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- Arrive three hours before flight home, airline boss tells UK holidaymakers
[7 hours old]: Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan says some passengers reported missing return or connecting flights home due to queues.

- Driver and passenger jailed over fatal 130mph crash in 30 zone
[12 hours old]: The pair filmed themselves inhaling nitrous oxide, running red lights and weaving through traffic.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1565 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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- Palace handed Andrew's controversial envoy emails six years ago
[1 hours old]: Thousands of emails containing information about the former prince's financial dealings were given to the Royal Household in 2020.

- No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran
[2 hours old]: The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

- Attorney general had 'no doubt' on reviewing teen boys' rape sentences
[1 hours old]: Lord Hermer tells the BBC he wanted "detail as quickly as possible" after hearing about the case in which the rapists were spared custody.

- 'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides
[8 hours old]: Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.

- Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
[4 hours old]: BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.

- Ruben Dias says he 'draws line' over Maya Jama break-up speculation
[5 hours old]: The Man City footballer says he usually remains silent on rumours about his personal life, but feels forced to correct the public record.

- Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival
[4 hours old]: Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.

- US judge orders Trump's name be removed from Kennedy Center
[8 hours old]: The performing arts centre must also remain open despite Trump announcing a two-year closure for extensive renovations.

- The clearest sign Father Time is closing in on Djokovic?
[7 hours old]: Why Novak Djokovic's French Open exit is another golden opportunity lost for the 39-year-old - as teenager Joao Fonseca comes of age.

- Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS 'marking own homework', councils warn
[6 hours old]: The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament.

- Child among three dead in tower block fall
[15 hours old]: A man, a woman and a child were pronounced dead at the scene in Elephant and Castle.

- How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend
[5 hours old]: A major review has declared that Britain faces a "lost generation" - could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap?

- The yellowy maze of an abandoned office block brings terror to Hollywood
[14 hours old]: YouTuber Kane Parsons' eerie YouTube series has been adapted for a film called Backrooms.

- Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them
[5 hours old]: Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife, Download and Wireless have surged in price.

- Move over, Heated Rivalry - there's a new ice hockey romance obsession
[3 hours old]: The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.

- After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight
[8 hours old]: Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.

- Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing
[7 hours old]: Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.

- The Papers: 'Putin pushes Nato to brink' and 'groundbreaking' breast cancer test
[7 hours old]: Several of the papers have focused on the Russian drone that hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday.

- Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?
[7 hours old]: Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

- Sturgeon wishes she had not kept Murrell on as SNP chief executive
[12 hours old]: The former first minister says she didn't think it was fair that Murrell - who embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP - should lose his job when she became SNP leader.

- First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued
[12 hours old]: The bedraggled man was led to safety by rescuers after nine days stranded in the cavern

- Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
[11 hours old]: The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

- Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
[5 hours old]: Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

- EU hails Hungary's 'wind of change' and unlocks €16.4bn for new PM Magyar
[10 hours old]: The deal is a significant boost for Hungary's leader, who has been in office for less than three weeks.

- By-Electioncast: Old Tweets and New Essays
[14 hours old]: The latest from the Makerfield by-election

* The tactics that could win Arsenal the Champions League
[1 hours old]: BBC Sport's tactics correspondent Umir Irfan looks at how Arsenal can defeat Paris St-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final.

- The rise of PSG: From 'bling-bling' failings to European powerhouse
[9 hours old]: As Luis Enrique's PSG bid to defend their Champions League crown, European football expert Guillem Balague explores the club's transformation.

* What now for Vinicius Jr after Mourinho signs Real Madrid deal?
[0 hours old]: How Jose Mourinho manages his relationship with Brazil forward Vinicius Junior will be one of the most closely watched aspects of his second spell in charge of Real Madrid.

- Barcelona move a dream for Gordon 'since he was three'
[10 hours old]: Anthony Gordon is unveiled as a Barcelona player after joining the La Liga champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than £69.3m.

- Arsenal's Timber fit to start Champions League final
[12 hours old]: Mikel Arteta says that Dutch defender Jurrien Timber is fit to start the Champions League final after more than two months out with a groin injury.

- Why beating Djokovic is coming of age moment for Fonseca
[8 hours old]: Why Joao Fonseca's five-set French Open victory over the legendary Novak Djokovic shows the 19-year-old has arrived at the top of tennis.

- Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
[14 hours old]: Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets

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. Are the Democrats ready to win in Texas?
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. Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in a heart-warming tale
[3703 hours old]: WWII veteran Bernard sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day

. A powerful film about the rise and tragic fall of a wrestling family
[463 hours old]: Based on a true story of brothers who made history in the world of professional wrestling.

. Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%
[19 hours old]: Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.

. Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'
[39 hours old]: A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.

. 'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage
[38 hours old]: The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[30 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

. US government prepares to print 0 note featuring Trump's face
[36 hours old]: Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

. When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
[31 hours old]: Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.

. Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad
[27 hours old]: Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[47 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

. Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
[38 hours old]: The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.

. California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
[36 hours old]: Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

. Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour
[44 hours old]: Albert Manifold said no-one should be "allowed to hide behind anonymity" when commenting on his time at BP.

. EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
[39 hours old]: The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.

. Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks
[39 hours old]: A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.

. How you can save money on your energy bill
[62 hours old]: Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter.

. Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices
[54 hours old]: New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

. Google worker charged with using internal data to make .2m on bets
[52 hours old]: The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.

. The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China
[56 hours old]: The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

. Australia sues US giant 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam
[51 hours old]: The Abn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.

. Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits
[70 hours old]: A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

. Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully electric car
[74 hours old]: The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.

. 'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal
[72 hours old]: BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.

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[76 hours old]: SK Hynix and Micron are the latest tech firms to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.

. Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned
[78 hours old]: The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.

. Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder
[77 hours old]: Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.

. Farmers' warning as milk prices fall below cost
[73 hours old]: Farmers worry more family farms will be sold unless dairy prices rise quickly.

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[55 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

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. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
[127 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. 'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
[149 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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. Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers
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[61 hours old]: Poor coffee harvests in Brazil and Vietnam are just some of the factors driving up the price of your morning cup of coffee.

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. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
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. Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
[66 hours old]: The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

. This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house
[109 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.

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[164 hours old]: A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.

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