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- Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York
[3 hours old]: The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.

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

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- US and Iranian presidents sign deal aiming to end war
[3 hours old]: The fate of Iran's nuclear programme, a key reason cited by the US for starting the conflict, is still to be negotiated.

- What's in the US-Iran agreement?
[4 hours old]: The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a 0bn redevelopment package for Iran.

- This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun
[5 hours old]: Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.

- Watch: England fans cheer each goal in exhilarating opener against Croatia
[5 hours old]: Supporters for both sides turned out in droves to watch England v Croatia in their opening match of the World Cup.

- Cervical cancer deaths in England fall to zero in young women given vaccine
[7 hours old]: A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.

- Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
[6 hours old]: The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.

- Developing heatwave across Europe to send UK temperatures above 30C
[2 hours old]: Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK with temperatures of 30C plus expected as Europe experiences a 'heat dome' as Simon King explains.

- ChatGPT can be made to generate sexualised and violent images, researchers find
[6 hours old]: But researchers say its still possible to trick the AI chatbot into producing graphic content.

- Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
[7 hours old]: The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

- Polls set to open in Makerfield by-election
[1 hours old]: There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.

- The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
[7 hours old]: Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.

- Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
[3 hours old]: The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices will rise or which products will be affected.

- Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle
[7 hours old]: Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.

- Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks
[3 hours old]: Supporters are booing them, coaches are using them, players are adapting to them - mid-half hydration breaks are affecting everyone at the World Cup in different ways.

- From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game
[1 hours old]: All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.

- 'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely
[6 hours old]: A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.

- US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a 0bn question
[4 hours old]: Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.

- The Papers: US-Iran deal and England's World Cup win
[1 hours old]: The BBC, along with other broadcasters, is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open.

- An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies
[5 hours old]: Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says.

- Prince and princess join Royal Ascot racegoers
[15 hours old]: About 290,000 people are expected to attend Royal Ascot this week.

- Ancient 'Robin Hood' tree is dead, experts say
[7 hours old]: The Major Oak is thought to have stood for more than 1,000 years in the heart of Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest.

- I did it for my son, says campaigner ahead of Muckamore hospital abuse report
[7 hours old]: The long-awaited final report is expected to reveal the extent of the mistreatment of patients at the hospital.

- UN human rights experts demand release of British couple jailed in Iran
[10 hours old]: They said proceedings against Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been marked by grave irregularities.

- Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds
[2 hours old]: Scientists say 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the H5N1 strain.

- England hit four in World Cup opener against Croatia
[7 hours old]: England make a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, beating Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling match in Dallas.

* 'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired 'fearful' England
[0 hours old]: England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.

- Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
[14 hours old]: The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.

- Fed holds US interest rates steady as uncertainty over Trump's Iran deal remains
[11 hours old]: The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

- 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[7 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

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. Inside the OnlyFans machine
[34 hours old]: Amber Haque reveals how OnlyFans models suffer widespread exploitation by their managers.

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

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

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

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

. Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for .7bn
[33 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
[28 hours old]: Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.

. Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
[41 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
[45 hours old]: The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[42 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?
[43 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?
[62 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?
[66 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?
[78 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
[56 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
[59 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
[78 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
[78 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
[63 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
[63 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
[84 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
[127 hours old]: The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.

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

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[78 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
[151 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?
[175 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?
[223 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[247 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
[318 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[343 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
[391 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[414 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[486 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?
[510 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
[523 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
[582 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
[605 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

. Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
[654 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. Will UK interest rates go up?
[18 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

. What is happening to UK prices?
[20 hours old]: The war in Iran is expected to push UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.

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

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[174 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
[247 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
[503 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
[1087 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1447 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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