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. The EU's new border system explained
[16 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
. How will the EU's new border system work?
[16 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
. Greater Anglia transfers to public ownership
[19 hours old]: Greater Anglia describes renationalisation as a step towards a "simpler, more unified" rail network.
and in other news ...
* Trump says 'war is over' in Gaza as he flies to Israel for release of hostages [0 hours old]: The US president tells reporters on board Air Force One the ceasefire "is going to hold".
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Clashes erupt between Hamas forces and armed clan members in Gaza City [5 hours old]: At least 27 people have been killed in one of the most violent internal confrontations since Israeli troops withdrew.
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Badenoch demands PM address 'unanswered' China spy case questions [2 hours old]: In a letter to Starmer, the Tory leader claimed his government's account of the collapsed case had "changed repeatedly".
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Universities must tackle antisemitism, says education secretary [3 hours old]: Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says Jewish students do not feel safe, as she sets out measures to tackle antisemitism.
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'In an instant, they were gone' - small town mourns after Tennessee explosives factory blast [5 hours old]: Authorities say the 16 people missing after the explosives factory incident are all presumed dead.
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'She left trail of fairy dust': Tributes pour in for Diane Keaton [8 hours old]: First Wives Club co-star Goldie Hawn says Diane Keaton left "memories beyond imagination" following her death aged 79.
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Man charged with stalking after allegedly targeting Ed Davey and family [9 hours old]: As well as the accusations regarding Ed Davey, Inigo Rowland is charged with flick-knife possession.
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Murder arrest over deaths of children aged 2 and 3 [2 hours old]: Police name the pair as Meraj Ul Zahra and Abdul Momin Alfaateh.
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SNP leader says 'precedent on my side' to secure second referendum [11 hours old]: The SNP won more than half of the seats at Holyrood in 2011, an electoral triumph that paved the way for a poll on the country's future.
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Afghan Taliban says Pakistani troops killed in 'retaliatory' border attacks [11 hours old]: The attacks came days after Pakistan was accused of bombing a market inside Afghanistan.
* Starmer arrives in Egypt ahead of summit on Gaza peace plan [1 hours old]: President Trump will lead Monday's summit, where No 10 says the agreement will be signed.
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What we know about the ceasefire agreement and hostages release [6 hours old]: Israel and Hamas are expected to exchange hostages and prisoners as part of phase one of Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.
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Watch: What do people in the West Bank think about the plan? [4 hours old]: Palestinians in the West Bank say they hope the deal could lead to a united Palestinian future.
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The women taking Meta to task after their baby loss [8 hours old]: Several women say the pain of losing their babies was made worse by targeted advertising.
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Watch: Fire at historic Italian monastery [12 hours old]: Drone footage shows blaze destroying the historic Bernaga Monastery in Italy.
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China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat [5 hours old]: Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
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Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way [6 hours old]: An army unit claimed it had taken over leadership of the military command and was now in control of all the armed forces.
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First-time contender crowned World Conker Champion [4 hours old]: Matt Cross is crowned King Conker after six hours of closely-fought competition in Southwick.
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Shooting at crowded South Carolina bar leaves four dead [1 hours old]: Four people were killed and at least 20 injured, several critically, after a shooting at a crowded bar in South Carolina on Sunday.
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Rescue teams search for German walker missing on Scottish mountain [9 hours old]: Matthias Beutin was last seen on Thursday before climbing Blà Bheinn and has not been in contact with his family since.
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'Wildest I've seen him in 72 games' - Clarke angered by Scotland on historic night [3 hours old]: Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says his side's performance against Belarus was a "head scratcher" despite winning 2-1.
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'Australia break new ground to leave Healy one mountain to climb' [2 hours old]: Alyssa Healy's sublime century in Australia's record chase against India leaves the wicketkeeper one box left to tick - a Women's World Cup title as captain.
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Three players, 57 goals - who is the best striker? [6 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the goalscoring exploits of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, who are all averaging more than a goal a game.
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How can Scotland qualify for 2026 World Cup? [2 hours old]: Scotland will finish either first or second in their World Cup qualification group. But how do they reach the finals?
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Littler demolishes Humphries to win World Grand Prix [1 hours old]: World champion Luke Littler clinically defeats world number one Luke Humphries 6-1 to win his first World Grand Prix title.
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NZ's Williamson to miss T20 series against England [5 hours old]: New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will miss this month's T20 series against England but captain Mitchell Santner is back following injury.
