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Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:01:04 GMT)
Future base rate changes are hard to predict as analysts judge the economic impact of the Iran war.

Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:18:08 GMT)
Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

Big US tech stocks swing as investors probe AI spend (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:55:33 GMT)
Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft all reported their financial performance at the same time on Wednesday

Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:01:26 GMT)
Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.

Oil price rises above $120 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:49:19 GMT)
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:01:07 GMT)
Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:21:44 GMT)
The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.

'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:12:08 GMT)
How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.

In five charts - How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:37:08 GMT)
The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

Advert for £49 serum banned over 'five years younger' claim (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:48:16 GMT)
Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.

A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:17:58 GMT)
Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis.

Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter? (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:24:54 GMT)
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:55:46 GMT)
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:05:11 GMT)
The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:12:46 GMT)
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:11:48 GMT)
As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.

Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:41:49 GMT)
Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.

BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:50:10 GMT)
The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.

Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:38:09 GMT)
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:56:45 GMT)
Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.

I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:03:39 GMT)
Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.

Airlines cutting fares to lure hesitant customers, says Wizz Air (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:25:31 GMT)
Boss József Váradi says European firms want to boost flyers put off by fares inflated by jet fuel costs.

'Emergency handbrake' needed on sickness benefits, Blair think tank says (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:11:28 GMT)
The Tony Blair Institute says people with conditions like anxiety should get employment support instead of cash benefits.

Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:36:50 GMT)
All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.

Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:17:03 GMT)
Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.

Greggs removes cabinets in shoplifting hotspots (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:48:46 GMT)
Greggs is removing display cabinets in London stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.

Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:25:51 GMT)
James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.

Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:03:10 GMT)
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific (Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:16:41 GMT)
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal (Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:50:01 GMT)
Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Stephen Fry sues tech conference for up to £100,000 after falling off stage (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:45:24 GMT)
The star said he broke his leg, hip, pelvis and a "bunch of ribs" at the CogX convention in 2023.

Laura Dern replaces Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:39:10 GMT)
The British actress left the hit show due to creative differences shortly after filming began.

Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:04:58 GMT)
The suit seeks to uncover several "co-conspirators" who may have been involved in the star's death.

Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:08:59 GMT)
Teaming up with filmmaking giant James Cameron, the superstar creates a unique love letter to her fans.

BBC reschedules Radio 2 in the Park festival in Stirling (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:50:18 GMT)
Radio 2 in the Park was initially scheduled to take place in August, but has now been shifted to September.

'Like a slap in the face': Alt-pop star Julia Wolf on going viral (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:19:26 GMT)
Wolf's song In My Room exploded on TikTok after being paired with clips from the Twilight movies.

Should I Marry a Murderer? - the love story that uncovered a killer (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:20:46 GMT)
True crime show follows a woman facing a life-changing dilemma after her fiancé makes a shock confession.

Life after winning Race Across the World (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:09:34 GMT)
Alfie Watts' next goal involves one of the country's favourite shows.

US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:48:49 GMT)
The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".

'I call them Bublé-bies' - Singer jokes population doubles after his gigs (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:30:31 GMT)
Five-time Grammy Award winning Michael Bublé will headline Belsonic in Belfast's Ormeau Park on 1 July.

Antiquities dealer who exposed British Museum thefts dies aged 61 (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:25:51 GMT)
Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.

Rebel Wilson says claims she bullied women on her film are 'absolute nonsense' (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:03:22 GMT)
Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation over Instagram posts she made about the star of her film The Deb.

Hot Chocolate founder and You Sexy Thing co-writer Tony Wilson dies (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:58:36 GMT)
The Trinidad-born musician wrote soulful hits including You Sexy Thing and Emma in the 1970s.

Megan Thee Stallion pulls out of Moulin Rouge show (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:36:27 GMT)
The US rapper ends her Broadway run almost three weeks early after her break-up from NBA star Klay Thompson.

Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:03:10 GMT)
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

Man pleads guilty to murder two decades after death of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:30:17 GMT)
Jay Bryant, 52, changed his plea on Monday, admitting that he helped others get into a building to ambush the pioneering rapper and deejay.

Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:13:35 GMT)
Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.

When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:05:56 GMT)
Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.

Noah Kahan was crowned a superstar. It messed with his head (Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:01:58 GMT)
The US singer became a festival headliner after his third album, triggering a crisis of confidence.

'We have no sleep': What it's like to run a round-the-clock celebrity fan page (Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:11:46 GMT)
Fan accounts and celebrity update pages are taking over timelines on platforms such as X and TikTok.

'I wrote The Cage to understand my brother's addiction' (Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:39:35 GMT)
Tony Schumacher's new BBC One drama set in a Liverpool casino stars Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha.

Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller list (Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:38:59 GMT)
The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.

Loud eaters and phones nearly spoiled my cinema trip - and it's not just me (Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:32:21 GMT)
Some people are being disruptive in cinemas - despite routine reminders to be considerate to others.

Touring is a costly struggle for bands like us. Now Harry Styles is helping (Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:22:36 GMT)
Ticket money from some stadium and arena gigs is helping support struggling grassroots artists and venues.

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