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* Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
[1 hours old]: On Thursday, the UK confirmed it had summoned Israel's top diplomat in Britain to express its "condemnation" of the incident.
- US-bound plane diverts to Canada after person from Ebola-hit region boards 'in error'
[3 hours old]: Officials did not specify if the passenger, who was coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, was showing symptoms of the virus.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1360 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
and in other news ...
* Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer [1 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.
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Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role [3 hours old]: Newly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "prominent role".
* NHS trust sacks staff over accessing Nottingham attacks victims' records [0 hours old]: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says investigations are ongoing.
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UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure [2 hours old]: The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.
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Tui ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight [4 hours old]: The holiday company has cut ties with Married at First Sight following allegations of rape made by women on the UK edition.
* Maguire 'shocked and gutted' by England World Cup omission [0 hours old]: Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori are among the central defensive options to be left out of England's World Cup squad.
* Five held in council election fraud investigation [1 hours old]: Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.
* Teenage boys sentenced for raping lone girls and filming attacks [1 hours old]: The boys filmed themselves laughing and encouraging each other as they raped girls in separate attacks.
* Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash [1 hours old]: The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
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China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged [5 hours old]: It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
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I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell [10 hours old]: Hundreds of people contacted BBC News after a report found families were being left with service charge debts after inheriting properties.
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Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz [2 hours old]: Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
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Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak [5 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?
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The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel [8 hours old]: England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?
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Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks [8 hours old]: Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.
* Protesters gather outside Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death [1 hours old]: Yves Sakila, 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident.
* Green Party candidate pulls out of by-election hours after being announced [0 hours old]: Chris Kennedy withdraws from the contest hours after he was named as the Green Party's candidate.
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Sick walkers rescued after drinking river water on West Highland Way [11 hours old]: Two walkers on the long distance route fell severely ill after drinking from a burn despite using filters.
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EasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortages [6 hours old]: The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
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A reluctant winner in ballot to create new laws [5 hours old]: Last session's winner was Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who brought forward the Assisted Dying Bill.
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Farmer finds 80 cannabis-filled bin bags dumped on his land [4 hours old]: Rob Morgan said he had seen various items dumped on his land before, but this was a "bit of a surprise".
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FA opens Southampton investigation over Spygate [3 hours old]: The Football Association opens an investigation into Southampton's conduct after the club admit to spying on three clubs during the Championship season.
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Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open? [3 hours old]: Emma Raducanu is handed a tricky test at the French Open after being drawn against Argentine clay-court specialist Solano Sierra in the first round.
* Russell aiming to put 'turbulent' start behind him [0 hours old]: Mercedes driver George Russell believes he can put a "turbulent" start to the season behind him at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.
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Village in Ghana to celebrate Villa Europa League win with parade [4 hours old]: A village in Ghana will hold a parade with 30 motorcycles and a minibus to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League victory.
* Abuse complaints process to be replaced after victims' criticism [0 hours old]: British Gymnastics says it will replace its complaints process after concerns over the treatment of gymnasts - following criticism from abuse victims.
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Arteta told of title win by crying son - while having barbecue [2 hours old]: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he could not watch the game that secured the Premier League title, opting to have a barbecue in his garden instead.
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Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite [1 hours old]: The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.
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Government pledges £120m to support ceramics firms [4 hours old]: Rob Flello, boss of Ceramics UK, says the support recognises the importance of the industry.
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Nvidia's latest record earnings fail to impress investors [6 hours old]: The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.
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UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states [8 hours old]: The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
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SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire [11 hours old]: Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
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Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus [11 hours old]: The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
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TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom [10 hours old]: YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
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Wes Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works' [5 hours old]: Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.
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Elon Musk's X fined for not complying with Australia's child protection laws [11 hours old]: The social media giant will pay A0,000 plus legal costs, ending a three-year legal saga.
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The young people rejecting a bank-breaking prom [11 hours old]: Teenage entrepreneurs at Huntington School change the way pupils shop for a prom dress.
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Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family [17 hours old]: The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.
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Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils [18 hours old]: A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
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BBC News app [9267 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions? [22 hours old]: And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year
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Trump gets 'forever' immunity on his past tax affairs [20 hours old]: The US president's extraordinary new deal for himself and members of his family
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The real-life story of the original rebel girls of football [60 hours old]: The incredible real-life story of the original rebel girls of football – the Corinthians.
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Alex Batty vanished at 11. Now he tells his story [204 hours old]: At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.
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The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches [17 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
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Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggs [23 hours old]: A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.
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Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year [27 hours old]: Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.
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UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise [27 hours old]: The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Inflation falls to 2.8% but is expected to rise from here [30 hours old]: Energy prices were lower due to the government's energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.
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Boss of Sarah Ferguson-linked firm used royal links to threaten worker with jail [36 hours old]: In a recording obtained by the BBC, the worker was threatened with jail for allegedly hacking emails at lifestyle app vVoosh.
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'Ghost brokers' targeting 17 to 25 year-olds with fake car insurance online [35 hours old]: The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.
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TV presenter says abusive ex gave her no access to her own money [31 hours old]: Ruth Dodsworth's former husband was jailed for coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking.
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China confirms it will buy 200 Boeing jets after Trump-Xi summit [36 hours old]: The two sides will also work towards an extension to the tariffs truce they agreed in October, China's Commerce Ministry said.
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UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say [41 hours old]: Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.
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Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt [66 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals? [81 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money' [83 hours old]: One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
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Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding [162 hours old]: It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.
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Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever [204 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
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Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly [186 hours old]: The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
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Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking [233 hours old]: Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
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Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence [257 hours old]: While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.
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How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood' [298 hours old]: The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.
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How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy [296 hours old]: Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
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Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict [354 hours old]: Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.
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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff [401 hours old]: Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
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Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls? [498 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
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Woman's debts reach £26k as she battles poverty [20 hours old]: Gaynor Lake tells how she struggled to pay for heating, rent and council tax and saw her debts grow.
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St Brelade concerns of empty shops and cost of living [23 hours old]: People say they are frustrated families have to turn to food banks in a "rich island like Jersey".
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages [426 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like [786 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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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [1306 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
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [1505 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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Are supermarkets profiting from higher food prices? [23 hours old]: Food prices in the UK have risen, but are supermarkets profiting from higher food prices? Ben Chu reports.
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Business Daily [44 hours old]: Trump's pick for the US Fed chair risks rebuke from the president if rates do not fall
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'I sold it for over £1k': Why people want new Swatch [56 hours old]: The launch of an exclusive pocket watch has sparked a frenzy that forced stores worldwide to close and in some cases saw police officers and security deal with huge unruly crowds.
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'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes [72 hours old]: Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.