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- Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter
[5 hours old]: Police say Jing S Dong was driving a tour bus in a "criminally negligent manner" when he plowed into cars and killed five people.

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

. Why Britain's notoriously bad train wi-fi might soon be a thing of the past
[54 hours old]: How bad is the signal on our trains? We spoke to commuters to find out.

. Arrive three hours before flight home, airline boss tells UK holidaymakers
[68 hours old]: Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan also advises passengers to carry portable chargers and water due to lengthy queues.

. Home care workers face fuel cost spike fears
[24 hours old]: Home care workers must be paid for their mileage and travel time, a Sheffield-based carer says.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1636 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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* Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least ten people
[0 hours old]: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says two high-rise apartment buildings have been hit and there are fears people are trapped under rubble.

- 'Beleaguered and bereft' - Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10
[11 hours old]: Newly published documents show Lord Mandelson and ministers' concerns about the prime minister and Labour MPs.

- Weapons‑obsessed killer jailed as body cam footage shows victim being handcuffed
[6 hours old]: University student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton.

- Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say
[1 hours old]: The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.

- Lebanon says Hezbollah agrees reciprocal halt to attacks on Israel
[5 hours old]: Hours after the pause was announced, the Israeli military said it had intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon.

- How former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell spent the £400,000 he embezzled
[8 hours old]: BBC Scotland News has collated all of the goods bought by ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in his £400,000 embezzlement.

- Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations
[6 hours old]: Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

- Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis
[12 hours old]: Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals he has stage four cancer.

- No, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center
[7 hours old]: An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.

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

- Boy missing in river named as search continues
[11 hours old]: Police name Mackenzie Swift, 11, as the boy they are searching for in the River Don in South Yorkshire.

- Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations
[4 hours old]: The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.

- Toy Story 5 shows 'terror' of children's screen addiction, says Tom Hanks
[6 hours old]: The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children's attention.

- Jeremy Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down
[7 hours old]: Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.

- Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage
[11 hours old]: When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.

- Will Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women's night sessions?
[6 hours old]: It may only have lasted 87 minutes, but Aryna Sabalenka's match against Naomi brought an X-factor to a very rare French Open women's night-session match.

* The Papers: 'Mandelson files lay bare frustration' and 'The welfare party'
[0 hours old]: Mandelson files reveal Labour minister's 'frustration' on welfare and tax leads Tuesday's papers.

- How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
[6 hours old]: There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.

- 'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
[6 hours old]: What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.

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

- Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing
[3 hours old]: Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.

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

- Australian ex-minister launches crowd-funded inquiry into Aukus submarine deal
[3 hours old]: Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.

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

- Families call for stronger allergy protections in NI schools
[5 hours old]: The mother of a boy who died after a severe allergic reaction in school is pressing for new legislation to protect pupils in NI schools.

- Newscast
[10 hours old]: More than 1000 documents on Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador published.

- Southampton owner will not sack head coach Eckert
[6 hours old]: Southampton owner Dragan Solak says he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the "mistake" the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.

- Arsenal eye Kroupi & Rogers - and a new Arteta deal
[10 hours old]: After their long-awaited Premier League title triumph, senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel assesses Arsenal's to-do list for this summer.

- Introducing Shorts on the BBC Sport app
[12 hours old]: From stunning goals and shocking interviews to unforgettable celebrations, some sporting moments are made to be watched, not just read about - and that's why BBC Sport are launching Shorts.

- Meet the new Rafa planning to conquer Roland Garros
[11 hours old]: A year ago, 19-year-old Rafael Jodar was ranked 707th in the world. Now he is three wins away from emulating Rafael Nadal at the French Open.

- Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis
[12 hours old]: Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals he has stage four cancer.

- 'Soldier' Joshua standing strong for friends' parents
[11 hours old]: British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is preparing for his next fight but says his priorty remains on standing strong for the parents of the close friends who died in a car accident.

- AI giant Anthropic says it plans to list on US stock market
[10 hours old]: The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public shares of stock sometime this year.


- Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns
[12 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
[12 hours old]: Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.

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

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

. Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
[84 hours old]: Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.

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

. Why is Lidl opening a pub?
[30 hours old]: The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store's well known middle aisle.

. EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic'
[19 hours old]: US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline.

. Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers
[18 hours old]: The technology giant's boss Jensen Huang called the move the "reinvention of the computer".

. A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
[28 hours old]: A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.

. Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days
[29 hours old]: China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.

. Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
[54 hours old]: The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.

. Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them
[75 hours old]: Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife and Download have surged in price.

. How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend
[76 hours old]: Could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap?

. Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment
[55 hours old]: Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".

. Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
[85 hours old]: Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets

. Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
[81 hours old]: The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

. Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%
[90 hours old]: Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.

. Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'
[110 hours old]: A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.

. 'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage
[109 hours old]: The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.

. US government prepares to print 0 note featuring Trump's face
[106 hours old]: Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

. When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
[101 hours old]: Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.

. Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad
[98 hours old]: Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[118 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

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[30 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
[101 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?
[126 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
[138 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
[198 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
[220 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
[270 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[294 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
[342 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?
[357 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'
[360 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
[438 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
[480 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

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

. Election 2026: Child poverty a 'huge red flag'
[24 hours old]: The children's commissioner says child poverty in Jersey "is a big red flag" for the community.

. Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers
[90 hours old]: Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[702 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
[1062 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
[1582 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

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[1781 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
[136 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
[137 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
[180 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
[235 hours old]: A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.

. Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
[255 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?