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* Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
[1 hours old]: Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.

- Portsmouth RNLI station remains temporarily closed after anti-migrant protests
[3 hours old]: The RNLI says it hopes to have the lifeboat station operational again as soon as possible.

. The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[40 hours old]: Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[280 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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* Remains found after wildfire identified as mother-of-three missing since 2019
[0 hours old]: A 56-year-old man is arrested after the remains of Joanne Sheen were found in London almost seven years after she went missing.

* King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands
[1 hours old]: The comments were made at a summit in Scotland with participants from AI giants such as Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic.

- Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high
[1 hours old]: Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.

* Father's tribute to 'sweetest little boy' Noah Woods
[0 hours old]: Rhys Woods pays tribute to his three-year-old son and offers "deepest gratitude" to local people.

- Verified video shows wreckage of Saudi fighter jet shot down over Yemen
[1 hours old]: BBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down.

* UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
[0 hours old]: The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.

- Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'
[3 hours old]: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a Canada-EU alliance would create a "beacon for other democracies".

- Family of 'Putney pusher' suspect say he was innocent and blame police for his death
[1 hours old]: The family of Nicholas Brandram said there was no forensic evidence linking him to the incident.

* FA chair demands Infantino release World Cup sell-off documents
[1 hours old]: Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been told to release all documents relating to his controversial plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup.

- 'I can get more time': Breast cancer patient finds out she can get life extending drug
[3 hours old]: Patients in England with an incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS.

- Balaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem?
[10 hours old]: The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar - what can be done about it?

- What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
[3 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

* GTA 6 soundtrack reveal revives digital release debate
[1 hours old]: Fred Again, PinkPantheress and Travis Scott provide new music for the blockbuster - but not all fans are happy.

- Steve Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
[10 hours old]: There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

- 'My mother apologised': A survivor's journey after genital mutilation
[10 hours old]: Sara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby.

- Mum's Facebook kidney plea prompts 'mind-blowing' gift from total stranger
[10 hours old]: A woman has undergone a lifesaving transplant after receiving a kidney from a stranger who saw her post on social media.

- Why caffeine makes some people buzz - and others barely notice
[15 hours old]: Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.

* Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself
[0 hours old]: Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.

* Zelensky appoints new chief prosecutor after predecessor's corruption scandal
[0 hours old]: Former chief prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko after searches of his offices by Ukrainian anti-corruption officials.

- Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths
[2 hours old]: South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.

- OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
[12 hours old]: The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

- Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
[10 hours old]: Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

- Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15
[7 hours old]: Real Madrid have a strong interest in signing 15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel.

- Traumatised Smith says he was 'thrown to wolves' over 'sandpapergate'
[6 hours old]: Australia batter Steve Smith says he is still traumatised by the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal in 2018 and still gets flashbacks.

- River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
[4 hours old]: A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.

- A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel
[10 hours old]: Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?

- Klopp wants to 'reclaim' flag amid German elections
[2 hours old]: New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.

- I sent 200 LinkedIn messages and got a job: How to nail networking
[5 hours old]: From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

- Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft
[7 hours old]: Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".


- US interest rates raised for first time in three years
[15 hours old]: Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

- EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
[15 hours old]: Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

- Shop closures among concerns in ancient capital
[5 hours old]: Declining trade, parking and the cost of living at among concerns in Arbory, Castletown and Malew.

- Electricity discount to be given to NI households
[7 hours old]: The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be applied from next month.

- Low-cost food pantry awarded £272k lottery grant
[10 hours old]: Oasis Hub Bath said the funding will cover its main operating costs over the next three years.

- Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates
[15 hours old]: The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.

- The Documentary
[13 hours old]: Katy Watson explores Australia's relationship with China - partner, rival or 'frenemy'?

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and in other older news ...

. Watch: Seized luxury goods up for auction in Singapore after .2bn money laundering case
[17 hours old]: The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for sale.

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. Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a psychological thriller
[808 hours old]: It's the only thing you can trust. A friendship forged in motherhood is broken by a loss

. Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
[16 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

. Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC
[16 hours old]: Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

. Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
[25 hours old]: Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

. OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
[29 hours old]: Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

. Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
[24 hours old]: The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

. We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them
[31 hours old]: Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

. UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
[39 hours old]: Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

. Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar
[32 hours old]: Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

. Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
[25 hours old]: The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

. A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
[40 hours old]: The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

. How rising bond yields impact American consumers
[35 hours old]: The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.

. Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
[40 hours old]: As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

. Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
[39 hours old]: The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

. AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
[40 hours old]: The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

. US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007
[44 hours old]: The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

. State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
[52 hours old]: The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

. Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
[54 hours old]: The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[160 hours old]: Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

. I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
[160 hours old]: Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

. Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
[184 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[208 hours old]: More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

. 'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
[222 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[322 hours old]: Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

. Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
[320 hours old]: Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

. Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
[352 hours old]: Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.

. 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
[424 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1359 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[1888 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[2368 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
[2440 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. Watch: How will higher interest rates impact US consumers?
[17 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase by the Federal Reserve and what it could mean for the US economy.

. Inside Singapore's 'Fort Knox' for city's bn dirty money auction
[17 hours old]: The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.

. What's driving UK 'shoplifting crisis'?
[27 hours old]: The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.