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. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1708 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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- Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest
[5 hours old]: The Greater Manchester mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.

- Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals
[5 hours old]: A public spending watchdog examines the property arrangements of royals including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

- 'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
[5 hours old]: Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

- Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin
[5 hours old]: Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.

- One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows
[5 hours old]: The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

- How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year
[4 hours old]: BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.

- AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder
[6 hours old]: Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.

- Royal Navy crew killed in helicopter crash named
[10 hours old]: Tributes are paid to Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, 42, Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24.

- Conflict over identity politics could lead to civil war in long term, says Badenoch
[6 hours old]: In an interview for a BBC Radio 4 documentary, England's Identity Crisis, the Conservative leader warned of rising tensions as groups on the left and the right.

- Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
[5 hours old]: Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

- Henry Nowak deserves legacy that goes beyond tragedy, says PM
[5 hours old]: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met the family of Henry Nowak at 10 Downing Street.

- Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew in custody, prosecutors say
[7 hours old]: Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.

- Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame internal conflict and internet trolls
[6 hours old]: The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.

- The Papers: 'Andrew cashed in' and 'Kate shares in mum's joy'
[3 hours old]: Report reveals Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's 'rent deals' and the Princess of Wales celebrating a mum ending cancer treatment lead Friday's papers.

- Weekly quiz: What did Rosamund Pike say to the person using their phone during her play?
[11 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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

- How misinformation about student's murder sent two people into hiding
[9 hours old]: A former police officer wrongly identified as being at the scene of Henry Nowak's arrest and death said she is scared for her safety.

- Mount Everest climber recounts moment he lost guide who survived alone for six days
[2 hours old]: Chris Thrall speaks about his last sighting of Dawa Sherpa, who was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain.

- Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon
[3 hours old]: The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.

- Marilyn Monroe auction features star's make-up and gowns on 100th birthday
[12 hours old]: The auction has already brought in thousands in bids and includes intimate items from her life.

- House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aid
[2 hours old]: Some 18 Republicans joined the Democrats to back the measure, after a smaller group broke ranks on another vote in recent days.

- Steven Spielberg believes we will discover aliens in our lifetime
[6 hours old]: Spielberg's new film imagines what might happen if the existence of non-human intelligence was revealed to the world.

- Giant hissing cockroaches among 0,000 worth of illegal insects seized in Australia
[3 hours old]: Authorities say the roaches, some as big as the palm of a hand, were likely sold as food for pet reptiles.

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

- Here's to you, Ollie Robinson - England need you more than you will know
[6 hours old]: Ollie Robinson was exiled from the England team for 24 Tests - on the first day against New Zealand, he showed them what they had been missing.

- Top players, title fights - why Iraola feels ready for Liverpool
[10 hours old]: Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on a two-year contract following the sacking of Arne Slot.

- How shock French Open finalist's tiny tattoo gives meaning to big run
[8 hours old]: Qualifier Maja Chwalinska is one win away from an unthinkable French Open title after coming through the darkest period of her life.

- Celtic fan groups state opposition to Keane
[7 hours old]: Several Celtic supporters clubs put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of the Irishman's previous role as Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach.

- Caudery and Hunter Bell win at Rome Diamond League
[7 hours old]: World indoor champions Molly Caudery and Georgia Hunter Bell triumph in the pole vault and 1500m at the Diamond League meeting in Rome.

- What is happening with World Cup ticket prices?
[12 hours old]: With falling prices, fluctuating availability and a lack of clarity, could the biggest World Cup ever see swathes of empty seats?

- Robinson's perfect return gives England edge over NZ
[9 hours old]: England's Ollie Robinson marked his return to Test cricket with four wickets at Lord's as New Zealand closed day one on 61-6, trailing the home side by 79 runs.

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

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

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

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

- Musk's SpaceX share sale: Four things you need to know
[12 hours old]: From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk's rockets-to-AI company.

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

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

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. By-Electioncast: Chris Reports Back From Makerfield
[36 hours old]: What's happening on the ground in the Makerfield by-election campaign?

. Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
[156 hours old]: And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

. The story of how England's 'Golden Generation' unravelled
[599 hours old]: Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup?

. The devastating reality of life with endometriosis
[79 hours old]: Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women.

. SpaceX says it's worth .75tn as it targets largest stock market debut
[21 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?
[24 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'
[23 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
[53 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?
[18 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.

. Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
[29 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
[37 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
[38 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
[53 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
[55 hours old]: The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

. Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results
[47 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".

. King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim
[59 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

. Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak
[59 hours old]: Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

. Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
[65 hours old]: Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

. Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
[57 hours old]: The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.

. Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
[64 hours old]: MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

. AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears tn
[69 hours old]: The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.


. Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'
[66 hours old]: The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[29 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
[77 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
[101 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
[173 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?
[197 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
[209 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
[269 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
[291 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
[341 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[365 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
[413 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?
[429 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'
[431 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
[509 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
[551 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. 'Library of Things' aims to help people save money
[23 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'
[47 hours old]: Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.

. Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes
[53 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[89 hours old]: Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[190 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
[773 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
[1133 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
[1654 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

. Witness History
[22 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
[207 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.

. Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
[209 hours old]: The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

. This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house
[251 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.