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- Bowen: Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace
[3 hours old]: Trump's Middle East visit was a victory lap - but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it.
. Greater Anglia transfers to public ownership
[65 hours old]: Greater Anglia describes renationalisation as a step towards a "simpler, more unified" rail network.
. How will the EU's new border system work?
[61 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
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Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK [3 hours old]: The tougher rules will come in force in January as part of wider plans to cut immigration.
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D’Angelo, R&B Grammy-award winning singer, dies aged 51 [2 hours old]: The singer, who was also an acclaimed songwriter, was known for helping create the genre of neo-soul.
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UK will be second-fastest-growing G7 economy, IMF says, but faces higher inflation [1 hours old]: But the UK is also predicted to suffer the highest rate of inflation in the G7 both this year and next.
* Asylum seeker laughed after killing woman, jury told [0 hours old]: The jury in the trial of Deng Majek is shown CCTV and told he carried out a "vicious and frenzied attack".
* US strikes another vessel off Venezuela coast, killing six [0 hours old]: President Trump said the vessel belonged to "narcoterrorists" and that it was "trafficking narcotics." US officials have not provided evidence to this claim.
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French PM backs freezing Macron's pension reform to save government [5 hours old]: The changes, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, were seen as signature reforms in Emmanuel Macron's presidency.
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DNA test proved woman accused of stalking McCanns was not missing Madeleine, court hears [5 hours old]: Julia Wandelt and Karen Spragg deny stalking Kate and Gerry McCann over several years.
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'No other woman can play like she can': The rise of darts star who beat Luke Littler [7 hours old]: The spotlight is on Beau Greaves after her landmark win over Luke Littler on Monday, but who is the 21-year-old from Doncaster?
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Peer faces Lords ban for raising speeding fines with police chief [5 hours old]: Ex-Lords speaker Baroness D'Souza complained to Sir Mark Rowley she could lose her licence after a speeding fine.
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My friend Bipin threw back Hamas grenade - and saved my life [5 hours old]: Bipin Joshi tried to save fellow Nepalese students before being taken hostage, his mourning friend tells the BBC.
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Recognising Palestinian state helped get ceasefire, PM says [6 hours old]: The PM says the Gaza deal belongs to Trump - but insists the UK played a key role behind the scenes.
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24 hours with Trump on diplomatic tornado through Middle East [6 hours old]: The US president's single-day tour was a victory lap rather than an exercise in setting out detail, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
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'It's not over,' says son of hostage whose body remains in Gaza [4 hours old]: Rotem Cooper, whose father Amiram's body has not been returned, calls on mediators to put pressure on Hamas to release the remaining bodies.
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'We want to raise our children': Life in Gaza after hostages and prisoners released [4 hours old]: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says over 80% of all buildings in the territory are destroyed or damaged.
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How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump [8 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
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'I fear my wedding sari is destroyed': New parcel rules cause US shipping chaos [15 hours old]: Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules.
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Did Man City let De Bruyne leave too soon? [5 hours old]: Kevin de Bruyne is in sparkling form for Napoli and Belgium this season - did he leave Man City too soon?
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Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to 'safe place' [1 hours old]: The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.
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Tommy Robinson police stop unlawful, court hears [8 hours old]: The far-right activist was charged under the Terrorism Act over an incident at the Channel Tunnel in July 2024.
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Raducanu has blood pressure taken in China defeat [8 hours old]: Britain's Emma Raducanu struggles physically in a three-set loss to world number 219 Zhu Lin in the Ningbo Open first round.
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YouTubers Dan and Phil confirm relationship after 16 years [10 hours old]: Dan says intense fan intrusion "could have killed me", but that they "can't live in fear any more".
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Man jailed for five years for threatening to kill Nigel Farage [9 hours old]: The Reform UK leader has described the threats made in a TikTok video as "pretty chilling".
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Boris Johnson 'chose NHS over children', ex-minister tells Covid inquiry [5 hours old]: The former education secretary tells the Covid inquiry there was a "lack of seriousness" in government.
