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. Abusive passengers could be blacklisted from all airlines under new proposal
[40 hours old]: The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.
. Why Britain's notoriously bad train wi-fi might soon be a thing of the past
[79 hours old]: How bad is the signal on our trains? We spoke to commuters to find out.
. Home care workers face fuel cost spike fears
[48 hours old]: Home care workers must be paid for their mileage and travel time, a Sheffield-based carer says.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1661 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
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Key moments of police bodycam footage [11 hours old]: BBC Verify has analysed bodycam footage that was released by the police of Henry Nowak after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa.
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Three quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests [7 hours old]: A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.
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US and Iran launch new strikes as ceasefire negotiations stalled [2 hours old]: US launches fresh strikes on Iran and an oil tanker as Tehran says it attacked US bases in the Gulf.
* Police sent personal details to the wrong person, says alleged Al Fayed victim [1 hours old]: Joanna Brittan says notes about her alleged abuse were sent by the Met to another alleged victim in error.
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Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes [7 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.
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More heatwaves likely as warmer-than-normal summer forecast [6 hours old]: Long-range summer forecasts have been issued and they point to warmer and drier condtions compared to average, as Simon King explains
* Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show [0 hours old]: The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
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Trump administration drops .8bn 'compensation fund' [5 hours old]: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.
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King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim [12 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.
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South West Water fined £1.8m over Devon parasite outbreak [12 hours old]: Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.
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Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan [4 hours old]: The bear, which injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.
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Could lifting weights actually help you live longer? [6 hours old]: Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.
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Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia? [6 hours old]: Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
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The Papers: 'Plea for calm ignored' and 'Arrest that outraged nation' [5 hours old]: The aftermath of the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak dominates Wednesday's papers.
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Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade [6 hours old]: The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.
* We now know how Peter Murrell embezzled from the SNP - but not why [0 hours old]: Details revealed in court show the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the former chief executive.
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Peabo Bryson, R&B singer behind Beauty and the Beast, dies aged 75 [5 hours old]: Bryson was best known as the voice behind Disney songs like "A Whole New World" and "Beauty and the Beast".
* Watch: Protesters and riot police clash near home of Henry Nowak's killer [0 hours old]: BBC correspondent Peter Cooke reports from protests in Southampton over the murder of Henry Nowak.
* Ex-BBC presenter John Humphrys on being drunk during live Nixon resignation report [0 hours old]: The former Today presenter has released a new podcast in which he talks about growing up in Cardiff.
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Mysteriously missing congressman wins primary after Trump endorsement [3 hours old]: Republican lawmaker Tom Kean Jr has not been seen in Washington or his New Jersey district for several months.
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Liverpool agree deal with Iraola to succeed Slot [9 hours old]: Liverpool reach a verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to take over as head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.
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Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact [4 hours old]: In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.
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Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor [10 hours old]: The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.
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Why Was Henry Nowak Handcuffed By Police As He Lay Dying? [10 hours old]: Starmer says he 'felt sick' watching footage of Henry Nowak's arrest.
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Man Utd agree £35m fee for Atalanta's Ederson [7 hours old]: Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder Ederson is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing after Manchester United agreed a £35m deal for the 26-year-old
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Never any doubt about Knight's England spot - Edwards [7 hours old]: England head coach Charlotte Edwards praises Heather Knight's resilience after the former captain's timely return to form before the T20 World Cup.
* The anatomy of a Golden Boot winner - and who could win it in 2026? [0 hours old]: A look at the common attributes of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the claims of the leading 2026 candidates examined.
* Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo - watch the trailer [0 hours old]: The story of how Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo became the rivalry that transformed football and defined a generation.
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No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup [11 hours old]: The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.
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Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers [8 hours old]: The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.
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Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak [12 hours old]: Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.
* 'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner' [1 hours old]: Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.
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Does the US need new laws to protect elections? [109 hours old]: And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?
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How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff [31 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
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Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts [18 hours old]: Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.
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Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins [17 hours old]: MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.
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AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears tn [23 hours old]: The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.
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Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost' [19 hours old]: The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.
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Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split [23 hours old]: Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.
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London Tube strikes go ahead after talks fail [26 hours old]: Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday in a row over working hours, with further action planned for Thursday.
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China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps [22 hours old]: The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.
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OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims [35 hours old]: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'
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Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns [37 hours old]: Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".
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UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI [37 hours old]: Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.
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Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop fires, say waste companies [45 hours old]: The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.
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EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic' [44 hours old]: US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline.
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Why is Lidl opening a pub? [54 hours old]: The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store's well known middle aisle.
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Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers [42 hours old]: The technology giant's boss Jensen Huang called the move the "reinvention of the computer".
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A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky [53 hours old]: A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.
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Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days [54 hours old]: China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.
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Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started [79 hours old]: The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.
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Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them [100 hours old]: Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife and Download have surged in price.
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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices [54 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.
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Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW [126 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
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Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas? [150 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.
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The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard [163 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
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Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control [222 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
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'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now [245 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?
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Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats [294 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.
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The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches [318 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
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Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt [367 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals? [382 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money' [384 hours old]: One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
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Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding [463 hours old]: It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.
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Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever [505 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices? [42 hours old]: Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages [727 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like [1087 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [1607 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [1806 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July [160 hours old]: Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.
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Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job [162 hours old]: The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.
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This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house [204 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.
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The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds [260 hours old]: A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.
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Why are unpaid debt court cases rising? [280 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?