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BBC stories as at 17:15 04 Jul 2022
- Rescuers try to save stranded cargo ship near Sydney
[4 hours old]: Teams have been deployed to rescue a cargo ship that is stranded off the coast of Australia.
. The Railway Children sequel gets premiere at original Yorkshire station
[24 hours old]: Jenny Agutter and her new co-stars travel to Oakworth, 52 years after the classic film's release.
- Pink Ladies' Tractor Road Run helps breast cancer research
[9 hours old]: More than 100 women drive miles on decorated tractors on a journey to raise £1m for a cancer charity.
. Petrol station staff abused over high fuel prices
[113 hours old]: There is a "huge increase" of abuse by drivers angry at the price at the pump, forecourt operators say.
. Flight cancellation plan aims to ease summer chaos
[44 hours old]: BA and Heathrow say the move will help minimise disruption for passengers during the peak season.
. Rail strikes: No rush to call for more action, says union
[77 hours old]: The RMT's comments follow last week's industrial action which caused travel disruption across the UK.
. Sri Lanka fuel crisis: Waiting for days to get fuel
[88 hours old]: Even taxi drivers and car salesmen are forced into two-day mile-long queues for petrol in Sri Lanka.
. Why I kept my sexuality a secret at work
[144 hours old]: How an aircraft engineer overcame his fear of revealing his sexuality and set up a Pride network.
and in other news ...
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Tim Westwood: BBC reveals complaints against DJ [4 hours old]: Police were involved after one of six bullying or sexual misconduct complaints, the corporation says.
* Copenhagen shooting: Shopping mall gunman charged with murder [1 hours old]: The suspect had mental health issues and there is no indication of a terror motive, police say.
* Brexit: No case for UK returning to EU, Labour leader Starmer says [0 hours old]: The Labour leader rules out a return to the EU, and is due to set out his plan to "make Brexit work".
* Fuel protests: Arrests for slow driving as convoys cause motorway delays [0 hours old]: More than a dozen are arrested as protesters urge a fuel duty cut by driving slowly across the country.
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Chris Pincher: Boris Johnson was aware of reports over MP's behaviour, No 10 says [3 hours old]: Downing Street says Boris Johnson was aware of "speculation" about Chris Pincher's alleged sexual misconduct.
* Bedford: Buildings evacuated as gas explosion wrecks flats [1 hours old]: An eyewitness describes seeing one man jump from a flat window to escape the fire.
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Towie: Yazmin Oukhellou reportedly in hospital after crash which killed man [4 hours old]: The Foreign Office says it is supporting the family of a British woman in hospital.
* Marmolada glacier collapse in Italy kills seven [1 hours old]: Italy's prime minister says the incident is "without doubt" linked to climate change.
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EasyJet executive quits after major flight disruption [1 hours old]: The move comes after the airline has been criticised for flight cancellations and disruption.
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Safe standing areas at football matches get green light [2 hours old]: Premier League and Championship clubs will be allowed to introduce safe standing areas from the start of the 2022-23 season.
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Scientists discover new giant water lily species [12 hours old]: Scientists discover the first new species of giant water lily in more than a century.
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The story behind Adele's Hyde Park Pride flag [4 hours old]: Dean William was approached by one of the star's team before Saturday's sold-out BST Hyde Park gig.
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Commercial flight escorted by fighter jet after bomb hoax [2 hours old]: A British holidaymaker was arrested after posting a bomb threat on social media.
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Big Zuu on breaking the mould for cookery shows [14 hours old]: TV cook Big Zuu reflects on his Dave show's double Bafta win and the importance of representation.
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Fuel prices: Why is petrol so expensive in the UK? [5 hours old]: Why are UK pump prices at record highs, and when might they fall?
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Copenhagen shooting: Harry Styles fans praise Danish police for attack response [4 hours old]: People near the scene of Sunday's shooting say police did a good job in getting them to safety.
* F1 British Grand Prix: What is halo and how does it save lives? [1 hours old]: Driver Zhou Guanyu says the halo device saved his life after a horror crash at Silverstone on Sunday.
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China: Buyout of UK's largest microchip plant raises concerns [6 hours old]: Welsh microchip producer has become a front-line in the tech war between the West and China.
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Cost of living: How can I save money on my food shop? [5 hours old]: The cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. Here are some things that can reduce the impact.
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Wireless Festival experience 'upsetting' for disabled fans [4 hours old]: Wheelchair users were faced with steep hills and obscured views of the stage at the music festival.
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Terrence Higgins: A name that gave hope to those with HIV and Aids [11 hours old]: Higgins' friends talk about the man whose death was the catalyst for change for people with HIV.
* Christian Eriksen: Denmark midfielder agrees in principle to join Manchester United [1 hours old]: Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen agrees in principle to sign for Manchester United on a free transfer.
* Wimbledon 2022: Nick Kyrgios beats Brandon Nakashima at All England Club [0 hours old]: Nick Kyrgios' entertaining Wimbledon run continues as beats American Brandon Nakashima to reach his first major quarter-final in seven years.
