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- Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike
[15 hours old]: Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.

. Five things we now know about the fire that shut Heathrow down
[30 hours old]: A report into a fire that resulted in Heathrow Airport shutting down for nearly a day has been released - what are the key findings?

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- Gaza aid contractor tells BBC he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians
[4 hours old]: The Israel- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has strongly denied the allegation.

- Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock
[6 hours old]: The football world is mourning the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, in a car crash.

* A year in power - BBC correspondents assess how Labour are doing
[1 hours old]: With the economy, immigration, education, welfare and health high on the agenda, has Sir Keir Starmer's top team met their pledges?

- The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets
[3 hours old]: Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found

- Congress passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' cutting taxes and spending
[2 hours old]: The president wins over sparring factions within his own party to get the bill passed after months of wrangling.

- Zarah Sultana says she is quitting Labour to start party with Corbyn
[2 hours old]: Former Labour leader Corbyn has not yet confirmed his involvement to the BBC.

* Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches
[1 hours old]: The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.

* Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave after visas end, MPs say
[0 hours old]: The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".

- MI5 false evidence was a serious failing, Cooper says
[5 hours old]: The home secretary says the government accepts the high court’s ruling that an independent investigation should take place.

- I had a tough day, says Rachel Reeves after Commons tears
[10 hours old]: The chancellor says she had been dealing with a "personal issue" but was still "cracking on with the job".

- Ryanair increases size limits for free cabin bags
[7 hours old]: The increase comes as the EU mandates a universal minimum size for free underseat bags.

- Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen dies aged 67
[4 hours old]: The actor, a near-constant presence in Quentin Tarantino movies, is believed to have died of cardiac arrest.

- 'A symbol of hope & inspiration - Jota was a Portuguese hero'
[9 hours old]: Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash aged 28, has been described as a symbol of hope and inspiration by Portugal football expert Marcus Alves.

- Tears as fans mourn Liverpool's Jota at Anfield
[7 hours old]: Thousands of people have been paying their respects to the player and his brother outside Anfield.

- Jota's best Premier League goals
[7 hours old]: Watch seven of Diogo Jota's best goals in the Premier League for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool.

- In pictures: Jota's best moments for club and country
[7 hours old]: Following the tragic death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, BBC Sport presents a gallery of some of the Portuguese player's career highlights.

- A natural finisher who was always feared by defences
[13 hours old]: Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died aged 28. BBC Sport's Phil McNulty pays tribute to the striker's career.

- Weekly quiz: Who threw a star-studded wedding party in Venice?
[7 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what's being going on in the world over the past seven days?

- Trump gets major win - but debate over his mega-bill is just beginning
[5 hours old]: The US president can celebrate the passage of his bill, though the debate over its merits will continue, writes Anthony Zurcher.

- Zeffman: Has Reeves done enough to draw a line under this episode?
[8 hours old]: The chancellor draws a line under excruciating episode but still faces the same problems, writes Henry Zeffman.

- Watch: Mini mart workers selling illegal cigarettes confronted by BBC reporter
[3 hours old]: The BBC's Ed Thomas collaborated with undercover buyers to see how easy it was to obtain illegal cigarettes.

- I can't drive my car for a month because of a faulty airbag - and I'm one of thousands
[12 hours old]: An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.

- Senior BBC staff told to step back from duties following Glastonbury row
[10 hours old]: No "high risk" music acts will be broadcast live in the future after Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set.

- Musical icon Angélique Kidjo first black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
[8 hours old]: Africa's "premier diva" has been honoured after more than 40 years in the industry.

- Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel intensifies bombardment, rescuers say
[4 hours old]: Many children and women were reportedly among those killed when a school in Gaza City and a tent in al-Mawasi were hit.

- 'One of toughest losses' - Draper exits Wimbledon early again
[4 hours old]: British number one Jack Draper's wait for a breakout Wimbledon run continues after a shock second-round defeat by 36-year-old Marin Cilic.

- Labour plans further Right to Buy restrictions
[7 hours old]: Tenants will also face longer to qualify, under government plans for the social home discount scheme.

- Deputy Russian Navy chief killed in strike near Ukraine border
[10 hours old]: Major General Mikhail Gudkov was killed in the Kursk region during what Russia's defence ministry described as "combat work".

- England lose top-order wickets after Gill's 269
[5 hours old]: England's top order is blown away after Shubman Gill's 267 to leave the hosts requiring their most unlikely turnaround yet under Ben Stokes.

- 'Still holes in my game' - Draper on Wimbledon exit
[3 hours old]: Jack Draper says he was not "good enough" in his shock Wimbledon exit, insisting it was not because he felt increased pressure at this year's tournament.

- Shelton frustrated as play suspended when serving for match
[3 hours old]: American Ben Shelton is left furious when play in his second-round encounter with Rinky Hijikata at Wimbledon is suspended because of bad light when he was about to serve for the match.