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Nagelsmann did not mean 'any disrespect' to NI [4 hours old]: Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann says Northern Ireland have a "special way" of playing and he did not mean any offence with his comments after his side's 3-1 win in Cologne last month.
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* Reeves urged to avoid 'half-baked' tax fixes in Budget [0 hours old]: The think tank says the government should seize the opportunity to reform the tax system.
* Carmakers go on trial over emissions cheat claims [0 hours old]: The trial is the latest chapter of what has become known as the "dieselgate" scandal.
* Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America? [0 hours old]: The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
and in other older news ...
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Cold, flu, Covid: Why so many people are getting ill right now [24 hours old]: Why coughs and colds seem to be taking hold currently - and what you can do to protect yourself.
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What can the King do about Prince Andrew scandals? [20 hours old]: What sanctions could King Charles apply to Prince Andrew after the latest claims about links to Epstein?
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I was shocked when mum told me what she wants to do with her body when she dies [17 hours old]: BBC presenter Lucy Owen finds out why her mum wants to donate her body to medical science.
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He used AI to plan a dream family holiday - here's how it turned out [24 hours old]: Holiday-makers say AI-powered chatbots really help organise where to go - but some things need double-checking.
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How have the big-name striker signings done so far in the Premier League? [17 hours old]: Strikers dominated the summer transfer window and we have taken a look at how nine of them have done since their moves.
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BBC News app [3969 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Watch on iPlayer: The Big Cases - Murdered by his Grandparents [224 hours old]: The tragic case of two-year-old Ethan who was abused and killed by his grandparents.
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Israel-Gaza: Why Is Hamas Recalling Fighters? [29 hours old]: And Israelis and Palestinians wait for the release of hostages and prisoners.
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Some of music history’s most shocking stories revealed [362 hours old]: Documentary revealing the untold stories behind the most controversial music of the 1980s.
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'It's going to be really bad': Fears over AI bubble bursting grow in Silicon Valley [47 hours old]: Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.
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Windows 10 users urged to prepare for Microsoft pulling support [24 hours old]: Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, which could make users vulnerable - here's how to get Windows 11.
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I asked AI to plan my dream summer holiday. Here's how it turned out [24 hours old]: Holiday-makers say AI-powered chatbots really help organise where to go - but some things need double-checking.
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Trump directs Pentagon to 'use all available funds' to pay troops during shutdown [21 hours old]: The president's directive would ensure US military personnel don't miss a scheduled paycheque next week.
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Tech billionaires seem to be doom prepping. Should we all be worried? [65 hours old]: The debate is ramping up about what happens if - or when - computer intelligence overtakes humans
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Don't force drivers to use parking apps, says RAC [61 hours old]: A survey suggests three-quarters of drivers had issues with parking apps.
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Google may be forced to make changes to search engine in UK [60 hours old]: The regulator has given it "strategic market status", opening the door to what it calls "proportionate interventions."
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Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China [49 hours old]: The S&P 500 closed down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April, after the US president hit out at China.
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OpenAI video app Sora hits 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT [59 hours old]: The popular AI tool generates ten second long realistic-looking videos from simple text prompts.
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How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper [46 hours old]: The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.
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Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade? [72 hours old]: Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.
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Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze [144 hours old]: The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.
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The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation [168 hours old]: The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.
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The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice [240 hours old]: More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?
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Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean [264 hours old]: As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.
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The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee [336 hours old]: Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.
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'There's no way we can afford 0,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees [431 hours old]: Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.
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Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries [360 hours old]: "The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.
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What are National Insurance and income tax and what could change in the Budget? [60 hours old]: Some experts think the government may break its promise not to increase income tax, NI or VAT for working people.
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Five ways abolishing stamp duty could change the housing market [78 hours old]: Kemi Badenoch says a future Conservative government would scrap stamp duty, but what might the impact be?
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How will car loan compensation payments work? [82 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
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How you could get £700 for being mis-sold a car loan [107 hours old]: Millions of people can now claim back around £700 after being mis-sold car finance between 2007 and 2024.
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Payouts of £700 per claim after car finance scandal [112 hours old]: Lenders could pay out £8.2bn in compensation, which is less than the FCA had previously estimated.
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Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning [648 hours old]: Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
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The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved? [1464 hours old]: Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
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Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price [1752 hours old]: The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
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Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power [2383 hours old]: What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost? [3000 hours old]: The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
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Witness History [65 hours old]: In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill wrote a report on countries set to shape the world economy
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The Inquiry [88 hours old]: Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy?
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