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* Britons on virus-hit cruise ship will be tested before charter flight back to UK
[0 hours old]: Five cases of hantavirus have been confirmed in total, including one of the three passengers on the MV Hondius who died.
- Major train operator to be renationalised in months
[2 hours old]: GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.
- The global race to find passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
[4 hours old]: About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.
. Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day
[24 hours old]: A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns National Rail.
. 'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone
[34 hours old]: The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1050 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
and in other news ...
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Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable [3 hours old]: Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable
* What latest election results show us in maps and charts [0 hours old]: See which parties are winning - and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool.
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Reform election gains show shift in British politics, says Farage [4 hours old]: Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.
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Five election moments you may have missed [1 hours old]: Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.
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Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure' [2 hours old]: Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.
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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire [5 hours old]: The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
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Ninth person arrested over Jewish ambulance arson [2 hours old]: The arrest of the 48-year-old man is the latest linked to the burning of Hatzola ambulances in March.
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Drug dealer caught with £1.6m cash jailed [2 hours old]: Zulfiqar Shah, 58, is jailed for 16 years and six months at Bradford Crown Court.
* Tess Daly and Vernon Kay separating after 22 years of marriage [0 hours old]: Former Strictly host Daly and Radio 2 presenter Kay jointly announced they are "to separate amicably".
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Ten of Attenborough's best documentaries and where to watch them [4 hours old]: From hanging out with primates to early climate warnings, here's a selection of his trailblazing programmes.
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The companies making billions from the Iran war [10 hours old]: Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.
* Watch: Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners [1 hours old]: Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon, which returns to Bethlehem after a two-year pause over the Gaza War.
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Teenagers guilty of killing man in ambush [2 hours old]: A boy and a girl, both 17, lured Adam Khan to a street before attacking him with a machete.
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US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages [4 hours old]: An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.
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Vinted harasser jailed for breaking sexual order [1 hours old]: A court hears how Darrel Carter sent dozens of messages to female sellers on Vinted.
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Families of IRA men shot dead reach settlements for damages [6 hours old]: Brian Campbell, 19, and Colm McGirr, 23, were shot dead after the SAS mounted an operation at the scene of an arms dump in December 1983.
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Man pleads not guilty to threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor [3 hours old]: Alex Jenkinson, 39, denies using threatening behaviour in separate incidents - one involving the former prince.
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Football club owners in court on rape charges [4 hours old]: Maldon & Tiptree owners Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband Scott are remanded in custody.
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Nationwide cashier jailed after stealing from vulnerable customers to fund luxury holidays [5 hours old]: One of Kerry Kershaw's victims was a 49-year-old man with learning disabilities.
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Electioncast: The First Results Are In! [11 hours old]: Reform UK gains and Labour losses in the early English local election results.
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Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans [6 hours old]: The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana
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Man Utd's Fernandes wins Football Writers' men's award [1 hours old]: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes wins the Football Writers' Association's men's Footballer of the Year award.
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Shaw named Football Writers' Women's Player of Year [1 hours old]: Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw is crowned the Football Writers' Association Women's Player of the Season.
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Jimenez suspended as Bournemouth launch investigation [6 hours old]: AFC Bournemouth drop defender Alex Jimenez from their squad amid an investigation into posts on social media.
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Real Madrid in crisis - inside the conflict and chaos at the Bernabeu [3 hours old]: BBC Sport examines a torrid week for Real Madrid with the iconic club on the brink of a second successive trophyless season.
* US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row [1 hours old]: The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.
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South East Water boss quits after supply failures [7 hours old]: David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.
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Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait [10 hours old]: US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.
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World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty [14 hours old]: Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.
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Housing market 'fragile due to global unrest' [5 hours old]: Jersey estate agents say there is uncertainty in the market due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.
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Are concert 'livestream tickets' the future or a cash-grab? [19 hours old]: Can't see your favourite act in the flesh? There might be a solution - but not everyone's a fan.
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Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs? [17 hours old]: The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.
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Weekly quiz: Who was this mystery masked star at the Met Gala? [25 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence [20 hours old]: Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.
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BBC News app [8956 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Fast-paced, witty and smart coming-of-age comedy [236 hours old]: Two booksmart girls try to cram in four years of fun on the eve of their graduation.
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An insight into the secretive 'matchstick men' painter [1740 hours old]: The secretive artist revealed as never before, with his voice lip-synced by Ian McKellen.
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How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy [19 hours old]: Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
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Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits [27 hours old]: Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.
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Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US [19 hours old]: Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.
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Morrisons supermarket in Wales fined £750k for dirty bakery [23 hours old]: A judge said the case was not about a few rogue employees but showed serious and systemic failure.
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Shell latest oil giant to see profits surge due to Iran war impact [33 hours old]: The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price
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The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial [42 hours old]: The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.
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The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains [37 hours old]: A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.
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bn order boosts Belfast Airbus factory [36 hours old]: Malaysian airline Air Asia places an order for 120 Airbus A220s, the wings of which are made in Belfast.
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Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close [51 hours old]: The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.
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Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations [46 hours old]: Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.
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People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears [50 hours old]: Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.
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Next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs [58 hours old]: No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter.
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Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time [56 hours old]: Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.
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Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war [50 hours old]: Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
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Apple to pay up to to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit [66 hours old]: Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.
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Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani's 'creepy' wealth tax video [50 hours old]: Ken Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.
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'I thought he was going to hit me,' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk [59 hours old]: OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.
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Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict [43 hours old]: Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.
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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff [91 hours old]: Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
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Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls? [187 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
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The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed [211 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.
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Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music [259 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
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How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific [283 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
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From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal [354 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
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How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success [379 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.
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What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news [362 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
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The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough [427 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
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Average house price falls by 5%, report shows [27 hours old]: The cost of an average island property is down from almost £600,000 at the start of 2025.
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'How loan shark threats keep victims like me silent' [37 hours old]: A meat cleaver and samurai sword are among items seized from suspects, shown exclusively to the BBC.
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Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do? [55 hours old]: Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.
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Border politics - how similar jobs in the same firm deliver different tax bills [61 hours old]: Workers in southern Scotland can find themselves paying more tax than colleagues who live south of the border.
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages [115 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 [475 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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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [996 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [1194 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK [34 hours old]: The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.
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Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort? [54 hours old]: Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.
From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort
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Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets? [83 hours old]: New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.
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Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter? [224 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.