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. Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East 'if necessary'
[16 hours old]: The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil and gas prices continued to surge.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[326 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1261 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
[1742 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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* Satellite images show Iranian navy and nuclear sites hit by US-Israeli strikes
[1 hours old]: US-Israeli strikes have destroyed at least 11 Iranian naval vessels, images reviewed by BBC Verify show.

* First government flight for UK nationals due to leave Middle East tonight
[0 hours old]: Some British nationals are being invited to board the flight from the capital of Oman later on Wednesday.

- Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes
[3 hours old]: Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.

- 'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikes
[14 hours old]: Retaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf states have tarnished their image as safe and prosperous, writes the BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher.

- 'No to war': Pedro Sánchez hits back as Trump threatens full trade embargo on Spain
[2 hours old]: Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.

* Partner of Labour MP arrested on suspicion of spying for China, BBC told
[0 hours old]: He is one of three unnamed men who the Met Police suspect of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.

* Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action
[0 hours old]: It comes after Trump criticised the PM for refusing to allow the use of UK bases in the initial US-Israel strikes.

* Man on trial for rape that saw Andrew Malkinson wrongfully jailed
[0 hours old]: Paul Quinn denies raping a woman in a case that led to one of the "very worst" miscarriages of justice.

- Ant and Dec win court order to trace 'secret profits' from Banksy deals
[2 hours old]: A court heard that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took "secret and unauthorised profits".

- Brewdog founder admits 'many mistakes' as hundreds lose jobs in sale
[2 hours old]: James Watt apologises to staff and investors after hundreds of jobs were lost with the sale of the brewer and pub chain.

- Three men connected to Police Federation arrested on suspicion of fraud
[1 hours old]: The City of London Police's corruption unit says it has carried out a "significant investigation" into alleged fraud.

- David and Victoria Beckham wish Brooklyn happy birthday despite feud
[2 hours old]: "I love you so much," Victoria says, two months after her son posted about the family breakdown.

- Harry Styles album review: The funkiest existential crisis in pop
[9 hours old]: The star's fourth album finds him in limbo, second-guessing both his relationships and his career.

- My son lived in squalor with his dying mother - the system failed him
[8 hours old]: Leo came to Scotland for a better life but ended up living in squalor in a house surrounded by empty bottles and takeaway containers.

- Use our tax calculator to see how Spring Statement forecasts may affect you
[14 hours old]: Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

- Celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere
[13 hours old]: The Hindu festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter.

- Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race
[1 hours old]: Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.


- Chris Mason: After Trump's 'no Churchill' jibe can the special relationship recover?
[9 hours old]: The remarks came amid a row over the refusal to permit the use of UK bases for the initial US-Israel strikes.

* UK stock market calms but oil prices rise over fears Iran war may drag on
[0 hours old]: European markets are trading a little higher but gas and crude prices remain volatile.

- First US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identified
[10 hours old]: Four of the six - ranging in age from 20 to 42 - have been named after the drone strike in Kuwait.

- In maps: Five days of strikes across the Middle East
[3 hours old]: Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

- Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?
[2 hours old]: Iran continues retaliatory strikes against Israel and across the Gulf, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran enter a fifth day.

- Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests
[7 hours old]: It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.

- Runners to be given prize money after being led off course
[3 hours old]: Three athletes who were led off course when leading the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three.

- Mahmood to stop study visas from four countries due to 'abuse'
[3 hours old]: The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what she says is abuse.

* Nigerian doctors suspended over death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's son
[0 hours old]: The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

- Gaza protesters found guilty of factory damage
[2 hours old]: The women claimed they were acting to save lives in Gaza but jurors find they acted unlawfully.

- Man who killed woman's whole family freed early and deported
[8 hours old]: Summer Mace says the speeding driver who killed three of her relatives should have stayed in prison.

- 'I fiddled the meter for a mate and the shop burnt down'
[8 hours old]: A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power.

- Fletcher banned for six games for homophobic slur
[2 hours old]: Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher apologises for using a homophobic slur that has led to him receiving a six-match ban.

- Liverpool top-five failure 'could cost £120m'
[2 hours old]: Failure to qualify for the Champions League would have financial implications for Liverpool. How much would it impact them?

- Donald named Europe captain for third time
[1 hours old]: Luke Donald will attempt to become the first captain to win three Ryder Cups in a row after his third term as European skipper is confirmed for next year.

* Are UK interest rates still expected to fall soon?
[0 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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. Trump 'Not Happy' With Starmer Over Iran
[19 hours old]: Trump criticises Starmer saying “This is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with”.

. Global News Podcast: Trump warns of more US deaths in Iran war
[57 hours old]: Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members

. Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves star in this action thriller
[156 hours old]: An undercover cop pursuing a gang of bank robbers is seduced by the LA surf scene.

. What Spring Statement forecasts could mean for your money
[23 hours old]: Among the data and projections are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[20 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

. No new tax rises in Spring Statement, but don't be fooled - tax bills are still rising
[23 hours old]: There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

. Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
[17 hours old]: Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.

. Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate
[17 hours old]: Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.

. 'I make between £800 and £2,000 a month on zero-hours contracts. There's no consistency'
[24 hours old]: People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances as the chancellor delivers her Spring Statement.

. OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash
[19 hours old]: Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

. Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
[22 hours old]: If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

. Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year
[22 hours old]: The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.

. Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and Bahrain
[34 hours old]: The incidents highlight the vulnerability of key technology infrastructure during military conflicts.

. Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal
[43 hours old]: Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.

. Limited flights leave UAE but disruption continues amid Iran strikes
[40 hours old]: The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.

. UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban
[64 hours old]: Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

. Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where
[110 hours old]: The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

. Spring Statement 2026: Key points at a glance
[24 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves updates MPs on her plans for the economy, as the latest forecasts are unveiled.

. A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on
[76 hours old]: The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.

. Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?
[77 hours old]: Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.

. Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates
[41 hours old]: Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

. The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein
[104 hours old]: For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

. Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use
[106 hours old]: The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.

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

. Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
[117 hours old]: Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.

. Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI
[134 hours old]: The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

. Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
[33 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[56 hours old]: The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[134 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[158 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[206 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[230 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[302 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[374 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[388 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[470 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[480 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[470 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[494 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[542 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2279 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[2390 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[2478 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews
[30 hours old]: The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.

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. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
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. 'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
[139 hours old]: Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.

. Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means
[169 hours old]: Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.