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- Two seriously injured as bus carrying college students 'careers into river'
[6 hours old]: Five people, including the driver, were taken to hospital for treatment after the bus crash.

- No phone signal on your train? There may be a fix - by 2028
[11 hours old]: Network Rail signs a deal which it says will lead to an improvement to phone connectivity on trains and stations.

. Israel-Iran conflict disrupts Middle East flights
[60 hours old]: Airlines scramble to cancel and reroute flights after Doha and Dubai airports shut briefly.

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* Starmer set to announce welfare climbdown in deal with Labour rebels
[0 hours old]: Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it, it is understood.

- Misogyny is an epidemic fuelled by social media, Amy Hunt tells BBC in first interview
[5 hours old]: People “should be very concerned” about sexist, hateful content on social media, says Amy, whose mother and two sisters were murdered last year.

* Child Q unsure she will 'feel normal again' after police strip-search
[1 hours old]: The woman, who was 15 at the time of the strip-search, was wrongly suspected of possessing cannabis.

* Iran leader says US gained nothing from strikes as Hegseth hails 'historic success'
[0 hours old]: The ayatollah speaks for the first time since the conflict ended, as the US insists Iran's nuclear sites are destroyed.

- Hegseth talks up US strikes on Iran in push for public approval
[3 hours old]: The defence secretary also lashed out at the media in a combative briefing which was praised by his boss at the White House.

- Weight loss jabs study begins after hundreds report pancreas issues
[9 hours old]: There have been hundreds of cases of acute pancreatitis in people who have also taken Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy.

* Anna Wintour stepping back as US Vogue's editor-in-chief
[1 hours old]: Dame Anna, who has been editor-in-chief for 37 years, will continue to hold a senior role at the company.

- Pound hits near four-year high as Trump rattles dollar
[6 hours old]: A report that the US President could name the new head of the central bank early raises concerns over its independence.

- Israeli strike at Gaza market kills 18 Palestinians, doctor and witnesses say
[2 hours old]: Witnesses said Israeli drones fired at Hamas police members dressed in civilian clothing and wearing masks.

- Britain's ash trees evolving resistance to dieback, study shows
[3 hours old]: Scientific evidence suggests ash trees are ‘fighting back’ against a deadly disease.

- Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region, says army chief
[7 hours old]: Russia launched its offensive in the spring aiming to create a "buffer zone" inside Ukraine to protect its border regions.

- 'Child Q case made me fear this could happen to me'
[4 hours old]: Young people discuss how they feel about the Met Police following the strip search of Child Q.

- How Starmer changed his tone in attempt to win back MPs
[9 hours old]: The prime minster and his team are trying to repair relations with backbenchers over welfare cuts.

- Who is Lauren Sanchez? Journalist, pilot and Jeff Bezos' fiancee
[5 hours old]: The 55-year-old started her career as journalist and is also a pilot with a keen interest in aviation.

- 'My stoma won't stop me enjoying Glastonbury'
[15 hours old]: TikToker Lucy Smith-Butler says she hopes her top tips will help other disabled festival-goers too.

- EU's 27 countries struggle to find a united voice on Gaza
[9 hours old]: EU foreign policy decisions have to be unanimous, so one objection can block the EU from taking action.

- 'I've been fighting for so long': More than half of special needs plans delayed
[5 hours old]: Only 46% of education, health and care plans were issued by local authorities within the 20 week deadline last year, according to the DfE.

- Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures to soar
[10 hours old]: The alerts warn of increased pressure on health and social care services as temperatures climb.

- Britain's world number 719 Tarvet reaches Wimbledon main draw
[5 hours old]: Britain's Oliver Tarvet reaches the Wimbledon singles main draw - which will contain the highest number of home players for 41 years.

- Kim Kardashian 'grandpa robber' dies month after trial ends
[5 hours old]: Didier Dubreucq, 69 years old, was diagnosed with lung cancer while in detention.

- Open-air 'living museum' scoops prestigious £120k prize
[3 hours old]: Beamish in Country Durham, which recreates life from bygone eras, is named the UK's museum of the year.

- Sabrina Carpenter reveals alternative album cover after first sparked outcry
[11 hours old]: The original artwork was criticised by some who claimed it promoted misogynistic stereotypes.

- Can Keir Starmer stop a Labour rebellion?
[2 hours old]: And, what is it like being married to a Cabinet Minister?

- GB No 33 Tarvet reaches Wimbledon - why will he not get full prize money?
[5 hours old]: Britain's Oliver Tarvet reaches the Wimbledon singles main draw - which will contain the highest number of home players for 41 years.

- The end of one of football's great full-back duos - where do they rank?
[6 hours old]: As Liverpool prepare for a new-look full-back pairing this season, BBC Sport look at the end of an era for Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson.

- Will Archer 2.0 still be a £100m cheat code on England Test return?
[9 hours old]: Jofra Archer was like a "£100m signing" in 2019 but, after the heartache of persistent injuries, how will he fare on his Test comeback?

- Kipyegon fails in bid to be first woman to run sub-four-minute mile
[3 hours old]: Kenya's Faith Kipyegon fails in her attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four-minute mile at Nike's 'Breaking4' event in Paris.

- 'Same passion, same dream' - Ronaldo signs new Al-Nassr deal
[8 hours old]: Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new two-year deal at Al-Nassr, which will keep him at the Saudi Pro League club beyond his 42nd birthday.

- Norris says he needs to make fewer mistakes
[3 hours old]: Lando Norris says he needs to stop making as many mistakes to ensure he has the best chance of winning the F1 drivers' title.

