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- Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
[8 hours old]: The incident occurred on Monday morning while the aircraft had been on a routine test mission.
* Man bailed after woman pushed into path of bus on Putney Bridge
[0 hours old]: A man is bailed after being arrested in the case of a woman who was pushed into a road in 2017.
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Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says [1 hours old]: The US vice-president says the agreement is "about a page and a half" and "very general", meaning many details will be worked out later.
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Thames Water closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal [1 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.
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Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog [10 hours old]: The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".
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Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup [5 hours old]: The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.
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Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse' [5 hours old]: She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.
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What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates [10 hours old]: Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?
* Putin trying to intimidate with activities in UK, former MI6 chief says [1 hours old]: Hostile states are increasingly using proxies to carry out attacks in Britain following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Sir Richard Moore says.
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NHS report warned of maternity care concerns at trust days before landmark baby death case [4 hours old]: A previously unpublished report details problems in Nottingham's maternity units before a major review.
* 'Little hero' rescued drowning friend from the sea by her hair [1 hours old]: Tamika and Sofia-Ann were cut off by the tide and pulled under water by the waves at Abergele.
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Iran 'most oppressed' team at World Cup, head coach says [2 hours old]: Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his Iran side are the "most oppressed in the World Cup" after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.
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VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch' [11 hours old]: Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.
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Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup [3 hours old]: Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.
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Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak [10 hours old]: There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
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When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected? [2 hours old]: The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.
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Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu [6 hours old]: Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.
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No, there’s no plot to make you allergic to meat [9 hours old]: Viral conspiracy posts claim there is a secret effort to spread ticks on US farms to trigger an allergy to red meat.
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I might have avoided ovarian cancer if I lived in England not Wales [5 hours old]: Heather Morgan's postcode meant she was ineligible for a test that could have revealed her risk.
* Newsreader Tina Daheley to leave Radio 2 breakfast show [0 hours old]: The move comes just a couple of weeks before Sara Cox takes over the show in July.
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California's Newsom alleges justice department is investigating wife and ex-staff [11 hours old]: A source familiar with the investigations says they had been ongoing for "roughly a year".
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Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years [1 hours old]: The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
* India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns [0 hours old]: The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.
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Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests [6 hours old]: The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.
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Monarch of the Glen 'sister painting' could fetch £4m at auction [5 hours old]: Scene in Braemar, which will go under the hammer next month, last appeared at auction in 1994 when it was sold for £793,500.
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday? [14 hours old]: Donald Trump is now the second oldest president in US history
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What does the future hold for Rashford? [3 hours old]: Barcelona decided not to trigger the option that would have allowed them to sign Marcus Rashford for £26m, so what does the future hold for the England World Cup star?
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi just one game into World Cup [3 hours old]: Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.
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Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine [5 hours old]: The Iranian team may want to unite people but what the game with New Zealand revealed is just how divided many Iranians remain, writes BBC North America correspondent Shaimaa Khalil.
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'Not a model' - Bielsa refuses to engage with World Cup photoshoot [3 hours old]: Uruguay and former Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa defends his stony-faced appearance in the official World Cup photoshoot.
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Why Kante is still crucial for France - Giroud [4 hours old]: France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why N'Golo Kante is still an important part of Didier Deschamps' squad, eight years after planning to retire from international football.
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Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal [1 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.
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SpaceX IPO raised bn more than thought [12 hours old]: The company's listing raised .5bn, compared with the bn it was initially thought.
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What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon? [9 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
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Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension [15 hours old]: The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.
* Do online saving methods really work? [0 hours old]: Do online saving methods really work?
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Bonnie Tyler out of coma but 'very unwell' after emergency surgery [17 hours old]: The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was put in an induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery.
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BBC News app [9884 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Social Media Ban For Under-16s [18 hours old]: Under-16s to be banned from social media Keir Starmer announces.
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UK announces U16 social media ban [21 hours old]: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces a ban for under-16s from major social media platforms
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Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch [425 hours old]: Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.
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How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food? [18 hours old]: Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.
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Is the convertible heading into the sunset? [34 hours old]: UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?
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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal? [22 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
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Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how [34 hours old]: Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.
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Financial losses from scams hit £1.3bn a year as criminals turn to AI [34 hours old]: On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.
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Oil prices fall and shares jump after US-Iran deal announced [19 hours old]: Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
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Fox to buy Roku streaming firm in bn deal [19 hours old]: The move is seen as a bet that combining streaming with its news and sport offering will boost Fox as TV audiences move online.
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UK electric car sales target set to be weakened [40 hours old]: The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.
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Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts [83 hours old]: The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
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UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal [37 hours old]: Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.
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Why the US economy keeps defying the odds [52 hours old]: Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
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Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns [65 hours old]: Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut [84 hours old]: Musk is now worth .11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of .2tn.
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UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year [86 hours old]: The ban forms part of the government's package of sanctions on Moscow due to the ongoing war with Ukraine.
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'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut [99 hours old]: The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.
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UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt [96 hours old]: The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.
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Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever [106 hours old]: From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
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My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no? [107 hours old]: It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"
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Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut [97 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.
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UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner [95 hours old]: Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.
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Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children [113 hours old]: The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.
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Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss [131 hours old]: The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.
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Why I sold my business to my staff [34 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry [107 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
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New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why? [131 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.
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Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield? [179 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
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Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East [203 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.
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The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty [274 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.
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'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market [299 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.
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How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff [347 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices [370 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.
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Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW [442 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
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Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas? [466 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.
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The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard [479 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
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Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control [538 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
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'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now [561 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?
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Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats [610 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.
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The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches [634 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
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Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt [683 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals? [698 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Demand at baby bank 'has never been higher' [29 hours old]: The founder says rising childcare costs mean many of those they help are in work but struggling.
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Man who built Guernsey finance charity retires [46 hours old]: Peter Neville stands down as head of the charity supporting people ineligible for mainstream banking.
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash [130 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
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How the High Street became a window on our political instability [203 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil [459 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
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages [1043 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 [1403 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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Business Daily [37 hours old]: An ambitious project aims to build a business hub to rival Singapore or Hong Kong
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Have you been mis-sold car finance? [93 hours old]: Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.
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'I was employee number one at SpaceX' [96 hours old]: The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.