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- Our brother did not match description of 'Putney pusher', suspect's sisters tell BBC
[1 hours old]: Nicholas Brandram's sisters give the BBC a list of reasons as to why their brother was not the jogger who pushed a woman into the path of a bus on Putney Bridge.

. Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
[20 hours old]: Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.

. The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[59 hours old]: Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[299 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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and in other news ...

* MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case
[0 hours old]: It is the first time MI5 has confirmed the BBC's revelation that it gave evidence based on lies in court.

* Women told breasts removed needlessly as NHS trust finds more than 300 suffered harm
[1 hours old]: The trust's new chief executive says he apologises unreservedly - "What happened was utterly unacceptable."

* Woman tells BBC of trauma after unnecessary breast cancer surgery
[1 hours old]: Denise Howarth is one of several women who have been told by the NHS that their breast was removed unnecessarily.

- War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
[11 hours old]: The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it

- British woman rescued in Malawi shootout that left four suspected kidnappers dead
[6 hours old]: The mother of two young children was kidnapped last week in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.

- New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member
[11 hours old]: A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.

- US fans with Ed Sheeran tickets left torn over Macklemore controversy
[10 hours old]: With Sheeran's next gig this weekend, some ticket holders said they were in two minds about going.

* Move faster to solve climate challenges, Prince William says
[0 hours old]: The Prince of Wales tells the BBC we need to "accelerate" in finding solutions to climate challenges as Earthshot nominees are unveiled.

- UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
[14 hours old]: The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.

* Oasis will not headline Glastonbury 2027, organiser Emily Eavis confirms
[0 hours old]: The rock band will not be stopping at Worthy Farm despite being on tour at that time next summer.

* We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how
[0 hours old]: The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

- Olympic rowing river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
[11 hours old]: Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.

- 'Complete despair': Afghan female medical students fear being sent home from Pakistan
[11 hours old]: Since 2023, hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been deported from Pakistan and over two million have left.

- Tailgate parties, marching bands... and Ted Lasso? Wembley hosts US college game
[3 hours old]: Wembley will host its first American college football game on Saturday and one of Kansas' most famous fans could be among the 60,000 crowd.

- Learner drivers turn to YouTube and TikTok to cut costs - but instructors warn of risks
[5 hours old]: One learner says social media clips saved her money, but there was also misinformation online.

- Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference
[10 hours old]: There is a sizeable group of Lib Dem MPs who openly question whether the party's problem is with its leader, while others support his stance.

* At least 16 killed in attack on mosque in Pakistan
[0 hours old]: A vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque building during Friday prayers, a senior police official says.

- UK's 'dismal' Eurovision song choices to be examined by MPs
[6 hours old]: It comes after the UK's entry Look Mum No Computer came last in May's final, scoring just one point.



- Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
[4 hours old]: Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by the late Princess of Wales's brother.

* Three dead and eight injured in Philippines school shooting
[0 hours old]: The gunman is among the dead in what is the third school shooting in the country since June.

* Badenoch says she is instructing lawyers to challenge government after Tory-run council's 94% tax hike
[0 hours old]: A row is growing over Wandsworth Council's rise, which the local authority is blaming on government funding cuts.

- Food festivals across UK exploited in AI-powered scam, BBC finds
[1 hours old]: One trader says her "heart sank" after discovering she had lost money through a scam festival invitation.

- Watch: Tiny organisms on show in microscopic video competition
[9 hours old]: The winning video features tiny hair-like structures, called cilia, in the airways of a child with a rare genetic disease.

- How the race they said women couldn't run took centre stage
[4 hours old]: After making its debut at the 1928 Olympics, the women's 800m was cut from the programme. Now, it's often billed as the must-see event of major athletics championships. So, how did we get here?

- From depression after Chelsea injury to playing non-league at 37
[3 hours old]: Sam Hutchinson is getting ready to play for Farnham Town in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup - 19 years after making his Chelsea debut under Jose Mourinho.

- Poor imitation of Ange team - where do Celtic & O'Neill go from here?
[11 hours old]: After another defeat, keeping the faith is surely becoming more testing for Celtic's fans, writes Tom English.

- How does De Zerbi fix Spurs' scoring troubles?
[5 hours old]: Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham are yet to score a Premier League goal this season, how do they fix that?

- Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into Made in Europe scheme
[4 hours old]: The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".

- Thames Water rescue deal should be rejected - MPs
[5 hours old]: A report on the future of Thames Water, urging the government to take action, has been published.

- Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
[3 hours old]: Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

- Early Bowie music available to stream for first time
[11 hours old]: Previously unheard material from the start of the artist's career has been released for the first time.

- The virtual worlds where robots are trained
[11 hours old]: Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

- 'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'
[5 hours old]: New Yorkers and Londoners share what they usually tip in a restaurant - and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.

- Councils to share £5m in 'emergency food aid' as living costs rise
[5 hours old]: The money from the Welsh government will amount to around £200,000 to every council.

* Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group
[0 hours old]: Keeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal specific designer items.

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and in other older news ...

. Weekly quiz: Why did women's sports stars criticise actress Sydney Sweeney?
[16 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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[12140 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a psychological thriller
[827 hours old]: It's the only thing you can trust. A friendship forged in motherhood is broken by a loss

. Sutton's predictions v legendary guitarist Johnny Marr
[19 hours old]: BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on legendary guitarist and Man City fan Johnny Marr, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

. Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high
[20 hours old]: Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.

. I sent 200 LinkedIn messages and got a job: How to nail networking
[24 hours old]: From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

. Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
[17 hours old]: There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes the BBC's Katya Adler.

. Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft
[26 hours old]: Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".


. OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
[31 hours old]: The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

. US interest rates raised for first time in three years
[34 hours old]: Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

. Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC
[35 hours old]: Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

. EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
[34 hours old]: Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

. Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
[44 hours old]: Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

. OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
[48 hours old]: Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

. Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
[44 hours old]: The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

. We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them
[50 hours old]: Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

. UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
[59 hours old]: Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

. Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar
[51 hours old]: Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

. Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
[44 hours old]: The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

. A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
[59 hours old]: The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

. How rising bond yields impact American consumers
[54 hours old]: The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.

. Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
[59 hours old]: As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

. Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
[35 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[179 hours old]: Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

. I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
[179 hours old]: Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

. Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
[203 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[227 hours old]: More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

. 'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
[241 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[341 hours old]: Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

. Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
[339 hours old]: Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

. Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
[371 hours old]: Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.

. 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
[443 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. Mixed feelings from consumers as electricity discount to be given to NI households
[17 hours old]: The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be applied from next month.

. What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
[22 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1379 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[1907 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[2387 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
[2459 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates
[34 hours old]: The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.

. The Documentary
[32 hours old]: Katy Watson explores Australia's relationship with China - partner, rival or 'frenemy'?

. Watch: How will higher interest rates impact US consumers?
[36 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase by the Federal Reserve and what it could mean for the US economy.