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- Luton airport expansion approved by government
[6 hours old]: Annual passenger numbers are due to almost double to 32 million, despite environmental concerns.
- Ship owner takes legal action over North Sea crash
[4 hours old]: The Solong cargo ship struck the Stena Immaculate tanker off the East Yorkshire coast on 10 March.
- Man shot dead by police at railway station named
[8 hours old]: The man was killed by a single bullet from an officer, police say.
. Heathrow warned by airlines about power supply days before shutdown
[34 hours old]: MPs hear the airport was warned about power supply resilience days before the disruptive closure.
. Could electric drones you can sit in take off?
[92 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?
[320 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
[337 hours old]: Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.
and in other news ...
* Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back [0 hours old]: Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom".
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Why Trump's tariffs aren't really reciprocal [10 hours old]: BBC Verify's Ben Chu takes a look at the wide range of different tariffs being imposed on countries.
* 'I could live 30 years - but want to die': Has assisted dying in Canada gone too far? [0 hours old]: BBC News reports on assisted dying in Canada, where some say it's now easier to choose to die than get support to live
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Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says [6 hours old]: Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre.
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'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer [4 hours old]: At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer.
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Lush and Kwik Fit warn tax rise will push up prices [2 hours old]: The brands are warning of the impact of employer National Insurance Contribution rises which kick in on Sunday.
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Parts of UK set to be hotter than Algarve on Friday [15 hours old]: Warm, bright conditions are expected but come with a warning about wildfires.
* Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group [0 hours old]: The BBC's Hugo Bachega explores the future for Hezbollah in the wake of Israel's devastating attacks.
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iPhones, pensions and Brexit: Your questions about tariffs answered [9 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.
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Katya Adler: How will EU respond to Donald Trump's tariffs? [1 hours old]: The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash.
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What Trump has done - and why it matters [5 hours old]: We dig into what the US president has said, what it could mean, and why it is happening now.
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UK draws up list of US products it could hit with tariffs [4 hours old]: The business secretary says he wants to reach an economic deal but would take "necessary steps' if talks failed.
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See all the Trump tariffs by country [7 hours old]: A table showing all the new US tariffs announced by President Trump on Wednesday
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Vance confident TikTok will be sold in US as deadline looms [12 hours old]: Despite the increasing number of potential buyers, neither the app nor its Chinese owner have confirmed they will do a deal.
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The Papers: 'Tariff turmoil' and 'bland American cheese' [1 hours old]: Most the papers lead on the fallout from Trump's announcement of a raft of tariffs that has wiped trillions from global markets.
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Prince Harry hopes watchdog will uncover 'truth' in charity row [12 hours old]: The Charity Commission has launched an investigation into the dispute at the Sentebale charity he co-founded.
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I played the £75 Mario Kart World on Switch 2 - was it worth it? [12 hours old]: The BBC gets hands-on with the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, launching in June.
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How campaigning mum won six-year battle to get Martyn's Law introduced [12 hours old]: The mother of Manchester attack victim Martyn Hett has reached her goal of introducing a new law.
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Twinkle, twinkle, little... carrot? King Charles tries out root music [4 hours old]: During a reception at Windsor Castle, the King surprised those gathered with a rendition of a popular nursery rhyme.
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Woman punched on Tube 'failed by emergency system' [8 hours old]: Sally Wynter says she hit an emergency button several times after being attacked but received no answer.
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Labour promises 'change' at local election launch [13 hours old]: The PM says Labour councils will work "hand-in-hand" with the government on issues like potholes and policing.
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Denmark and Greenland show united front against US 'annexation' threats [3 hours old]: The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the US "cannot annex other countries".
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Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest [5 hours old]: North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.
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Don't give younger kids drinks with artificial sweeteners, health advisers say [14 hours old]: Drinks such as sugar-free squash are off the menu for young children, say health advisers.
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Harris hawk captured after tormenting villagers [8 hours old]: A resident says he was able to humanely catch the hawk, which has attacked an estimated 50 people.
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Fan jeers and a cupped ear - is Postecoglou feeling the friction? [2 hours old]: Ange Postecoglou had a torrid night as Tottenham lost at Chelsea, facing the fury of his own fans. He cupped his ear towards them when he thought they had equalised - so has that made things worse?
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Shirts, sponsors and bad blood: how Trump's tariffs might affect sport [7 hours old]: After US president Donald Trump unveiled his new trade tariffs, BBC sports editor Dan Roan looks at what impact the move could have on the world of sport.
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'Nonsense to make Stokes white-ball captain' [4 hours old]: Michael Vaughan believes it would be "nonsense" and "selfish" for England to make Ben Stokes a white-ball captain.
