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. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1714 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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* Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals
[0 hours old]: A public spending watchdog examines the property arrangements of royals including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

- World-first vaccine designed by AI could protect against whole families of viruses
[11 hours old]: Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

* Former student charged after University of Surrey crossbow attack
[0 hours old]: A university campus safety officer was seriously injured in the attack in Guildford on Thursday.

* UK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief says
[0 hours old]: Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC.


- One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows
[11 hours old]: The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

- The deeply contentious debate around what it means to be English
[1 hours old]: The debate about English identity has been a perennial one but has now taken on a harder edge

- Gareth Southgate: We need to teach boys differently from girls to get best out of them
[5 hours old]: The former England manager has made a documentary looking at the issues affecting boys and young men.

- Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
[11 hours old]: Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

- Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest
[2 hours old]: The Greater Manchester mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.

* A-level maths exam marking to be watched closely by regulator after students 'overwhelmed'
[1 hours old]: More than 20,000 people have signed a petition calling for a review of an A‑level maths paper which they say was significantly more challenging than any past exam.

* US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested
[1 hours old]: Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.

- 'We moved in with 17 strangers so we wouldn't be lonely' - why co-housing is on the rise
[5 hours old]: Co-housing is becoming a more popular model to beat loneliness and the affordable housing crisis

- The ancient trick turning food waste into cheese - or something like it
[11 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

* Who can buy shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX?
[0 hours old]: From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk's rockets-to-AI company.

- Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame band tensions and internet trolls
[12 hours old]: The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.

- How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year
[10 hours old]: BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.

- Do single 20-somethings need AI to make first move on dating apps? Hinge's boss thinks so
[11 hours old]: Jackie Jantos says loneliness and lack of confidence were challenges for young adults looking for relationships.

* Kanya King, who founded Mobo Awards to champion black music, dies at 57
[1 hours old]: King overcame doubters and mortgaged her house to launch the influential ceremony 30 years ago.

- 'Extremely intelligent' bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people
[1 hours old]: Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window.

- Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin
[2 hours old]: Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.

* Helicopter deaths 'devastating' for Royal Navy
[1 hours old]: Tributes continue to be paid to three crew members killed in a crash in Devon.

- Kate Winslet delights young film fan with surprise call
[5 hours old]: Teenager Eryn, who has been blind since brith, made a three hour round-trip for a film screening because there was no local accessible cinema.

* Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
[1 hours old]: Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

- We need to stop AI developing without humans, says Anthropic co-founder
[3 hours old]: Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.

- Andy Burnham Says He Would Enter Labour Leadership Contest
[12 hours old]: Adam and Chris react to Question Time in Makerfield

- Arsenal trio & Fernandes on PFA men's player of the year shortlist
[1 hours old]: Declan Rice, Gabriel, David Raya, Bruno Fernandes, Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki are nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association men's player of the year award.

- Farrell signs new Ireland deal to 2031
[2 hours old]: Ireland men's head coach Andy Farrell signs a new contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) until 2031.

* Shaw and Hasegawa on PFA women's award shortlist
[1 hours old]: Manchester City duo Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Yui Hasegawa are shortlisted for the Professional Footballers Association's Women's Player of the Year award.

* 'Just what England wanted' - Tongue bowls Phillips
[0 hours old]: England's Josh Tongue sends Glenn Phillips' off stump flying out of the ground with his first ball of the day against New Zealand.

* Football regulator faces 'defining test' over potential Derby investment
[1 hours old]: English football's independent regulator faces a "defining test" as Saudi Arabian government official Turki Al-Sheikh attempts to invest in Derby County, says Amnesty International.

- Pressure is a privilege - who will cope best in Paris men's semi-finals?
[5 hours old]: A first-time Grand Slam men's champion will be crowned at the French Open. Who will cope best with the pressure that brings?

- British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops
[8 hours old]: The charity says it is facing "an exceptionally challenging trading environment".

- Single 20-somethings need AI to make first move on dating apps - Hinge boss
[11 hours old]: Jackie Jantos says loneliness and lack of confidence were challenges for young adults looking for relationships.

- China cracks down on soft porn, violence and materialism in viral micro dramas
[5 hours old]: Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.

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

- Trump announces 0m coal investment using wartime powers
[10 hours old]: The president is directing money into coal as the Iran war drives up energy costs for Americans.

- Mark Zuckerberg's longest-serving employee on AI, jobs - and her boss
[11 hours old]: Naomi Gleit has weathered many controversies at Meta, but remains in what she tells the BBC is her "dream job".

- 'Apocalyptic' Tata Steel fire sees 'substantial' damage to production line
[14 hours old]: Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as crews battle the fire in Port Talbot.

- Grant puts gloss on paint recycling enterprise
[5 hours old]: A Cambridgeshire social enterprise is awarded £400,000 by the National Lottery to help it expand.

- Chippies turn to new species amid 'massive' cod price rise
[5 hours old]: Experts say cod has turned into "white gold" as the prices keeps going up.

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. Weekly quiz: What did Rosamund Pike say to the person using their phone during her play?
[17 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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

. The story of how England's 'Golden Generation' unravelled
[605 hours old]: Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup?

. The devastating reality of life with endometriosis
[85 hours old]: Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women.

. SpaceX says it's worth .75tn as it targets largest stock market debut
[27 hours old]: Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target share price for buyers earlier than expected.


. Why is government spending £1.3bn on Universal UK?
[30 hours old]: The government is committing many millions of pounds to the new theme park planned for Bedfordshire.

. 'I lost thousands in savings and my partner's money is in limbo'
[29 hours old]: The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home. Why?

. Three-quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests
[59 hours old]: A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.

. Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
[24 hours old]: The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.

. Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
[35 hours old]: High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.

. US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns
[43 hours old]: It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.

. Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage
[44 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.

. The 18 creatures in the running to be on the new banknotes
[59 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

. Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
[61 hours old]: The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

. Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results
[53 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".

. King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim
[65 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

. Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak
[65 hours old]: Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

. Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
[71 hours old]: Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

. Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
[63 hours old]: The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.

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

. AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears tn
[75 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.


. Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'
[72 hours old]: The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[35 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
[83 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
[107 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
[179 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?
[203 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
[215 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
[275 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
[297 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
[347 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[371 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
[419 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?
[435 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'
[437 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
[515 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
[557 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. 'Library of Things' aims to help people save money
[29 hours old]: Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.

. 'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'
[53 hours old]: Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[196 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
[779 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
[1139 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
[1660 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

. Hinge boss on her green and red flags in life
[19 hours old]: Jackie Jantos, CEO of Hinge, shares her daily habits and tips for success in dating and in life.

. Witness History
[28 hours old]: How mass student demonstrations in May 1989 led to bloodshed in Beijing

. How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
[213 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
[215 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
[257 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.