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- Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect
[7 hours old]: Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.
. Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one
[48 hours old]: The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
and in other news ...
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'I'd rather die than ring the police': Distrust and fear in Middlesbrough after A66 crash [4 hours old]: BBC News visits town where violence has escalated after the fatal crash and residents say they are living in fear.
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Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding [3 hours old]: Victoria Fuller tells the BBC Cleveland Police needs to become part of a larger, strategic force with greater resources.
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Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case, after jury deadlocks [1 hours old]: The mistrial now puts the murder case - and Clancy's future - in limbo as to whether she will be held criminally liable in the deaths of her three kids.
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Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judges to meet his pledges [5 hours old]: The Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power.
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UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size [4 hours old]: The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it.
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'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors [9 hours old]: There are still hundreds of workers trapped in a network of tunnels that run along the Trishuli river.
* Germany's far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote [1 hours old]: If it wins an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt, it would be the first time a far-right party has held state-level power in Germany since World War Two.
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Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says [8 hours old]: The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.
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Oasis fans say cryptic codes in chip shop video point to Glasgow gigs next year [12 hours old]: Internet sleuths spotted sets of numbers in posters suggesting the map co-ordinates for Celtic's Parkhead stadium in Glasgow.
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Cambridge launches review into support for Jason Arday before death [4 hours old]: The University of Cambridge says the review will look at its "decision-making and actions" before the former professor's death.
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'We expect our sons to be killed,' father of teen shot dead in West Bank tells BBC [11 hours old]: Palestinian teenagers Omar al-Naasan and Khalil Abu Alia were shot dead when Israeli settlers and soldiers entered a village in the occupied West Bank.
* How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes [0 hours old]: Counterfeit versions of a drug which is still in clinical trials are flooding the black market.
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Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder [4 hours old]: With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule?
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Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem [2 hours old]: More than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week's floods.
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Examining US official's claim that data centres 'don't use water' [4 hours old]: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick falsely suggested that data centres don't use water.
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Watch: What is a mistrial and what does it mean for Lindsay Clancy? [5 hours old]: The BBC's Ione Wells explains what could happen now as the case of the US mother accused of murdering her three children ends in no verdict.
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UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says [12 hours old]: The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.
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Woman whose XL bully dog killed her cousin given suspended prison sentence [13 hours old]: Kelcie Reed admitted being in control of a dangerous dog which killed 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett.
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Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says [13 hours old]: Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.
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Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers [12 hours old]: Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance
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Russell Howard 'devastated' after his baby son died shortly after birth [13 hours old]: The comedian says his son Felix died earlier this year shortly after his wife Cerys had given birth.
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Answers needed on transgender surgery pause in Wales, says health minister [5 hours old]: The decision to pause surgeries at the Welsh Gender Service has been met with mixed reaction.
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Queen's joy at 'happy ending to a terrible story' [9 hours old]: The Queen was one of a number of high-profile figures who donated books a library that was burned down.
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Newscast [12 hours old]: Two senior Reform UK officials step down after undercover donations report.
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Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool [1 hours old]: Has the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool after his two-goal display in their Premier League win at Ipswich Town, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?
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Isak shines at last but Scherpen suffers - Ipswich v Liverpool player ratings [3 hours old]: How Liverpool and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.
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How London City proved they can live up to the hype [2 hours old]: There was an expectation on London City Lionesses to live up to the hype and deliver in the Women's Super League's season opener - and they did.
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Isak's early double gives Liverpool victory over Ipswich [3 hours old]: Alexander Isak scores twice in the opening ten minutes as Liverpool pick up their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich.
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'It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smell [2 hours old]: Aryna Sabalenka briefly halts her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of the smell of cannabis before going on to reach the fourth round.
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Kolisi urges Boks to channel spirit of Soweto to beat All Blacks [4 hours old]: Captain Siya Kolisi calls on the Springboks to summon inspiration from Soweto's pivotal part in South Africa's history as they host New Zealand on Saturday.
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Greaves becomes first woman to win match on European Tour [1 hours old]: Beau Greaves makes darts history by beating Daryl Gurney at the Czech Open to become the first woman to win a match on the European Tour.
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Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets [7 hours old]: The president's remarks came as stronger-than-expected jobs figures added to growing expectations that rates could be increased.
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UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began [11 hours old]: The price of unleaded hits 163p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.
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US diesel prices hit an all-time-high [13 hours old]: Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.
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Firmus Energy customers face price increase [10 hours old]: Customers in the Ten Towns area will see a 8.98% increase and 12.5% for Greater Belfast.
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Mum says 'no fat left to trim' on household costs amid 42% rise in water bills [15 hours old]: Water companies were given the green light to increase bills for customers earlier this month.
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1986: Manchester's second-hand fashion mecca [9 hours old]: Designer Jeff Banks visited Affleck’s Palace, an indoor emporium selling vintage clothing.
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100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on 'tennis etiquette' [17 hours old]: The behaviour of influencers and content creators has become a major talking point at this year's US Open amid incidents of matches being disrupted.
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BBC News app [11818 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Has Pete Hegseth lost control of the Pentagon? [54 hours old]: The US military is losing its senior leaders.
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Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch [2359 hours old]: Go behind the scenes with the Manchester United and England footballer
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Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles [529 hours old]: An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.
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Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say [18 hours old]: The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.
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Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch [17 hours old]: Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
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From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom [19 hours old]: Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
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Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs [17 hours old]: The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.
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'I lost my savings after a job interview scam' [24 hours old]: Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.
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Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim [17 hours old]: Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.
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Is India's internet boom running into an undersea problem? [24 hours old]: At least 13 of India's 18 intercontinental cables come ashore within six kilometres of Mumbai's Versova beach.
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Nvidia strikes .9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face [32 hours old]: The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community.
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Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills [35 hours old]: Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.
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B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage [35 hours old]: More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.
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Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says [42 hours old]: Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.
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Stingy bosses and spare change: How much should you give to the office whip-round? [49 hours old]: Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
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How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable [49 hours old]: The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit.
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Trump coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century [32 hours old]: The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"
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Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules [43 hours old]: Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.
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Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says [43 hours old]: Sir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation.
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Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal? [48 hours old]: The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.
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Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night [59 hours old]: Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.
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Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring [55 hours old]: The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".
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Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO [49 hours old]: Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.
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'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites [121 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
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Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing [193 hours old]: A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
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How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts [217 hours old]: While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
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Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal [241 hours old]: After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
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'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips [265 hours old]: Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
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Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider [259 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
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How landscape gardening is being electrified [361 hours old]: The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters [1056 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [1585 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash [2065 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 [2137 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 [2393 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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Would you lie to get a birthday freebie? [18 hours old]: We ask people in London if they would fib about their birthday to get a free treat from a shop or restaurant.
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Business Daily [28 hours old]: Rising bonds yields and growing government debt could see interest rates start to rise
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Watch: Trump commemorative coin goes on sale [28 hours old]: The US Mint began selling gold-coloured (£0.74) coins featuring President Donald Trump's likeness to mark the country's 250th anniversary.