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'Watching football hurts' - Williams seeking return [5 hours old]: Former Manchester United defender Brandon Williams says it "hurts watching football" after being without an employer since last summer.
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Top-20 tennis stars ask Grand Slams for more prize money [11 hours old]: The top 20 ATP and WTA tennis players send a letter to the four Grand Slams asking for more prize money.
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Eli Lilly boss: 'Tariffs are pivotal moment and hard to come back from' [2 hours old]: The Chief Executive of Eli Lilly has told the BBC that he is doubtful tariffs could bring manufacturing jobs to the US whilst raising billions in tax revenue
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What next for products like the iPhone made in China? And more of your questions answered [9 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.
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What is live shopping and will it take off? [2 hours old]: Big in Asia, live shopping involves brands putting on live shows to sell direct to shoppers.
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British Steel could decide to shut Scunthorpe plant in days [13 hours old]: British Steel's owner has cancelled coal and iron ore shipments to the Scunthorpe plant.
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Faisal Islam: This is the biggest change to global trade in 100 years [8 hours old]: The impact of the tariffs will be huge, with significant changes to long-standing global avenues of trade.
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How were Donald Trump's tariffs calculated? [13 hours old]: Analysts have questioned claims that new tariffs are reciprocal and based on those charged against the US.
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How Trump's tariffs might affect you and your money [8 hours old]: The UK has been hit with 10% tariffs by the US, but there is uncertainty as to the impact of them.
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Watch: How Trump's tariffs may impact India [15 hours old]: The BBC's Nikhil Inamdar explains how US President Donald Trump's tariffs could impact India.
and in other older news ...
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'I feel lied to after losing thousands reserving unfinished flat' [20 hours old]: The developer says people lost their "reservation deposits" because buyers failed to exchange.
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Amazon plans 'fresh' James Bond but will respect 007 legacy [16 hours old]: Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman were recently hired to oversee the hugely popular spy franchise.
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BBC News app [5438 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Assisted Dying: The Final Choice [26 hours old]: How assisted dying works in California and Canada.
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Will Trump’s tariffs start a global trade war? [23 hours old]: And how will the UK be affected?
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Trump's tariffs on China, EU and more, at a glance [19 hours old]: A 10% rate of import tax will apply globally - with higher rates for a list of Trump's "worst offenders".
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UK firms react to Trump tariffs: 'It's a huge blow to Scotland's whisky industry' [16 hours old]: Business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us what US tariffs could mean for them.
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Trump to charge high tariffs on 'worst offenders' globally [21 hours old]: The president says the US has been "pillaged, raped and plundered" for years by international trade partners.
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Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash [31 hours old]: The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.
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Can Trump's sweeping global tariffs spark a manufacturing boom in India? [17 hours old]: Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have shaken global trade, but can India turn disruption into opportunity?
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Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs [27 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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Trump announces tariffs on NI and Irish goods [26 hours old]: NI goods entering the US will face a 10% tariff, while those from the Republic will be hit with 20%.
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Parents allowed to block children's games and friends on Roblox [37 hours old]: They are the latest safety measures from the gaming platform, which has faced questions over inappropriate content.
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'National Insurance rise may force us to close' [43 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% [46 hours old]: Conservative US cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.
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Trump poised to reshape global economy and how world does business [41 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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Car firms fined for withholding recycling information [55 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 [57 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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Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs [51 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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Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest [58 hours old]: A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
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The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids' [74 hours old]: Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.
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The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target [95 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 [107 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 [145 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? [170 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? [193 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 [235 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 [265 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 [338 hours old]: The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.
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Vending machines sell farm shop goods out of hours [20 hours old]: Visitors can pay for milk and meats from suppliers on The Romney Marsh by tapping their bank cards.
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How much is the state pension going up? [37 hours old]: The triple lock means that the state pension will increase by 4.1% in April 2025.
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What is stamp duty and how is it changing? [40 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 [42 hours old]: Rotherham Council allocates £4.3m to helping its residents with food and energy costs.
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David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along [169 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 [307 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 [361 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? [1248 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 [1367 hours old]: The UK will still be hit even if not directly targeted by Trump's tariff measures.
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Watch: Starmer says UK will keep 'cool head' after tariff announcement [17 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.
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Three things to know about Trump's tariffs announcement [23 hours old]: The BBC's Michelle Fleury breaks down what the import taxes mean for the US and countries around the world.
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Watch: Key moments in Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement [28 hours old]: The US president said universal 10% tariffs would go into effect for all countries starting 5 April.