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* Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say
[1 hours old]: Women and children were among those killed when Israeli aircraft struck at least four residential buildings in several areas.

. Abusive passengers could be banned from all airlines under new proposal
[70 hours old]: The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1691 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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* Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder
[0 hours old]: X owner Musk has posted several times on the site criticising the police treatment of Henry Nowak.

- Inquest to examine if police response contributed to Henry Nowak death
[2 hours old]: A full inquest into Henry Nowak's death is scheduled for September 2027 in Winchester.

- New NHS drug offers ovarian cancer patients more time and better quality of life
[12 hours old]: Women taking the drug, which is kinder on the body, tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

- Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacks
[4 hours old]: The countries reject "any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon's future hostage", the US says.

* 'Nothing left to chance' for Bayeux Tapestry's journey to London
[0 hours old]: The 950-year-old work will be as safe "as a baby" during its move to London, French officials say.

- What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
[12 hours old]: As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

- Harry and Meghan celebrate Lilibet's fifth birthday
[2 hours old]: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex share a picture of their daughter Lilibet, calling her "our dream girl".

- Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating
[2 hours old]: Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.

- Missing Mandelson messages from minister Darren Jones revealed
[3 hours old]: Messages were expected to appear in the batch of Mandelson files, published earlier this week, but did not.

- Bob Harris to step down from Radio 2 after 56 years on air
[3 hours old]: The broadcaster, who is being treated for cancer, called it "the hardest decision" he'd ever made.

* Teenager given life sentence for knife murder while on bail for slashing
[0 hours old]: The 17-year-old will serve a minimum of 17 years for killing John McNab, 22, in an unprovoked attack in Leith last year.

- Black Hawks and robodogs - how one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup
[6 hours old]: BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.

- Our estate was labelled a war zone after the riot - but the reality is very different
[6 hours old]: People from Mayhill and Townhill say perceptions of their estate are very different to the reality.

- I left a children's home – and was embraced by love
[7 hours old]: How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.

- Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea
[14 hours old]: After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.

- 'My daughter didn't know her own name': Scooter crash in India left student with brain injuries
[7 hours old]: Dad Nic North said it was "absolutely idiotic" that his daughter Olivia wasn't wearing a helmet.

- NHS staff should be banned from wearing pro-Palestinian badges, report recommends
[13 hours old]: The recommendation is one of several from Lord Mann, whose review examined antisemitism within the organisation.

* Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran
[0 hours old]: The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.

- Avoid 'reactive' police reforms after Nowak murder, senior black officer warns
[2 hours old]: The head of the National Black Police Association says proposed changes to racism guidance are "not well thought-out".

- Sherpa guide missing for six days found crawling to Everest base camp
[2 hours old]: Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.

* 'Apocalyptic' Tata Steel fire breaks out as people told to stay indoors
[0 hours old]: Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as crews battle the fire in Port Talbot.

* Bondi Beach shooting hero charged with domestic assault
[1 hours old]: Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the alleged shooters during the deadly attack at a Jewish event.

* Falling pupil numbers should lead to smaller class sizes, says union
[0 hours old]: The union argues that instead of cutting teacher recruitment, the government should use falling pupil numbers to make class sizes smaller.

- Man City consider legal action over Real candidate's promise to sign Haaland
[4 hours old]: After a candidate in Real Madrid's presidential election unveils an Erling Haaland shirt on live TV, Manchester City dismiss the suggestion their striker will move to Spain.

- Ukraine-Russia tension hangs over French Open semi-finals
[7 hours old]: Russia's war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women's semi-finals - and possibly the final.

- Trump says Eiffel Tower-like UFC structure may stay on White House lawn
[2 hours old]: President Donald Trump says he may choose to leave a purpose-built UFC arena standing at the White House because it is "attractive to a lot of people".

* Ex-Ireland and Lions back row Slattery dies aged 77
[0 hours old]: Blackrock College announce the death of former Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row Fergus Slattery at the age of 77.

* Eight and out - Gay's Test debut doesn't go to plan against New Zealand
[1 hours old]: England's Emilio Gay falls for eight on Test debut as he's caught off the bowling of Kyle Jamieson with the home side 16-1 on the first morning of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

- Heat experts warn 'reckless' Fifa of bottle ban health risk
[2 hours old]: Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.

- SpaceX says it's worth .75tn as it targets largest stock market debut
[5 hours old]: Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target share price for buyers earlier than expected.


- 'I lost thousands in savings and my partner's money is in limbo'
[7 hours old]: The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home. Why?

- Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
[2 hours old]: The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.

- 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[13 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

- Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
[13 hours old]: High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.

- 'Library of Things' aims to help people save money
[7 hours old]: Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.

- Witness History
[6 hours old]: How mass student demonstrations in May 1989 led to bloodshed in Beijing

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. By-Electioncast: Chris Reports Back From Makerfield
[19 hours old]: What's happening on the ground in the Makerfield by-election campaign?

. Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
[139 hours old]: And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

. The story of how England's 'Golden Generation' unravelled
[583 hours old]: Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup?

. The devastating reality of life with endometriosis
[63 hours old]: Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women.

. Three-quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests
[37 hours old]: A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.

. Universal park officially named as government pledges £1.3bn
[22 hours old]: The government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links.

. US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns
[21 hours old]: It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.

. Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage
[22 hours old]: "We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.

. The 18 creatures in the running to be on the new banknotes
[37 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

. Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
[38 hours old]: The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

. Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results
[31 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".

. King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim
[43 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

. Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak
[43 hours old]: Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

. Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
[48 hours old]: Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

. Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
[41 hours old]: The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.

. Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
[47 hours old]: MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

. AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears tn
[53 hours old]: The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.


. Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'
[50 hours old]: The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.

. Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split
[53 hours old]: Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

. London Tube strikes go ahead after talks fail
[57 hours old]: Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday in a row over working hours, with further action planned for Thursday.

. China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps
[52 hours old]: The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.

. OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
[65 hours old]: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

. Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns
[67 hours old]: Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".

. UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI
[67 hours old]: Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.

. Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop fires, say waste companies
[75 hours old]: The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[61 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[85 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[156 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[181 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

. The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
[193 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
[253 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. 'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
[275 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

. Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
[325 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[349 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

. Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
[397 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

. Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
[413 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

. Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
[415 hours old]: One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

. Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
[493 hours old]: It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

. Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
[535 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. 'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'
[31 hours old]: Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.

. Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes
[37 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[72 hours old]: Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[173 hours old]: Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[757 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1117 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
[1637 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

. How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
[191 hours old]: Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.

. Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
[192 hours old]: The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

. This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house
[235 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.

. The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds
[290 hours old]: A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.