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* Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
[1 hours old]: Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".

- Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
[1 hours old]: Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.

* Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035
[0 hours old]: Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities.

- Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told
[10 hours old]: Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.

- London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady
[2 hours old]: Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio.

- Donaldson denies meeting sex abuse accuser to 'nip in the bud' allegations
[1 hours old]: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

- Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
[4 hours old]: The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

- Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister John Swinney in election
[2 hours old]: Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney.

* Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government
[1 hours old]: The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.

- 'Best Canada team ever' bid to shine at home World Cup
[9 hours old]: Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World Cup. Canada hope it will be their time to shine.

- Scotland's McTominay trains after stomach upset
[1 hours old]: Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.

- Bollywood star prepares for Canada's opening ceremony with song of unity
[3 hours old]: The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony.

- The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
[11 hours old]: Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.

* What we know about how Northern Ireland's riots were organised
[0 hours old]: Northern Ireland has seen three nights of violence after footage of a knife attack on Monday night spread across social media.

- David Hockney: Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name
[6 hours old]: The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.

- Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
[11 hours old]: Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.

- What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland?
[10 hours old]: People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.

- South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
[5 hours old]: The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

* More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say
[0 hours old]: A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.

* Three more men jailed for Henry Nowak protest violence
[0 hours old]: A total of 13 men have so far been jailed over the disorder in Southampton last week.

- Summer warmth to return for weekend but heatwave chances fade
[9 hours old]: After a wet start to June it will be drier and warmer for the weekend, as Ben Rich explains.

- UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner
[5 hours old]: Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.

- Our sons are playing for two different countries at the World Cup
[10 hours old]: Jack and Heather Souttar are heading to the US to support their sons, who play for Scotland and Australia.

* The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis
[0 hours old]: Adam and Chris breakdown the Keir Starmer interview.

* Raducanu joins Boulter in Queen's quarter-finals
[0 hours old]: Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter will both play twice in one day at Queen's after recording impressive wins to reach the quarter-finals.

- Dzeko's last dance could be Bosnia's new beginning
[8 hours old]: As Edin Dzeko enters the final stage of his career, BBC Sport tells the story of an underappreciated player who survived war to make history for Bosnia-Herzegovina.

* Williamson ends New Zealand career during series with England
[0 hours old]: Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson - his country's all-time leading run-scorer - retires from all international cricket with immediate effect.

- Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut
[7 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.

- UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
[6 hours old]: The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.

- Elon Musk's SpaceX raises bn ahead of world's biggest stock market launch
[3 hours old]: The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

- Have you been mis-sold car finance?
[3 hours old]: Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.

- 'I was employee number one at SpaceX'
[6 hours old]: The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.

- 'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut
[9 hours old]: The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.


and in other older news ...

. 'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission
[16 hours old]: Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

. Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
[16 hours old]: From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

. 'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage
[16 hours old]: People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.

. My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
[17 hours old]: It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"

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[9793 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Profile: Bradford celebrates David Hockney
[5012 hours old]: David Hockney: iconic British artist.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[17 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
[23 hours old]: The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

. Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss
[40 hours old]: The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.

. I'd have vetoed foreign sale of UK tech giant, says Business Secretary
[41 hours old]: Peter Kyle's comments come as the government sets out how it would back British technology companies.

. SpaceX IPO: Preparing for the biggest liftoff yet?
[43 hours old]: It’s not just about rockets: what SpaceX does and why its IPO matters

. Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government
[21 hours old]: Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes.

. Trump says 'I love the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
[30 hours old]: The US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher.


. Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
[35 hours old]: Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

. Korea fines e-commerce giant 0m over data breach affecting millions
[32 hours old]: The record fine comes after around 37.5 million users had their private data exposed.

. World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history
[45 hours old]: The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.

. Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available
[64 hours old]: The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.

. Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
[59 hours old]: Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

. World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
[66 hours old]: In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

. How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side
[65 hours old]: Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.

. UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why
[58 hours old]: UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.

. Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim
[64 hours old]: The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds.

. Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
[65 hours old]: After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.

. Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public
[69 hours old]: Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.

. AI giants' race to raise funds heats up as ChatGPT-owner plans stock market debut
[80 hours old]: The company behind ChatGPT files its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.

. Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows
[88 hours old]: Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[41 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?
[88 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
[113 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
[184 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
[209 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
[256 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
[280 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
[352 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?
[376 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
[389 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
[448 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
[471 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
[520 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[544 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

. Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
[592 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

. Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
[608 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

. Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?
[23 hours old]: Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.

. Dozens of crisis payments handed out by council
[26 hours old]: Many of the completed payments have gone to low income families with surging heating oil costs.

. Paper plant closure fears spark community protest
[26 hours old]: Workers and families held a demonstration with 167 jobs at risk at the site in Launceston.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[40 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
[113 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
[369 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
[952 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
[1313 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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