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- In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia's new Black Sea strikes
[8 hours old]: Blackened ships and smashed docks mark Russia's recent surge of attacks on Ukraine's coastline.

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* Calls for inquiry into Army training college for teenagers after reports of rape and abuse
[0 hours old]: Four women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed while attending the Army Foundation College (AFC) at Harrogate in North Yorkshire.

- Majority of England's rivers and lakes fail new environmental review
[3 hours old]: A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement.

- Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
[6 hours old]: Prof Jason Arday said he had "concluded that the only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away".

* Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
[1 hours old]: Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.

* Farmer jailed for lodger's 'body in barrel' murder
[0 hours old]: Richard Dyson's body was not found until nearly six years after he disappeared in rural Barnsley.

- Meredith Kercher's sister criticises Amanda Knox's Edinburgh comedy show
[3 hours old]: Stephanie Kercher asks Amanda Knox to think about Meredith's family ahead of staging a show in Edinburgh.

- Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
[2 hours old]: The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.

* Man charged with killing Scottish aid worker in Greece
[0 hours old]: Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

* Nadia Sawalha threatens ITV with legal action over Loose Women removal
[1 hours old]: The TV panellist claims she has been treated unfairly due to her public support of Palestinian rights.

* Woman charged after four stabbed near Covent Garden
[1 hours old]: A 47-year-old woman is charged following a stabbing in central London in which four men were injured.

- Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company
[7 hours old]: Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.

- The 'education gap' hiding behind picture-perfect Cornwall and Devon
[8 hours old]: Behind the South West's postcard image, poverty and isolation are limiting opportunities for many young people.

* Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?
[0 hours old]: Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.

- Half of vaccines are binned - 'fridge-free' versions could change that
[14 hours old]: Scientists have kept vaccines stable at room temperature for a year, which could transform global vaccination.

- Why playing your phone out loud in public might become the new normal
[13 hours old]: Playing music or videos out loud on your phone is bemoaned by many - but in the future, it might not seem so outlandish

- Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag
[13 hours old]: With bags packed and boarding passes at the ready, what can you do to keep your body clock on track?

- Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?
[3 hours old]: Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?

- Families' anger at jailed funeral boss's apology letter
[3 hours old]: Robert Bush issues an open letter of apology to families affected by the Hull funeral scandal.

- Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
[5 hours old]: Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.

- Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages
[12 hours old]: Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.

* Referrals to Prevent anti-terror scheme at record high
[0 hours old]: The Home Office says the 10-year-high in referrals could be due to the 2024 Southport attacks.

- Michelin-star restaurant regains top hygiene score after previous one-star inspection
[8 hours old]: Ynyshir got a one-star food hygiene rating from inspectors but has since been restored to five stars.

- Argentina create special day to mark England win
[3 hours old]: The Argentine Football Association announces 15 July as National Football Teams Day to mark Argentina's 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England.

* NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
[1 hours old]: The warning comes after the NHS sees a surge in patients and problems with equipment in high temperatures.

- Barcelona? Real Madrid? Man City's Rodri has a decision to make
[2 hours old]: Midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join Real Madrid or Barcelona, should he decide to leave Manchester City.

* Why Liverpool icon Salah has chosen Trabzonspor
[1 hours old]: Why Mohamed Salah chose Trabzonspor over Saudi Arabia and MLS, and what the move means for him and Turkish football.

- England recall Pope & Lawrence for Pakistan Tests but Bethell out
[3 hours old]: Surrey duo Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence are recalled to the England squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan.

- Mark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome
[2 hours old]: Alex Hughes was found collapsed at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 19 June by his two sons.

- Friendship with Mourinho & search for new club - what next for Smalling?
[6 hours old]: Snubbing university, genetics testing for supplements, Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho - Chris Smalling is not your ordinary footballer.

- Olympic champion curler Muirhead comes out of retirement
[5 hours old]: Winter Olympic gold medallist Eve Muirhead revokes her retirement, saying being Team GB's chef de mission at this year's Games has inspired her to return to curling after four years away.

- Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
[3 hours old]: Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.

* Owner of bike maker Raleigh files for insolvency
[0 hours old]: Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.

- US beef prices have soared but farmers aren't making more money
[13 hours old]: The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but there's a big squeeze on profits.

- Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
[8 hours old]: Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate.

- Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about
[4 hours old]: People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts.

- 'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?
[3 hours old]: Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?

- Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence
[5 hours old]: The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.

- Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
[15 hours old]: Gianni Infantino will remain Fifa president after receiving backing from senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors in his controversial private investment plans.

- Hospital staff work in pubs to balance cost pressure
[1 hours old]: The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%.

- The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
[8 hours old]: Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.

- Uniform bank now helping working families
[8 hours old]: The Community Cupboard offers used school uniform in West Kingsdown and Swanley, Kent.

- Bid to extend holiday food and activities programme
[9 hours old]: The authority will consider who should deliver the holiday activity and meal scheme going forward.

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. The Global Story: Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border?
[52 hours old]: Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’

. Which PM punched John Simpson?
[21 hours old]: Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

. Trump administration pays back 0bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses
[17 hours old]: It represents roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected under the policy, with billions still to be repaid.

. Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
[24 hours old]: A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.

. Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told
[27 hours old]: The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.

. Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn
[28 hours old]: This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.

. Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told
[18 hours old]: More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.

. The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
[38 hours old]: Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

. SpaceX shares sink after first earnings report reveals huge AI spending plans
[23 hours old]: Elon Musk told investors that people were "underestimating" his company.

. Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamorising smoking'
[38 hours old]: The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.

. Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall
[33 hours old]: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.

. Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco
[30 hours old]: People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.

. Anthropic AI used fake profiles to target people in hack then hid the evidence
[27 hours old]: The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.

. Paramount chief executive David Ellison breaks silence on Warner Bros mega merger
[41 hours old]: The chief executive of Paramount-Skydance says criticism of 0bn (£82m) merger with Warner Bros. relies on outdated Hollywood model.

. The Sims and EA FC maker Electronic Arts sells for bn to Saudi-led group
[26 hours old]: The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.

. Why Trump Media's sale of fast access to market-moving social posts is controversial
[47 hours old]: Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts.

. BP's .7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price
[51 hours old]: Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.

. 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
[39 hours old]: AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

. How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
[38 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

. Zinc dresses and ice creams - how to survive a heatwave wedding
[62 hours old]: The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.

. India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
[159 hours old]: Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

. The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
[183 hours old]: Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

. How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
[192 hours old]: Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.

. Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
[230 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[399 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[422 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[566 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
[26 hours old]: The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[878 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[1358 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[1430 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[1686 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
[2270 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. What happened to the internet?
[27 hours old]: Faced with a barrage of ads, misinformation, AI slop, toxicity and doom-scrolling, it can feel like the internet is kind of... broken. Is it? And what are the alternatives?

. How the dry weather affects your supermarket shop
[47 hours old]: Tomos Morgan visits farm in Vale of Glamorgan to explain how the hot and dry spell affects crops.

. Assignment
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. Derelict former BHS site a 'continuing nightmare'
[70 hours old]: The former department store closed in 2016.