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. Luton airport expansion approved by government
[66 hours old]: Annual passenger numbers are due to almost double to 32 million, despite environmental concerns.

. Could electric drones you can sit in take off?
[151 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?
[379 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
[397 hours old]: Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.

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and in other news ...

* Globalisation era has ended, says Treasury minister
[1 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer has suggested there could be state intervention to protect UK business from tariffs introduced by Donald Trump.

- Israel changes account of Gaza medic killings after video showed deadly attack
[2 hours old]: Israeli forces killed 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March.

- Two MPs 'astounded' after being denied entry to Israel
[2 hours old]: Israel says Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed were refused entry as they intended to "spread hate speech".

- Pope Francis greets crowds at St Peter's Square
[2 hours old]: The Pope briefly appeared on stage in a wheelchair with a breathing tube, two weeks after leaving hospital.

- Man in 50s killed in shooting at house
[2 hours old]: An investigation is launched after the victim was found dead in County Durham on Saturday evening.

- Waking up with a Banksy on your wall: The differing fortunes of two homeowners
[12 hours old]: Two homeowners had very different experiences when the elusive artist chose their walls for his work.

- Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
[13 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

- Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done
[12 hours old]: Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it.

- 'Thousands watch me clean my home each day': The women making money from their daily chores
[7 hours old]: Carys Harding is watched by thousands as she tidies her home as part of a trend known as a "reset".

- No wigs please - the new rules shaking up beauty pageants
[13 hours old]: Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.

- Rachel Chinouriri's success has been a slow burn. She prefers it that way
[13 hours old]: The singer has won thousands of new fans on the Sabrina Carpenter tour, seven years into her career.

* Jaguar Land Rover to pause car exports to US over tariffs
[0 hours old]: The British firm say no vehicles will be shipped in April as it processes the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs.

* Teenage boy found dead in lake named
[0 hours old]: A teenager found dead after going swimming in a lake in south-east London is named as Izaiah Smith.

- Evacuations as wildfire in Scotland spreads north through forest
[1 hours old]: The fire service has deployed helicopters as part of efforts to extinguish the flames, while police have urged people to avoid the area.

- Brianna Ghey's mother criticises government over online safety
[2 hours old]: The mother of Brianna Ghey says reports the Online Safety Bill could be watered down are "shocking".

- Anti-Trump protests held in cities across the US
[14 hours old]: Thousands of protesters gathered for the most visible opposition movement of Trump's second term.

- Artist behind 'worst' Trump portrait says his criticism is damaging business
[8 hours old]: Sarah Boardman says she is facing a backlash over her work and is concerned for her business.

- Racehorse Broadway Boy heads home after horrific Grand National fall
[4 hours old]: Broadway Boy is to return home after suffering a heavy fall in the Grand National.

- Manhunt in Germany after three bodies found
[1 hours old]: German media report village of Weitefeld, Westerwald, was cordoned off and all vehicles are being checked after discovery in house.

- Newscast
[1 hours old]: Prime Minister Keir Starmer says "the world as we knew it has gone"

- How Verstappen stole Suzuka with McLaren stuck in 'rabbit hole'
[1 hours old]: Max Verstappen won in Japan with a weekend of the sort of rare perfection that comes only from drivers of the very highest quality, says Andrew Benson.

- Briton Hudson-Smith wins 0,000 at Grand Slam Track
[7 hours old]: Olympic medallist Matthew Hudson-Smith wins the 200m at the Grand Slam Track in Kingston, Jamaica to scoop 0,000 (£77,500).

- 'Not in a great moment' - what's going on with Garnacho?
[7 hours old]: Amorim is backing misfiring winger Alejandro Garnacho going into Man Utd v Man City derby... but for how long?

- Families learn healthy recipes using a slow cooker
[6 hours old]: Sutton Council has been providing free lessons in an effort to tackle food poverty in the area.

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and in other older news ...

. Lifts and tucks on the rise as cosmetic surgery becomes cheaper
[22 hours old]: More people - mostly women - seek treatments to look toned and wrinkle-free, UK private clinic data show.

. Trump urges US to 'hang tough' as 10% tariffs come into effect
[16 hours old]: It comes on the largest day of protests against Trump's administration since he returned to office.

. 'Sometimes you have to walk through fire': Tariffs get backing in Trump heartland
[33 hours old]: As economic uncertainty swirls and the markets take a hit, many in this deeply Republican area back the president's plan.

. MP Dan Norris arrested on suspicion of child sex offences and rape
[17 hours old]: A spokesperson for Labour says he has been suspended from the party after being arrested.

. Tate receives 'transformational' gift from US donors
[74 hours old]: A painting by the US modern artist Joan Mitchell is "one of the most important" Tate has received.

. The teacher who helped to propel Richard Burton to fame
[29 hours old]: Philip Burton lent his young protégé his name and helped him on his way to international stardom.

. Virginia Giuffre says she is in hospital after 'serious' car accident
[131 hours old]: A spokesperson tells the BBC Ms Giuffre "greatly appreciates the support and well wishes people are sending".

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. Will Trump’s tariffs start a global trade war?
[83 hours old]: And how will the UK be affected?

. How safe are the most popular dating apps?
[9775 hours old]: When a date goes wrong, what happens when you report sexual assault to a dating app?

