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- What we know so far about Air India flight AI171
[14 hours old]: Air India confirms that 241 passengers and crew died, and one British man survived, when the plane crashed moments after take off.

- British man in seat 11A is only passenger to survive
[10 hours old]: Vishwashkumar Ramesh is only passenger to survive the Air India crash that killed 241 people.

. Winners and losers: Who got what in the spending review?
[37 hours old]: BBC correspondents analyse how departments have fared and the impact decisions could have on you.

. Heathrow expansion 'essential' after busiest May
[47 hours old]: More than 7.2 million passengers travelled through the airport's four terminals last month.

. Budget airline Jetstar Asia to close in weeks, customers offered refunds
[52 hours old]: Jetstar Asia has struggled with rising supplier costs, high airport fees and increased competition.

. Eurostar plans direct trains to Frankfurt and Geneva
[67 hours old]: The firm hopes a fleet of up to 50 new trains will be up and running by the early 2030s.

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- Hossein Salami, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief, killed by Israel
[2 hours old]: Just last month, Salami had warned that Tehran would "open the gates of hell" if attacked by Israel or the US.

- Watch: Footage shows explosions and buildings ablaze in Tehran
[5 hours old]: Israel says it has carried out strikes on Iran's nuclear programme, with blasts and fires seen in Tehran.

* What we know about Israel's attacks on Iran
[1 hours old]: Israel says Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami was among those killed.

- Analysis: Israel chose to act now, whether Trump likes it or not
[3 hours old]: There has been a growing tension between the leaders over Iran - now the US is distancing itself from Israel's "unilateral action".

- What could have caused Air India plane to crash in 30 seconds?
[11 hours old]: Experts told the BBC that a flap issue, engine failure or a bird strike are among the possible causes of the crash.

* Who are the victims of the crash?
[1 hours old]: Details are still emerging, but these are the people so far confirmed by the BBC to have died.

- World-first blood cancer therapy to be given on NHS
[8 hours old]: It sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells to hit them hard while minimising side-effects.

- Misled and intimidated: Caravan owners say they felt 'bullied' by holiday parks
[8 hours old]: Caravan owners share allegations of unfair contracts and sharp practices by holiday parks.

- Trump administration blocked from deploying National Guard to LA
[6 hours old]: A judge's order that Trump return control of California's National Guard will not go into effect immediately.

- 'My kids are the reason I'm alive': Backstage with Shakira
[3 hours old]: Shakira says the situation facing immigrants in the US is "painful" as she talks to the BBC in Miami.

* Scotland's first black professor Sir Geoff Palmer dies aged 85
[1 hours old]: Sir Geoff moved to the UK from Jamaica as a teenager and became known as both an academic and a human rights advocate.

- Bricks thrown at police in Portadown in fourth night of disorder
[2 hours old]: There have been three days of violence in Ballymena and other towns, leading to 13 arrests.

- Record 1 in 5 pupils in England getting special education needs support
[11 hours old]: It marks the highest proportion since government statistics were collected in this way.

- Frank replaces Postecoglou as Tottenham head coach
[11 hours old]: Tottenham appoint Brentford head coach Thomas Frank as their manager, replacing Ange Postecoglou.

- 'Masterful' romance novel wins Women's Prize for Fiction
[12 hours old]: The award's judges say Yael van der Wouden's debut novel The Safekeep is a "classic in the making".

- Watch: How the day unfolded
[11 hours old]: London-bound flight carrying 242 people crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, western India.

- What does the crash mean for Boeing?
[9 hours old]: Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record.

- Trump vowed to make the world safer - has he?
[9 hours old]: Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet assesses the US president's pledge to be a peacemaker.

- The Papers: Air India crash 'sole survivor' and 'miracle of seat 11A'
[9 hours old]: A British man from Leicester, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, was the sole survivor of the crash that killed more than 260.

- Indian scientists search for the perfect apple
[9 hours old]: India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.

- Weekly quiz: What's Alex Warren's record-breaking number one hit called?
[15 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what's being going on in the world over the past seven days?

- Hamas faces leadership vacuum at critical time with demise of Gaza 'War Council'
[15 hours old]: The killing of Mohammed Sinwar marks the end of the secretive group that planned the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.

- Legal win for son tricked into moving to Africa by parents
[15 hours old]: The boy travelled to Ghana from London in March 2024 after being told a relative was ill.


- 'Our son's kickboxing death must lead to change'
[3 hours old]: The family of 15-year-old Alex Eastwood say change is needed to ensure safety in the sport.

- Watch: Tory MP Mel Stride pushed to say sorry for Liz Truss's mini-budget
[3 hours old]: The shadow chancellor was being interviewed on the BBC's Political Thinking with Nick Robinson podcast.

- Raducanu through at Queen's and will be British number one
[13 hours old]: Emma Raducanu overcomes Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova to reach the quarter-finals at Queen's and will now regain her place as British number one for the first time in two years.

