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- Road-rage driver caught on his own dashcam knocking motorist out
[9 hours old]: John Lee was caught on his own vehicle's camera attacking another driver in Conwy.
- Man accused of assaulting police officer at Manchester airport 'feared for life'
[2 hours old]: Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad deny assaulting a police officer causing actual bodily harm.
- Swarm of 10,000 bees settles on bike outside Louvre in Paris
[7 hours old]: The swarm gathers underneath the saddle of a bike locked to the railings of a metro station.
- Airlines cutting fares to lure hesitant customers, says Wizz Air
[11 hours old]: Boss József Váradi says European firms want to boost flyers put off by fares inflated by jet fuel costs.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[812 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2588 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
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PM won't face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting [2 hours old]: A Conservative-led motion sought to have the prime minister's remarks assessed by Privileges Committee.
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I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser McSweeney says [4 hours old]: Morgan McSweeney says the peer did not give the "full truth" about his relationship with Epstein.
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United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec [5 hours old]: The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.
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More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on [4 hours old]: The UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration and declining fertility rates
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America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US [2 hours old]: The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.
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Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block [4 hours old]: Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.
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US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump [1 hours old]: The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".
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France murder victim identified after 20 years and suspect arrested [6 hours old]: Hakima Boukerouis is the fifth woman to be identified through an international police campaign.
* In pictures: King Charles delivers historic speech to US Congress [1 hours old]: King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their state visit to the US with a White House military ceremony and a speech from the King to Congress.
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Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal [5 hours old]: It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.
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Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's [6 hours old]: Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.
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The man who exposed hundreds of British Museum thefts - but didn't live to see justice [14 hours old]: Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.
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US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal pleads not guilty to fraud charges [3 hours old]: The Army officer has been accused of using classified information to win 0,000 on an online prediction market.
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Government defends Palestine Action ban after High Court ruled it unlawful [1 hours old]: The government says overturning the ban would limit ministers' counter-terrorism powers.
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Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit [1 hours old]: The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
* Former FBI director James Comey charged with threatening Trump's life [0 hours old]: The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey on social media that the justice department says is a call to violence against Trump.
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Teacher said baby was 'dead meat', jury hears [4 hours old]: Thirteen-month-old Preston Davey suffered 40 injuries in the months up to his death, a jury is told.
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The Morgan McSweeney Evidence [1 hours old]: And, MPs vote against Starmer facing parliamentary inquiry over Mandelson vetting.
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Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup [2 hours old]: Players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations should be sent off, says Gianni Infantino.
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Why Mourinho could be Real's 'ultimate wildcard' [3 hours old]: With Real Madrid out of the Champions League, and falling behind in La Liga, noise around manager Alvaro Arbeloa's future is unsurprisingly increasing. Could Jose Mourinho be the answer?
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'A superstar in the making' - teen's journey from dog-sitting to World Cup [4 hours old]: Who is England newcomer Tilly Corteen-Coleman, and what does she offer Charlotte Edwards as the team's third left-arm spinner?
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Man City left frustrated by fixture pile-up [6 hours old]: Manchester City face a fixture pile-up of four games in 11 days next month after the Premier League confirmed the rescheduled dates for two of their key matches in the race for the title.
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Robertson establishes lead over Higgins in gripping affair [3 hours old]: Neil Robertson established a narrow 5-3 lead over John Higgins in a fiercely- contested opening to their World Championship quarter-final.
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BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher [8 hours old]: The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.
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Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court [5 hours old]: The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
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'Emergency handbrake' needed on sickness benefits, Blair think tank says [11 hours old]: The Tony Blair Institute says people with conditions like anxiety should get employment support instead of cash benefits.
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Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash [15 hours old]: Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.
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What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords [9 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.
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My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property [21 hours old]: Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.
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BBC News app [8719 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting? [46 hours old]: The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner
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Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music [22 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
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I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back [22 hours old]: Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.
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Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs [28 hours old]: All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.
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Greggs removes cabinets in shoplifting hotspots [28 hours old]: Greggs is removing display cabinets in London stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.
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Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman [29 hours old]: James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.
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Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall [25 hours old]: President Trump said the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.
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Less bread and WFH Fridays – what Pret boss knows about our habits [38 hours old]: Customers want great value but that doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest products, says Pano Christou.
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'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war [40 hours old]: British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.
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China blocks Meta's bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus [33 hours old]: It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
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Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says [55 hours old]: Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.
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The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas [38 hours old]: Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.
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China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US [96 hours old]: With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.
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Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy [108 hours old]: It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.
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US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell [98 hours old]: President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.
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How does it affect me if share prices fall? [107 hours old]: Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.
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White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms [116 hours old]: A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
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Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do? [30 hours old]: Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.
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How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific [46 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
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From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal [117 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
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How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success [142 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.
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What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news [125 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
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The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough [190 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
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Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert [214 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
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Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'? [286 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?
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Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning [310 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.
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Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? [357 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
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The Dutch village at risk of being demolished [382 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
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'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers [427 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
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TV for dogs booms but are they watching? [454 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
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The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison [478 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
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Cost of living payment date brought forward [16 hours old]: The government said payments - normally made in autumn - will be given out in July.
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'My husband might give up work to care for our kids' - nursery bills in Wales highest in Britain [16 hours old]: Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.
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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like [238 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 [759 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 [957 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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Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI [31 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.
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High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter [123 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
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Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs [136 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.
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Inflation: What do price increases mean for you? [148 hours old]: Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.
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Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war? [191 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.