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. Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East 'if necessary'
[17 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
[327 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
[1262 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
[1744 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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and in other news ...

* Video of US torpedo hitting Iranian warship released by Pentagon
[1 hours old]: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the US military has sunk "an Iranian warship" in the Indian Ocean with a torpedo.

- Shifting stories and unanswered questions about Trump's war on Iran
[2 hours old]: BBC's Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the mixed messaging given by President Donald Trump's administration for its actions in Iran.

* 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.

- How has Iran responded and which countries has it attacked?
[3 hours old]: Iran continues retaliatory strikes against Israel and across the Gulf, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran enter a fifth day.

* MP says she has seen nothing to suspect husband has broken law, after China spying arrests
[1 hours old]: The Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.

- Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action
[1 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
[1 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
[3 hours old]: A court heard that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took "secret and unauthorised profits".

* Al Fayed abuse should be investigated as human trafficking, says former senior Met officer
[0 hours old]: Investigation into claims of sex abuse by the late Harrods owner should include trafficking, says former head of Met's Anti-Trafficking Unit.

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

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

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

- My son lived in squalor with his dying mother - the system failed him
[9 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.

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

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


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

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

* Israel tells people in large parts of southern Lebanon to leave ahead of attacks
[1 hours old]: Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack.

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

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

- Runners to be given prize money after being led off course
[5 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.

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

- Video game Highguard axed weeks after release
[2 hours old]: It comes after the free-to-play game was given top billing at The Game Awards in December.

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

* Maguire given reduced 15-month suspended sentence
[1 hours old]: Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has his suspended sentence reduced to 15 months at a retrial following an incident in Greece in 2020.

- Man who killed woman's whole family freed early and deported
[9 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'
[9 hours old]: A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power.

- Donald named Europe captain for third time
[2 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.

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

* 'Drive to Survive got me into F1 - now I work at Williams'
[1 hours old]: Williams wind tunnel systems engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her unlikely route in to F1.

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

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

* Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
[0 hours old]: Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

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

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and in other older news ...

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

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[7394 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Trump 'Not Happy' With Starmer Over Iran
[20 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
[58 hours old]: Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members

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

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

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

. No new tax rises in Spring Statement, but don't be fooled - tax bills are still rising
[24 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
[18 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
[18 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'
[26 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
[20 hours old]: Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

. Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year
[23 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
[36 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
[45 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
[42 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
[65 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
[111 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
[25 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
[78 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?
[78 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
[42 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
[106 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
[108 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
[114 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
[118 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.

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

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[57 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
[136 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
[160 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
[208 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?
[232 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[304 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
[376 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
[390 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
[472 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?
[481 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?
[472 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?
[496 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
[544 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?
[2280 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?
[2392 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
[2480 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
[32 hours old]: The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.

. Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
[103 hours old]: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[124 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

. 'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
[141 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
[171 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.