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  1. Key takeaways so far from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row

    Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador.
  2. Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work

    The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.
  3. Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

    One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.
  4. Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

    The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
  5. Madonna offers reward for return of missing Coachella costume

    The items, which she says are "part of my history", disappeared after her slot with Sabrina Carpenter.
  6. Boy, 17, charged with Kenton synagogue arson

    A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown through the window of the synagogue.
  7. Karen Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair

    Baroness Karren Brady steps down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham after 16 years.
  8. The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website

    The new proposal would involve the publication licensing Alex Jones's company, which faces liquidation.
  9. £1m accessible route isn't accessible because of 15 stone steps and stiles

    People have to climb down 15 stone steps to reach it the redeveloped bridal path - and cross stiles.
  10. 'Why is the NHS funding students if it can't give them jobs?' Anger over recruitment freeze

    Dozens of midwifery, physiotherapy and nursing students contact BBC over fears they won't get jobs.
  11. What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US

    The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.
  12. Youngest transfusion patient 'now chirpy little boy' after treatment in the womb

    A rare blood transfusion while in the womb saved a baby's life when his mum was 16 weeks pregnant.
  13. If Plaid win in Wales, that won't mean independence - at least not yet

    In the Senedd campaign, are weighing up whether the issue of Welsh independence is a vote winner or loser.
  14. 'Dumb machine' promises a clean energy breakthrough

    A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
  15. Funding cuts turning beautiful Loch Lomond into 'rubbish dump'

    Lost funding means a community group is no longer able to empty bins on the Loch Lomond tourist route.
  16. Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What is going on?

    In West Bengal polls, fish moves from plate to politics, symbolising identity and cultural pride.
  17. Woman died from neck injuries in family dog attack

    Jamie-Lea Biscoe, 19, was found with serious injuries at her home on 10 April, an inquest hears.
  18. Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years

    Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
  19. Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing

    The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
  20. Collapsed law firm at centre of £39.5m fraud probe

    Sheffield-based PM Law Ltd, which had 25 offices across England, closed suddenly on 2 February.
  21. US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl

    Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.
  22. Ex-parliamentary employee arrested under anti-hacking law

    A 40-year-old man was arrested at an address in Coventry by counter terrorism detectives, the Metropolitan Police said.
  23. King says late Queen may have been 'troubled deeply' by world we live in

    The final design for a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth is to be unveiled, 100 years after her birth.
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  25. The Global Story: How Pakistan became the peacemaker

    Talks are expected between the US and Iran in Islamabad.
  26. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is insider trading corrupting Trump's White House?

    And will new claims about FBI Director Kash Patel’s behaviour get him fired?
  27. Which Premier League players are out of contract this summer?

    With a World Cup summer fast approaching, BBC Sport looks at which Premier League stars may be looking for new clubs.
  28. Bolt advises Gout not to forget track and field

    Usain Bolt urges Australian sprinter Gout Gout not to forget track and field and find a good support network to keep him focused on his career.
  29. Okolie fails drugs test before Yoka fight

    British boxer Lawrence Okolie says he hopes "sense prevails" after failing a doping test before his heavyweight fight against Tony Yoka.
  30. Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair

    Baroness Karren Brady steps down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham after 16 years.
  31. Wembanyama wins NBA award with 100% of vote

    San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama is named the first unanimous winner of the NBA's defensive player of the year award.