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- Tens of thousands rush for tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry in UK
[9 hours old]: The historic masterpiece will travel from France to go on display on UK soil for the first time.
. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[16 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
. Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
[30 hours old]: Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.
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Superstar Kane produces his biggest England moment [2 hours old]: Harry Kane's England career is filled with great moments - his World Cup rescue act against DR Congo in Atlanta is his greatest, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth' [2 hours old]: Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes.
* Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say [1 hours old]: The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.
* From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president [0 hours old]: The White House has refuted claims that Trump is profiting off the presidency and said he doesn't have any conflicts of interest.
* Third UK heatwave increasingly likely as 30C temperatures forecast [0 hours old]: Temperatures are forecast to climb throughout the weekend, potentially leading to a heatwave being declared in parts of the UK
* Teenage boy injured after shooting in Birmingham [1 hours old]: The boy was taken to hospital to be treated for "potentially life-threatening" gunshot injuries, police said in a statement.
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Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending 'mess' for Burnham [6 hours old]: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised what she called a missing £5bn in the defence investment plan.
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Watch: Two people climb to highest point of Empire State Building [6 hours old]: The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443 m) building for at least ten minutes and displayed a large banner before climbing down.
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Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years [3 hours old]: Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.
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More than 300 arrests in organised immigration crime crackdown [1 hours old]: The National Police Chiefs' Council says said the five-day operation led to hundreds of arrests and seizures of more than £1m in cash.
* Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis [1 hours old]: The four-time Emmy winner said his movements, speech and memories have slowed since receiving his diagnosis.
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Watch full highlights as England come from behind to beat DR Congo [4 hours old]: Harry Kane scores twice as England come from behind to beat DR Congo in a tense World Cup encounter in Atlanta, and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.
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England into last 16 - what is their path to the final? [5 hours old]: BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after progressing the last 16
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Lions sneak through - but who had a nightmare start? Player ratings [5 hours old]: BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the World Cup comeback win over DR Congo - plus have your say.
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Watch: Fans react to tense World Cup game [4 hours old]: England Captain Harry Kane rescued England from a major upset, with two late goals, after DR Congo took an early lead.
* Apple butter, sightseeing and puppets: How UK is marking US independence milestone [0 hours old]: As America turns 250 years old, people across the pond are running events of their own to mark the big breakup.
* As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prepare to tie the knot, we look back at their relationship [0 hours old]: XXX
* Diesel sees biggest monthly fall in 26 years. What's happening to fuel prices? [0 hours old]: When the US-Israel war with Iran began, fuel costs jumped, but they are now plummeting as hope of lasting peace grows.
* Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad [1 hours old]: Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.
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Burnham calls for grooming gang ringleader to be deported [6 hours old]: The Labour leadership hopeful says he will "ask the home and foreign secretaries to review all possible options".
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Judge 'wrong' to spare boy rapists from custody, court told [9 hours old]: Three teenage boys convicted of rape should have been detained, the Court of Appeal hears.
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Greek politician's mother dies of wounds after arson attack [4 hours old]: Three separate attacks involving petrol bombs and other improvised devices took place in Thessaloniki in the early hours of Wednesday.
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'Time for him to pay' - Carroll calls on Trump to pay m after president's appeal fails [7 hours old]: The writer's lawyers say Trump wants to delay paying the damages awarded by a jury that found the president liable for sexually abusing and defaming her.
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Teachers in England to get 3.5% pay rise [8 hours old]: Schools will need to fund some of the increase, which unions say will further stretch existing budgets.
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Controversial bishops ordained as Pope warns of 'schism' in Catholic Church [7 hours old]: Thousands of worshippers attended a ceremony in the Swiss Alps as part of the breakaway Society of Saint Pius X.
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Genuine superstar Kane produces his biggest England moment [2 hours old]: Harry Kane's England career is filled with great moments - his World Cup rescue act against DR Congo in Atlanta is his greatest, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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Kane scores twice as England come from behind to reach last 16 [4 hours old]: Harry Kane scores twice as England come from behind to beat DR Congo in a tense World Cup encounter in Atlanta, and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.
* No time for England to adapt to altitude - Tuchel [1 hours old]: Mexico will have a "huge advantage" against England in the World Cup last-16 tie because of the altitude of the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, says head coach Thomas Tuchel.
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Spurs agree deal worth up to £100m for Newcastle's Tonali [4 hours old]: Tottenham Hotspur agree a deal worth up to £100m with Newcastle United for midfielder Sandro Tonali.
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Vintage Djokovic 'in full flow' to crush Tsitsipas as Sinner wins [2 hours old]: Novak Djokovic outclasses Stefanos Tsitsipas in a statement performance to reach the Wimbledon third round.
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Did hydration breaks spark England comeback? [2 hours old]: England came from behind to beat DR Congo and reach the last 16 of the World Cup, but did the momentum noticeably swing their way after the hydration breaks?
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Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six takeaways from Trump's 2025 finances [6 hours old]: Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House.
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US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal [4 hours old]: US blocks 16-year North America trade deal renewal, triggering annual rolling reviews
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Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved [9 hours old]: The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.
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Trump made more than bn from crypto in first year back in office [7 hours old]: The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.
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Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81 [8 hours old]: Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.
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Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure [8 hours old]: Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.
* 'We had to use a food bank after university’ [0 hours old]: Steven Crichton and his partner Kat skipped meals to make sure their children "had full lunch boxes".
* I needed to use a food bank after graduating - now I want to end the stigma [1 hours old]: Steven, who now runs his own therapy business, struggled to make ends meet after graduating.
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What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills? [13 hours old]: Typical annual household bills rose by 13% under Ofgem's new energy cap which took effect on 1 July.
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Trump's .4bn crypto earnings revealed [9 hours old]: US President Donald Trump made more than .4 bn (£750m) last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, according to his mandatory financial report for 2025.
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Refunds: Hidden Tricks [13 hours old]: Struggling to get a refund? Consumer journalist Rebecca Wilcox shares some tips.
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Money Box [8 hours old]: Money Box Live considers what buying a flat means for your finances?
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What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe? [27 hours old]: The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.
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Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history? [52 hours old]: A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power
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Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise [24 hours old]: Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [24 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools [19 hours old]: Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.
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Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers [22 hours old]: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law
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We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40 [48 hours old]: The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.
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Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail [23 hours old]: Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.
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Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers [41 hours old]: Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
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Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix [50 hours old]: He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.
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Shetland backs plan to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnels [35 hours old]: The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.
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India's biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones [43 hours old]: NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade.
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Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan [55 hours old]: Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.
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Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth? [51 hours old]: BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.
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WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers [38 hours old]: The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.
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British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs [58 hours old]: The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".
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Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook [54 hours old]: The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.
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Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks [59 hours old]: The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.
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South Korea unveils 0bn chip and AI investment plan [62 hours old]: It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.
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Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free [58 hours old]: As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.
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The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers [168 hours old]: A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.
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Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech [216 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?
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Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity? [240 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
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The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages [312 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.
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'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots [336 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.
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What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon? [383 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
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Why I sold my business to my staff [408 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry [480 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
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New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why? [504 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.
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Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield? [552 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash [504 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 [576 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 [832 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 [1416 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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Woman's Hour [36 hours old]: We discuss the key findings of Baroness Amos' National Maternity Investigation.
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The Everyday Hustle [65 hours old]: Af Malhotra sits in and discusses how entrepreneurs can use AI daily with Polly Dhaliwal.