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- Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis
[3 hours old]: The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.

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- What's in the US-Iran agreement?
[10 hours old]: The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a 0bn redevelopment package for Iran.

- Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war
[2 hours old]: A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.

- Young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab
[3 hours old]: A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.

- Church of England apologises for role in forced adoptions
[1 hours old]: Thousands of unmarried women were pressured to give up their babies between 1949 and 1976.

- Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on Married at First Sight UK
[1 hours old]: BBC Panorama reported rape allegations from two cast members, allegations the men involved have denied.

- Voters head to the polls for Makerfield by-election
[5 hours old]: There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.

- Harry Kane explains the strategy behind his stuttered penalty run-up
[14 hours old]: Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.

- 'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired 'fearful' England
[5 hours old]: England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.

- Bostonians bemused as Scotland fans decorate city's statues with traffic cones
[2 hours old]: The practice is familiar to anyone from Glasgow, where the Duke of Wellington statue has been wearing a jaunty orange hat since the 1980s.

- From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game
[7 hours old]: All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.

- 'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely
[11 hours old]: A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.

- US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a 0bn question
[10 hours old]: Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.

- An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies
[11 hours old]: Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says.

* UK rapper thanks Linkin Park for 'changing my life' with freestyle shoutout
[1 hours old]: Mike Shinoda from the band says he spotted Megan Da Savage's rap on an independent music platform.

- 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[12 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

- Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
[12 hours old]: The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.

* Amber heat health alerts issued with UK temperatures set to soar above 30C
[0 hours old]: Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK with temperatures of 30C plus expected, as Europe experiences a 'heat dome'.

* Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
[0 hours old]: Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

- The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
[12 hours old]: Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.

- Ancient 'Robin Hood' tree is dead, experts say
[2 hours old]: The Major Oak is thought to have stood for more than 1,000 years in the heart of Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest.

- Why a Gen Z Londoner can graze sheep on land in the Welsh valleys
[6 hours old]: Caleb Tutt travelled from Lambeth to a hilltop in Llantrisant to claim his ancient birthright.

- Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?
[2 hours old]: England produced some exciting attacking football while beating Croatia 4-2 but why did they look so shaky defensively?

* Calvin Harris & Commonwealths force Monday start to Celtic's title defence
[0 hours old]: Celtic open the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season at home to Dundee on 3 August, with the champions saying they are disappointed to be starting on a Monday evening.

* Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs
[0 hours old]: England will face Greece in round one of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also learning their opponents.

- 'I never imagined something like this' - Nadal reflects on Wimbledon 2008 win
[4 hours old]: Rafael Nadal recalls his seismic five-set victory over Roger Federer in the 2008 Wimbledon final, arguably the greatest men's match ever played.

* Interest rates kept on hold at 3.75%
[0 hours old]: The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

- Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
[4 hours old]: The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.

- Why has Texas set its sights on London?
[6 hours old]: Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.

- Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty
[3 hours old]: A local deputy wants to reduce fuel duty on the island by 10p a litre.

- 'I won't be able to afford to eat before long'
[3 hours old]: About a third of households using food banks in the South Cotswolds are doing so for the first time.

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. Layla Wright investigates Rachel Fulstow's life sentence
[20 hours old]: Layla Wright’s investigation into the conviction of a ‘killer couple'.

. Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meeting
[17 hours old]: The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

. Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
[20 hours old]: The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.

. Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
[25 hours old]: Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.

. Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
[36 hours old]: Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.

. Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
[28 hours old]: The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.

. 'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
[30 hours old]: The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.

. Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for .7bn
[38 hours old]: The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.

. Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
[34 hours old]: Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.

. Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
[47 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

. Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
[51 hours old]: The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[48 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
[48 hours old]: Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

. How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
[68 hours old]: Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[72 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

. Is the convertible heading into the sunset?
[84 hours old]: UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?

. SpaceX IPO raised bn more than thought
[62 hours old]: The company's listing raised .5bn, compared with the bn it was initially thought.

. Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension
[65 hours old]: The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.

. Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how
[84 hours old]: Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.

. Financial losses from scams hit £1.3bn a year as criminals turn to AI
[84 hours old]: On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.

. Oil prices fall and shares jump after US-Iran deal announced
[69 hours old]: Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[59 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[84 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[156 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[180 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[228 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[252 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
[324 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

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

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[396 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
[420 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
[492 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?
[516 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
[528 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
[588 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
[610 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
[660 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. Will UK interest rates go up?
[24 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

. What is happening to UK prices?
[26 hours old]: The war in Iran is expected to push UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[180 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[252 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[509 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
[1092 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
[1452 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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[143 hours old]: Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.

. 'I was employee number one at SpaceX'
[145 hours old]: The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.

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