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- Car explosion at police station treated as attempted murder
[3 hours old]: The police believe the attack may have been carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.
- Fire breaks out on ship carrying 1,000 tonnes of scrap metal
[6 hours old]: The fire service says there is no threat to life and crews remain on scene to tackle the blaze.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[765 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
[2540 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
and in other news ...
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Trump and officials 'likely' targets of press dinner shooting suspect, authorities believe [3 hours old]: The suspect is expected to be charged with assault of a federal officer and using a firearm during a crime of violence, officials have said.
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Watch: How gunfire sparked chaos at Trump press dinner [12 hours old]: President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed off the stage, after gunshots were heard at the event at the Washington Hilton hotel.
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Suspected gunman identified as 31-year-old Californian [7 hours old]: The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.
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King's US visit will go ahead as planned, Buckingham Palace says [3 hours old]: The decision was made "after discussions on both sides of the Atlantic through the day", the Palace says.
* Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks [0 hours old]: A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.
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Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier to make history at London Marathon [9 hours old]: Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.
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Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says [7 hours old]: Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.
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Arson arrest after fire at packed-out LGBT+ club [3 hours old]: An eyewitness says "thousands" of people were evacuated from the club.
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Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert [8 hours old]: The Scottish Fire and rescue Service (SFRS) said an 'extreme' wildfire warning for Western Scotland would remain until midnight.
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Councillor apologises for telling call handler to speak English [9 hours old]: A councillor apologises and is reprimanded after telling a council call handler to "speak English".
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Shooting raises questions about Trump security [6 hours old]: The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.
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What we know about the incident [4 hours old]: Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.
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In pictures: Chaos as gunfire heard in Washington DC ballroom [15 hours old]: Armed Secret Service agents flood the ballroom of a Washington DC hotel as President Trump is rushed off stage.
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Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution? [2 hours old]: The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.
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Starmer insists 'majority' of Labour MPs back his leadership [5 hours old]: This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir's judgement and leadership.
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Southport dads finish London Marathon side by side [2 hours old]: Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe complete the course in a time of four hours and 36 minutes.
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Woman released on bail after fatal house fire in Wolverhampton [6 hours old]: Police said two boys, aged one and three, died at the scene. A woman in her 30s was arrested.
* Man becomes seventh Millionaire jackpot winner [0 hours old]: Roman Dubowski, of Stockport, says he knew the answer to the 15th question in the ITV show "straight away".
* Watch: Match of the Day - FA Cup semi-final highlights [0 hours old]: Highlights from the semi-finals of the 2025/26 FA Cup.
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Hire, fire, final - Chelsea's player power may be ugly, but it wins [3 hours old]: Chelsea are in another FA Cup final - but only after their players showed up in a way they were no longer doing for Liam Rosenior, writes Phil McNulty.
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Sawe smashes two-hour mark to 'move goalposts for marathon running' [9 hours old]: Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.
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Arsenal 'on a mission' - is another special season on the horizon? [2 hours old]: The Gunners are one game away from a second successive Women's Champions League final, and are also still in the Women's Super League title race.
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Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man City [3 hours old]: Enzo Fernandez' first-half header gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.
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Will doubters believe in Hearts' title chances now? [2 hours old]: Some have waited all season for Hearts to falter. Plenty thought it might be at Easter Road. But Derek McInnes' side are still going, writes Tom English.
* 'There's so much I want to give my daughter - poverty means I can't' [0 hours old]: Around a third of Welsh children live in poverty, the highest among the four UK nations.
and in other older news ...
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I was in the room with Trump and heard the low thudding sound of gunfire [17 hours old]: The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue describes the moment he and others dived for cover as shots rang out at the venue.
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We thought Gen Z weren't drinking. But these cocktails in a ball may suggest otherwise [21 hours old]: Gen Z is starting their nights with sugary canned cocktails - even if the taste proves divisive.
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The crime that never happened - and sparked a rage bait frenzy [22 hours old]: Misinformation about an alleged rape in Epsom became a real-world storm, but we've been here before.
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Singer Noah Kahan was crowned a superstar. It messed with his head [22 hours old]: The US singer became a festival headliner after his third album, triggering a crisis of confidence.
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I didn't tell my boyfriend my age when we started dating. I worried he might end things [22 hours old]: Two couples tell BBC News about overcoming social stigma in their age-gap relationships.
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BBC News app [8671 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections? [58 hours old]: We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail
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Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Americast’s Sarah Smith [73 hours old]: The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.
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Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest [347 hours old]: Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.
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China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US [48 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.
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Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy [60 hours old]: It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.
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US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell [50 hours old]: President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.
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How does it affect me if share prices fall? [60 hours old]: Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.
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From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal [70 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
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White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms [68 hours old]: A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
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Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do? [58 hours old]: Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.
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US soldier charged after winning 0,000 betting on removal of Maduro [69 hours old]: Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.
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Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI [62 hours old]: The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's 1bn takeover [77 hours old]: The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.
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UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook [82 hours old]: The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.
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Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds [83 hours old]: Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.
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AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak [87 hours old]: The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
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Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you [106 hours old]: How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?
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Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud [82 hours old]: The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.
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High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals [88 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
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Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion [99 hours old]: Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending m on its tokens.
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UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices [109 hours old]: The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.
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China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll [96 hours old]: The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
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McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past' [107 hours old]: A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying
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Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge [102 hours old]: The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
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How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success [94 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.
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What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news [77 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
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The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough [142 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
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Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert [166 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
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Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'? [238 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?
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Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning [262 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.
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Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? [310 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
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The Dutch village at risk of being demolished [334 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
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'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers [379 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
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TV for dogs booms but are they watching? [406 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
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The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison [430 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
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The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil [454 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
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England shirt overpriced, says £40k kits collector [39 hours old]: Collector Les Motherby says classic England shirts are often better value than new ones.
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Rescue centre facing eviction makes funding appeal [40 hours old]: Redhead Rescues Animal Sanctuary in Northamptonshire wants to buy its own land.
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Island's inflation rate is 2.7%, new figures show [55 hours old]: Statistics Jersey says there have been "sharp increases" in some energy prices.
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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like [190 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [711 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
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [909 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter [76 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
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Asbestos toy warnings [79 hours old]: Asbestos toy warnings
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Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs [88 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.
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Inflation: What do price increases mean for you? [100 hours old]: Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.
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Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war? [143 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.