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- Man accused of airport assault 'didn't know' he hit female PCs
[8 hours old]: Mohammed Amaaz tells jurors he was acting in self-defence when he struck out at three officers.

. Busiest UK airports raise kiss-and-fly fees, says RAC
[31 hours old]: Britain's airports are charging up to £7 to briefly drop off passengers close to terminals.


and in other news ...

- Trump sues Murdoch for libel over Jeffrey Epstein letter story
[2 hours old]: Trump had threatened to force Murdoch to "testify in my lawsuit against him and his 'pile of garbage' newspaper".

- Boy, 10, dead as nine in hospital after coach crash
[6 hours old]: The coach was carrying pupils from Minehead Middle School where people have been laying flowers.

* MasterChef crisis: Wallace and Torode were 'never friends'
[1 hours old]: There were nine complaints against Torode, BBC learns - and show’s producers had hoped to ride out the storm.

- Amber warning as thunderstorms set to bring flash floods
[4 hours old]: Saturday could see 20-40mm of rainfall within an hour over London and south-east England.

- Sylvanian Families' legal battle over TikTok drama
[2 hours old]: The toys' owner is suing a TikTok creator who makes videos of them in adult storylines.

* RSV vaccine to be offered to premature babies in NI
[1 hours old]: A vaccination programme to tackle respiratory syncytial virus is to be extended in Northern Ireland.

- US tech firm investigating after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
[1 hours old]: Big screen footage of the two people went viral after reports they were colleagues and at least one was married to another person.

- More than 30 poisoned after suspected fake Botox
[7 hours old]: Health security body UKSHA urges vigilance after 38 cases of botulism recorded in the east and north-east of England.

- Dog who helped police Queen's funeral dies after car crash
[2 hours old]: PD Bert, who once sniffed out £250,000 in criminal money, died in a crash on Thursday.

* Why the Epstein case looms large in MAGA world
[1 hours old]: A subset of Trump supporters are passionate about the case - and angry at the president.

* Wayne and Coleen Rooney made heroes of Lord of the Rings spoof
[1 hours old]: The Legend of Rooney's Ring, by one of the writers of TV's Motherland, transports the couple to a fantasy world.

* Is this the death of the late night US chat show?
[1 hours old]: Viewers were taken by surprise this week when Stephen Colbert announced the end of The Late Show.

* Wasps are back this summer – a lot of them
[1 hours old]: Wasps are well-suited to Britain's warm weather so we need to learn to live alongside them, naturalists say.

- 'There were bodies everywhere': Druze residents describe 'bloodbath' in Syrian city Suweida
[11 hours old]: One woman tells the BBC she cowered in her home waiting for gunmen to enter and "decide whether we should live or die".

- UK's asylum hotel bill down 30%, government says
[7 hours old]: The Home Office's annual accounts show £2.1bn was spent on hotel accommodation in the year to March 2025.

- El Salvador and US negotiate prisoner swap with Venezuela
[1 hours old]: Some 250 Venezuelans deported from the US to El Salvador were exchanged for 10 Americans held by Caracas.

- Serious pollution incidents by water companies up 60%
[11 hours old]: Last year saw record levels of pollution incidents in England, such as the release of untreated sewage, the Environment Agency says.

- Royal swan count sees numbers on Thames resurface after dip
[6 hours old]: The traditional "swan upping" search finds more positive news about swans on the Thames this year.

- Court orders former Brazilian president Bolsonaro to wear ankle tag
[8 hours old]: A court in Brazil also bars the ex-president from using social media and put him under 24-hour surveillance.

- UN says it has credible reports of summary executions during Syria fighting
[8 hours old]: The UN human rights chief says those responsible for violations and abuses "must be held to account.

- Police drop investigation into Kneecap's Glastonbury performance
[8 hours old]: Police said there was "insufficient evidence" for a "realistic prospect of conviction of any offence".

- More River Pollution, More Anger
[7 hours old]: Serious pollution incidents by water companies rise by 60% in a year.

- The President's Path: Why are Epstein files dividing MAGA and Trump?
[12 hours old]: Trump faces backlash from his base as demands grow for Epstein file transparency

- Commanding Scheffler leads from Fitzpatrick at rain-hit Open
[8 hours old]: Scottie Scheffler battles the worst of the torrential downpours to claim a one-shot lead over Matt Fitzpatrick at the Open Championship's halfway point.

- Arsenal complete £48.5m signing of Madueke from Chelsea
[8 hours old]: Arsenal complete the signing of England winger Noni Madueke from Chelsea for an initial fee of £48.5m.

- The hottest favourites in 100 years, can Lions deliver on their promise?
[12 hours old]: The British and Irish Lions are heavy favourites to win the Test series but can master tactician Joe Schmidt find a chink in their armoury?

- Mbeumo 'proven quality' - but Man Utd still have striker dilemma
[11 hours old]: Bryan Mbeumo has joined Manchester United to boost their forward options but does Ruben Amorim still need to sign a striker?

- Usyk plays mind games with Dubois at weigh-in
[7 hours old]: Oleksandr Usyk attempts to get in Daniel Dubois' head one final time by stepping ahead of the Briton and standing at the front of the stage during the weigh-in at BoxPark Wembley.

- Spain through to semis after win over hosts Switzerland
[2 hours old]: Spain continue their quest for a first European Championship crown by scoring two second-half goals to knock out hosts Switzerland and reach the semi-finals.



- Buy now, pay later affordability checks to come into force
[14 hours old]: Long-promised regulation of the sector will come into force next July, but lenders will have some flexibility.

- Serious water pollution incidents up 60% in England, Environment Agency says
[11 hours old]: Last year had the highest number of pollution events by water companies ever recorded.

