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BBC stories as at 00:55 19 Mar 2024
- The US Navy's relentless battle against Houthi attacks
[7 hours old]: The BBC gets rare access to a US aircraft carrier trying to protect merchant vessels in the Red Sea.
. Drive Fast Die Young
[97 hours old]: The story of a teenage road death told by his family and first responders.
. Uber agrees 8m payout to Australia taxi drivers
[21 hours old]: The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers.
and in other news ...
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'Only God can change this place': Haitians see no end to spiralling violence [2 hours old]: Bodies pile up even in the "safest" areas of Port-au-Prince, a capital city reeling from gang warfare.
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Putin hails Crimea annexation after claiming election win [2 hours old]: The president addresses thousands in Moscow after official figures suggest he won 87% of the vote.
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Rwanda bill amendments overturned in Commons vote [2 hours old]: Labour continues its opposition, flagging how six flights to space cost the same as each deportation.
* Energy grid needs £60bn upgrade to hit green target [1 hours old]: New undersea cables and power lines could add up to £30 a year to energy bills, a new plan suggests.
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Bill introduced to establish football regulator [2 hours old]: The UK government will establish an independent football regulator when the Football Governance Bill is introduced in Parliament on Tuesday.
* New chapter ahead, Reeves promises business [0 hours old]: At a key lecture in the City of London, the shadow chancellor will also vow to reform the Treasury.
* JD Sports ad attracts motorbike safety complaints [1 hours old]: The retailer has come under fire for an advert showing motorcyclists wearing trainers and doing wheelies.
* Katie Price declared bankrupt for second time [0 hours old]: The model has been declared bankrupt by a High Court judge over a "substantial" unpaid tax bill.
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Crowds flock to new Banksy tree mural in London [7 hours old]: Crowds have gathered to see a new tree mural in north London after street artist Banksy claimed the piece.
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More couples are saying 'I do' in China [7 hours old]: The number of newlyweds rises for the first time in nine years as authorities try to reverse record-low birth rates.
* Trump unable to get 4m bond in New York fraud case [1 hours old]: The former president must either pay the full amount in cash or secure a bond to continue his appeal.
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Zac Goldsmith banned after speeding seven times [6 hours old]: The Conservative peer admitted breaking the speed limit seven times in 2023.
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Oldest surviving England player dies at 94 [4 hours old]: Ron Baynham turned out 434 times for Luton Town and carried on playing after breaking his skull.
* The Papers: Kate 'pictured in public' and 'key' Rwanda vote [1 hours old]: A photo of the Princess of Wales in public post-surgery and the latest Rwanda Bill votes feature on the front pages.
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Mood among Tory MPs darkens as PM faces questions [9 hours old]: If there is to be a crunch leadership moment, most MPs seem to think it would come after the local elections, the BBC's chief political correspondent says.
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Predicting Putin's landslide was easy, but what comes next? [15 hours old]: The Russian president will get a confidence boost from the tightly controlled election, says Steve Rosenberg.
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Gaza faces famine during Ramadan, the holy month of fasting [7 hours old]: More than a million people in Gaza are already starving, says the global body responsible for declaring famine.
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What is a heat pump and how much do they cost? [12 hours old]: The financial support to help households replace their gas boilers with heat pumps is increasing.
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Ex-president Obama visits Sunak in Downing Street [9 hours old]: The former US president arrives in London for an unannounced visit to see the UK PM.
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Israeli forces raid Gaza's al-Shifa hospital [9 hours old]: Israel says it killed 20 "terrorists" in the operation, which Hamas-run authorities call a war crime.
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Glitch lets Ethiopia bank customers withdraw millions [7 hours old]: Clients at Ethiopia's biggest commercial bank are being urged to return any money that isn't theirs.
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Fraud trial of British tech tycoon begins in US [5 hours old]: Autonomy founder Mike Lynch is accused of fraudulently inflating the value of his software firm.
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Nottingham Forest in relegation zone after points docked for financial rules breach [7 hours old]: Nottingham Forest receive an immediate four-point deduction for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules.
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GB News shows hosted by MPs broke Ofcom rules [11 hours old]: The TV channel is put "on notice" by the media regulator over its use of politicians as presenters.
