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- Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
[2 hours old]: The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.
- Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
[10 hours old]: Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.
. I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year
[16 hours old]: The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.
. Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
[21 hours old]: The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[530 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
- Charity 'heartbroken' as food ruined in break-in
[2 hours old]: FareShare North East says it lost 16 tonnes of food - the equivalent of 7,000 meals.
. Bus travellers respond to fare reduction
[20 hours old]: 'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.
. Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change
[25 hours old]: Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025.
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Police officer was violent rapist who attacked women over 14 years, BBC reveals [4 hours old]: The BBC can reveal that detectives have so far uncovered nine victims of PC Alan Greer but many more are anticipated.
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BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children [5 hours old]: Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.
* US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia [0 hours old]: The US Department of Energy says the "peaceful" co-operation agreement will give US firms "great access" to the Saudi nuclear energy programme.
* UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more [0 hours old]: Former footballer Gary Lineker and producer Brian Eno write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
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Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran [6 hours old]: The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.
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Glasgow set to welcome the world for scaled back Commonwealth Games [12 hours old]: Athletes from 74 countries and territories will compete for 215 gold medals over 10 days of competition.
* Around 12,000 people evacuated in France fires [0 hours old]: A third firefighter has died in Europe while tackling ongoing wildfires across the continent.
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Life-changing MS drug to help people walk now on NHS in England [10 hours old]: Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.
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Rain to return this weekend as parts of UK on brink of drought [10 hours old]: Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much, as Chris Fawkes explains.
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters [10 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
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Is 2026 the Commonwealth Games' last dance or a future-proofing revamp? [4 hours old]: It's been going for 96 years - but many doubted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which open in Glasgow on Thursday, would happen. So what could the future hold for the event?
* Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators [1 hours old]: The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out.
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How memes became the language of India's 'cockroach' protests after police crackdown [11 hours old]: For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.
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Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries [3 hours old]: Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.
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Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected? [7 hours old]: More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
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Secret court documents reveal potential scale of illegal sewage spilling [10 hours old]: The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.
* Seinfeld actor apologises to reality star for 'inappropriate' sketch when she was 17 [1 hours old]: Jason Alexander said he "truly regrets" the Funny Or Die sketch he appeared in with Courtney Stodden.
* Former River City actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape [0 hours old]: The 45-year-old, played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was convicted of five offences against the women between 2004 and 2019.
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Fatboy Slim helps to save 'lifeblood' music venue [4 hours old]: The DJ is among investors including Andy Burnham helping to buy the Brighton home of The Pipeline.
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Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says [4 hours old]: It will follow a private funeral for family and close friends, which will be held in the coming weeks.
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Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake-up call' [3 hours old]: A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".
* Animal lover run over by own car while saving cat on hill [0 hours old]: Jacqueline Davies was able to dial 999 after the incident, but died in hospital the following day.
* No men's Ashes Test in north of England - full 2027 schedule [0 hours old]: Neither Old Trafford nor Headingley will host a men's Ashes Test between England and Australia next summer.
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Wolves training cancelled after Arokodare refuses to leave pitch [11 hours old]: Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forces the cancellation of a training session as he refuses to leave the pitch.
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Inter Miami under investigation after signing Casemiro [13 hours old]: Major League Soccer says it is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro.
* 'Even the CEO doesn't know' - Kaymer on LIV's future [1 hours old]: Martin Kaymer says it is "highly unlikely" LIV Golf's 2026 team championship will take place as he expresses doubt over the circuit's future.
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Stormzy, two waste paper bins and a hotbed of rebellion [3 hours old]: Derived from basketball and developed by teenagers in late-Victorian England, netball is sport's great misunderstood "girly game". It could be heading to the Olympics in 2032.
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One month, two record transfers - why English midfielders are in demand [4 hours old]: Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers both sold for record transfer fees, so why are English midfielders so in demand?
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Ex-UFC champion Andrade working as delivery driver [3 hours old]: Jessica Andrade says she will do "whatever it takes" to earn a living as she recovers from injury.
has been working as a delivery driver to earn extra money while she is recovering from injury.
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Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired [4 hours old]: Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff.
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Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs [2 hours old]: The company said earlier this year it expected to spend as much as 0bn on AI investments.
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China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says [8 hours old]: The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.
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Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal [15 hours old]: The luxury car maker says the loans will be used to fund current and future product plans.
* Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues [1 hours old]: Some hospitality firms will get a 20% discount from next April, saving an estimated £1,100.
* What about cuts for cafes and hotels? [0 hours old]: The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,
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What we know about 20% cut to some business rates [2 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.
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The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on? [24 hours old]: The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war
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Who is the new PM? [67 hours old]: From Manchester mayor to prime minister; who is he and what does stand for?
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Christopher Nolan's epic biopic starring Cillian Murphy [250 hours old]: The life of J Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist known as the 'father of the atomic bomb'
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Some food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here [23 hours old]: June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.
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Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says [16 hours old]: The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him".
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Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected [26 hours old]: Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.
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OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack [22 hours old]: It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.
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The borough where families are slowly disappearing [28 hours old]: Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.
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Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests [17 hours old]: Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties.
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What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money? [22 hours old]: The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but there will be no change yet.
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'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials [33 hours old]: As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.
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Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment' [35 hours old]: The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
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The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks [59 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
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This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't [82 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health? [226 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
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New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain [250 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
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Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring [346 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
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Robots available for rent: But what can they do? [394 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
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AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence? [490 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
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Minister to bring forward storm compensation law [19 hours old]: It comes despite the independent Utility Regulator saying it is not the right time to do so.
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [538 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash [1018 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 [1090 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 [1347 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 [1930 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?