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- The Papers: 'Starmer in peril' and 'Gunners hero dead'
[3 hours old]: Calls for PM to resign over Mandelson vetting and ex-Arsenal goalie's 'train horror' death leads the papers.

* Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads
[0 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
[534 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
[2310 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
[2791 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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- Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again
[6 hours old]: The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.

* Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
[1 hours old]: Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.

- Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl
[2 hours old]: The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.

* Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors
[1 hours old]: On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting.

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

- UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?
[7 hours old]: The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.

* Lamborghini among 160,000 cars seized as uninsured driving reaches 17-year high
[0 hours old]: Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.

- Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom
[10 hours old]: The judge allows the underground bunker portion of the project to proceed, while the US president says the ballroom "is needed now".

- Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife
[6 hours old]: Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.

- South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search
[4 hours old]: The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.

- What we know about the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
[2 hours old]: A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

- Trump's Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise
[8 hours old]: Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC's Lucy Williamson writes.

- Lyse Doucet in Iran: Destruction shows huge civilian cost of the war
[12 hours old]: While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war.

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

- Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true'
[7 hours old]: The US actress will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever.

- Is the UK finally waking up to the power of video games?
[7 hours old]: The UK's biggest video games awards cap off a week of big announcements, but will they change anything?

- 'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria
[7 hours old]: The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.

- Weekly quiz: What did Trump say about the Pope?
[12 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mourns
[10 hours old]: An expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but "not a surprise".

- Peacock terrorises 92-year-old farmer's chickens
[2 hours old]: The peacock initially got along with the chickens before running riot on the farm, the farmer says.

- Champions League in the Championship? Forest's juggling act goes on
[9 hours old]: Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?

- Rain set to ease for the weekend as sunshine returns
[2 hours old]: After April showers and thunderstorms this week, the weather will settle down this weekend and into next week as Simon King explains.

- Dog walker beaten with hockey stick by top horse trainer says his jail term is too soft
[2 hours old]: Martin Dandridge, 72, had his arm broken in the attack, leaving him with “ongoing pain” in his forearm.

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

- Mandelson Failed Security Vetting…Who Knew What, When?
[12 hours old]: Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says

- Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf?
[15 hours old]: With speculation continuing over LIV Golf's future, BBC Sport analyses whether the breakaway tour will continue.

- Italy made me a manager when England 'discouraged' me - Cole
[13 hours old]: Ashley Cole won 107 caps for England, seventh on the all‑time list, but says he was "discouraged" by those in the football pyramid from becoming a head coach.

- 'I'd run the M4 naked' - Williams targets snooker history
[2 hours old]: Mark Williams could cause traffic chaos on the motorway if he surpasses Ronnie O'Sullivan as the oldest ever world champion.

- Spectacular European nights the new normal for Villa under Emery
[8 hours old]: Ten years ago, Aston Villa were relegated to English football's second tier for the first time since 1987. Now they are in their second European semi-final in three seasons.

- Arsenal are judged on perception, partly because of Guardiola - Balague
[1 hours old]: As Manchester City prepare to host Arsenal in Sunday's crucial Premier League meeting between the top two, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how the two managers have evolved.

- Sutton's predictions v boxer Molly McCann & the Boo Radleys
[14 hours old]: Chris Sutton takes on boxer Molly McCann and The Boo Radley's frontman Sice Rowbottom plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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

- Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[8 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

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


- UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
[15 hours old]: The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.

- Cheaper Doritos and Lays helps PepsiCo win back struggling snackers
[15 hours old]: The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February.

- DHL staff at Jaguar Land Rover vote to strike
[15 hours old]: Up to 300 DHL logistics workers based at Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull vote to strike indefinitely.

- Social supermarket opens to cut food bills
[15 hours old]: The store, in Mablethorpe, buys surplus stock so it can keep prices low.

- How could the Iran war affect fizzy drinks in the UK?
[11 hours old]: The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.

- Is Trump meeting the moment for US conservatives?
[12 hours old]: The BBC asked the president's supporters about Iran, the economy and immigration at the largest conservative gathering in the country.

- Why the UK is preparing for food shortages due to Iran war
[13 hours old]: The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.

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. 'I wanted revenge': Malala's brother on fleeing the Taliban and facing the manosphere
[19 hours old]: Khushal Yousafzai has been opening up to BBC Asian Network about the impact of one day in 2012.

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. Has Trump given up on the midterms?
[38 hours old]: The president is losing public support over the Iran war.

. Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles
[56 hours old]: An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.

. UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war
[21 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.

. Horse urine perfume: Why online bargains may be dangerous
[32 hours old]: Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.

. Allbirds shares soar 580% after pivot from shoes to AI
[29 hours old]: The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

. Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBC
[24 hours old]: Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".

. China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war
[24 hours old]: The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

. More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded
[23 hours old]: A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.

. Fake damage and imaginary watches - how AI images are being used in insurance scams
[26 hours old]: An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.

. Japan pledges bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis
[27 hours old]: The aid is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.

. Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds
[32 hours old]: The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.

. US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
[36 hours old]: The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

. Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses
[22 hours old]: It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.

. 'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to affect nation's petrol supplies
[27 hours old]: The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.

. AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees
[44 hours old]: The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online.

. Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May
[29 hours old]: Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

. Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work
[40 hours old]: The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles.

. Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says
[56 hours old]: People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.

. Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
[32 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?
[80 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
[104 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
[149 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?
[176 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
[200 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
[224 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. The price of school prom is extortionate, says teen
[27 hours old]: A parent and ex-pupil says proms put pressure on children and adults alike.

. How you could get free electricity for doing your washing
[35 hours old]: You could get free or cheaper electricity from your energy company for running appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[481 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
[679 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas
[84 hours old]: Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.

. What do businesses want ahead of the election?
[213 hours old]: Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.