. Emma Stone and Stanley Tucci star in this teen rom com
[87 hours old]: An off-hand lie leads 17-year-old Olive into a spiral of unintended consequences.

. Tariffs have shaken the markets - how worried should we be?
[39 hours old]: Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now - the economy they live in.

. How might tariffs change the price of Nike's iconic trainers?
[33 hours old]: What impact will the introduction of hefty tariffs on countries in Asia have on Nike's iconic US trainer?

. The British winners and losers from Trump tariffs
[49 hours old]: Some UK exporters to the US see a chance to grow their firms, even as others fear a drop in sales.

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

. Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US
[35 hours old]: The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban.

. Spain tackles housing 'social emergency' as rents double in a decade
[38 hours old]: The Spanish government is moving to make renting more affordable and boost the supply of homes.

. Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China hits back on tariffs
[39 hours old]: The US president, who has vowed to remake the global trade order, dismissed concerns, noting the US jobs market is strong.

. Tariffs 'hard to come back from', says US pharma boss
[61 hours old]: Eli Lilly's boss tells the BBC he is doubtful tariffs will bring jobs to the US or raise billions in taxes.

. Who's trying to buy TikTok?
[37 hours old]: Oracle, Microsoft and the founder of OnlyFans are also among names that have cropped up as the president seeks to broker a deal.

. What is live shopping and will it take off?
[62 hours old]: Big in Asia, live shopping involves brands putting on live shows to sell direct to shoppers.

. UK draws up list of US products it could hit with tariffs
[57 hours old]: The business secretary says he wants to reach an economic deal but would take "necessary steps' if talks failed.

. What next for products like the iPhone made in China? And more of your questions answered
[68 hours old]: Donald Trump slaps much of the world with a 10% baseline tariff while others face even higher rates. Our correspondents answer your questions.

. British Steel could decide to shut Scunthorpe plant in days
[72 hours old]: British Steel's owner has cancelled coal and iron ore shipments to the Scunthorpe plant.

. Faisal Islam: This is the biggest change to global trade in 100 years
[68 hours old]: The impact of the tariffs will be huge, with significant changes to long-standing global avenues of trade.

. How were Donald Trump's tariffs calculated?
[73 hours old]: Analysts have questioned claims that new tariffs are reciprocal and based on those charged against the US.

. Trump's tariffs on China, EU and more, at a glance
[79 hours old]: A 10% rate of import tax will apply globally - with higher rates for a list of Trump's "worst offenders".

. UK firms react to Trump tariffs: 'It's a huge blow to Scotland's whisky industry'
[76 hours old]: Business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us what US tariffs could mean for them.

. How Trump's tariffs might affect you and your money
[68 hours old]: The UK has been hit with 10% tariffs by the US, but there is uncertainty as to the impact of them.

. Trump to charge high tariffs on 'worst offenders' globally
[81 hours old]: The president says the US has been "pillaged, raped and plundered" for years by international trade partners.

. Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash
[90 hours old]: The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.

. Can Trump's sweeping global tariffs spark a manufacturing boom in India?
[77 hours old]: Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have shaken global trade, but can India turn disruption into opportunity?

. Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs
[87 hours old]: Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

. Lush and Kwik Fit warn tax rise will push up prices
[62 hours old]: The brands are warning of the impact of employer National Insurance Contribution rises which kick in on Sunday.

. The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids'
[134 hours old]: Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.

. The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target
[155 hours old]: Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.

. 'No fuss, no surprises': Shoppers defend supermarket cafes amid closures
[167 hours old]: Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - but some customers insist they should stay open.

. 'It's going to get worse': US car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs
[204 hours old]: "The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller tells the BBC.

. Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?
[230 hours old]: Vietnam's Prime Minister has said he would "golf all day long" with the US president if it benefits his country.

. Why are tech stocks so volatile?
[253 hours old]: Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year.

. Bitcoin in the bush - the crypto mine in remote Zambia
[295 hours old]: Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.

. What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute
[325 hours old]: The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.

. Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India
[398 hours old]: The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.

. 'We can't afford to run our independent business'
[47 hours old]: Paddy Kelly and Hana Hughes say rising costs have forced them to close their diner and food truck.

. What is National Insurance and how is it changing?
[48 hours old]: The amount of National Insurance (NI) paid by employers will rise on 6 April.

. Food bank for pets set up by animal charity
[49 hours old]: Teckels Animal Rescue says people are struggling with the rising cost of food and insurance.

. Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster
[24 hours old]: What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?

. David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along
[229 hours old]: Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge

. Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement
[366 hours old]: The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.

. Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk
[421 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

. The Global Story
[43 hours old]: Global markets have been sent into turmoil by Trump’s tariffs…

. Watch: How Trump's tariffs may impact India
[74 hours old]: The BBC's Nikhil Inamdar explains how US President Donald Trump's tariffs could impact India.

. Watch: Starmer says UK will keep 'cool head' after tariff announcement
[77 hours old]: The prime minister told the UK's biggest business leaders a trade war with the US is not in the UK's national interest.

. Three things to know about Trump's tariffs announcement
[83 hours old]: The BBC's Michelle Fleury breaks down what the import taxes mean for the US and countries around the world.