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* Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike
[1 hours old]: Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.
* Five dead, dozens missing after ferry sinks off Bali
[1 hours old]: The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew when it sank while on its way to Bali from Java island.
- Four charged over break-in at RAF Brize Norton
[8 hours old]: Damage worth £7m was caused to two Voyager aircraft during the break-in on 20 June.
. Five things we now know about the fire that shut Heathrow down
[16 hours old]: A report into a fire that resulted in Heathrow Airport shutting down for nearly a day has been released - what are the key findings?
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Starmer seeks to end speculation about Reeves' future [1 hours old]: The PM insists Rachel Reeves will stay in her job after markets react to her tearful Commons appearance.
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Diddy's secret world revealed in videos and his voice notes [12 hours old]: Former staff expose details of "freak-offs" - drug-fuelled orgies held in luxurious international venues.
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Woman poisoned by fake Botox used by beautician who apologises [1 hours old]: As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.
* UK borrowing costs fall as investors' nerves ease [0 hours old]: The cost of UK government borrowing falls and the pound rallies as the PM says he works "in lockstep" with Rachel Reeves.
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Superman would like more kindness, say stars of new reboot [13 hours old]: David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan were among those attending the Superman premiere.
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BBC visits heart of Tibetan resistance as showdown looms between Dalai Lama and China [12 hours old]: The BBC speaks to Tibetans as their spiritual exiled leader the Dalai Lama turns 90.
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Mass evacuations as wildfire rages in Greek island of Crete [8 hours old]: People ordered to leave homes, hotels, and rental rooms in the nearby Ferma municipality as flames fanned by gale force-winds approach the area.
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Diddy denied bail after being cleared of most serious charges [11 hours old]: Combs will remain behind bars because of his history of violence, the judge said, setting sentencing for October.
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Dramatic moment disgraced hip-hop mogul fell to his knees after learning his fate [11 hours old]: The rapper mouthed to his family "I'm coming home" after being acquitted of the most serious charges.
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What Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been convicted of [11 hours old]: The rapper was convicted of transporting people for prostitution and could be released on bail.
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Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger [10 hours old]: Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.
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As medics worked to save my dad, people shared photos online [4 hours old]: As Eve's father was being treated at the scene of a crash, those around her were taking photos.
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The Papers: 'Pound falls after Reeves's tears' and 'Brave face' Kate [5 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves crying and the cancer recovery of the Princess of Wales top Thursday's papers.
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Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around [10 hours old]: The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.
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Ozzy bows out: Rock's wildest frontman prepares for one last show [9 hours old]: Rock icon and heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne is set to perform for devoted fans one last time.
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Gaza hospital director killed in Israeli strike, Hamas-run health ministry says [10 hours old]: Dr Marwan Sultan was killed along with several family members in a strike on his home, the health ministry says.
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Citroen owners left stranded over airbag safety risk [10 hours old]: An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.
* Fans complain Lorde's new album won't work in CD players [0 hours old]: The singer's latest - Virgin - comes on a transparent disc, which has caused headaches for some.
* Child grooming investigations delayed after evidence redacted, report says [1 hours old]: The decision led to significant delays in police investigations, an inspection says.
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Mystery over 'unusually large' Roman shoes [4 hours old]: Eight of the Roman shoes are at least 30cm (11.8in) long - the equivalent of a UK size 13 to 14.
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Reeves’ tears at PMQs [14 hours old]: Chancellor seen visibly upset at Prime Minister’s Questions.
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Why has Paramount paid Donald Trump million over a CBS interview? [15 hours old]: It ends a lawsuit over a ‘60 Minutes’ interview with Kamala Harris
* Liverpool forward Jota dies in car crash [1 hours old]: Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in a car crash, aged 28, while on holiday with his family in Spain.
* Ex-England captain Farrell called up as Daly ruled out of Lions tour [0 hours old]: Former England captain Owen Farrell is in line for a remarkable call-up to the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.
* Fury hints Usyk trilogy bout will be at Wembley in April [0 hours old]: Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he will fight Oleksandr Usyk in a trilogy bout at Wembley Stadium in April 2026.
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Raducanu ready for Sabalenka after 'statement' win [11 hours old]: After Emma Raducanu plays one of her best matches in "a long time", BBC Sport analyses how she can test world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
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'It's movie stuff' - Dutch-born Holland to make All Blacks debut [1 hours old]: Coach Scott Robertson describes Fabian Holland's rise as "movie stuff" as the Dutch-born lock prepares to make his New Zealand debut against France.
