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. Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes
[56 hours old]: Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.
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England top group - but they will not win World Cup unless they improve [6 hours old]: England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.
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Families calling out to loved ones trapped in rubble by Venezuela quakes [10 hours old]: In La Guaira, desperate families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their relatives are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris.
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Harry reconsiders bringing Meghan and children on UK trip [5 hours old]: It comes after his request for police protection was rejected days before the family is due to arrive.
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US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire [2 hours old]: Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain after the US said it hit multiple targets across Iran.
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Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline [8 hours old]: Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.
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Bad Bunny: Latin star lights up London with history-making stadium show [6 hours old]: Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.
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Victory over Panama delights England fans [3 hours old]: Fans in New York and back at home cheered on as England won against Panama to finish top of Group L.
* Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie [1 hours old]: BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.
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Scotland's ill-fated World Cup story finally at a sorry end [8 hours old]: BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sums up his verdict on the nation's World Cup exit.
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I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it [7 hours old]: Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.
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Sort Your Life Out: The four most common cluttering mistakes and how to fix them [7 hours old]: Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.
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Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge on belly laughs, sibling vibes and Enola Holmes [8 hours old]: Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.
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These women said no to having kids - here's why [7 hours old]: From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.
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Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises [8 hours old]: Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.
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Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban [9 hours old]: Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.
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The Papers: 'Devolution revolution' and 'the cost of cool' [3 hours old]: Andy Burnham's economic policy speech next week and the record heatwave dominate Sunday's papers.
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Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday [11 hours old]: The commemorative special edition passports will be available on 6 July, and can only be applied for in person
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117 dead dogs found at California 'no-kill' animal rescue - many with gunshot wounds [7 hours old]: Hundreds more animals are still missing from the California facility as investigators continue excavating the grounds.
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Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief [10 hours old]: Former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.
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Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit [8 hours old]: Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.
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Job done - but England will not win World Cup unless they improve [6 hours old]: England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.
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What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo [4 hours old]: England will face DR Congo in the round of 32. Here is what you need to know about them.
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England labour past Panama to qualify for last 32 as group winners [8 hours old]: Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane help England secure a 2-0 win over Panama, as Thomas Tuchel's side qualify for the World Cup last 32 as winners of Group L.
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Twins living identical lives for 82 years [98 hours old]: The brothers have dressed alike, worked the same jobs and lived in the same home all their lives.
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RNLI 'welly guard of honour' for newlyweds [122 hours old]: A lifeboat crew surprised their newlywed crew mates with a yellow welly guard of honour.
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I'm overwhelmed now - so how do I plan for motherhood when I've got ADHD? [50 hours old]: Hayley Pearce wonders how her "neurospicy" brain will handle the challenge of having a new born.
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'He's always welcome': How a young Irish boxer befriended Kendrick Lamar [72 hours old]: Aaron McKenna recalled his unlikely friendship with the iconic rapper as he prepares for the biggest fight of his boxing career.
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BBC News app [10169 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Boiling point: The week of extreme heat [39 hours old]: Danger to life warnings and record heat: how the UK and Europe struggled to cope.
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The King (sort of) reveals his finances [40 hours old]: King Charles has become the first monarch to reveal their tax bill, paying £12.9m.
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Gripping, star-studded environmental thriller [30 hours old]: Past ties drag corporate lawyer Rob into conflict with a company he usually assists.
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax [30 hours old]: The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.
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Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it [32 hours old]: Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?
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Three unusual things about the King's tax bill [32 hours old]: King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.
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I'm back at home again after uni - here's how I'm making it work [56 hours old]: Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.
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Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump [48 hours old]: Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.
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What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels? [42 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.
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Who could be the UK's next chancellor? [45 hours old]: The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
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Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack [56 hours old]: Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.
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Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost [60 hours old]: Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".
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Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children [67 hours old]: The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.
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How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise [68 hours old]: Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.
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IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips [69 hours old]: IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.
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I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job [72 hours old]: The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.
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The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet [45 hours old]: Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?
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Reeves urges Burnham to 'stick to what I'm doing' on economy [63 hours old]: The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.
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Price cuts on family summer days out come into force [71 hours old]: The government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' meals as schools begin to break-up.
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EasyJet rejects fourth takeover offer [69 hours old]: The airline is questioning the "deliverability" of the offer.
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Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels [64 hours old]: Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.
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Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities [76 hours old]: The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.
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Ferrari marketing boss quits just weeks after EV launch backlash [68 hours old]: The design of the luxury carmaker's first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, was heavily criticised.
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Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime [71 hours old]: New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime.
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Food kit warehouse closure puts 290 jobs at risk [69 hours old]: Food company Gousto says it is closing its warehouse in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
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The heatwave workers 'like cats on a hot tin roof' [74 hours old]: Many workers are downing tools early, but there is no legal limit to how hot a workplace can be.
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GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game [72 hours old]: Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year.
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Baroness Mone among individuals sued to recover PPE Medpro millions [86 hours old]: The Baroness and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued in a bid to recover some of the money owed to the government by the business.
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The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers [80 hours old]: A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.
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Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech [128 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?
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Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity? [152 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
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The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages [224 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.
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'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots [248 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.
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What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon? [295 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
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Why I sold my business to my staff [320 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry [392 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
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New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why? [416 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.
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Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield? [464 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
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Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East [488 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.
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Free summer holiday sport sessions offered in city [18 hours old]: The scheme will visit green spaces around Sheffield, with free food and drink also offered.
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New ISA and Lifetime ISA changes explained [38 hours old]: In this week’s episode, there’s a deep dive into first-time buyer savings, with a special focus on Lifetime ISAs.
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Record temperatures drives up home air conditioning sales [44 hours old]: Companies see inquiries surge during heatwaves as UK households look to cool down their homes.
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Charity celebrates 50 years of 'transformative' holidays [50 hours old]: Sheffield Family Holiday Fund provide much-needed holidays for families facing adversity.
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash [416 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 [488 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 [745 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 [1328 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like [1688 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
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How do you escape an overdraft? [42 hours old]: How do you escape an overdraft? Finance expert Ioan Bain explains
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Rethink [64 hours old]: Could the US dollar lose its number one status?
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