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* Major incident declared after bus crash near roundabout in Wales
[0 hours old]: Police said the crash happened on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout in Carmarthenshire.
* Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief
[0 hours old]: The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.
- Around 29,000 lightning strikes light up sky across southern England
[3 hours old]: Thunderstorms caused flash flooding and travel disruption across parts of England, with more extreme heat expected on Tuesday.
- Killed train driver was well-known community figure
[8 hours old]: Tributes are paid to Shaun Burton, who was killed in the crash near Bedford on Friday.
. South East Water announces new chief executive
[26 hours old]: John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.
. 'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
[118 hours old]: Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.
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Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave? [3 hours old]: As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.
* Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds [1 hours old]: The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.
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UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children [2 hours old]: Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".
* Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back [1 hours old]: Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
* Farage says £5m gift spending details 'not public's business' [0 hours old]: Rival parties have raised concerns over the gift received by the Reform UK leader before he became an MP.
* Murder investigation after 14-year-old girl reported missing [0 hours old]: A body is found in the search for Lilly, 14, who was reported missing on Saturday.
* Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave [0 hours old]: Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
* Who are the Ghana players England should look out for? [0 hours old]: England face Ghana in their next World Cup match as both sides look to secure a place in the next round. BBC Sport takes a look at the Ghana players to look out for.
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Is watching football bad for your health? I tested my body to find out [9 hours old]: Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?
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How do you solve a problem like Ronaldo? [4 hours old]: Portugal take on Uzbekistan with Cristiano Ronaldo in poor form for his country and a backlash raging on social media against his team-mates.
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Anderson's journey to England star and potential British record [3 hours old]: Elliot Anderson has emerged as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's England side, and could be on the verge of a British record transfer.
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New pictures show dozens of items bought illegally by Peter Murrell [3 hours old]: The images include a range of luxury bags, watches and pens, as well as fresh pictures of a £124,550 motorhome.
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Who could be the UK's next chancellor? [1 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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How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack [14 hours old]: For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.
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Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer [14 hours old]: Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes.
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'They made my mum give me up because she was unmarried' [7 hours old]: Reg Barker, 66, says he only found out he was adopted when he applied for a passport, aged 18.
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Government pledges action after Preston Davey case [1 hours old]: Thirteen-month old Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse by Jamie Varley.
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Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles [1 hours old]: Trump said vandals cut a long slit in it and possibly dumped fertiliser in the water, and later threatened to sue over reporting on the pool.
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First drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes made available on NHS [13 hours old]: The immunotherpay can give children and adults three extra years before they need to use insulin.
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Steam Machine launches with £879 price tag as Valve cites component costs [2 hours old]: Valve said the cost of its PC-console hybrid reflects a broader trend of component costs rising over time.
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Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia [3 hours old]: Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.
* Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction [0 hours old]: The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.
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From non-league to playing for Ghana at the World Cup - the Semenyo story [1 hours old]: Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup, with Ghana poised to face England.
* The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs [1 hours old]: The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs. Who has caught the eye already, and which clubs are focusing on longer-term priorities?
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Red Roses stars in line for £100k to retain World Cup [2 hours old]: The Red Roses' top stars stand to earn £100,000 with England in 2029 should they successfully defend their Women's Rugby World Cup title in Australia.
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Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees [3 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.
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Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech [14 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?
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Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI [3 hours old]: The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.
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Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light [14 hours old]: Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.
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Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation [15 hours old]: A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home.
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Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case [9 hours old]: The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
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Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief [8 hours old]: Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians.
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Tips to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather [26 hours old]: Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
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What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? [23 hours old]: Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
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Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister [19 hours old]: Keir Starmer resigns as PM, and Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him.
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The Climate Question: Is climate change ruining our sleep? [48 hours old]: How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health
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EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer [27 hours old]: The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".
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Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100 [25 hours old]: As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.
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Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams [38 hours old]: Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.
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Toy Story 5 scores record opening weekend for franchise [34 hours old]: The film's opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.
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'I couldn't sleep when I heard the last bank would close' [38 hours old]: When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.
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Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email [42 hours old]: The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.
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Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities [50 hours old]: Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.
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Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up [97 hours old]: Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.
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O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m [94 hours old]: The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).
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Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises [101 hours old]: The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.
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'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date? [102 hours old]: Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.
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Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests [110 hours old]: Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.
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Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money [100 hours old]: With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.
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Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices [120 hours old]: The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.
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Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity? [38 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 [110 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 [134 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? [181 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 [206 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 [278 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? [302 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? [350 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 [374 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.
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The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty [446 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.
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'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market [470 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.
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How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff [518 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices [542 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.
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Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres? [95 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!
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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal? [100 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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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash [302 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 [374 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 [630 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 [1214 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 [1574 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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Money Box [74 hours old]: Civil service pensioners face further delays to payments.
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Who had the best World Cup advert? [95 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.
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Americast [98 hours old]: The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space
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Business Daily [113 hours old]: Which jobs could be most resistant to the rise of AI?