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- Taxi fares set to increase amid rising costs
[2 hours old]: The council agrees to increase the maximum charges for Hackney carriage journeys, amid fears demand may fall.

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and in other news ...

* PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest
[0 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer urges Andy Burnham and the party not to focus on a leadership contest after the Makerfield by-election.

* 'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship
[0 hours old]: The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course in the English Channel before the shots were fired.

- 'It's very Bond': Fashion experts on the England squad's off-pitch look
[2 hours old]: What experts make of the men's team's official off-duty fashion as they prepare for their first World Cup match.

* Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages
[0 hours old]: Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.

* Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis on farming show
[0 hours old]: The former Top Gear presenter did not clarify what type of cancer he had been diagnosed with.

- Social media has risks but has given us opportunities too, teen influencers say
[8 hours old]: Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ban will give children more time, security and freedom to grow up. But how do under-16s feel?

- Watch: Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon?
[10 hours old]: The BBC's Tom Bateman looks at the US president's reaction to what he called "vicious" strikes.

- Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says
[8 hours old]: In newly unsealed court filings, the government says the group allegedly expressed grievances about corruption, the Epstein files, and data centres.

- Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
[8 hours old]: Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.

- Briton on around-the-world walk since 1998 refused access to Channel Tunnel for final leg
[12 hours old]: Karl Bushby says he is prepared to swim the channel in order to complete his 28-year journey.

- England will not adapt style despite USA heat, Tuchel says
[6 hours old]: Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.

- England fans arrive in Dallas for game against Croatia
[8 hours old]: The BBC spoke to England fans in Dallas ahead of the team's first World Cup game.

- 'We fear for our lives' - deadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa
[8 hours old]: Protesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.

- Why is newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington DC full of algae?
[8 hours old]: The historic pool has turned green with algae just days after it was refilled with water following renovations.

- How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College
[14 hours old]: The prince is set to attend the elite boarding school from September, Kensington Palace has announced.

- The Papers: ''Scary' clash in Channel' and 'Oh frigate!'
[3 hours old]: The papers lead on warning shots fired by a Russian warship near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel.

- Brazil convicts Jair Bolsonaro's son of pursuing US help in father's legal battle
[7 hours old]: Eduardo Bolsonaro called the conviction "baseless and senseless".

- Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for .7bn
[11 hours old]: The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.

- Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
[6 hours old]: Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.

- Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says
[14 hours old]: Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.

- Grammy Awards add Asian Pop and Latin song categories
[15 hours old]: The music awards adds five new categories after wins from Bad Bunny and KPop Demon Hunters.

- England won't change style despite US heat - Tuchel
[6 hours old]: Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.

- No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup
[5 hours old]: Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done it at the World Cup too.

- 'Magnificent' - Messi scores hat-trick to equal Klose scoring record
[4 hours old]: Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to reach 16 World Cup goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's record.

- Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer
[10 hours old]: Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.

- Spectre of Stokes hangs over England at The Oval
[14 hours old]: England have handed out four debuts in two Tests this summer but Ben Stokes' role in the latest revolution remains a mystery and will hang over England at The Oval.

- 'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
[2 hours old]: The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.

* Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
[0 hours old]: The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.

* Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
[0 hours old]: Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.

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. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[31 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
[19 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

. Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
[23 hours old]: The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[20 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
[21 hours old]: Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

. How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
[40 hours old]: Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[44 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.

. Is the convertible heading into the sunset?
[56 hours old]: UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?

. SpaceX IPO raised bn more than thought
[34 hours old]: The company's listing raised .5bn, compared with the bn it was initially thought.

. Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension
[37 hours old]: The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.

. Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how
[56 hours old]: Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.

. Financial losses from scams hit £1.3bn a year as criminals turn to AI
[56 hours old]: On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.

. Oil prices fall and shares jump after US-Iran deal announced
[41 hours old]: Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.

. Fox to buy Roku streaming firm in bn deal
[41 hours old]: The move is seen as a bet that combining streaming with its news and sport offering will boost Fox as TV audiences move online.

. UK electric car sales target set to be weakened
[62 hours old]: The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.

. Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts
[104 hours old]: The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.

. UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
[59 hours old]: Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

. Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
[74 hours old]: Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?

. Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
[87 hours old]: Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[56 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[129 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[153 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[200 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

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. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[321 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
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. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
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. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[464 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?
[488 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
[501 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
[560 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

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[583 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

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[632 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. Funds available to help with back-to-school costs
[20 hours old]: Applications open for funding to help families with the cost of school essentials.

. Demand at baby bank 'has never been higher'
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. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[152 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[225 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[481 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
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