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- Indian state gives taxi and tuk-tuk drivers a year to learn local language
[6 hours old]: A new rule making it mandatory for drivers to learn Marathi or lose their licence had sparked protests.
. Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one
[55 hours old]: The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
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* Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding [1 hours old]: Victoria Fuller tells the BBC the force's resources need a rethink, speaking after the A66 crash in Middlesbrough which killed seven including two officers.
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'I'd rather die than ring the police': Distrust and fear in Middlesbrough after A66 crash [11 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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Reform promises to increase tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 [2 hours old]: The party says the tax cut will be paid for by reducing public spending by £80bn.
* Lindsay Clancy murder trial has divided US on whether she's victim or criminal [0 hours old]: Some say the case shed light on the mental health struggles of mothers, while others argue it's no excuse for murder.
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Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says [5 hours old]: Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.
* Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder [0 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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UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size [6 hours old]: The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - with the US as the only nation to vote against it.
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How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes [7 hours old]: Counterfeit versions of a drug which is still in clinical trials are flooding the black market.
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'Nigel on the ropes' and 'Tough first budget' says Healey [2 hours old]: The majority of the papers on Saturday focus on Reform UK following the party's annual conference.
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Michael Owen doesn't tell his children he loves them - how big a deal is that? [6 hours old]: His comments sparked discussions around parenting, gender and culture, and just how important those three simple words are.
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Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America? [5 hours old]: The Netherlands has relocated 86 tonnes of the shiny stuff - what's going on?
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Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem [9 hours old]: More than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week's floods.
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Heat exceeds 40C in parts of Europe - is a September heatwave in store for the UK? [6 hours old]: Parts of central and southern Europe have seen temperatures above 40C this week. As things warm up in the UK, is there a heatwave on the way?
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Cambridge launches review into support for Jason Arday before death [11 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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Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judges to meet his pledges [11 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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Rock stars gather on tiny island for Scotland's quirkiest sporting challenge [8 hours old]: Some 400 challengers and 2,000 spectators are expected at the world stone skimming championships.
* Ancient cave art discovery suggests first known humans in Ireland walked over from Wales [1 hours old]: During the most recent Ice Age, researchers believe there was a "lost land bridge" between Wales and Ireland.
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Lauryn Hill, Wyclef and Giggs among surprise guests at Jay-Z's long-awaited UK show [5 hours old]: The US rapper rolled back the years for more than two hours at the first of his two shows in London.
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Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool [8 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?
* Is 'disruptor' Antonelli winning hearts in Italy, where Ferrari is F1? [0 hours old]: BBC Sport heads to Monza to find out if Italians want Kimi Antonelli to win the F1 title or if it is all about Ferrari.
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'Best bend I've ever run' - Hunt's strong season continues in Brussels [9 hours old]: Amy Hunt's strong late-season form showed no signs of letting up as she clocked a season's best to finish third in the 200m at the Diamond League final in Brussels.
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'It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smell [8 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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How London City proved they can live up to the hype [9 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.
* Man Utd made midfield recruitment summer priority - what happens now? [1 hours old]: Michael Carrick says Manchester United have balance in their midfield following a £150m summer recruitment campaign - so who plays?
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Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets [13 hours old]: The president's remarks came as stronger-than-expected jobs figures added to growing expectations that rates could be increased.
* Live music to raise cash for Christmas dinners [0 hours old]: Proceeds from the event help fund Christmas for families struggling financially in the South East.
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How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US? [4 hours old]: The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.
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1986: Manchester's second-hand fashion mecca [15 hours old]: Designer Jeff Banks visited Affleck’s Palace, an indoor emporium selling vintage clothing.
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Newscast [18 hours old]: Two senior Reform UK officials step down after undercover donations report.
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Has Pete Hegseth lost control of the Pentagon? [60 hours old]: The US military is losing its senior leaders.
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Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch [2366 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 [535 hours old]: An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.
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Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says [20 hours old]: Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.
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Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say [25 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 [23 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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UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began [17 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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From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom [25 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 [24 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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Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers [19 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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'I lost my savings after a job interview scam' [31 hours old]: Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.
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US diesel prices hit an all-time-high [20 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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Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim [24 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? [31 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 [38 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 [41 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 [42 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 [49 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? [55 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 [55 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 [39 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 [49 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 [50 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? [55 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 [65 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 [62 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 [55 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 [127 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 [199 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 [223 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 [247 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 [271 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 [265 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 [367 hours old]: The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
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Firmus Energy customers face price increase [16 hours old]: Customers in the Ten Towns area will see a 8.98% increase and 12.5% for Greater Belfast.
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters [1063 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 [1591 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 [2071 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 [2144 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 [2400 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? [25 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 [34 hours old]: Rising bonds yields and growing government debt could see interest rates start to rise