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Gabriel Jesus: The Arsenal signing who offers balance as well as goals in chase for Champions League spot [4 hours old]: Gabriel Jesus' signing has created plenty of excitement among Arsenal fans eager for more goals from their team - but he may not need to be a prolific scorer to be a success.
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England v India: Ben Stokes picks up three quick wickets after lunch [2 hours old]: England captain Ben Stokes strikes three times quickly after lunch as India are dismissed for 245 on day four of the rearranged fifth Test at Edgbaston.
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Wimbledon 2022: Watch Nick Kyrgios win point after 'hot dog' against Brandon Nakashima. [2 hours old]: Watch Nick Kyrgios win a point after hitting a 'hot dog' shot against Brandon Nakashima at Wimbledon on Centre Court.
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Kalvin Phillips: England midfielder signs for Manchester City on six-year deal [6 hours old]: England midfielder Kalvin Phillips signs for Premier League champions Manchester City on a six-year deal.
* Belgorod: Fear and denial in Russian city hit by shells [0 hours old]: Residents of Belgorod are divided on how to respond to Ukraine after the city was hit by explosions.
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Ukraine war: What is Putin's plan now Luhansk has fallen? [1 hours old]: The fall of the city of Lysychansk means the whole Luhansk region is now under Russian control.
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Ukraine war in maps: Tracking the Russian invasion [4 hours old]: Ukrainian troops are under heavy bombardment as Russian forces inch towards key targets.
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Ukraine war: Putin presses on after Lysychansk capture [4 hours old]: With Luhansk region entirely in Russia's hands, its president orders the offensive to be continued.
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Kellogg's loses court case over sugary cereal supermarket offers [3 hours old]: It means products like Crunchy Nut Corn Flakes will not be allowed in end of aisle promotions.
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Pub numbers fall to lowest on record [7 hours old]: The number of pubs in England and Wales has fallen by 7,000 in a decade, research suggests.
* Sri Lanka energy minister warns petrol stocks about to run dry [1 hours old]: The crisis-hit country's next shipment of petrol is not due to arrive until later this month.
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Prices in Turkey rise at fastest pace for 24 years [4 hours old]: The country's inflation rate hits 78%, as prices continue to spiral further upwards due to the Ukraine war.
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Rolls-Royce: Six sites shortlisted for nuclear reactor factory [5 hours old]: The plant will help build 16 Small Modular Reactors planned for construction over the next 25 years.
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School dinners: Beef off the menu as costs rise [5 hours old]: Menus have fewer options and some schools are switching to cheaper meat from abroad, caterers say.
and in other older news ...
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Finding the Higgs: ‘Incredible’ moment in science [17 hours old]: Cern physicist Dr Andre David describes the moment scientists found the ‘God particle’
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Using human hair to fight oil spills [16 hours old]: A hairdresser in Wales is collecting her customers' hair and turning it into something useful.
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Emotional Sue Barker gets Centre Court ovation [26 hours old]: Watch Sue Barker receive a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd after John McEnroe pays an emotional tribute to the BBC presenter.
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'Drawing doodles for Ant and Dec was my dream job' [41 hours old]: Katie Abey from Derbyshire illustrated the TV favourites' book about mental health.
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Inside a US abortion clinic in its final days [41 hours old]: The BBC spent time with staff before they had to stop work and turn patients away.
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St Paul's Carnival: Scaled-down event honours elders [28 hours old]: Instead of the full event, community elders were honoured at St Paul's Carnival in Bristol.
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Ben Raemers: The skateboarding hero who couldn't handle fame [16 hours old]: When Ben Raemers killed himself at the top of his game, it left many skateboarders asking questions.
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Kenya's cost-of-living crisis: 'I can't afford rice for my children' [16 hours old]: Florence Kambua has no choice but to salvage waste from a dump site in Kenya's capital to survive.
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The retailers setting up shop in the metaverse [17 hours old]: As brands join the new virtual universe they have to choose exactly where to locate themselves.
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Wimbledon: The 'brutal' world of doubles tennis [46 hours old]: Venus Williams and Jamie Murray have taken their first step as a pairing into the "brutal world" of doubles tennis - but what exactly does that entail?
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Fighting for rights for workers undergoing fertility treatment [40 hours old]: Proposed legislation would require employers to give staff time off work to attend fertility appointments.
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Paris terror attacks: 'I refuse to hate my brother's killers' [40 hours old]: The sister of the only British victim of the Paris terror attacks reflects on the 10-month trial.
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The supermarket rows you don't usually hear about [40 hours old]: The spat between Heinz and Tesco has shone a light on the challenges facing suppliers and retailers.
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Daphne du Maurier: Novelist who traced past to a French debtors' jail [40 hours old]: Rebecca writer Dame Daphne du Maurier discovered her apparent aristocratic past was not as it seemed.
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US woman denied termination in Malta: 'I was terrified' [40 hours old]: Andrea was medically evacuated to Spain as doctors in Malta could not terminate her pregnancy under the country's ban on abortion.
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War in Ukraine: Can we say how many people have died? [78 hours old]: Russia and Ukraine have different claims of how many people have died in the conflict. The BBC explores the data.