* The players with points to prove as England reach World Cup [0 hours old]: England have qualified for next summer's World Cup, but who are the players who must still prove they deserve a spot in Thomas Tuchel's squad?
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Beau Greaves - the 'very special' talent who beat Littler [7 hours old]: The spotlight is on Beau Greaves after her landmark win over Luke Littler on Monday, but who is the 21-year-old from Doncaster?
* 'In the form of his life' - How England players rated [0 hours old]: BBC Sport assesses how England performed against Latvia during the Three Lions' 5-0 victory.
* Weather, politics & wildcards - all you need to know about 2026 World Cup [0 hours old]: England have secured their place at the 2026 World Cup and this is all you need to know about next summer's tournament.
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UK will be second-fastest-growing G7 economy, IMF predicts [1 hours old]: But the UK is also predicted to suffer the highest rate of inflation in the G7 both this year and next.
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Wage growth slows slightly over summer [11 hours old]: Annual growth in employees' average earnings was 4.7% in the three months to August.
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Personal data potentially stolen in Asahi cyber-attack [10 hours old]: Asahi is still investigating the full impact of the attack which stalled all its Japanese production.
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Tens of thousands of homes insulated under government schemes need repairs [14 hours old]: Insulation programmes costing billions of pounds have led to widespread problems with damp and mould.
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Trump tariffs on kitchen cabinets and lumber come into force [8 hours old]: There are concerns the new levies, meant to protect US manufacturers, could raise housing costs.
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US-China trade tensions back as port fees take effect [15 hours old]: New US tariffs on imported timber, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture also came into effect on Tuesday.
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US shipping chaos: I fear my wedding sari is destroyed [15 hours old]: Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules.
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Cyber attack contingency plans should be put on paper, firms told [10 hours old]: Prepare to switch to offline systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.
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Vodafone says outage affecting thousands of customers resolved [12 hours old]: Vodafone said its Monday outage, which knocked broadband and mobile data users offline for several hours, was caused by a "non-malicious software issue".
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What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth? [11 hours old]: The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
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Why is UK inflation still rising? [11 hours old]: UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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Family resort to cold showers amid energy bill rise [15 hours old]: Experts say families are building up "more and more debt and really getting into trouble".
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Learning to sign changed my life after a brain injury [19 hours old]: Two participants from Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks share how BSL has transformed their lives.
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Why AI is being trained in rural India [22 hours old]: Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
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Carmakers go on trial over 'dieselgate' emissions cheat claims [30 hours old]: The trial is the latest chapter of what has become known as the "dieselgate" scandal.
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Lloyds warns car finance scandal could cost it £2bn [33 hours old]: The bank has set aside an additional £800m, saying the number of eligible claims is expected to be higher than previously thought.
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Reeves urged to avoid 'half-baked' tax fixes in Budget [35 hours old]: The think tank says the government should seize the opportunity to reform the tax system.
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Mortgage rates creep back up as lenders show caution [34 hours old]: Average mortgage rates have increased month-on-month for the first time since February, says Moneyfacts.
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Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm [18 hours old]: The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China.
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'It's going to be really bad': Fears over AI bubble bursting grow in Silicon Valley [93 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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China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat [33 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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Windows 10 users urged to prepare for Microsoft pulling support [70 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 [70 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 [67 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? [111 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 [106 hours old]: A survey suggests three-quarters of drivers had issues with parking apps.
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Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America? [45 hours old]: The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
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How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper [92 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? [118 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 [190 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 [214 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 [286 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 [310 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 [382 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 [477 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 [406 hours old]: "The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.
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Click Energy announces first price rise in more than three years [31 hours old]: The firm said it would result in the typical annual domestic electricity bill rising by about £39.60.
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Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning [694 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? [1510 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 [1798 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 [2429 hours old]: What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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Witness History [111 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 [133 hours old]: Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy?
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How you could get £700 for being mis-sold a car loan [153 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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Good Bad Billionaire [212 hours old]: How Tatyana Kim went from English teacher to head of Russian’s largest online retailer
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