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Banksy is back, plus the new deep sea treasure hunting [5 hours old]: Mystery artist confirms new London tree mural is his work
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Former head of police watchdog denies raping girl [8 hours old]: Mr Lockwood, former director general of the police watchdog, is due to face an Old Bailey trial.
* Stormont minister 'concerned' at PSNI Pride stance [1 hours old]: PSNI officers are no longer allowed to attend Pride events while wearing uniform.
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Two teenagers killed in crash with lorry [10 hours old]: A 17-year-old boy remains in a critical condition following the crash on the A91 on Sunday.
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First Minister Mark Drakeford to officially quit [2 hours old]: Wales' first minister will tender his resignation on Tuesday after five years in the job.
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Forest docked four points for financial rules breach [7 hours old]: Nottingham Forest receive an immediate four-point deduction for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules.
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'Historic moment for football fans' - bill introduced to establish regulator [2 hours old]: The UK government will establish an independent football regulator when the Football Governance Bill is introduced in Parliament on Tuesday.
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'I feel relief' - Olympic great Kenny on ending cycling career [11 hours old]: Dame Laura Kenny, Britain's most successful female Olympian, announces her retirement from cycling.
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Garbisi or Ford? Six Nations team of the tournament [9 hours old]: John Barclay and Sam Warburton pick different fly-halves in their teams of the tournament. Who do they pick?
* 'All snakes and no ladders for black managers' [1 hours old]: Football management for black former players is "pretty much all snakes and no ladders", the Black Footballers Partnership has said.
* Is TikTok really a danger to the West? [1 hours old]: Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cyber-security risks.
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Tata shutting down ovens over stability concerns [8 hours old]: Steel unions say they have known of concerns about the condition of the coke ovens for some time.
* How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping [0 hours old]: Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force.
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'I sat inches away from Boeing plane's mid-air blowout' [15 hours old]: Cuong Tran says the seatbelt saved his life as a gaping hole suddenly appeared after take-off.
and in other older news ...
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The councils fighting to stop themselves going bust [19 hours old]: Havering, and many other councils, are trying to provide vital services and stave off financial ruin.
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New mortgage deals being pulled within days [25 hours old]: Homeowners and buyers have more choice than at any time for 16 years but little time to make up their minds.
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Download now [6710 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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How are the child benefit rules changing? [274 hours old]: Changes announced in the Budget mean people earning up to £80,000 will be able to claim the benefit.
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What is GDP and how does it affect me? [136 hours old]: A basic guide to how the health of the economy is measured, and why that calculation matters.
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What is a recession and how could it affect me? [321 hours old]: A recession means the UK economy has shrunk for two three-month periods - or quarters - in a row.
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How fast are prices rising in the UK? [135 hours old]: The rate at which prices are rising has dropped from record highs, but still remains above the 2% target.
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How to get a job: Six expert tips for finding work [5217 hours old]: There are 10m people out of work in the UK, so if you're searching for a job you're not alone. Here are some tips on how to get started.
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Five tips when asking for a pay rise [849 hours old]: Recruiters, a manager and a workplace psychologist give their advice on how to negotiate for more money.
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Watch best moments from Six Nations final round [16 hours old]: Ireland's rendition of Robbie Williams' 'Angels' and Juan Ignacio Brex drinking a fan's beer feature among the best moments from the final round of the Six Nations.
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Heat pumps too expensive, government warned [24 hours old]: The spending watchdog says the costs remain too high and public awareness of the technology remains low.
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PM pledges to create 20,000 more apprenticeships [23 hours old]: The government says it will fully fund training for people under 21 from April, as part of a £60m investment.
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Star Wars' Millennium Falcon features on new 50p [17 hours old]: A new series of coins made at the Royal Mint is dedicated to the iconic Star Wars vehicles.
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How much trouble is Boeing in? [46 hours old]: The US plane giant is under pressure from regulators and airlines, and its reputation is badly damaged.
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'My vet wanted £120 for a cream. Total rip off' [45 hours old]: Pet owners and vets reveal their thoughts after a watchdog warns customers could be overpaying.
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Sainsbury's deliveries cancelled over tech issues [53 hours old]: Sainsbury's cancels deliveries due on Saturday as Tesco also apologises over cancellations.
