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* At least four killed and dozens injured in Indonesia train crash
[1 hours old]: Officials say a commuter train and a long-distance train collided on the outskirts of Jakarta on Monday.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[787 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2563 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
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* Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims [0 hours old]: No 10 brands the move "a desperate political stunt by the Conservative Party", which had asked for the vote.
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Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs [3 hours old]: All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.
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When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment [4 hours old]: Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.
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Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke [2 hours old]: In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
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How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon [8 hours old]: Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
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Deal 'within sight' to end year-long Birmingham bin strike, says council leader [4 hours old]: A new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt.
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Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns [3 hours old]: Star lodges applications for a photo and two audio clips in apparent attempt to protect her image and voice.
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Police release body-worn footage showing 'reckless' car bomb attack in Northern Ireland [3 hours old]: Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.
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French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel [4 hours old]: A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
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Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit [9 hours old]: Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.
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Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI in 0bn damages lawsuit [6 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.
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Healthy life expectancy in UK falls by two years in past decade [12 hours old]: Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
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Lighter than a bar of soap: The 99g 'super shoes' Sabastian Sawe wore to shatter marathon record [7 hours old]: Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa rewrote the record books in London on Sunday. Was it in part down to the shoes?
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First-time buyers, priced out of Wales' fastest-growing city, say they're 'losing faith' [15 hours old]: Its population is booming from incomers from Cardiff and Bristol, stretching its housing market thin.
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Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights [10 hours old]: In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.
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European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says [1 hours old]: While many airlines say they are raising prices due to high fuel costs, József Váradi says European airlines are trying to boost demand
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Anthony Joshua signs deal to fight Tyson Fury as he returns to boxing after car crash [7 hours old]: Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.
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Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman [4 hours old]: James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.
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Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children [4 hours old]: The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.
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Funeral for mystery baby found beneath floor [5 hours old]: The remains of a boy found wrapped in a newspaper from 1910 are finally laid to rest.
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Mental health nurse admits errors in killer's records [3 hours old]: Valdo Calocane's NHS records were at times "fundamentally wrong", a public inquiry heard.
* The King Arrives In The US, But Can He Mend The Special Relationship? [0 hours old]: The King lands in Washington for four day state visit.
* Greaves becomes first female PDC title winner [0 hours old]: Beau Greaves becomes the first woman to win a PDC ranking title by defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes.
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Joshua signs deal to fight Fury - Hearn [7 hours old]: Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.
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Higgins recovers to beat O'Sullivan in Crucible epic [3 hours old]: Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame last-16 Crucible epic.
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Four ways to tackle football's frustrating 'tactical timeout' [6 hours old]: Next season, leagues will be allowed to select from a series of trials to try to stop the goalkeeper tactical time-out. BBC Sport looks at the proposals.
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Players guilty of misconduct face two-shot penalty [2 hours old]: R&A chief executive Mark Darbon says that players guilty of on course misconduct could receive a two-shot penalty at the Open in July.
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Greggs removes cabinets in shoplifting hotspots [3 hours old]: Greggs is removing display cabinets in London stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.
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Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall [4 hours old]: President Trump said the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.
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'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war [15 hours old]: British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.
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China blocks Meta's bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus [8 hours old]: It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
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Less bread and WFH Fridays – what Pret boss knows about our habits [13 hours old]: Customers want great value but that doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest products, says Pano Christou.
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The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas [13 hours old]: Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.
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Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do? [5 hours old]: Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.
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'There's so much I want to give my daughter - poverty means I can't' [7 hours old]: Around a third of Welsh children live in poverty, the highest among the four UK nations.
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How will car finance compensation payments work? [10 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
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Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI [6 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.
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What we know about the King's US state visit [21 hours old]: King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Washington DC, New York and Virginia during their four-day trip.
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BBC News app [8694 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting? [21 hours old]: The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner
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How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific [21 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
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Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says [30 hours old]: Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.
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China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US [71 hours old]: With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.
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Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy [83 hours old]: It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.
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US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell [73 hours old]: President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.
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How does it affect me if share prices fall? [82 hours old]: Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.
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White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms [91 hours old]: A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
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US soldier charged after winning 0,000 betting on removal of Maduro [92 hours old]: Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.
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Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI [84 hours old]: The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's 1bn takeover [100 hours old]: The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.
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UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook [104 hours old]: The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.
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Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds [106 hours old]: Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.
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AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak [109 hours old]: The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
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Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you [128 hours old]: How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?
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Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud [105 hours old]: The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.
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From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal [92 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 [117 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 [100 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 [165 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
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Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert [189 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
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Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'? [261 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?
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Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning [285 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.
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Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? [332 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
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The Dutch village at risk of being demolished [357 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
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'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers [402 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
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TV for dogs booms but are they watching? [429 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
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The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison [453 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like [213 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 [733 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 [932 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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High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter [98 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
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Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs [111 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.
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Inflation: What do price increases mean for you? [123 hours old]: Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.
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Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war? [166 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.