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'Everything she touches turns to gold' - best shots as Raducanu beats Vondrousova [14 hours old]: Watch the best shots as Emma Raducanu continues to build momentum with a brilliant 6-3 6-3 win over 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova to set up a third-round meeting with top seed Aryna Sabalenka.
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'£54k to rent five phones is killing my business' [4 hours old]: A BBC investigation uncovers the crippling costs of telecoms services faced by small firms.
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Trump calls on US central bank head to quit immediately [8 hours old]: The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.
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Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam [10 hours old]: The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week.
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Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI [6 hours old]: The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.
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Borrowing costs jump and pound falls on Chancellor's tears [14 hours old]: Markets react after a tearful appearance by Rachel Reeves in parliament after welfare reform u-turn.
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Heathrow considering legal action against National Grid over fire that caused shutdown [20 hours old]: An investigation finds National Grid had been aware of a problem at a substation since 2018.
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Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help [34 hours old]: The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.
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Tesla deliveries fall for second quarter in a row [19 hours old]: Elon Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration has been blamed for the collapse in sales.
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Trump threatens Japan with tariff up to 35% as deadline looms [29 hours old]: It would be well above the 24% tariff imposed on Japan as part of the so-called "Liberation Day" in April.
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TSB name could disappear from UK in Santander deal [25 hours old]: The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.
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Government wins vote on watered-down welfare bill after concessions [28 hours old]: MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.
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Qantas data breach exposes up to six million customer profiles [29 hours old]: The airline was hit by a cyber attack on a platform storing names, email addresses and phone numbers.
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Workers face two-year wait for several new rights [41 hours old]: Some measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027.
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M&S should be 'fully online' within four weeks, says boss [44 hours old]: The retailer continues to recover from a cyber attack that is expected to hit profits by £300m.
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Energy bills fall £11 a month but may not stay lower [48 hours old]: Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.
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US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill [40 hours old]: Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.
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House prices see biggest monthly fall for over two years [42 hours old]: The Nationwide says the fall may reflect weaker demand following April's changes to stamp duty.
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Trump threatens to set Doge on Musk as pair feud again over budget plan [44 hours old]: The US president suggests the cost-cutting agency the tech titan helped set up could be used against him.
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Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blocker [42 hours old]: Publishers including Condé Nast and Sky News have welcomed the new tech from internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare.
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Musk's X appoints 'king of virality' in bid to draw in younger users [43 hours old]: Nikita Bier has previously developed platforms that have proved popular with teen users.
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Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed [49 hours old]: Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".
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The bridge changing lives and boosting business [58 hours old]: The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.
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Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure [82 hours old]: Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards
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The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing [82 hours old]: US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.
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Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand [171 hours old]: The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.
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Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks' [226 hours old]: The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.
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Russia's economy is down but not out [243 hours old]: The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.
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Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good? [322 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?
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Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries [394 hours old]: Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.
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Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour? [417 hours old]: American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.
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Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise [441 hours old]: Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
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The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom [440 hours old]: Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.
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Indian scientists search for the perfect apple [490 hours old]: India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.
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A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover [514 hours old]: The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.
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US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets [538 hours old]: Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.
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From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming [562 hours old]: Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.
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Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients [643 hours old]: Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?
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How airline fees have turned baggage into billions [682 hours old]: The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.
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Welfare cuts: What are the Pip and universal credit changes? [21 hours old]: The government watered down its welfare reform plans to get MPs to vote for the benefits bill.
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Household energy bills fall but may not go much lower [48 hours old]: Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.
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Fall in number of people struggling to pay energy bills [51 hours old]: A survey finds the number of Northern Ireland people who sometimes struggle to pay their electricity and gas bills fell this year.
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China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost? [562 hours old]: The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
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The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan [1091 hours old]: An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
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Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war [1540 hours old]: The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
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The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail [1930 hours old]: From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?
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Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy [2121 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
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'Everybody knew the welfare reform bill was a £5bn cut' [68 hours old]: Economics Editor Faisal Islam on what was really behind the big rebellion about the government's welfare reform bill, after the government confirmed it will make major concessions.
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The Interview [74 hours old]: Jonathan Josephs speaks to Philippe Kehren, CEO of multinational company Solvay
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Sliced Bread [172 hours old]: Why did the DIY chain Homebase have to close all of its stores?