- 'It doesn't make sense' - Ronaldo & Liverpool lead tributes to Jota
[13 hours old]: Liverpool say they are "devastated" by the "unimaginable loss" of their Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, who has died in a car crash.

* What have tariffs really done to the US economy?
[1 hours old]: As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.

* Your new banknote ideas - from British Bulldogs to Fawlty Towers
[1 hours old]: The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas.

* Viral band finds itself at the centre of AI claims and hoaxes
[1 hours old]: Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real.

- Strong jump in US jobs as economy defies expectations
[9 hours old]: Hiring in the US defied expectations with 147,000 jobs added last month, official figures show.

* 'I'm being paid to fix issues caused by AI'
[1 hours old]: Businesses that rush to use AI to write content or computer code, often have to pay humans to fix it.

- UK borrowing costs fall as investors' nerves ease
[6 hours old]: The cost of UK government borrowing falls and the pound rallies as the PM says he works "in lockstep" with Rachel Reeves.

- Citroen owners left stranded over airbag safety risk
[12 hours old]: An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.

- Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 more jobs as it invests in AI
[12 hours old]: The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.

- Over 288,000 NI pensioners could get fuel payment - Lyons
[5 hours old]: It comes after the government performed a U-turn on its controversial policy.

- What will Trump's tax and spending bill do to the US national debt?
[4 hours old]: US President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill has sparked intense debate. BBC Verify's policy and analysis correspondent Ben Chu has been looking at what the bill could do to the US national debt.

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. Reeves’ tears at PMQs
[29 hours old]: Chancellor seen visibly upset at Prime Minister’s Questions.

. Why has Paramount paid Donald Trump million over a CBS interview?
[30 hours old]: It ends a lawsuit over a ‘60 Minutes’ interview with Kamala Harris

. Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around
[25 hours old]: The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.

. '£54k to rent five phones is killing my business'
[19 hours old]: A BBC investigation uncovers the crippling costs of telecoms services faced by small firms.

. Trump calls on US central bank head to quit immediately
[23 hours old]: The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.

. Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam
[25 hours old]: The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week.

. Heathrow considering legal action against National Grid over fire that caused shutdown
[35 hours old]: An investigation finds National Grid had been aware of a problem at a substation since 2018.

. Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help
[49 hours old]: The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.

. Tesla deliveries fall for second quarter in a row
[33 hours old]: Elon Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration has been blamed for the collapse in sales.

. Trump threatens Japan with tariff up to 35% as deadline looms
[43 hours old]: It would be well above the 24% tariff imposed on Japan as part of the so-called "Liberation Day" in April.

. Borrowing costs jump and pound falls on Chancellor's tears
[29 hours old]: Markets react after a tearful appearance by Rachel Reeves in parliament after welfare reform u-turn.

. TSB name could disappear from UK in Santander deal
[40 hours old]: The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.

. Government wins vote on watered-down welfare bill after concessions
[42 hours old]: MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.

. Qantas data breach exposes up to six million customer profiles
[44 hours old]: The airline was hit by a cyber attack on a platform storing names, email addresses and phone numbers.

. Workers face two-year wait for several new rights
[56 hours old]: Some measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027.

. M&S should be 'fully online' within four weeks, says boss
[59 hours old]: The retailer continues to recover from a cyber attack that is expected to hit profits by £300m.

. Energy bills fall £11 a month but may not stay lower
[62 hours old]: Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.

. Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger
[25 hours old]: Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.

. The bridge changing lives and boosting business
[73 hours old]: The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.

. Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure
[97 hours old]: Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

. The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing
[97 hours old]: US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.

. Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand
[185 hours old]: The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.

. Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'
[241 hours old]: The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.

. Russia's economy is down but not out
[258 hours old]: The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.

. Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?
[337 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?

. Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries
[409 hours old]: Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.

. Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?
[432 hours old]: American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.

. Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
[455 hours old]: Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

. The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
[455 hours old]: Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

. Indian scientists search for the perfect apple
[505 hours old]: India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.

. A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover
[529 hours old]: The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.

. US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets
[553 hours old]: Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.

. From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
[577 hours old]: Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.

. Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients
[658 hours old]: Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?

. How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
[697 hours old]: The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.

. Welfare cuts: What are the Pip and universal credit changes?
[35 hours old]: The government watered down its welfare reform plans to get MPs to vote for the benefits bill.

. House prices see biggest monthly fall for over two years
[56 hours old]: The Nationwide says the fall may reflect weaker demand following April's changes to stamp duty.

. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[577 hours old]: The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

. The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
[1106 hours old]: An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

. Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
[1554 hours old]: The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

. The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
[1944 hours old]: From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

. Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
[2136 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

. 'Everybody knew the welfare reform bill was a £5bn cut'
[83 hours old]: Economics Editor Faisal Islam on what was really behind the big rebellion about the government's welfare reform bill, after the government confirmed it will make major concessions.

. The Interview
[88 hours old]: Jonathan Josephs speaks to Philippe Kehren, CEO of multinational company Solvay

. Sliced Bread
[187 hours old]: Why did the DIY chain Homebase have to close all of its stores?