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Boeing plane lands without panel in Oregon [60 hours old]: No-one is injured after the 737-800 lands without an external panel, which went unnoticed in flight.
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EU backs law against forced labour in supply chains [71 hours old]: Critics say the draft law - also targeting environmental abuse - is too weak to be really effective.
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HelloFresh denies taking money after accounts closed [87 hours old]: Some customers say their accounts with the food box firm were reactivated and money taken without consent.
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Norfolk County Council beats Apple in iPhone row [79 hours old]: The local authority - and others - had accused the tech giant of misleading shareholders.
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Vogue's new editor says she has 'big shoes to fill' [99 hours old]: Chioma Nnadi replaces Edward Enninful, who broke boundaries at the fashion magazine.
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Flight chaos made worse by engineer delay [107 hours old]: August bank holiday disruption was made worse by engineers' inability to fix the issue from home, a report says.
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Post Office victim's child: 'Scandal left me mute' [108 hours old]: Katie Downey and other postmasters' children want redress for the impact the scandal had on their lives.
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Meghan launches surprise new lifestyle brand [101 hours old]: A pending trademark application reportedly shows the brand plans to sell home goods and preserved foods.
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Jailed bankers appeal against rate 'rigging' convictions [99 hours old]: Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo were among 37 traders prosecuted for manipulating Libor and Euribor rates.
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Judge rules computer scientist not Bitcoin inventor [105 hours old]: Judge says Dr Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the cryptocurrency's mysterious inventor.
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John Lewis warns more cuts to come as profit rises [109 hours old]: Despite profits of £56m staff get no bonus and the retailer indicates more posts could be shed.
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Workaholics Anonymous: 'I couldn't step away from the computer' [70 hours old]: We speak to people addicted to work after writer James Graham reveals he has the condition.
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What we know about Meghan's regal lifestyle brand [70 hours old]: American Riviera Orchard has already amassed hundreds of thousands of online followers.
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Water crisis shakes India’s Silicon Valley [98 hours old]: With long queues at public taps and fewer showers, Bengaluru's residents reel under a water shortage.
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'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine' [120 hours old]: AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic.
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Why firms are bringing their manufacturing back home [145 hours old]: Businesses in the West are increasing reshoring their production due to three main factors.
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When wind turbine blades get old what's next? [169 hours old]: As more wind farms are decommissioned ways need to be found to dispose of their tough turbine blades.
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'HMRC gave me £49,000 tax relief, but wants it back' [193 hours old]: Some UK start-ups who received tax breaks for innovation are being pursued to repay the money.
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What a deal says about America's office market [216 hours old]: The US is facing an office property "apocalypse", which is creating worries around the world.
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Faisal Islam: The Budget was more radical than it looked [242 hours old]: It lacked pre-election fireworks, but there was a radical thread that could have long-term consequences.
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Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju's is now fighting to survive [192 hours old]: The ed-tech giant is teetering on the precipice after some investors voted to out its CEO last month.
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'I earn £70,000 and can now get child benefit payments' [276 hours old]: The BBC spoke to people with a range of earnings and household set-ups about how the Budget affects them.
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Your data is all over the web - is there a better way? [264 hours old]: Would it be better to keep your personal data in one place, rather than entering it into hundreds of websites?
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What does the Budget mean for you? [299 hours old]: Tax and spending cuts will have a significant impact on your finances, so here's what it means for you.
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MH370: The families haunted by one of aviation's greatest mysteries [265 hours old]: They still feel chained to the plane that vanished 10 years ago, with their loved ones on board.
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Can the Panama Canal save itself? [313 hours old]: The authority that runs the canal is looking at ways to conserve the water it needs to stay open.
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'My AI twin may get me more modelling work' [289 hours old]: As the fashion industry grapples with the rise of AI, one model has created an AI twin of herself.
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China sets ambitious economic target for 2024 [333 hours old]: The announcement comes as the ruling Communist Party tries to reinvigorate the Chinese economy.
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Concern as the gambling industry embraces AI [337 hours old]: Campaigners worry that the gambling industry will not use AI responsibly.
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Did the last Budget deliver growth and cheap beer? [349 hours old]: The previous Budget was meant to help growth, investment, pubs and parents. Has it worked so far?