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- Man charged after explosion at Dunmurry police station
[3 hours old]: The 66-year-old was arrested under the Terrorism Act on Tuesday 28 April in the Dunmurry area.
- Small boat migrant guilty of attempting knife attack on Israeli embassy
[9 hours old]: Abdullah Albadri was arrested in April last year as he tried to climb over the railings of the embassy in London.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[883 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
[2659 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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Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising officers who arrested Golders Green suspect [3 hours old]: The Green leader was facing a growing backlash for appearing to back criticism of arresting officers.
* Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war [0 hours old]: The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
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Golders Green stabbing suspect in court on three charges of attempted murder [5 hours old]: Essa Suleiman, 45, is also accused of attempting to murder a third man on the same day in south London.
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Woman charged over fatal Wimbledon school crash [7 hours old]: Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a car crashed into the Study Preparatory School in July 2023.
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Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at 8bn - but he can't pocket it [4 hours old]: Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not.
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King Charles visits Bermuda in first British overseas territory trip [1 hours old]: Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.
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Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo shared [3 hours old]: The former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates
* Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25% [0 hours old]: The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.
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Superdry co-founder guilty of rape [5 hours old]: James Holder, 54, attacked a woman after a night out in Cheltenham in May 2022.
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French PM fuels row with trip to buy baguettes [2 hours old]: Sébastien Lecornu visited a boulangerie on Labour Day, defying unions who say 1 May must remain a mandatory rest day.
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The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner [3 hours old]: All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.
* Where's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing [0 hours old]: From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes.
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Is the UK heading for another drought this summer? [8 hours old]: Has a very dry April sparked concerns of another drought in some parts of the UK this summer? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the current situation.
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How did Banksy put up a statue in central London? [9 hours old]: The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face.
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'Microcosm of the US': Retirement community shows its political colours ahead of Trump visit [11 hours old]: Politics have become an increasingly thorny issue in the Villages, Florida, which is home to 150,000 people.
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Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics [14 hours old]: London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take.
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Watch: Moment WW2 bomb detonated in Plymouth [7 hours old]: A loud explosion was heard as bomb disposal experts made the 250kg device safe.
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Whisky tariffs deal sparks political squabble over who claims credit [4 hours old]: Party leaders quickly changed their campaign plans after Donald Trump's announcement on the tariffs deal.
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Manchester born and bred, but moving to Israel [6 hours old]: Richard Manville has lived in the UK all his life, but now he's leaving for Israel because he says the antisemitism here is intolerable.
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Father Ted co-creator's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned [4 hours old]: Linehan had previously been found guilty of criminal damage after a confrontation with a trans activist.
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War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release [5 hours old]: Mladic, 84, was jailed for life for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian war in 1992-95.
* 'Embarrassment to snooker' - Wu and Allen play longest Crucible frame [1 hours old]: Mark Allen and Wu Yize play out the longest frame in Crucible history during the second session of their World Championship semi-final.
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Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in Miami practice [2 hours old]: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is fastest in the only practice session for the Miami Grand Prix.
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'It's like we're all crying and relegated' - Spurs' De Zerbi delivers monologue [6 hours old]: Manager Roberto de Zerbi urges Tottenham to "silence the voice inside of us" as the club battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
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Raducanu links up with coach from US Open win [2 hours old]: Emma Raducanu has linked up again with Andrew Richardson, who coached her to the US Open title as a teenage qualifier.
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Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination [5 hours old]: People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.
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No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says [5 hours old]: Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.
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Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss [7 hours old]: A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
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Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI [8 hours old]: The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.
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Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar [10 hours old]: The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.
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South East Water chair resigns after critical report [8 hours old]: It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.
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Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit [12 hours old]: The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.
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Tourists feel petrol pinch and cut down on day trips [15 hours old]: Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.
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'I earn £36k but I can't afford to buy a house' [8 hours old]: Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.
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How the Iran war affects your money and bills [8 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
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How will car finance compensation payments work? [9 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
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'We're in a successful band but still work jobs' [9 hours old]: Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections
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The Renters' Rights Act is here - this is what it means for tenants and landlords [27 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.
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Weekly quiz: Who walked off the I'm A Celebrity live final? [27 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper' [20 hours old]: A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".
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BBC News app [8790 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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The Week: The Price Of The Iran War [24 hours old]: Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?
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LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US? [21 hours old]: And why isn't there more support for Democrats?
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Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical [759 hours old]: An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.
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Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls? [21 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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'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases [21 hours old]: The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.
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What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords [27 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.
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Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England [28 hours old]: The Bank's latest meeting reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.
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China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation [20 hours old]: The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
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Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation [29 hours old]: The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.
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Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK [28 hours old]: The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.
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Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options [26 hours old]: Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
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Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan [26 hours old]: Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.
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Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs [35 hours old]: Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.
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'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs [39 hours old]: Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.
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The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed [45 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.
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Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music [93 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
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How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific [117 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 [188 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 [213 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 [196 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 [261 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 [285 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like [309 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 [829 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 [1028 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 has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter? [58 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.
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What do shoppers think about the future of their high street? [59 hours old]: Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.
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Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI [102 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 [194 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 [207 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.