- Sub-postmistress conviction referred to appeal court
[10 hours old]: A Kent woman's case is the first conviction linked to the Post Office Capture system to be referred.

- Netflix uses AI effects for first time to cut costs
[15 hours old]: The streaming firm says AI allowed The Eternaut to complete a sequence faster and cheaper.

- 'People in debt shouldn't have to suffer alone'
[15 hours old]: Campaigners warn of a looming crisis if more isn't done to help those with growing unsecured debt.

- 'We bought our first home with another couple'
[9 hours old]: Two couples struggling to afford London prices bought a flat together. Add two babies and how is it going?


and in other older news ...

. Kill Russian soldiers, win points: Is Ukraine's new drone scheme gamifying war?
[19 hours old]: The scheme allows Ukrainian troops to trade videos of confirmed kills on the battlefield for prizes.

. Germany's Merz tells BBC Europe was free-riding on US
[21 hours old]: Merz was visiting the UK to boost defence ties with Germany, as part of a historic friendship treaty.

. BBC News app
[1906 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Spud-tacular: How India became a french fry superpower
[25 hours old]: India's position as a leading exporter of french fries has spurred innovation on potato farms.

. US passes first major national crypto legislation
[24 hours old]: It marks a milestone for the once fringe industry, as it expands its power in Washington.

. Defence firms 'confident' hundreds more jobs will come
[18 hours old]: The UK government is increasing spending on defence, but companies who supply military kit have yet to see any new contracts.

. UK's most powerful supercomputer comes online
[31 hours old]: The Isambard-AI supercomputer is made fully operational as the government unveils fresh AI plans.

. Former HSBC trader has fraud conviction overturned
[27 hours old]: Mark Johnson, 59, has fought to establish his innocence ever since he was convicted of fraud in 2017.

. Meta investors settle bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy
[28 hours old]: Shareholders accused Meta leaders of damaging the company by allowing repeat violations of Facebook users' privacy.

. UK jobs market weakens as unemployment rate rises
[37 hours old]: The official data shows wage growth has slowed while the number of vacancies continues to fall.

. Jaguar Land Rover to cut up to 500 UK jobs
[36 hours old]: The carmaker says the cuts are part of "normal business practice", but one expert blames US tariffs.

. Summer holiday club costs: 'It's the amount you'd spend going away'
[37 hours old]: Some areas have seen prices rise by as much as 13%, research by children's charity Corum finds.

. 'It's just better!' Trump says Coca-Cola to change key US ingredient
[49 hours old]: Coca-Cola said they "appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm", without confirming they plan to make the tweak.

. Trump discussed firing Fed boss but 'highly unlikely' he will
[51 hours old]: The US president admitted he broached sacking Jerome Powell, in what would be an unprecedented move.

. Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court
[42 hours old]: The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.

. UK inflation at highest for almost a year and a half
[62 hours old]: Food and clothing prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.

. Faisal Islam: Surprise inflation jump complicates interest rate decision
[54 hours old]: Higher inflation could give the Bank of England pause for thought over cutting interest rates.

. Boss of Guinness-owner Diageo suddenly steps down
[57 hours old]: Diageo boss Debra Crew steps down after board decision for her to go.

. Co-op boss confirms all 6.5m members had data stolen
[59 hours old]: In her first interview since the attack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers.

. Trip drink ad banned over claim it makes you calm
[58 hours old]: The ad for the cucumber and mint drink made unauthorised health claims, the advertising watchdog found.

. German defence tech firm to make drones in UK
[50 hours old]: Stark, which makes weapon systems for Nato, says its new facility in Swindon will support 100 jobs.

. Barclays fined millions over financial crime risk lapses
[59 hours old]: The UK's financial watchdog says the bank had failed to properly check two of its clients.

. Stop being negative about savers buying shares, Reeves says
[62 hours old]: Chancellor tells the financial industry to change the narrative around consumer investment to encourage growth.

. Heat pump makers are ready for a rush: Will customers come?
[97 hours old]: Heat pump makers are ready to raise output, but demand is still sluggish.

. The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico
[121 hours old]: The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.

. 'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre
[196 hours old]: Residents in rural Georgia say the data centre next door has disrupted their water supply.

. Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech
[265 hours old]: Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.

. Tariffs are shifting global supply chains
[289 hours old]: Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.

. What have tariffs really done to the US economy?
[353 hours old]: As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.

. Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger
[385 hours old]: Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.

. The bridge changing lives and boosting business
[433 hours old]: The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.

. Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure
[457 hours old]: Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

. The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing
[457 hours old]: US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.

. Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand
[545 hours old]: The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.

. Police officers take second jobs to pay the bills
[19 hours old]: Latest figures show that in May 126 Sussex Police officers were registered as having a second job.

. How can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?
[33 hours old]: Free childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.

. Cost of summer holiday clubs rises to £1,076 a child
[37 hours old]: Some areas have seen prices rise by as much as 13%, research by children's charity Corum finds.

. Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
[320 hours old]: What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[937 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?

. The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
[1466 hours old]: An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

. Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
[1914 hours old]: The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

. The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
[2304 hours old]: From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

. Witness History
[63 hours old]: On 6 July 2015, the Greek people decisively rejected the terms of a financial bailout

. Crews battle overnight fire in Kilmarnock town centre
[81 hours old]: Crews battle overnight fire which spread across Kilmarnock shops

. How the rising cost of shoes could hit Trump
[104 hours old]: In this Americast episode, Anthony Zurcher, BBC's North America correspondent, discusses how Trump may start to feel pressure from his own supporters if prices continue to rise at home.

. Martin Lewis' trick for haggling with a call centre
[176 hours old]: Contract ending or ended? Try this if you're renewing your broadband/TV, mobile, car/home insurance or breakdown cover.


 
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