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- US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela
[5 hours old]: The White House plans to move the tanker to a US port and seize the oil on board, a move Caracas has labelled as an act of "international piracy".

- 'My dad was killed by a drug-driver. Now I want tougher laws'
[4 hours old]: Bereaved families demand roadside licence bans after drug driving deaths surge 78% in a decade.

- Elite Coast Guard squad and 'dark fleet' ship - what we know about US seizure of oil tanker
[13 hours old]: The US seizure of a crude oil ship is the latest in a series of escalations in the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela.

. Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says
[58 hours old]: Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.

. Date set for challenge over second Gatwick runway
[58 hours old]: A legal challenge over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport will be heard over four days.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[413 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

- Tube fares to go up by 5.8% in 2026
[11 hours old]: Most increases will be 20p or less and bus and tram fares will be frozen, the mayor of London says.

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- 'Super flu' wave hits hospitals in England with no peak yet
[7 hours old]: Numbers in hospital rise by more than 50% in a week as NHS faces "worst-case scenario".

- Four charts that show how flu outbreak is different this winter
[13 hours old]: NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.

- From Iran to China to Venezuela - how tanker seized by US hid true location
[14 hours old]: A seized tanker accused of smuggling sanctioned oil has long hidden its true location. BBC Verify examines how.

- The new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problem
[4 hours old]: With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen

- Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs
[5 hours old]: It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget.

- Operations and treatments cut back as NHS orders hospitals to save money
[5 hours old]: Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books.

- King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast
[5 hours old]: King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.

- US wants 'special economic zone' in Ukraine's frontline region, Zelensky says
[10 hours old]: Ukraine's president says territory and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power remain unresolved issues in a peace plan.

- Councils to get £3bn for thousands more school spaces for Send pupils
[6 hours old]: The government is promising 50,000 more places for children with special educational needs in schools in England.

- 'Monumental betrayal' - cheapest World Cup final ticket to cost £3,119
[8 hours old]: Fans' group Football Supporters Europe says it is "astonished" by Fifa's "extortionate" pricing strategy for World Cup tickets.

- Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech
[4 hours old]: UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.

- Tricked, abducted and abused: Inside China's schools for 'rebellious' teens
[5 hours old]: Young people tell the BBC that military-style schools deceive and abuse students they claim to help.

- The Papers: 'Worst winter flu crisis' and 'World Cup of greed'
[3 hours old]: Soaring cases of serious flu and pressure on the NHS dominates Friday's papers.

- Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum'
[5 hours old]: Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptons.

- Chief of S Korea's high-stakes exam quits over 'insane' English test
[5 hours old]: Some critics say the questions were unnecessarily complex, while others argue that's their intended purpose.

- Watch: Cameras on killer whales record first evidence of joint hunt with dolphins
[11 hours old]: Researchers say the footage, captured near the North-West Pacific coast, is the first recorded evidence of the two working together.


- British backpacker jailed for 4 years over deadly drunken e-scooter crash
[1 hours old]: The 25-year-old had an alcohol level three times the legal limit when she hit 51-year-old Thanh Phan.

- Russia could attack Nato within five years, says alliance chief in stark new warning
[10 hours old]: Mark Rutte warns allies to start ramping up preparations "for the scale of war our grandparents or great-grandparents endured".

- Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules
[2 hours old]: California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

- Interpreter in tears as Ukrainian boy recalls losing mother in Russian strike
[10 hours old]: Roman Oleksiv,11, was injured in a Russian missile strike on a hospital that also killed his mother


- Celebrity Race Across the World winners revealed
[8 hours old]: The four pairs of contestants had to make their way more than 3,500 miles through Central America.

- Women rally behind Catherine Zeta-Jones over age-shaming comments
[11 hours old]: The Oscar-winning actress faced criticism over her looks at Netflix's Wednesday FYC event.

- Hundreds of items taken in 'high value' Bristol Museum archive raid
[12 hours old]: More than 600 artefacts from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection are taken.

- Is Flu Different This Winter?
[10 hours old]: The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.

- How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?
[9 hours old]: And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?

