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- Watch: BBC witnesses 'taxi boat' picking up migrants multiple times in a day
[3 hours old]: A BBC investigation has found smuggling gangs are running low on small boats, forcing rival gangs to work together and load more migrants on larger boats.

- EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
[6 hours old]: Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.

. Americanswers! Could Zohran Mamdani serve in a Democrat White House?
[72 hours old]: And, why did Justin call Donald Trump from a train?

- Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one
[10 hours old]: The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.

. Will self-flying planes transform the skies?
[34 hours old]: Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.

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- Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply
[4 hours old]: Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. 

- UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
[3 hours old]: The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.

* Zack Polanski says he'll run for former PM Starmer's seat in by-election
[1 hours old]: The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.

- Watch: Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one
[2 hours old]: The BBC's Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber's self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday.

- The overlooked factor driving the childhood obesity crisis
[9 hours old]: At a specialist childhood obesity clinic, almost all of the children are not in school. Why?

- Another White House renovation? A look at Trump's new helipad
[1 hours old]: The facility will be the first of its kind at the White House - though critics feel it alters the property's historic grounds.

- Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference
[8 hours old]: The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.

- Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
[4 hours old]: Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.

- B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage
[10 hours old]: More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.

- US sailors go shopping and bar-hopping in Thailand after 250-day voyage
[4 hours old]: With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stood out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd, writes the BBC's Jonathan Head.

- A guide to the famous scenes in the epic Bayeux Tapestry
[15 hours old]: The 70m (230ft) tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, will be on display the British Museum.

- Could Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury's options
[9 hours old]: Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.

- Watch: From Star Wars to Banksy, the art is with you at new Lucas Museum
[8 hours old]: The museum, founded Star Wars creator George Lucas and his wife, will feature more than 1,200 works of art.

- How much should you give to the office whip-round?
[10 hours old]: Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.

- Why 'sleepmaxxing' could be making your sleep worse
[9 hours old]: The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.

- Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa
[9 hours old]: At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.

* Argentine league to pause games this weekend to honour Messi after his retirement
[1 hours old]: The Argentine football league will pay tribute to Lionel Messi's international career by pausing all their domestic matches in the 10th minute this weekend.

* 'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33
[0 hours old]: Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.

* Embattled Spanish PM Sánchez insists no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis
[0 hours old]: Spain's prime minister tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.

* MoD withheld information about nuclear test veterans' records, ex-minister claims
[1 hours old]: Cold War veterans who oversaw nuclear tests have claimed they caused lifelong health problems.

- Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
[4 hours old]: Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.

- Ashes ticket price increase 'really poor' - Vaughan
[2 hours old]: Former England captain Michael Vaughan is critical of a 43% ticket price increase for next year's men's Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

- Ranking the most game-changing transfers in Premier League history
[3 hours old]: Some transfers take time to bed in, others prove instant game-changers - here are the top 10 signings of the Premier League era that moved the needle.

- 'What kind of question is that?' - Sabalenka spiky after ruthless win
[7 hours old]: Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka cruises into the US Open third round before a spiky exchange with a journalist.

* Tifo, rollercoaster or both? Osnabruck unveil new display
[0 hours old]: VfL Osnabruck showcase a tifo that took months to plan before their German Cup tie against Bayern Munich.

- Brand sacks execs over ad showing woman pushed over
[3 hours old]: American brand Good Good sacks three senior executives following a backlash over an advert showing a woman being pushed to the ground.

- Stingy bosses and spare change: How much should you give to the office whip-round?
[10 hours old]: Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.

- How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable
[10 hours old]: The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit.

- Trump coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
[6 hours old]: The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"

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

- Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says
[5 hours old]: Sir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation.

- Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?
[10 hours old]: The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.

- How much should you give towards a leaving gift?
[2 hours old]: We ask workers in London how much they'd contribute.

- 'We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes'
[4 hours old]: There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.

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. Keir Starmer resigns (again)
[43 hours old]: Former Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down as an MP triggering a by-election.

. The full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal revealed
[76 hours old]: Exposing a British scandal.
 The women forced by the state to give up their newborns

. Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night
[20 hours old]: Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.

. Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring
[17 hours old]: The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".

. Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move
[16 hours old]: The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".

. Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?
[22 hours old]: Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?

. Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK
[19 hours old]: Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.

. Kids eat free and loyalty points - six ways to eat out but not break the bank
[34 hours old]: The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can get you cheaper deals.

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

. Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
[154 hours old]: A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

. How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
[178 hours old]: While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.

. Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
[202 hours old]: After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

. 'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
[226 hours old]: Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

. Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
[220 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

. How landscape gardening is being electrified
[322 hours old]: The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.

. Former boxer to host annual school uniform giveaway
[21 hours old]: Ex-Commonwealth lightweight champion Tommy Coyle is running the event in Hull for the seventh year.

. VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders
[21 hours old]: A Londonderry hotel manager said it would be "disingenuous" to suggest a VAT cut would help lower prices

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1018 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
[1546 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
[2026 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
[2098 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
[2355 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 struggle to shut down the illegal tobacco trade
[19 hours old]: There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.

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