decider that had it all
[5 hours old]: Two goals in stoppage time and pitch invasions by both sets of fans. The last day of the National League season lived up to its billing.

- Has Salah played last Liverpool game? Slot says 'wait and see'
[4 hours old]: Liverpool will have to "wait and see" whether Mohamed Salah has played his final game for the club, says manager Arne Slot.

- Why 'muted' England's dominance prompts concern
[1 hours old]: England were feeling "muted" after beating Wales but the defending champions remain on course for an eighth straight title.

- England shirt overpriced, says £40k kits collector
[15 hours old]: Collector Les Motherby says classic England shirts are often better value than new ones.

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and in other older news ...

. Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
[22 hours old]: The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.

. The King faces biggest test of his reign as he heads to visit Trump
[22 hours old]: The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty - but could be key to rescuing the special relationship.

. Loud eaters, people on phones - the bad behaviour plaguing my cinema trip
[21 hours old]: Some people are being disruptive in cinemas - despite routine reminders to be considerate to others.

. Why bookworms looking for a bestseller are turning to TikTok
[20 hours old]: The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.

. 'My choir used my whale sound recordings to make a song celebrating the ocean'
[80 hours old]: A choir records a track using whale songs a member of the group helped gather in an Icelandic fjord.

. Under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
[73 hours old]: Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

. Grandfather says Britain's Got Talent duet with grandson was 'greatest moment'
[104 hours old]: The pair went from singing in care homes to the Britain's Got Talent stage.

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. Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?
[34 hours old]: We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail

. Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Americast’s Sarah Smith
[49 hours old]: The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

. Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest
[323 hours old]: Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

. China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
[24 hours old]: With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.

. Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
[36 hours old]: It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

. US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell
[26 hours old]: President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.

. How does it affect me if share prices fall?
[36 hours old]: Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.

. White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
[44 hours old]: A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.

. From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
[45 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
[34 hours old]: Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

. US soldier charged after winning 0,000 betting on removal of Maduro
[45 hours old]: Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.

. Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI
[38 hours old]: The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

. Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's 1bn takeover
[53 hours old]: The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

. UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
[58 hours old]: The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.

. Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds
[59 hours old]: Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.

. AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak
[62 hours old]: The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

. Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you
[82 hours old]: How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

. Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
[58 hours old]: The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

. High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
[64 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

. Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
[75 hours old]: Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending m on its tokens.

. UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices
[85 hours old]: The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

. China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
[72 hours old]: The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

. McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'
[83 hours old]: A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying

. Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
[78 hours old]: The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[70 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[53 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

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

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[142 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'?
[214 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
[238 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?
[286 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
[310 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
[355 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?
[382 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
[406 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
[430 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Rescue centre facing eviction makes funding appeal
[16 hours old]: Redhead Rescues Animal Sanctuary in Northamptonshire wants to buy its own land.

. Island's inflation rate is 2.7%, new figures show
[31 hours old]: Statistics Jersey says there have been "sharp increases" in some energy prices.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[166 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
[687 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
[885 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
[51 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

. Asbestos toy warnings
[55 hours old]: Asbestos toy warnings

. Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
[64 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.

. Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?
[76 hours old]: Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.


. Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
[119 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.