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- One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport
[12 hours old]: Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.
. Abusive passengers could be banned from all airlines under new proposal
[66 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
[1687 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
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New NHS drug offers ovarian cancer patients more time and better quality of life [8 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 [0 hours old]: The countries reject "any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon's future hostage", the US says.
* US House delivers rebuke to Trump as it votes to halt Iran war [1 hours old]: In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which is largely symbolic.
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NHS staff should be banned from wearing pro-Palestinian badges, report recommends [9 hours old]: The recommendation is one of several from Lord Mann, whose review examined antisemitism within the organisation.
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What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me [8 hours old]: As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.
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'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love' [3 hours old]: How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.
* '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.
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Police chief apologises to Henry Nowak's family over handcuffing and arrest [13 hours old]: Chief Constable Alexis Boon tells the BBC the footage of how the murder victim had been treated was distressing.
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MI5 warns Chinese spies are using job websites to target government staff [11 hours old]: Undercover agents are posing as fake job recruiters to try and identify useful targets, MI5 warns.
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Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid [7 hours old]: Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.
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Senate Republicans axe bn for Trump's new White House ballroom [7 hours old]: The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump's
'anti-weaponisation fund'.
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Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea [10 hours old]: After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.
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'My daughter didn't know her own name': Scooter crash in India left student with brain injuries [3 hours old]: Olivia, 21, still has no recollection of the crash that left her in a coma in a Goa hospital.
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The Papers: 'Top cop sorry' and 'Prince of pubs' [3 hours old]: The fallout from the Henry Nowak case and the Prince of Wales' pledge to support pubs dominate Thursday's papers.
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Henry Nowak murder: What we know about how the events unfolded [11 hours old]: The student was 18 when he was stabbed by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025.
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Miniature model maker recreates Glasgow landmark destroyed by fire [3 hours old]: The recycled cardboard model depicts Union Corner's iconic dome and roof signs.
* Royal Navy helicopter crash investigations continue [0 hours old]: There are floral tributes at the scene where three crew members died on Wednesday.
* SpaceX says it's worth .75tn as it targets largest stock market debut [1 hours old]: Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target share price for buyers earlier than expected.
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Sikh leaders call for harmony in wake of Nowak unrest [3 hours old]: Religious leaders have united to condemn violence following protests over the murder of Henry Nowak.
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Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury welcome second child [4 hours old]: The reality TV star made the announcement on Instagram with a photo of her, Fury, their daughter Bambi and the new baby.
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Konate reveals depression after deaths of Jota and father [10 hours old]: Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate opens up on how the deaths of team-mate Diogo Jota and his father left him battling depression during his final season at the club.
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Flesh-eating screwworm arrives in US with first case detected in Texas cattle [4 hours old]: A calf near the US-Mexico border is the first case of the parasite in the US in 60 years.
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By-Electioncast: Chris Reports Back From Makerfield [15 hours old]: What's happening on the ground in the Makerfield by-election campaign?
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Ukraine-Russia tension hangs over French Open semi-finals [3 hours old]: Russia's war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women's semi-finals - and possibly the final.
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Inspired by Modric & a shift inside: The evolution of Lamine Yamal [3 hours old]: Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?
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England in serious debt after Ashes and repayment must start now [15 hours old]: England have invested in Brendon McCullum once again but now it is time for his team to start paying back the faith, writes Stephan Shemilt.
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Video vault and Leeds litter picking - inside the mind of Bielsa [2 hours old]: It is possible that nobody alive today has watched more football than Marcelo Bielsa, the former Leeds United boss who will lead Uruguay at the World Cup.
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Cobolli using Nadal's shower in bid for French Open glory [10 hours old]: Flavio Cobolli is doing everything he can to help secure a first Grand Slam title - including using Rafael Nadal's favoured shower cubicle at Roland Garros.
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Man City have opening Anderson bid rejected by Forest [9 hours old]: Manchester City have an opening transfer bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest.
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Knicks lead NBA Finals after late run beats Spurs [1 hours old]: The New York Knicks overcome a 14-point third-quarter deficit to win the opening game of the NBA Finals at the San Antonio Spurs.
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'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market [9 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.
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Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain [9 hours old]: High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.
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'Library of Things' aims to help people save money [3 hours old]: Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.
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Does the US need new laws to protect elections? [135 hours old]: And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?
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US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns [17 hours old]: It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.
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Three-quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests [33 hours old]: A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.
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Universal park officially named as government pledges £1.3bn [19 hours old]: The government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links.
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The 18 creatures in the running to be on the new banknotes [33 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage [18 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.
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Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers [34 hours old]: The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.
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Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results [27 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".
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King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim [39 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.
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Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak [39 hours old]: Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.
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Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts [44 hours old]: Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.
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Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor [37 hours old]: The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.
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Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins [43 hours old]: MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.
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AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears tn [49 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.
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Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost' [46 hours old]: The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.
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Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split [50 hours old]: Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.
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London Tube strikes go ahead after talks fail [53 hours old]: Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday in a row over working hours, with further action planned for Thursday.
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China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps [48 hours old]: The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.
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OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims [61 hours old]: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'
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Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns [63 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".
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UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI [63 hours old]: Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.
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Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop fires, say waste companies [72 hours old]: The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.
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EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic' [70 hours old]: US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline.
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Why is Lidl opening a pub? [81 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.
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How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff [57 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices [81 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.
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Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW [152 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
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Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas? [177 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.
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The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard [189 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
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Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control [249 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
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'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now [271 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?
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Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats [321 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.
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The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches [345 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
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Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt [393 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals? [409 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money' [411 hours old]: One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
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Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding [489 hours old]: It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.
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Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever [531 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
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'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner' [27 hours old]: Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.
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Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes [33 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.
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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices? [69 hours old]: Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages [753 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like [1113 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 [1634 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 [1832 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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How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July [187 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.
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Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job [189 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.
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This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house [231 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.
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The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds [286 hours old]: A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.
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Why are unpaid debt court cases rising? [306 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?