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- Man bailed after woman pushed into path of bus on Putney Bridge
[2 hours old]: A man is bailed after being arrested in the case of a woman who was pushed into a road in 2017.
- Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
[10 hours old]: The incident occurred on Monday morning while the aircraft had been on a routine test mission.
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Thames Water closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal [1 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.
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Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog [12 hours old]: The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".
* Starmer pleased 'justice has been done' after arson attacks [1 hours old]: The prime minister said he was "very pleased for my family's sake" that two men had been convicted of the 2025 arson attacks.
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Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse' [7 hours old]: She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.
* Prince George to attend Eton College from September [1 hours old]: He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.
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Williams sisters will play Wimbledon doubles after receiving wildcard [1 hours old]: Serena Williams is given a wildcard to play alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon women's doubles.
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Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles [2 hours old]: The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.
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'Little hero', 12, rescued drowning friend from the sea by her hair [3 hours old]: Tamika and Sofia-Ann were cut off by the tide and pulled under water by the waves at Abergele.
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Serious concerns about maternity unit raised in NHS report days before landmark baby death case [6 hours old]: A previously unpublished report details problems in Nottingham's maternity units before a major review.
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Iran 'most oppressed' team, head coach says [4 hours old]: Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his Iran side are the "most oppressed in the World Cup" after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.
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'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending on World Cup [1 hours old]: Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it?
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VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch' [13 hours old]: Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.
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Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup [5 hours old]: Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.
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What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates [12 hours old]: Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?
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Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu [8 hours old]: Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.
* When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected? [1 hours old]: The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.
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Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak [12 hours old]: There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
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No, there’s no plot to make you allergic to meat [11 hours old]: Viral conspiracy posts claim there is a secret effort to spread ticks on US farms to trigger an allergy to red meat.
* Woman in court over fatal Wimbledon school crash [0 hours old]: Claire Freemantle was driving the car that killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau outside a school in 2023.
* Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland [1 hours old]: Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.
* Donaldson sex abuse trial jury asked to recall visible 'pain and hurt' of accusers [0 hours old]: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
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Newsreader Tina Daheley to leave Radio 2 breakfast show [2 hours old]: The move comes just a couple of weeks before Sara Cox takes over the show in July.
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Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests [8 hours old]: The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.
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Monarch of the Glen 'sister painting' could fetch £4m at auction [6 hours old]: Scene in Braemar, which will go under the hammer next month, last appeared at auction in 1994 when it was sold for £793,500.
* Tuchel's England deal includes performance clause [0 hours old]: Thomas Tuchel's England contract extension is subject to a performance clause, says FA chief executive Mark Bullingham.
* Livramento's World Cup in doubt after injury blow [0 hours old]: England defender Tino Livramento could miss England's World Cup campaign after suffering a fresh injury on the eve of the Three Lions' tournament opener.
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Williams sisters to play together at Wimbledon [1 hours old]: Serena Williams is given a wildcard to play alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon women's doubles.
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Meet the Iraq player set to make history for Pakistan [5 hours old]: Zidane Iqbal, a former Manchester United player, will make history when he plays for Iraq this summer, becoming the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a men's World Cup.
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What does the future hold for Rashford? [5 hours old]: Barcelona decided not to trigger the option that would have allowed them to sign Marcus Rashford for £26m, so what does the future hold for the England World Cup star?
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi just one game into World Cup [5 hours old]: Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.
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Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal [1 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.
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Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years [3 hours old]: The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
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SpaceX IPO raised bn more than thought [14 hours old]: The company's listing raised .5bn, compared with the bn it was initially thought.
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What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon? [11 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
* Funds available to help with back-to-school costs [0 hours old]: Applications open for funding to help families with the cost of school essentials.
* How the Iran war affects your money and bills [0 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
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Do online saving methods really work? [2 hours old]: Do online saving methods really work?
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Social Media Ban For Under-16s [20 hours old]: Under-16s to be banned from social media Keir Starmer announces.
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday? [16 hours old]: Donald Trump is now the second oldest president in US history
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How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food? [20 hours old]: Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.
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Is the convertible heading into the sunset? [36 hours old]: UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?
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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal? [24 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.
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Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension [17 hours old]: The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.
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Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how [36 hours old]: Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.
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Financial losses from scams hit £1.3bn a year as criminals turn to AI [36 hours old]: On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.
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Oil prices fall and shares jump after US-Iran deal announced [21 hours old]: Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
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Fox to buy Roku streaming firm in bn deal [21 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.
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UK electric car sales target set to be weakened [42 hours old]: The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.
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Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts [84 hours old]: The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
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UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal [39 hours old]: Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.
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Why the US economy keeps defying the odds [54 hours old]: Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
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Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns [67 hours old]: Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut [86 hours old]: Musk is now worth .11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of .2tn.
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UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year [88 hours old]: The ban forms part of the government's package of sanctions on Moscow due to the ongoing war with Ukraine.
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'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut [101 hours old]: The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.
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UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt [98 hours old]: The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.
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Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever [108 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.
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My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no? [109 hours old]: It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"
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Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut [99 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.
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UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner [97 hours old]: Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.
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Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children [115 hours old]: The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.
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Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss [132 hours old]: The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.
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Why I sold my business to my staff [36 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry [109 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
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New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why? [133 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.
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Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield? [180 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
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Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East [205 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.
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The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty [276 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.
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'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market [301 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.
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How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff [348 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices [372 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.
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Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW [444 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
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Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas? [468 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.
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The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard [481 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
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Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control [540 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
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'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now [563 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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Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats [612 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.
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The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches [636 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
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Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt [684 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals? [700 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Demand at baby bank 'has never been higher' [30 hours old]: The founder says rising childcare costs mean many of those they help are in work but struggling.
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash [132 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
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How the High Street became a window on our political instability [205 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil [461 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
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages [1044 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 [1405 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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Business Daily [39 hours old]: An ambitious project aims to build a business hub to rival Singapore or Hong Kong
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Have you been mis-sold car finance? [95 hours old]: Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.
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'I was employee number one at SpaceX' [98 hours old]: The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.