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* Heathrow warned by airlines about power supply days before shutdown
[1 hours old]: MPs hear the airport was warned about power supply resilience days before the disruptive closure.
- Dublin's Molly Malone statue to get stewards to stop people touching it
[3 hours old]: Stewards are to be stationed next to the Molly Malone statue in Dublin to discourage people from touching it.
. Could electric drones you can sit in take off?
[54 hours old]: Skyfly's aircraft promises the flexibility of a helicopter without the cost, noise or emissions.
. How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?
[282 hours old]: Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?
. The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles
[299 hours old]: Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.
and in other news ...
* Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65 [0 hours old]: He starred in some of the biggest movies of the 1980s and 90s, also including The Doors and Heat.
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Chris Mason: Jitters, uncertainty and hope as UK awaits tariff decision [11 hours old]: Talks are continuing between London and Washington at quite an intensity, our political editor writes.
* UK couple's death in New Zealand probed as murder-suicide [0 hours old]: The bodies were found after officers forced entry to a house in Roseneath, near Wellington, on Monday.
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Woman who reported predatory officer blamed by Met [6 hours old]: The woman accused the force of trying to discredit her over her complaints against a Met constable.
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'I didn't feel able to come forward' - Chinese victims tell BBC about serial rapist [12 hours old]: Police in London say PhD student Zhenhao Zou's "offending group is far greater" than they had realised.
* Deadly strikes in Gaza as Israel expands offensive to seize 'large areas' [0 hours old]: At least 19 people are reported killed in Jabalia as Israel's defence minister says it is expanding ground operations.
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Environment Agency orders review into tyre recycling after BBC probe [6 hours old]: Environment Agency review waste tyre exports after BBC probe reveals millions sent to furnaces in India.
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Leaked messages reveal prison staff violence towards inmates [3 hours old]: Messages include jokes about someone who was said to be at risk of taking their life.
* Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy [0 hours old]: The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop.
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What to expect from Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs [11 hours old]: The BBC's Erin Delmore unpacks the reciprocal taxes the president has promised, as his trade wars continue to escalate.
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Analysis: Trump poised to reshape global economy and how world does business [3 hours old]: The BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam explains why a US tariff on goods imported into America is such a big deal for both consumers and countries.
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Three big unknowns ahead of Wednesday's announcement [14 hours old]: The president is expected to unveil details of his plans for a wider set of import taxes. But what tariffs and when?
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What are tariffs and why is Trump using them? [5 hours old]: Tariffs are a key part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.
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The influencers who want the world to have more babies - and say the White House is on their side [12 hours old]: Pronatalists have long courted controversy - but since Trump was sworn in for the second time, the evangelising of some members of this controversial fringe group has reached new levels.
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Val Kilmer: A brilliant, underrated and unpredictable film star [6 hours old]: An often underrated actor, Val Kilmer had extraordinary range.
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The generation that has never known smoke-filled pubs [6 hours old]: The legislation was brought across the country to reduce the effect of second-hand smoke.
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Don't deport us over health issue, say British couple in Australia [2 hours old]: A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition.
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Myanmar quake: Imam's grief for 170 killed as they prayed in Sagaing [10 hours old]: Scores of Muslims in the town died when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.
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Drone footage shows scale of Greek island flooding [7 hours old]: Flash flooding caused significant damage on the Greece's Paros island.
* Exhibition offers a taste of classic school dinners [1 hours old]: Pink custard and turkey twizzlers feature in a showcase of the childhood staple through the years.
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Public satisfaction with NHS hits record low [10 hours old]: A fifth happy with NHS in Britain, finds long-running poll, with waits and staffing of major concern.
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More than half of UK's butterfly species in long-term decline [1 hours old]: The destruction of habitats by humans is largely to blame, a conservationist warns.
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Islanders exposed to toxic chemicals should be offered blood treatment, report says [2 hours old]: Scientists for Jersey's government have revealed steps to tackle the health impacts of private water supply contamination.
* Ancelotti testifies in court over tax charges [0 hours old]: Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti denies knowingly withholding parts of his salary on his tax returns.
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Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin race in setback for Elon Musk [2 hours old]: Elon Musk was a prominent fundraiser in the campaign, and was the subject of attack ads aired by Crawford's supporters.
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US prosecutors seek death penalty for Mangione [2 hours old]: US court seeks death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing Brian Thompson.
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'The gulf has never been bigger' - can Moyes end his Anfield misery? [2 hours old]: Liverpool entertain Everton on Wednesday and Toffees boss David Moyes would have every reason to be a bit worried about the match.
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Almost a saviour - is makeshift striker Maguire sign of Man Utd struggles? [13 hours old]: Makeshift striker Harry Maguire coming closest to rescuing a point for Manchester United at Nottingham Forest illustrates the attacking struggles of Ruben Amorim's side.
* 'Not the moment' to discuss Sancho's future - Maresca [0 hours old]: Manager Enzo Maresca says he is focused on Chelsea's nine remaining Premier League games and not Jadon Sancho's future at the club.
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Saka goal a 'beautiful moment' but injury worries for Arsenal [12 hours old]: Bukayo Saka enjoys goalscoring return for Arsenal, but defensive worries hit Gunners as Gabriel looks set to miss Champions League tie.
