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- Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
[9 hours old]: Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.

. The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[48 hours old]: Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[288 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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- Remains found after wildfire identified as mother-of-three missing since 2019
[8 hours old]: A 56-year-old man is arrested after the remains of Joanne Sheen were found in London almost seven years after she went missing.

- Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
[4 hours old]: Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by the late Princess of Wales's brother.

- Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high
[9 hours old]: Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.

- Father's tribute to 'sweetest little boy' Noah Woods
[8 hours old]: Rhys Woods pays tribute to his three-year-old son and offers "deepest gratitude" to local people.

- King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands
[9 hours old]: The comments were made at a summit in Scotland with participants from AI giants such as Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic.

- Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws award from Muslim cleric who praised Osama bin Laden
[3 hours old]: The award was handed out last week, on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

* Watch: Can humpback whales experience grief?
[1 hours old]: Rare footage captured by researchers off Australia's Gold Coast suggests humpback whale mothers may experience grief when their calves die.

- Ed Sheeran's tour in 'damage control mode' after Macklemore backlash
[7 hours old]: US stadium owner Robert Kraft says Sheeran asked him to match his own m (£1.5m) donation for "aid in the region".

- UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
[2 hours old]: The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.

- Family of 'Putney pusher' suspect say he was innocent and blame police for his death
[6 hours old]: The family of Nicholas Brandram said there was no forensic evidence linking him to the incident.

- UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed
[5 hours old]: Some say scrapping the parliament for 11 to 18-year-olds would be a blow for democracy, while others say it is overdue.

* Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into 'Made in Europe' industry scheme
[1 hours old]: The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".

- This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
[3 hours old]: Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.

- Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
[6 hours old]: There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes Katya Adler.

- Verified video shows wreckage of Saudi fighter jet shot down over Yemen
[9 hours old]: BBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down.

- The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup
[6 hours old]: Before Thomas Tuchel names his first squad since the World Cup on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the big questions facing the England boss.

- 'I can get more time': Breast cancer patient finds out she can get life extending drug
[11 hours old]: Patients in England with an incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS.

- GTA 6 soundtrack reveal revives digital release debate
[9 hours old]: Fred Again, PinkPantheress and Travis Scott are on CD and vinyl editions of the album, but some fans have pointed out the "irony" of this following a controversial decision for a digital-only release of the game.

- Ukrainian guilty of vandalism at mosques linked to Russian network behind Starmer arson attack
[6 hours old]: Illia Bilyk, a 21-year-old Ukrainian man, has pleaded guilty to targeting five locations in east London.

- Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target
[4 hours old]: An 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director.

- Man, 29, jailed for raping two 14-year-old girls
[5 hours old]: One victim escaped and told a neighbour her friend was being raped by the Afghan national, the court heard.

* White House withdraws Trump's ICE nominee as Republican senator objects
[1 hours old]: One senator from Trump's party blocked the bid as he demands information about the fatal killings of US citizens by immigration enforcement.

- UK needs 'credible path' on defence spending, says Nato chief
[5 hours old]: Mark Rutte tells the BBC that UK ministers accept the need to make yearly steps to up spending.

- Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself
[8 hours old]: Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.

- 'Just the beginning' - Samba, 17, steals Man City show
[1 hours old]: Floyd Samba's scintillating debut stole the show at Etihad Stadium but also took the headlines away from another high-profile teenager in Manchester.

- England crush Sri Lanka to seal T20 series win
[2 hours old]: England comfortably chase a below-par target of 146 to thrash Sri Lanka by six wickets and seal the three-match T20 series with a game to spare.

- 'Built differently' - Hodgkinson reveals hamstring abnormality
[5 hours old]: Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she is "built differently" after an MRI scan uncovered an "abnormality" in her hamstring.

- Champion Van Gerwen loses in first round to Gurney
[1 hours old]: Defending champion Michael van Gerwen falls to a 6-5 defeat by Daryl Gurney in the opening round of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.

* Why we bought our first home with a 100% mortgage - despite the risks
[0 hours old]: The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

* Early Bowie music available to stream for first time
[0 hours old]: Previously unheard material from the start of the artist's career has been released for the first time.

- I sent 200 LinkedIn messages and got a job: How to nail networking
[12 hours old]: From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

* The virtual worlds where robots are trained
[0 hours old]: Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

- Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft
[15 hours old]: Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".


- Councils to share £5m in 'emergency food aid' as living costs rise
[1 hours old]: The money from the Welsh government will amount to around £200,000 to every council.

- Mixed feelings from consumers as electricity discount to be given to NI households
[6 hours old]: The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be applied from next month.

- What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
[11 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

- Shop closures among concerns in ancient capital
[13 hours old]: Declining trade, parking and the cost of living are among concerns in Arbory, Castletown and Malew.

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and in other older news ...

. Balaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem?
[18 hours old]: The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar - what can be done about it?

. Steve Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
[18 hours old]: There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

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. Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a psychological thriller
[815 hours old]: It's the only thing you can trust. A friendship forged in motherhood is broken by a loss

. OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
[20 hours old]: The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

. US interest rates raised for first time in three years
[22 hours old]: Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

. Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC
[23 hours old]: Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

. EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
[23 hours old]: Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

. Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
[33 hours old]: Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

. OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
[37 hours old]: Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

. Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
[32 hours old]: The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

. We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them
[38 hours old]: Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

. UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
[47 hours old]: Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

. Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar
[40 hours old]: Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

. Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
[33 hours old]: The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

. A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
[47 hours old]: The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

. How rising bond yields impact American consumers
[43 hours old]: The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.

. Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
[47 hours old]: As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

. Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
[47 hours old]: The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

. AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
[48 hours old]: The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

. US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007
[51 hours old]: The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

. State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
[60 hours old]: The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

. Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
[62 hours old]: The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

. Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
[24 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[168 hours old]: Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

. I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
[168 hours old]: Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

. Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
[192 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[216 hours old]: More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

. 'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
[230 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[330 hours old]: Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

. Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
[328 hours old]: Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

. Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
[360 hours old]: Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.

. 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
[432 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1367 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[1896 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[2376 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[2448 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates
[22 hours old]: The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.

. The Documentary
[21 hours old]: Katy Watson explores Australia's relationship with China - partner, rival or 'frenemy'?

. Watch: How will higher interest rates impact US consumers?
[25 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase by the Federal Reserve and what it could mean for the US economy.

. Inside Singapore's 'Fort Knox' for city's bn dirty money auction
[25 hours old]: The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.

. What's driving UK 'shoplifting crisis'?
[35 hours old]: The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.