- Does Nancy 'know what he's walked in to' amid horror Celtic start?
[3 hours old]: Wilfried Nancy has become the first Celtic manager to lose his first two games sparking concerns amid the club's supporters.

- Wolves got summer transfers 'wrong' - club execs
[8 hours old]: Wolves got their transfer business "wrong" in the summer, says technical director Matt Jackson - while under-fire executive chairman Jeff Shi empathises with protesting fans.

- Littler through to round two at World Championship
[6 hours old]: Luke Littler begins the defence of his PDC World Championship title with a straight-set victory over Darius Labanauskas of Lithuania.

- Rangers 'as bad as I've seen' as Keane revels in Ferencvaros win
[6 hours old]: Rangers were comfortably second-best as they slumped to yet another Europa League defeat, according to victorious Ferencvaros boss Robbie Keane.

- Villa defeat 'reality check' for struggling Liverpool
[6 hours old]: Under-pressure Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor says his side have had a "real reality check" as their winless start to the Women's Super League season continues.

- I'm learning a new football language - Rashford
[9 hours old]: Marcus Rashford speaks to BBC Sport Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway about how he is settling into life with Barcelona.

- Crypto fraudster sentenced for 'epic' bn stablecoin crash
[5 hours old]: In August, Do Kwon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud and apologised for his actions.

- 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[5 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

- Shares in AI giant Oracle fall after revenue results ramp up bubble fears
[13 hours old]: The cloud computing giant's revenue miss renews questions about its financial health.

- Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO fit to stand trial, prison officials say
[9 hours old]: Mike Jeffries, who was ruled "mentally incompetent" by a court, is now competent to stand trial, medical experts declare after a forensic evaluation.

- 'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year
[15 hours old]: Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.

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. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
[383 hours old]: When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

. A sensitivity reader Helen Gould speaks publicly for the first time
[833 hours old]: Will a sensitivity read be enough to move on from the row?

. Documentary exposing the dark world of hostage diplomacy
[455 hours old]: The documentary story of Nazanin, Anoosheh and other hostages held unjustly in Iran.

. Banks to tell you where you might invest your money
[19 hours old]: Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.

. UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in
[18 hours old]: In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.

. Workers' rights bill standoff continues after Lords defeat
[16 hours old]: It comes after ministers struck a deal between businesses and unions aimed at allowing the bill to progress.

. The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
[29 hours old]: Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.

. Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries
[23 hours old]: The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.

. Drax unveils plan for data centre at power station
[16 hours old]: The firm aims to expand its power station near Selby with a 100MW data centre by 2027.

. Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain
[22 hours old]: The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.

. Trump launches m 'gold card' immigration visas
[28 hours old]: The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.

. Leon to close 20 stores and cut jobs in restructure
[33 hours old]: The "healthier" fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators.

. Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
[29 hours old]: Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.

. Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate any more
[35 hours old]: Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law

. Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves
[39 hours old]: The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and "very damaging".

. Trump vows to make US affordable again, as Americans feel the pinch
[41 hours old]: The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.

. People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic
[53 hours old]: The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025

. Why has the price of silver hit a record high?
[47 hours old]: The price of the precious metal has topped an ounce for the first time ever.

. Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
[61 hours old]: The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.

. Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union
[60 hours old]: One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.

. Starbucks workers and unions in UK to join protests in support of striking US baristas
[61 hours old]: Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.

. Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
[100 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

. Can Japan get more female business leaders?
[101 hours old]: The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

. Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
[125 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

. What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
[61 hours old]: Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[197 hours old]: The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

. 'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
[212 hours old]: In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

. Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
[245 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

. OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
[245 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

. Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
[269 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

. Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
[365 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[437 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

. The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
[509 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
[655 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[566 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. Electricity price rises a concern, survey suggests
[23 hours old]: Guernsey Electricity says it plans to set out "a clear pathway for tariff reform".

. 'Second home' pub opens as a warm space
[71 hours old]: The Newport pub opens as a warm space after customers say it's cheaper to be there than heat a home.

. 'Living off grid is not a dream, it's a nightmare'
[77 hours old]: Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[302 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?
[413 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
[501 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?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1222 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1409 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain
[16 hours old]: Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.

. Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
[159 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[310 hours old]: Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

. Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
[329 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
[331 hours old]: HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.