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Perez holds talks over F1 return [4 hours old]: Sergio Perez, who left Red Bull in December, says he has spoken to "a few" teams about a return to the grid next season.
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Was this the best free-kick in Premier League history? [6 hours old]: BBC Sport looks back on the marvellous free-kick scored by France midfielder Dimitri Payet for West Ham United against Crystal Palace nine years ago today.
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Trump poised to reshape global economy and how world does business [3 hours old]: The BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam explains why a US tariff on goods imported into America is such a big deal for both consumers and countries.
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Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs [14 hours old]: The president is expected to unveil details of his plans for a wider set of import taxes. But what tariffs and when?
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Trump tariffs 'could cost NI firms £100m' [2 hours old]: US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new round of tariffs later on Wednesday.
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'National Insurance rise may force us to close' [5 hours old]: Charities and childcare centres say they are being hit by the tax increase but cannot raise prices.
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Trump-endorsed news channel sees shares surge 2,200% [9 hours old]: Conservative US cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.
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What is stamp duty and how is it changing? [3 hours old]: Home buyers in England and Northern Ireland will pay more stamp duty from 1 April when thresholds rise.
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Council offers grants to help with cost of living [5 hours old]: Rotherham Council allocates £4.3m to helping its residents with food and energy costs.
and in other older news ...
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BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan's ruined capital after army victory [19 hours old]: Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.
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BBC News app [5400 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Au revoir Marine Le Pen? [39 hours old]: Le Pen is barred from running for public office after being found guilty of embezzlement.
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Why is Britain's club scene changing? [317 hours old]: From DJs and club owners to party-goers, we find out why the UK's club scene is shrinking.
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The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids' [36 hours old]: Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.
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Car firms fined for withholding recycling information [17 hours old]: BMW, Ford, JLR, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen have all been fined.
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Why are bills going up? Your questions answered [19 hours old]: Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.
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Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest [20 hours old]: A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
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What you can do about the seven bills going up this week [24 hours old]: Several bills are going up at the start of April - but there are some things you can do about it.
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Investigation launched into UK's statistics agency [21 hours old]: The Office for National Statistics is under review after criticism about the reliability of its data.
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Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs [23 hours old]: Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.
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Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises [36 hours old]: 'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.
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UK will take calm approach to US tariffs, PM says [21 hours old]: Keir Starmer says he is "keeping all options on the table" to respond to new US trade tariffs.
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Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy [34 hours old]: Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.
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UK expects to be hit by Trump tariffs, No 10 says [43 hours old]: Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.
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Primark boss quits after woman complains about his behaviour [43 hours old]: Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment".
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Plan to raise protection on savings to £110,000 [47 hours old]: The amount of savings protected if a bank goes under should rise from the current £85,000, a regulator says.
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Thames Water picks private equity firm as preferred buyer [48 hours old]: The troubled water utility firm says KKR could complete the deal in the second half of this year.
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Markets mixed as investors brace for Trump tariffs [39 hours old]: The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.
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Half of job centres reducing support over shortages [58 hours old]: A report says there are 2,100 fewer work coaches than needed while the number of people requiring support has risen.
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Car finance case could spark billions in driver payouts [83 hours old]: Millions of motorists could be in line for payouts depending on the decision of Supreme Court judges.
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Trump says he 'couldn't care less' about higher car prices [68 hours old]: Trump says he hopes foreign carmakers raise prices as it means people will buy US-made cars.
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'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town' [59 hours old]: Some locals say rent hikes prompted by an influx of construction workers are pricing them out.
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The US firms backing Trump's fight over trade [83 hours old]: Businesses think Trump is right about unfair trade. But are the US president's reciprocal tariffs the answer?
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The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target [58 hours old]: Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.
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'No fuss, no surprises': Shoppers defend supermarket cafes amid closures [70 hours old]: Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - but some customers insist they should stay open.
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'It's going to get worse': US car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs [107 hours old]: "The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller tells the BBC.
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Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs? [132 hours old]: Vietnam's Prime Minister has said he would "golf all day long" with the US president if it benefits his country.
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Why are tech stocks so volatile? [155 hours old]: Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year.
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Bitcoin in the bush - the crypto mine in remote Zambia [198 hours old]: Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.
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What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute [227 hours old]: The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.
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Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India [301 hours old]: The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.
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Family leaves London to avoid April cost increases [20 hours old]: Tolu and Isaac Frimpong are leaving London to avoid an extra £1,000 in monthly expenses.
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David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along [131 hours old]: Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge
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Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement [269 hours old]: The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.
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Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk [323 hours old]: The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO
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The debate: Do Trump's tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world? [1210 hours old]: President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world?
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The tariff wars have begun - buckle up [1330 hours old]: The UK will still be hit even if not directly targeted by Trump's tariff measures.
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The Everyday Hustle [54 hours old]: Property expert Saj Hussain answers all the basics on property investment.
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Free Thinking [109 hours old]: Muriel Zagha, Prof Sam Friedman, Lord Willetts, Lisa Holdsworth and Prof Melinda Mills.
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The Bottom Line [145 hours old]: Julian Metcalfe on starting up fast food chain Pret A Manger and later Itsu.
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Sliced Bread [149 hours old]: What is keeping the traditional watch industry ticking over?