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- Tube strikes called off by RMT union
[3 hours old]: The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday.
- HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
[8 hours old]: A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.
. Warning higher Europe air fares 'inevitable' due to Iran war
[115 hours old]: Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1289 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
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* Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands [1 hours old]: Channel 4 was aware of one of the rape claims before broadcast, but the woman involved still featured in the show.
* Burnham pledges not to 're-run' Brexit arguments [1 hours old]: The potential leadership challenger says he is not proposing the UK considers rejoining the EU.
* Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman [0 hours old]: Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of "stealing a charity".
* Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives [1 hours old]: The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.
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Prince William selling 20% of duchy property for housing and nature projects [5 hours old]: The Duchy of Cornwall is to sell part of its 128,000 acre estate and re-invest in more housing.
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UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain [5 hours old]: Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.
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Police hunt man after reports teens raped on beach [1 hours old]: A search for a suspect is under way as police patrols are increased.
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Tribute to 'fearless' soldier who died after fall from horse at royal show [2 hours old]: Ciara Sullivan's father posted a tribute to his daughter on Facebook on Sunday.
* Jewish man injured after attack by group of men [0 hours old]: The Metropolitan Police have said they are treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime.
* Farage facing new questions over home purchase funding [0 hours old]: Reform UK has insisted the £5m party leader Nigel Farage received in April 2024 from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne was a gift.
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Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch [3 hours old]: Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.
* London stabbing of journalist was by men working for Iran, court told [0 hours old]: Pouria Zeraati was left with three stab wounds after the attack in March 2024.
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Why people are so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch [2 hours old]: A watch range by Swatch and Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one.
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In pictures: Celebrity style meets garden design at Chelsea 2026 [5 hours old]: Designers from around the world showcase their gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Aaron Rai's journey from talented child golfer to history-making PGA champion [15 hours old]: England's Aaron Rai winning the US PGA Championship seals a fascinating journey to the summit of the golfing world.
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What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult? [2 hours old]: An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
* Watch: Celebrities paint garden gnomes for Chelsea Flower Show as ban lifts [0 hours old]: David Beckham and Dame Mary Berry are among the famous faces to have painted gnomes to raise funds for a school gardening campaign.
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Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial [2 hours old]: Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.
* Gunman kills four and injures eight in Turkey, media reports say [1 hours old]: A huge police manhunt is now under way after the shootings in southern Turkey.
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HGV driver hid drugs in Kim Kardashian Skims load [6 hours old]: Jakub Konkel, who stashed £7.2m of cocaine in a delivery of designer underwear, is sentenced to 13 years.
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Firm fined after North Sea worker fell to death through hole in rig [1 hours old]: Jason Thomas, 50, fell through a displaced grating on the Valaris 121 in 2023.
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI [3 hours old]: The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.
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Bride has two weddings in two days for grandad with dementia [13 hours old]: Emma Noakes got to walk down the aisle with her grandad after care home staff recreated her big day.
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PGMO admits handball error on Man Utd goal v Forest [1 hours old]: Manchester United's second goal in Sunday's Premier League win over Nottingham Forest should have been disallowed for handball, the referees' body has admitted.
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Why Rai winning his first major in Rocky's backyard feels fitting [15 hours old]: England's Aaron Rai winning the US PGA Championship seals a fascinating journey to the summit of the golfing world.
* Clarke's key questions for Scotland World Cup squad [1 hours old]: Steve Clarke names his Scotland squad for the World Cup on Tuesday and while the head coach has a largely settled group, BBC Sport Scotland takes a look at potential bolters.
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Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92 [6 hours old]: Former Warwickshire and England captain Mike Smith, known throughout the game as MJK, dies at the age of 92.
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Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says Care [1 hours old]: Former England scrum-half Danny Care criticises the selection of South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg in the England training squad for this summer's Tests.
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Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale - Rooney [13 hours old]: Mohamed Salah should be dropped from Liverpool's season finale for "selfish" criticism of the club, says Wayne Rooney.
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Is the UK's once favourite car coming back as an EV? [3 hours old]: The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.
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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals? [10 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Jitters on oil and bond markets as US-Iran peace talks stall [3 hours old]: Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed.
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Why are people so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch? [2 hours old]: A watch range by Swatch and Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one.
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Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory [8 hours old]: Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.
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Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money' [12 hours old]: One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
* 'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes [1 hours old]: Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.
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Does Labour’s Leadership Race Mean A Battle Over Brexit? [29 hours old]: Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have said they want the UK to rejoin the EU.
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Why Democrats are panicking about losing California [75 hours old]: Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?
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Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to [42 hours old]: The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.
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'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors [66 hours old]: John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.
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Swatch stores close for second day after crowds [27 hours old]: The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again.
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British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal [72 hours old]: The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.
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Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time [75 hours old]: The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families.
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Heathrow rival could lead expansion, watchdog says [76 hours old]: The aviation watchdog is considering new rules for Heathrow ahead of its possible expansion.
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X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK [77 hours old]: Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.
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Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed [68 hours old]: There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.
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UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues [70 hours old]: Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.
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Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial [85 hours old]: As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.
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US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened [85 hours old]: An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".
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AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss [91 hours old]: Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.
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India's Adanis agree to pay m to settle civil fraud case in the US [83 hours old]: The US securities regulator had accused the Adanis of paying bribes and misleading investors, which they denied.
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Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays [90 hours old]: Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.
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Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts [101 hours old]: The UK economy is showing resilience – it’s worth diving into the data in more detail to understand why.
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UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war [104 hours old]: The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.
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Honda makes its first annual loss in 70 years [100 hours old]: The firm will now pivot away from scrapping its target for all of its vehicles to be electric by 2040.
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Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding [91 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 [133 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 [115 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 [162 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 [186 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' [228 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 [225 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 [283 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 [330 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? [427 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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'Vicious circle of rising costs is fuelling crisis for traders' [32 hours old]: "Dried apricots 12 months ago were £35 for a 12kg box, now they're £100 a box," says cheesemonger.
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'We need working-class voices to enrich culture' [33 hours old]: Northumberland journalist Kate Pasola says there is a need to break down socioeconomic barriers.
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How can the PM improve the lives of Londoners? [35 hours old]: The BBC Politics London show asks three bodies which policies could improve Londoners' lives.
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'Not having a proper funeral left me with painful memories' [84 hours old]: Ed Cullen says his mum had an unattended cremation which saved money but was "devastating" for him.
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Cost of living concerns in St Helier Central [99 hours old]: The BBC has heard concerns about poverty and cost of living from St Helier Central voters.
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages [355 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 [715 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 [1235 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 [1434 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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Watch: What was argued at the Musk-Altman trial? [75 hours old]: It's the jury's turn to deliberate in the showdown over OpenAI that has pitted two of the biggest names in tech against each other.
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Major police operation targets drug and knife crime [104 hours old]: West Midlands Police brings Operation Fearless to Handsworth.
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Changes to PIP payments [105 hours old]: Finance expert Laura Pomfret explains to PIP payments.