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Ukraine weapons: What military equipment is the world giving? [72 hours old]: Military equipment is pouring into Ukraine, but President Zelensky says more is needed to stop Russia.
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Ukraine: The teachers swapping classrooms for trenches [40 hours old]: A number of teachers in Ukraine are educating their students online from the front line.
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Ukraine round-up: Russia takes Lysychansk and border city hit [19 hours old]: After weeks of heavy fighting Ukraine withdrew from Lysychansk - the latest eastern city to fall.
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Cost of living: Families who care for relatives' children in crisis [88 hours old]: Laura took in her two half-siblings six years ago, but says she is now struggling as prices soar.
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Heinz products off Tesco shelves after pricing dispute [119 hours old]: The beans, sauce and soup-maker is pausing supply to the UK's largest supermarket in a price rise row.
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Poundland boosts £1 items in battle for shoppers [135 hours old]: The discount chain says it is seeing a rise in customer numbers as people seek savings.
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Scratch card sales fall as cost of living rises [148 hours old]: Camelot says there are signs consumers have "tightened their belts" as living costs rise.
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Plan to cut energy bills if you avoid peak-time use [171 hours old]: Some households could get discounts for using less energy at peak times under National Grid's scheme.
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Cost of living: People cut back on food shopping as price rises bite [246 hours old]: Retail sales fell 0.5% in May as households cut spending in supermarkets due to the rising cost of living.
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UK inflation rises at fastest rate for 40 years as food costs jump [290 hours old]: Food, energy and fuel price rises help drive inflation up in May at its fastest pace since 1982.
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak defends likely pensions rise [290 hours old]: There's criticism of the move as ministers warn workers not to expect pay rises to match increasing costs.
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Worse to come for food price rises, warns industry [23 hours old]: Shop prices may not hit their peak until next year, says the Food and Drink Federation.
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Russia moves to take control of Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project [77 hours old]: The Russian government moves to take over Sakhalin-2 in which Shell has a share of more than a quarter.
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UK and New Zealand expand working holiday visas [71 hours old]: The age limit for a visa to live and work in either country will go up to 35 under a new deal.
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Argentina's economy minister makes sudden exit [39 hours old]: Martin Guzmán's departure leaves a big question mark over Argentina's future economic policy.
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Energy companies' customer service hits record low [72 hours old]: Standards have "plummeted" since last year when many firms went bust, Citizens Advice says.
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Missing Cryptoqueen: FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to top ten most wanted [82 hours old]: Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding victims out of bn (£3.2bn) through a cryptocurrency scam.
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US stocks see worst first half drop in more than 50 years [81 hours old]: The S&P 500 index dropped by more than 20%, while major indexes around the world also fell sharply.
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Bulb boss Hayden Wood to step down from collapsed energy firm [91 hours old]: Hayden Wood had stayed on with a £250,000 salary after the government put the company into administration.
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UK sandwich chain Pret A Manger to launch in India [83 hours old]: Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries will open outlets across the country under a franchise deal.
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How flowers are 'put to sleep' for long sea voyages [89 hours old]: Kenya's flower exporters are switching to sea freight as new tech helps keep flowers fresh at sea.
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Sandwich shops bite back after challenging years [113 hours old]: Sandwich sellers are seeing customer numbers return, but hybrid working means some remain quiet.
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Why business is still optimistic about Hong Kong [135 hours old]: Twenty five years on from the handover from the UK, many business owners and leaders remain optimistic.
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The staff shortage slowing down air cargo and bags [257 hours old]: A lack of skilled cargo handlers is now hampering the booming air freight business too.
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How Aussie farmers are hoping to win over tequila fans [281 hours old]: Two Australia farmers are aiming rival Mexican tequila and mezcal with a similar delicious spirit.
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Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity? [329 hours old]: Engineers are developing mobile, floating nuclear desalination plants to help solve water shortages.
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US parents turn to black market due to formula shortage [376 hours old]: As the US grapples with a formula crisis, parents are turning to the black market for supplies.
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How India could become a 'mushroom superpower' [424 hours old]: Changing tastes mean mushroom entrepreneurs are only just getting started.
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How human-like are the most sophisticated chatbots? [449 hours old]: As a Google engineer says his firm's top chatbot has feelings, just how lifelike is the technology?
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CEO Secrets: 'Don't treat your business like your baby' [473 hours old]: Liz Jackson MBE started her career as an entrepreneur, creating her own marketing company, aged 25.
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The small seaport crucial for Europe's energy future [257 hours old]: As neighbour Germany takes a step closer to gas rationing a Polish seaside resort prepares to help.
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How The Gambia’s oyster farmers are being hit by climate change [472 hours old]: Women's livelihoods in The Gambia are under threat from rising temperatures and sea levels.
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Could flat tyres soon be a thing of the past? [497 hours old]: Airless tyres that do not puncture are getting close to market but some remain sceptical about them.
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Why you may have a thinking digital twin within a decade [521 hours old]: Within 10 years people may be able to have a intelligent online version of themselves.