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- Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money
[10 hours old]: UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.
. Unauthorised airport car park grows despite stop notice
[17 hours old]: Customers says they returned from their holidays to find their cars damaged and dirty.
. The 10 most overcrowded commuter trains revealed
[32 hours old]: Overall, overcrowding in England and Wales fell slightly last year due to increased capacity, the government says.
. Is it safe to travel to France and Spain right now?
[32 hours old]: For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.
and in other news ...
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More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares [8 hours old]: The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.
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Moment police officers set foot in 'horror scene' funeral home [5 hours old]: Police discovered messy side rooms strewn with rubbish at the Legacy funeral home in Hull.
* Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers [1 hours old]: The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.
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Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post [2 hours old]: The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.
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Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war [4 hours old]: The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
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Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health [2 hours old]: Study suggests less sugar in early life is good for long-term brain health, but the evidence is not conclusive.
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Zendaya at Spider-Man premiere: Working with husband Tom Holland 'easy when you're best friends' [2 hours old]: The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.
* Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offenses [0 hours old]: Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.
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'It's our home, it's our forest': BBC speaks to locals fighting France wildfire [5 hours old]: Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat in the Gironde region, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations.
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Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina [5 hours old]: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.
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Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care [6 hours old]: The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.
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Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in Greece [6 hours old]: Police Scotland confirmed they are liaising with authorities after the woman was reportedly discovered by a homeless man in Athens earlier this month.
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The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal [3 hours old]: The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to winning silver for England at Glasgow 2026.
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Pictures show scale of drought across England as rivers dry up [5 hours old]: Parks are parched and reservoirs diminished as drought is declared in more than half of England.
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'Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform [6 hours old]: As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.
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Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against 'impostor' Wolfoo [5 hours old]: A judge orders all videos featuring the popular animated wolf to be removed from YouTube.
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BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo due to budget cuts [9 hours old]: The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.
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Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution? [7 hours old]: Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.
* Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins [1 hours old]: The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.
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Two firefighters die in Crete as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe [6 hours old]: Gale-force winds have whipped up the flames prompting the evacuation of several villages on the island, as parts of the continent also continue to tackle fires.
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Prince Harry media battle legal bill expected to cost millions [7 hours old]: Earlier this month, a judge ruled against a group - which includes the Duke of Sussex and Sir Elton John - after they sued the Daily Mail's publisher.
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Serial killer given whole life orders for murders of two men as police investigate four more deaths [6 hours old]: Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter where James Desborough stayed.
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Newscast [6 hours old]: And how will the Prime Minister fund social care reform?
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Americast [6 hours old]: Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.
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Alleged assaults and Falklands banner - Argentina face Fifa charges [5 hours old]: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.
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Fleming expected to be named England Test coach [2 hours old]: Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.
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Why finger-clicking 'scandal' has gripped sporting world - Agnew [4 hours old]: Why the wicketkeeper in the Saltburn Cricket Club 'finger-clicking' scandal is the key voice in any investigation.
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'Change is inevitable' - Liverpool CEO on FSG, Iraola and consortium talks [3 hours old]: Liverpool Billy Hogan talks to BBC Sport in New York about investment, transition and why FSG aren't done yet.
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Heptathlete O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first gold of Games [2 hours old]: Kate O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the heptathlon at Scotstoun Stadium.
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Lloyd pays tribute to 'greatest' Sobers at funeral [4 hours old]: Sir Garfield Sobers is called the "greatest all-round cricketer the world has ever known" by former team-mate Sir Clive Lloyd at the legendary West Indies player's state funeral in Barbados.
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Saltburn suspend Devine after 'finger-clicking' claim [9 hours old]: The Saltburn player at the centre of an alleged cheating scandal is suspended by the club for the "foreseeable future".
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'No magic wand' to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held [2 hours old]: The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.
* Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans [0 hours old]: Mark Zuckerberg said Meta intends to sell for the first time AI tools to other companies
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Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert [4 hours old]: Security fears saw CAF Bank, which serves 14,000 UK charities, suspend its online banking portal.
* The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry [0 hours old]: Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.
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Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise [12 hours old]: UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".
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Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options? [11 hours old]: With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.
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Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands [11 hours old]: The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.
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OpenAI says its rogue AI tried to hack other companies [13 hours old]: The out-of-control AI found four logins which allowed it to access multiple unnamed online services.
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How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool [9 hours old]: Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.
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'We are rescuing unpicked blackberries' [4 hours old]: Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says.
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What happens here has a big impact on your money [6 hours old]: BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.
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Middle-earners 'struggling' over schools bonus cap [9 hours old]: A mum says not getting the back to school bonus is a "kick in the teeth" for working parents just above the income threshold.
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What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages? [11 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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1975: The world's first shop for left-handers [15 hours old]: A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.
and in other older news ...
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Three ways that today's 20-somethings really do have it worse than their parents [22 hours old]: People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.
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Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat [17 hours old]: The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.
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BBC News app [10928 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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A powerful Australian drama set in a remote 1940s orphanage [41 hours old]: The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery
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'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise [23 hours old]: More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.
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Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for [23 hours old]: Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".
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The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse [22 hours old]: People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.
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Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns [23 hours old]: The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.
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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots [20 hours old]: The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.
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eBay agrees m settlement with bloggers over harassment case [24 hours old]: Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter.
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Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship [29 hours old]: Some parents on benefits lose income if their children take on apprenticeships.
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Johnson & Johnson offers up to .5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits [44 hours old]: The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.
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Horror maestro Mike Flanagan joins Henry Cavill on Warhammer adaptations [32 hours old]: The director is due to work on scripts based on the popular tabletop hobby, Games Workshop says.
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Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14 in England, Burnham says [30 hours old]: The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
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What you wear can help you get a job - here's how [35 hours old]: While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial.
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Chip stocks slide in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors [36 hours old]: Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after slumping by 8%.
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Some people's chats with Claude AI found to be publicly available online [39 hours old]: Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.
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Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper? [47 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.
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The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks [216 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
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This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't [239 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health? [383 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
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New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain [407 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
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Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring [503 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
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Robots available for rent: But what can they do? [550 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
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AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence? [647 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
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'Why we are rescuing unpicked blackberries' [17 hours old]: Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says.
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [695 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 [1175 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 [1247 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 [1504 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 [2087 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad? [41 hours old]: Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.
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Money Box [103 hours old]: What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?
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How much money do you give for a wedding gift? [137 hours old]: You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.