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- Humanoid robots to be used as ground handlers in trial at Japan airport
[4 hours old]: These robots may in future help clean cabins and operate ground support equipment.

- Road-rage driver caught on his own dashcam knocking motorist out
[2 hours old]: John Lee was caught on his own vehicle's camera attacking another driver in Conwy.

- Airlines cutting fares to lure hesitant customers, says Wizz Air
[3 hours old]: Boss József Váradi says European firms want to boost flyers put off by fares inflated by jet fuel costs.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[805 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2580 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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* I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser McSweeney says
[0 hours old]: Morgan McSweeney says the peer did not give the "full truth" about his relationship with Epstein.

* United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
[0 hours old]: The UAE says it is leaving the Opec and Opec+ groups of major oil producing nations.

* Watch: Jimmy Kimmel defends 'expectant widow' joke after first lady criticism
[1 hours old]: First Lady Melania Trump described the joke as "hateful and violent", with the White House urging ABC to fire the comedian.

- Man admits plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
[4 hours old]: The state prosecutor told the court that police found an almost completed bomb in a search of the man's house.

- Musk v Altman: Why the tech billionaires and former friends are now facing off in court
[4 hours old]: The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

- Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
[2 hours old]: The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.

- Antiquities dealer who exposed British Museum thefts dies aged 61
[6 hours old]: Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.

- Three key statements Starmer made to MPs about Mandelson vetting
[2 hours old]: BBC Verify looks into some of the statements the prime minister made about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US.

- The other life of US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal
[4 hours old]: The Army officer charged with using classified information to win 0,000 is also a real estate investor with rave reviews on Airbnb.

- 'We might have had more children' - how Wales' childcare costs are hitting families
[9 hours old]: Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.

- 'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record
[3 hours old]: Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.


- In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla at garden party and White House on US state visit
[8 hours old]: King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by a military band and honour guard as they arrived for their four-day trip.

- My husband finally got full-time care – he died a week later
[8 hours old]: Kirsty Parsons shares details of her battle to secure adult social care support for her husband.

- My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property
[14 hours old]: Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.

- The young walrus drawing crowds as he tours the Scottish coast
[3 hours old]: The young male - who has been named Magnus - was first seen in Orkney and has since been making a splash in the north-east of Scotland.

* Manhunt for suspected gunman aged 89 as five wounded in Athens
[1 hours old]: Five people were left with life-threatening injuries, according to Greece's state broadcaster ERT.

- Hot Chocolate founder and You Sexy Thing co-writer Tony Wilson dies
[4 hours old]: The Trinidad-born musician wrote soulful hits including You Sexy Thing and Emma in the 1970s.

* BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher
[1 hours old]: The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.

- Megan Thee Stallion pulls out of Moulin Rouge show
[4 hours old]: The US rapper ends her Broadway run almost three weeks early after her break-up from NBA star Klay Thompson.

* Suspected arson at Golders Green memorial wall
[1 hours old]: The wall has been used as a space to display photos of protesters killed by the Iranian regime.

* 'I lived all my dreams' - Stones to leave Man City
[0 hours old]: England defender John Stones says he "lived all my dreams out" at Manchester City after confirming he will leave at the end of the season.

- Ranking the players who could decide Champions League semi-finals
[9 hours old]: Which players will prove key to their team’s chances in the Champions League last four? We've ranked the top 10 - now it's your turn.

- Liked by Flintoff & different to Crawley - is Gay England's next opener?
[1 hours old]: After his match-winning century for Durham, BBC Sport assesses whether Emilio Gay has the skills to be England's next Test opener.

* Sinner beats Norrie to equal historic winning run
[0 hours old]: World number one Jannik Sinner's brilliant form continues as he reaches the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open with a straight-set win over Britain's Cameron Norrie.

- Brighton plan Europe's first purpose-built women's stadium
[2 hours old]: Brighton and Hove Albion release plans for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium.

- Verstappen future not affected by Lambiase move - Mekies
[2 hours old]: Max Verstappen's decision on his future will not be affected by the impending departure of Gianpiero Lambiase, says the Red Bull team boss.

- Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
[15 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

- I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back
[15 hours old]: Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.

- 'Emergency handbrake' needed on sickness benefits, Blair think tank says
[4 hours old]: The Tony Blair Institute says people with conditions like anxiety should get employment support instead of cash benefits.

- Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash
[7 hours old]: Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.

- What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords
[1 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

- Cost of living payment date brought forward
[9 hours old]: The government said payments - normally made in autumn - will be given out in July.

- 'My husband might give up work to care for our kids' - nursery bills in Wales highest in Britain
[9 hours old]: Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.

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. How armed guards almost seized David Attenborough's iconic gorilla moment
[22 hours old]: Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.

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. The King Arrives In The US, But Can He Mend The Special Relationship?
[18 hours old]: The King lands in Washington for four day state visit.

. Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
[38 hours old]: The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

. Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs
[21 hours old]: All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.

. Greggs removes cabinets in shoplifting hotspots
[21 hours old]: Greggs is removing display cabinets in London stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.

. Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman
[21 hours old]: James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.

. Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall
[17 hours old]: President Trump said the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.

. Less bread and WFH Fridays – what Pret boss knows about our habits
[31 hours old]: Customers want great value but that doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest products, says Pano Christou.

. 'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war
[33 hours old]: British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.

. China blocks Meta's bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
[25 hours old]: It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.



. Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says
[48 hours old]: Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

. The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas
[31 hours old]: Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.

. China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
[88 hours old]: With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.

. Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
[101 hours old]: It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

. US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell
[91 hours old]: President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.

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

. White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
[109 hours old]: A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.

. Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
[23 hours old]: Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

. US soldier charged after winning 0,000 betting on removal of Maduro
[109 hours old]: Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.

. Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI
[102 hours old]: The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[38 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

. From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
[110 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[135 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

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

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[183 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[207 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[279 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

. Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
[303 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

. Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[350 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

. The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[374 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[420 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[447 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[471 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[231 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[751 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

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[950 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
[23 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.

. High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
[116 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

. Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
[129 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.

. Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?
[141 hours old]: Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.


. Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
[184 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.