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- Passport 'mega queue' strands Ryanair passengers in Greece
[8 hours old]: A flight from Athens to Luton leaves without "angry" passengers who are stuck at passport control.

- AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amazon founder Bezos says
[9 hours old]: The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.

. Taxi fares set to increase amid rising costs
[20 hours old]: The council agrees to increase the maximum charges for Hackney carriage journeys, amid fears demand may fall.

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* What's in the US-Iran agreement that's now in effect
[0 hours old]: The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a 0bn redevelopment package for Iran.

- Cervical cancer deaths in England fall to zero in young women given vaccine
[3 hours old]: A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.

- Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
[3 hours old]: The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

- ChatGPT can be made to generate sexualised and violent images, researchers find
[2 hours old]: But researchers say its still possible to trick the AI chatbot into producing graphic content.

- Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
[2 hours old]: The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.

- The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
[3 hours old]: Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.

- Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum
[6 hours old]: Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.

- BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan
[6 hours old]: In an email to staff, the corporation laid out proposals for the initial 200 job losses in the news division.

- UN human rights experts demand release of British couple jailed in Iran
[6 hours old]: They said proceedings against Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been marked by grave irregularities.

- This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun
[1 hours old]: Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.

- Watch: Fans celebrate England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia
[1 hours old]: Supporters for both sides turned out in droves to watch England v Croatia in their opening match of the World Cup.

- Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle
[3 hours old]: Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.

- 'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely
[2 hours old]: A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.

* US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a 0bn question
[0 hours old]: Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.

- Ancient 'Robin Hood' tree is dead, experts say
[3 hours old]: The Major Oak is thought to have stood for more than 1,000 years in the heart of Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest.

- An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies
[1 hours old]: Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says.

- Prince and Princess of Wales join Royal Ascot racegoers
[11 hours old]: About 290,000 people are expected to attend this week.

- Ex-health worker tried to sell Catherine's medical records
[11 hours old]: The individual tried to access the princess' records while she was having abdominal surgery.

- MI5 boss declares himself a Slow Horses fan
[5 hours old]: Sir Ken McCallum says he is a fan of the show that has been described as the anti-James Bond.

- Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson collapses at mile event
[11 hours old]: Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson receiving treatment in hospital following a "medical incident" at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.

- Serial killer who murdered eight women in US imprisoned for life
[8 hours old]: In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively.



- England hit four in World Cup opener against Croatia
[3 hours old]: England make a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, beating Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling match in Dallas.

- 'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form
[1 hours old]: Jude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during the World Cup.

- 'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle
[3 hours old]: Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.

- Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
[10 hours old]: The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.

- Fed holds US interest rates steady as uncertainty over Trump's Iran deal remains
[7 hours old]: The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

- 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[3 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

- Will UK interest rates go up?
[14 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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. Southgate confronts the crisis facing boys and young men across Britain
[237 hours old]: Gareth Southgate confronts the crisis facing boys and young men across Britain.

. Inside the OnlyFans machine
[30 hours old]: Amber Haque reveals how OnlyFans models suffer widespread exploitation by their managers.

. Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
[16 hours old]: Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.

. Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
[27 hours old]: Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.

. Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
[18 hours old]: The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.

. 'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
[20 hours old]: The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.

. Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for .7bn
[29 hours old]: The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.

. Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
[24 hours old]: Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.

. Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
[37 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

. Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
[41 hours old]: The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[38 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
[39 hours old]: Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

. How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
[58 hours old]: Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[62 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.

. Is the convertible heading into the sunset?
[74 hours old]: UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?

. SpaceX IPO raised bn more than thought
[52 hours old]: The company's listing raised .5bn, compared with the bn it was initially thought.

. Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension
[55 hours old]: The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.

. Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how
[74 hours old]: Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.

. Financial losses from scams hit £1.3bn a year as criminals turn to AI
[74 hours old]: On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.

. Oil prices fall and shares jump after US-Iran deal announced
[59 hours old]: Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.

. Fox to buy Roku streaming firm in bn deal
[59 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.

. UK electric car sales target set to be weakened
[80 hours old]: The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.

. Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts
[122 hours old]: The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.

. UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
[77 hours old]: Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

. Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
[92 hours old]: Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[49 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[74 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[147 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[171 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[218 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[243 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
[314 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[339 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[387 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[410 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[482 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[506 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

. The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
[519 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
[578 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. 'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
[601 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

. Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
[650 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. What is happening to UK prices?
[16 hours old]: The war in Iran is expected to push UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.

. Funds available to help with back-to-school costs
[38 hours old]: Applications open for funding to help families with the cost of school essentials.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[170 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
[243 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[499 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

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[1083 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1443 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. Do online saving methods really work?
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. Have you been mis-sold car finance?
[133 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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[136 hours old]: The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.

. Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut
[137 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.