- Pound hits near 4-year high as Trump rattles dollar
[6 hours old]: A report that the US President could name the new head of the central bank early raises concerns over its independence.

- UK's data agency has 'deep seated' issues, review finds
[4 hours old]: Problems at the Office for National Statistics, which provides data informing policy decisions affecting millions, need to be addressed so it can rebuild its reputation, a review says.

- Ex-Barclays boss fails to overturn City job ban over Epstein link
[8 hours old]: Jes Staley has been banned from holding top UK financial jobs over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

- Food giant threatens to close UK biofuel plant after US tariff deal
[11 hours old]: AB Foods warns it will shut the UK's biggest bioethanol producer unless the government steps in.

- Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand
[15 hours old]: The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.

- Pledge to protect UK firms from cheap imports
[6 hours old]: The government's plan comes as UK businesses worry about the impact of US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs.

- What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?
[8 hours old]: More than 160 MPs are trying to block the government's planned changes to the benefits system.

- Families urged to sign up to 'holiday hunger' clubs
[12 hours old]: More than 100 organisations will offer free meals and a range of activities across Bradford district.

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. When Iran's supreme leader emerges from hiding he will find a very different nation
[22 hours old]: The war has left the country significantly weakened - and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a diminished leader

. Alcaraz and the art of court positioning
[16 hours old]: Knowing what type of shot to play and when is key to winning matches - so too is court positioning as Carlos Alcaraz shows.

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. Has a Pentagon leak shattered Trump’s claims on Iran?
[28 hours old]: The US president doubles down on the ‘fake news’ media

. Bruce Springsteen's classic archive performances
[625 hours old]: A journey through the BBC archives celebrating some of Springsteen’s finest moments

. Bumble to axe almost a third of staff as dating app struggles
[28 hours old]: The firm's founder became the world's youngest self-made female billionaire when it launched on the US stock market.

. People owe billions in council tax ahead of rises
[31 hours old]: Figures show households are more than £8bn in arrears, as campaigners call for a change of approach.

. I lost £15,000 after going to an IVF middleman
[36 hours old]: Companies that act as "middlemen" between patients and doctors are not regulated by the fertility watchdog.

. River Island reveals locations of 33 shop closures
[31 hours old]: The retailer blames the rise of online shopping for its decision, which risks hundreds of jobs.

. Brits spending more time on mobile phones than TV
[35 hours old]: The amount of time Individuals spend looking at their phones surpasses the telly for the first time.

. Judge backs AI firm over use of copyrighted books
[36 hours old]: A US court has ruled Anthropic was not breaching copyright rules when it trained its AI model on books.

. Post Office scandal victims claims not chased due to harassment fears
[37 hours old]: The government has been criticised for not chasing up sub-postmasters to apply for compensation

. 'A slap in the face' - Asos bans shoppers for making too many returns
[37 hours old]: The retailer has been cracking down on customers with high return rates - but some say it is unfair.

. Oil prices tumble after Israel agrees to Iran ceasefire
[49 hours old]: Crude has dropped by more than 5% with prices now below the level when Israel first launched its attack.

. Turmoil and trade wars dominate China's 'summer Davos'
[45 hours old]: The conflict between Iran and Israel adds further uncertainty to an already strained global outlook.

. Google may be forced to link to rival search platforms in the UK
[60 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open up the UK search market.

. US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis
[59 hours old]: Videos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane.

. UK vows to spend 5% of GDP on national security by 2035
[57 hours old]: The announcement comes ahead of a two-day Nato summit in the Netherlands.

. How the attacks on Iran could affect energy bills and petrol prices
[58 hours old]: Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher energy prices, which can feed through to inflation.

. Cheaper energy part of 10-year plan for industry
[79 hours old]: Plans to cut energy bills by up to 25% for more than 7,000 UK businesses is announced alongside other plans to boost growth.

. Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?
[83 hours old]: Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences.

. How China made electric vehicles mainstream
[94 hours old]: The world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs.

. US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz
[78 hours old]: Iran's Press TV had earlier reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait.

. Let non-doms pay £250,000 and avoid some UK tax - Farage
[78 hours old]: The Reform UK leader says money raised from the policy would go to the lowest-paid 10% of full-time workers.

. Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'
[70 hours old]: The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.

. Russia's economy is down but not out
[87 hours old]: The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.

. Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?
[166 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?

. Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries
[238 hours old]: Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.

. Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?
[261 hours old]: American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.

. Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
[285 hours old]: Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

. The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
[285 hours old]: Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

. Indian scientists search for the perfect apple
[334 hours old]: India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.

. A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover
[358 hours old]: The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.

. US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets
[382 hours old]: Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.

. From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
[406 hours old]: Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.

. Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients
[487 hours old]: Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?

. How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
[526 hours old]: The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.

. The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'
[574 hours old]: Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.

. Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters
[694 hours old]: Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.

. 'We make more money from weddings now than farming'
[718 hours old]: From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.

. Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation
[742 hours old]: Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.

. Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow
[766 hours old]: Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.

. Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up
[790 hours old]: Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.

. How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job
[864 hours old]: Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.

. Over £9.3m announced to support Surrey households
[16 hours old]: A total of £9,324,930.29 will be available to support residents facing financial hardship.

. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[406 hours old]: The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

. The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
[936 hours old]: An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

. Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
[1384 hours old]: The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

. The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
[1774 hours old]: From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

. Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
[1965 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

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. Are house prices too high to get on the property ladder?
[561 hours old]: New data shows record house price rises are currently "centred" in south Wales.