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. Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you
[34 hours old]: Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.
. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[146 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
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'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up [3 hours old]: Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.
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MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds [5 hours old]: A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’.
* Endometriosis diagnosis set to be sped up with two new tests carried out by GPs [0 hours old]: Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.
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Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC [10 hours old]: Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.
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Harry begins UK visit as verdict due in privacy case against Daily Mail publisher [1 hours old]: The Duke of Sussex begins a week of charity engagements and will hear the outcome of his newspaper court battle.
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The Odyssey stars wow red carpet at world premiere in London [2 hours old]: Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Tom Holland and Matt Damon were among the stars who walked the carpet in London for the premiere of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Ancient Greek epic.
* Explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit [0 hours old]: As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.
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Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes [5 hours old]: The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.
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Women hit fertility tipping point at 49 - even with young donor eggs [10 hours old]: Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.
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E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums [4 hours old]: It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.
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Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why today's ruling matters for France [3 hours old]: The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.
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The US World Cup dream ends in shambolic fashion - did red card saga play a part? [5 hours old]: Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.
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Watch: Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain [7 hours old]: Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.
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Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears after his sixth and final attempt to lift trophy [10 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.
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Fans react to US loss after red card drama [5 hours old]: The BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke to US fans after the FIFA World Cup co-hosts were knocked out of the tournament.
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Watch: Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal [12 hours old]: Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.
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'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring [10 hours old]: Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.
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Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei [9 hours old]: Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.
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Meet Arthur Fery, the wildcard lifting the gloom around British players at Wimbledon [11 hours old]: Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.
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Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis? [12 hours old]: China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.
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Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money [9 hours old]: The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.
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Erika Kirk comes face-to-face in court with husband's alleged killer [1 hours old]: Charlie Kirk's widow was joined by the late US activist's family - all of whom attended court for the first time in the case.
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Comparing student loans to phone contracts 'amounted to mis-selling', MPs say [11 hours old]: A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.
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Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation [7 hours old]: Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" in the race.
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Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities [2 hours old]: Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.
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Banks accused of pushing customers away from basic accounts [10 hours old]: Some of the UK's biggest banks have been failing their most vulnerable customers, according to the financial regulator.
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Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course [10 hours old]: Rachael Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.
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Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37 [9 hours old]: Bennett's cause of death was not immediately clear and bandmates from her former group G.R.L say their "hearts are broken".
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A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part? [5 hours old]: Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.
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Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs [10 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.
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'Learn how to lose' - tempers flare in Wimbledon mixed doubles [11 hours old]: Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo advance to the Wimbledon mixed doubles semi-finals in straight sets, but the victory is marred by a fiery post-match argument.
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Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino [2 hours old]: After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.
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Giantkiller Fery stands tall to make history at Wimbledon for Britain [11 hours old]: Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.
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Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI chip sales soar [2 hours old]: The firm's shares fell sharply on Tuesday as some investors had expected an even stronger performance.
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Phone contract comparisons 'amounted to mis-selling' student loans, MPs say [11 hours old]: A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.
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Robots available for rent: But what can they do? [10 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
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Volunteers racing to save surplus Silverstone food [2 hours old]: A Towcester community larder is collecting produce from the circuit following the Grand Prix.
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Is Trump interfering in the World Cup? [16 hours old]: Trump spoke to Fifa president about controversial red card for USA player.
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After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream? [89 hours old]: Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America
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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure' [18 hours old]: The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.
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ITV hits such as I'm a Celebrity to stay free to watch after Sky takeover [19 hours old]: Sky boss Dana Strong's comments came as the channel announces it is buying ITV's media and entertainment divisions in a £1.6bn deal.
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Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know [23 hours old]: The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.
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Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton .5m [31 hours old]: A court in China ruled that Molly Tea had infringed on the luxury brand's four-petal flower design.
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EasyJet agrees 'in principle' to £5.2bn takeover deal [24 hours old]: The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.
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What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows [27 hours old]: Sky is set to buy ITV's TV and streaming channels for up to £1.6bn, the companies announced on Monday.
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No-gift policy for Taylor Swift, but how much should you give at a wedding? [95 hours old]: Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
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'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match? [44 hours old]: Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.
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AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence? [107 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
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The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers [299 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 [347 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? [370 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 [443 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 [467 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? [514 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 [538 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 [611 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? [635 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? [683 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
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Fuel providers hopeful of more price reductions [29 hours old]: Rubis and ATF Fuels both say they expect to see prices fall further in time.
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [155 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 [635 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 [707 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 [963 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 [1547 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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Shoppers hit by hidden fees [23 hours old]: Shoppers hit by hidden fees
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Consumer Fight Back [72 hours old]: Linzi checks in on 89-year-old Margaret's battle to get her landline reconnected.
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Money Box [70 hours old]: Half a million people say 'no thanks' to joining a workplace pension, why?
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How to avoid fees when spending abroad [89 hours old]: Martin is revealing everything you need to know right now to cut the cost of getting away.
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'Not a lot of Gen Z trust the state pension system' [93 hours old]: Young people tells the BBC what they think about the state pension.