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- One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport
[7 hours old]: Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.

. Abusive passengers could be banned from all airlines under new proposal
[61 hours old]: The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.

. Home care workers face fuel cost spike fears
[70 hours old]: Home care workers must be paid for their mileage and travel time, a Sheffield-based carer says.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1682 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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and in other news ...

- Police chief apologises to Henry Nowak's family over handcuffing and arrest
[8 hours old]: Chief Constable Alexis Boon tells the BBC the footage of how the murder victim had been treated was distressing.

- PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim
[11 hours old]: It comes after the Reform UK leader said the public should respond with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police.

* US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump
[1 hours old]: In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts.

- What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
[3 hours old]: As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

- Three die in Royal Navy helicopter crash during training exercise
[7 hours old]: The Royal Family, prime minister and head of the navy offer condolences after the crash in Devon.

- Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacks
[3 hours old]: The countries reject "any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon's future hostage", the US State Department says.

- Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life
[3 hours old]: Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

- NHS staff should be banned from wearing pro-Palestinian badges, report recommends
[4 hours old]: The recommendation is one of several from Lord Mann, whose review examined antisemitism within the organisation.

- MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff
[6 hours old]: Undercover agents are posing as fake job recruiters to try and identify useful targets, MI5 warns.

- Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
[15 hours old]: Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.

- Norwegian teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit', court hears
[14 hours old]: Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears.

- Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea
[5 hours old]: After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.

- The Papers: 'Top cop sorry' and 'Prince of pubs'
[2 hours old]: The fallout from the Henry Nowak case and the Prince of Wales' pledge to support pubs dominate Thursday's papers.

- Henry Nowak's death raises more questions about UK policing and race
[10 hours old]: Police face accusations of two-tier policing as they work to stamp out racial bias, our senior UK correspondent writes.

- Henry Nowak murder: What we know about how the events unfolded
[6 hours old]: The student was 18 when he was stabbed by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025.

- 'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks
[7 hours old]: Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.

- Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?
[15 hours old]: Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.

- The end of Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back
[8 hours old]: The .8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.

- MP sues Musk's xAI after deepfake bikini picture
[7 hours old]: Suffolk MP Jess Asato claims the firm's tool Grok was used to create fake images of her in a bikini.

- BBC presenter apologises for misquoting Nigel Farage
[11 hours old]: Matt Chorley says he "misremembered" a quote by the Reform leader, which was "a mistake on my part".

* SpaceX says it’s worth .75tn as it nears stock market debut
[1 hours old]: Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target price for buyers earlier than expected.


- Tom Holland praised for 'powerful' message on dyslexia after turning down SNL role
[10 hours old]: The actor has revealed he turned down presenting Saturday Night Live out of fear of cue cards changing.

- Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62
[8 hours old]: Sir Alex held a career in British intelligence that spanned almost three decades after joining the service in 1991.

- Newscast
[10 hours old]: What's happening on the ground in the Makerfield by-election campaign?

- Man City have opening Anderson bid rejected by Forest
[4 hours old]: Manchester City have an opening transfer bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest.

- England in serious debt after Ashes and repayment must start now
[10 hours old]: England have invested in Brendon McCullum once again but now it is time for his team to start paying back the faith, writes Stephan Shemilt.

- Title favourite Sabalenka lets another Slam opportunity slip from her grasp
[8 hours old]: Aryna Sabalenka would not say it, but there is an inescapable feeling the world number one has lost another golden Grand Slam opportunity after her shock French Open loss.

- Konate reveals depression after deaths of Jota & father
[5 hours old]: Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate opens up on how the deaths of team-mate Diogo Jota and his father left him battling depression during his final season at the club.

- Most experience? Youngest? Best leagues? World Cup squads in numbers
[9 hours old]: BBC Sport look at all of the World Cup 2026 squads and answer some of the key questions.

- 'Part-timer' McIlroy will continue to pick and choose events
[10 hours old]: Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".

- Cobolli using Nadal's shower in bid for French Open glory
[5 hours old]: Flavio Cobolli is doing everything he can to help secure a first Grand Slam title - including using Rafael Nadal's favoured shower cubicle at Roland Garros.

- US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns
[12 hours old]: It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.

- Universal park officially named as government pledges £1.3bn
[14 hours old]: The government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links.

- 'It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond'
[4 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

- Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage
[13 hours old]: "We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.

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and in other older news ...

. Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone
[28 hours old]: A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.

. How a content creator tried to use a YouTube alibi to get away with murder
[17 hours old]: Stephen McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, will serve at least 31 years in prison for the murder of his pregnant partner Natalie McNally.

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. Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
[130 hours old]: And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

. Three-quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests
[28 hours old]: A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.

. The 18 creatures in the running to be on the new banknotes
[28 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

. Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
[29 hours old]: The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

. Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results
[22 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".

. King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim
[34 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

. Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak
[34 hours old]: Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

. Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
[39 hours old]: Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

. Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
[32 hours old]: The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.

. Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
[38 hours old]: MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

. AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears tn
[44 hours old]: The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.


. Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'
[41 hours old]: The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.

. Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split
[45 hours old]: Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

. London Tube strikes go ahead after talks fail
[48 hours old]: Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday in a row over working hours, with further action planned for Thursday.

. China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps
[43 hours old]: The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.

. OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
[56 hours old]: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

. Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns
[58 hours old]: Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".

. UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI
[58 hours old]: Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.

. Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop fires, say waste companies
[67 hours old]: The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.

. EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic'
[65 hours old]: US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline.

. Why is Lidl opening a pub?
[76 hours old]: The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store's well known middle aisle.

. Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers
[64 hours old]: The technology giant's boss Jensen Huang called the move the "reinvention of the computer".

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[52 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
[76 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
[147 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?
[172 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
[184 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
[244 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
[266 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
[316 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[340 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
[388 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?
[404 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

. Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
[406 hours old]: One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

. Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
[484 hours old]: It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

. Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
[526 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. 'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'
[22 hours old]: Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.

. Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes
[28 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[63 hours old]: Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[748 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
[1108 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1629 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

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[1827 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
[182 hours old]: Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.

. Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
[183 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
[226 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.

. The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds
[281 hours old]: A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.

. Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
[301 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?