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. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1759 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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* Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs say
[0 hours old]: The Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.

- Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach 'invasion' D-Day speech
[2 hours old]: The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

* Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg
[0 hours old]: The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

- Starmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contest
[6 hours old]: The prime minister's position has hardened since Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential Labour contest.

- Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole
[8 hours old]: Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls

- Watch: A veil, gowns and umbrellas at a rainy royal wedding
[13 hours old]: Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in a private ceremony.

- Cake sheds are making bakers £1,000 a week - but the dream might be over
[8 hours old]: They may have captured the public's imagination, but are councils coming for the cute cake cupboards?

- Not a football fan? Here's how to sound like a World Cup expert
[8 hours old]: Not a football superfan? Try these easy conversation-starters to sound like an expert.

- Police officer on Love Island US faces hometown backlash
[8 hours old]: Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

- I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
[8 hours old]: Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.

- The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
[8 hours old]: Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it's still playable.

- Manhunt for suspects after 12 people shot near festival in Ohio
[3 hours old]: Police in the Toledo city say it appears that two people fired weapons and they were "probably shooting at each other".

- The Papers: 'Cuts to fund defence spark chaos' and 'Kate the cream of hearts'
[3 hours old]: The government's defence spending plans feature on many of Sunday's front pages - along with a royal wedding.

* Kebab firm fined £500k for selling lamb that was mostly skin and fat
[0 hours old]: Kismet Kebabs are found to have engaged in "considerable dishonesty", Swansea Crown Court finds.

- Why pupils are getting custom school leavers' shirts made for their last day
[8 hours old]: In between studying for GCSE exams, many students spend hours designing personalised leavers' shirts.

- Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas
[9 hours old]: Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country.

- Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race
[8 hours old]: After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.

- 'My great-grandad saved your life' - Aberfan survivor left stunned on school visit
[1 hours old]: An Aberfan disaster survivor met the great-grandson of the caretaker who pulled him from the rubble.

- This was a training game - England & Tuchel now need to get serious
[8 hours old]: England have one more game to prepare for their World Cup campaign - and they must use it wisely, writes Phil McNulty.

- Patient, precise, clinical - are Scotland ready to make World Cup mark?
[8 hours old]: Scotland thrash Bolivia and are in decent fettle one week out from the biggest game of their international lives.

- Friendship to be forgotten with French Open on the line
[13 hours old]: Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli are good friends - but they will put that to one side when they meet in the French Open final on Sunday.

- 'I want to thank myself' - Andreeva's journey to Grand Slam glory
[12 hours old]: Mirra Andreeva thanks her coach, her team and most importantly herself as she claims her first Grand Slam trophy at the French Open.

- Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games
[13 hours old]: George Russell tried playing a few mind games with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli but is now the one "scratching my head".

- Scotland score four in first half to beat Bolivia
[9 hours old]: Watch the goals as Scotland score four in the first half to beat Bolivia in their final World Cup warm-up.

- England move closer to win on wet day at Lord's
[15 hours old]: England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.

- Fizzy drink cans recalled as they 'may rupture unexpectedly'
[15 hours old]: Dalston's Pineapple Soda as asking people to throw away affected cans of its pineapple drink over fears they could cause injury.

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and in other older news ...

. Final scoop for ice cream shop after 103 years in business
[185 hours old]: McGroggan's on William street was famous in Ballymena for its homemade ice cream.

. How do students de-stress during exam season?
[218 hours old]: From surrounding yourself with friends to escaping campus, here are ways to stay calm in exam season.

. Pupils' upcycling scheme helps lower cost of prom
[73 hours old]: A free 'prom library' has been set up in a bid to tackle the cost of clothing for the event

. Mum 'speechless' as strangers transform her home
[74 hours old]: A Trafford mum of three boys with complex needs has her home renovated by a group of kind volunteers.

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. Will Henry Nowak’s Murder Change Policing?
[16 hours old]: And US Vice-President JD Vance blames his death on migration.

. Anthropic: AI could escape human control
[40 hours old]: US firm proposes coordinated global slowdown on building advanced artificial intelligence

. Explore a place where science, politics and culture collide
[83 hours old]: Film exploring the human stories behind mankind’s biggest experiment in particle physics.

. We need to stop AI developing without humans, says Anthropic co-founder
[48 hours old]: Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.

. Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies
[36 hours old]: The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.

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

. US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street
[34 hours old]: The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025.

. Who can buy shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX?
[46 hours old]: From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk's rockets-to-AI company.

. Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup
[39 hours old]: It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.

. Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?
[43 hours old]: Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

. British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops
[53 hours old]: The charity says it is facing "an exceptionally challenging trading environment".

. Single 20-somethings need AI to make first move on dating apps - Hinge boss
[56 hours old]: Jackie Jantos says loneliness and lack of confidence were challenges for young adults looking for relationships.

. Final pieces fired at Denby as production ends
[39 hours old]: "We are so hugely proud of everything this Derbyshire pottery has achieved," the company says.

. China cracks down on soft porn, violence and materialism in viral micro dramas
[50 hours old]: Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.

. Trump announces 0m coal investment using wartime powers
[55 hours old]: The president is directing money into coal as the Iran war drives up energy costs for Americans.

. Mark Zuckerberg's longest-serving employee on AI, jobs - and her boss
[56 hours old]: Naomi Gleit has weathered many controversies at Meta, but remains in what she tells the BBC is her "dream job".

. SpaceX says it's worth .75tn as it targets largest stock market debut
[72 hours old]: Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target share price for buyers earlier than expected.


. Why is government spending £1.3bn on Universal UK?
[76 hours old]: The government is committing many millions of pounds to the new theme park planned for Bedfordshire.

. 'I lost thousands in savings and my partner's money is in limbo'
[74 hours old]: The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home. Why?

. Three-quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests
[104 hours old]: A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.

. Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
[69 hours old]: The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.

. 'Apocalyptic' Tata Steel fire sees 'substantial' damage to production line
[59 hours old]: Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as crews battle the fire in Port Talbot.

. Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
[80 hours old]: High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.

. US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns
[88 hours old]: It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.

. Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage
[89 hours old]: "We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.

. The 18 creatures in the running to be on the new banknotes
[104 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

. Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
[106 hours old]: The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[81 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
[128 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
[152 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
[224 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?
[248 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
[261 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
[320 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
[342 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
[392 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[416 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

. Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
[464 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

. Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
[480 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

. Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
[482 hours old]: One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

. Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
[560 hours old]: It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

. Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
[603 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. Advice service demand rises amid housing crisis
[25 hours old]: Citizens Advice Guernsey says housing and cost of living pressures have increased demand.

. Grant puts gloss on paint recycling enterprise
[50 hours old]: A Cambridgeshire social enterprise is awarded £400,000 by the National Lottery to help it expand.

. Chippies turn to new species amid 'massive' cod price rise
[50 hours old]: Experts say cod has turned into "white gold" as the prices keeps going up.

. 'Library of Things' aims to help people save money
[74 hours old]: Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.

. 'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'
[99 hours old]: Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[241 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
[824 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
[1184 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1705 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. Free Thinking
[35 hours old]: Can the accumulation of wealth be ethical and what can we learn from Adam Smith's enquiry?

. Hinge boss on her green and red flags in life
[65 hours old]: Jackie Jantos, CEO of Hinge, shares her daily habits and tips for success in dating and in life.

. Witness History
[74 hours old]: How mass student demonstrations in May 1989 led to bloodshed in Beijing

. How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
[258 hours old]: Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.