- North Korea claims warship launch successful on second try
[2 hours old]: The 5,000-ton destroyer was damaged when it capsized during the first attemped launch in May.

- US senator dragged out of LA immigration news conference
[10 hours old]: California senator Alex Padilla was pushed out of the news conference by authorities after he interrupted Noem.

- Q&A: Russian POWs, counting casualties and DIY bomb shelters
[14 hours old]: Your questions answered on conditions for captives

- Scheffler and McIlroy off pace at bruising US Open
[7 hours old]: Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are among many to find Oakmont Country Club a bruising challenge as JJ Spaun sets the pace on day one at the US Open.

- 'A gamble for Frank - but Dane has earned Spurs chance'
[12 hours old]: Thomas Frank's move to Spurs is a risk for the charismatic Dane - but he has earned the big opportunity, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

- Mills beats Farah's UK record at Oslo Diamond League
[11 hours old]: George Mills sets a UK record in the men's 5,000m at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo.

- Cummins takes 300th Test wicket with final in balance
[14 hours old]: Pat Cummins takes his 300th Test wicket before South Africa fight back with the ball to leave Australia on 144-8 in the second innings of the ICC Test Championship final at Lord's - a lead of 218 heading into day three.

* Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran
[0 hours old]: The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car.

- What does the Air India crash mean for Boeing?
[9 hours old]: Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record.

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and in other older news ...

. Two women die in incident at Eryri national park
[16 hours old]: Police were called to the Watkin Path, one of the main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, on Wednesday.

. BBC News app
[1050 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. AI and Sexism: The Fight Against Misogyny Online
[27 hours old]: Laura Bates on how algorithms are fuelling misogyny and radicalising young men.

. Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises after economy shrinks
[20 hours old]: The chancellor highlights "uncertainty" in the world as economists warn of tax rises if the economy fails to grow.

. Poundland sold for £1 with shops set to close
[21 hours old]: The BBC understands up to 100 of the brand's 825 UK stores could close as the new owners shake up the business.

. Council tax expected to rise by 5% a year
[22 hours old]: Council tax is expected to rise by 5% a year to pay for local services, documents in the Spending Review suggest.

. People on £10,000 to £71,000 react to the UK's spending plans
[36 hours old]: After the government outlined its spending plans, people with a range of incomes give us their reaction.

. Watchdog warns allergy sufferers about Dubai chocolate
[18 hours old]: The Food Standards Agency says the labelling on imported chocolate may not list all ingredients.

. Seven ways the Spending Review will affect you
[41 hours old]: Spending limits for government departments are being outlined by the chancellor. This is how it affects you.

. Faisal Islam: This is not a quick fix, but that's the point
[38 hours old]: The measures announced in the Spending Review will not instantly transform the economy.

. Key points at a glance from the Spending Review
[38 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils how the government plans to spend money in the coming years.

. Human-sized Labubu doll sells for more than 0,000
[29 hours old]: The 131cm-high figurine was sold at the Yongle International Auction in Beijing.

. Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over images
[32 hours old]: The Hollywood studios allege Midjourney's image generator is a "bottomless pit of plagiarism".

. The Korean bakery chain that says croissants don't have to be French
[32 hours old]: Asian bakeries are seeing success at home and abroad by bringing global flavours to traditional French pastries.

. US inflation ticks higher but tariff impact remains muted
[41 hours old]: Higher prices for some items were offset by declines in other areas, such as petrol, airfares and clothing.

. Trump says rare earths deal 'done' with China
[30 hours old]: The world's two biggest economies have agreed in principle a framework for de-escalating trade tensions.

. Elon Musk says he regrets some posts about Donald Trump
[33 hours old]: The billionaire says his posts went "too far" after attacking the US president's planned tax and spending bill.

. WhatsApp tells BBC it backs Apple in legal row with UK over user data
[40 hours old]: The messaging app says the UK government's demands over data access could set a "dangerous precedent."

. Twix ad banned for encouraging unsafe driving
[55 hours old]: The video advert shows a car chase that ends with two caramel-coloured cars on top of each other.

. World Bank predicts worst decade for global growth since 60s
[62 hours old]: The US, Japan and the euro area are all expected to have lower growth as Trump's tariffs bite.

. Plans for Loch Lomond Flamingo Land resort stalled
[46 hours old]: The Scottish government had been set to give permission for the park after overturning the decision of the national park authority.

. Sizewell C pledged to lower bills but will take at least 10 years
[64 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer says the development of Sizewell C on the Suffolk coastline will create 10,000 jobs over the next decade.

. M&S restarts online orders after cyber attack
[67 hours old]: The return of online shopping marks a key milestone for the retailer, which has struggling to get services back to normal.

. UK firms hold off on hiring as job vacancies fall
[65 hours old]: The employment market is "weakening" official figures suggest, as cautious businesses delay recruitment.

. A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover
[33 hours old]: The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.

. US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets
[57 hours old]: Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.

. From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
[81 hours old]: Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.

. Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients
[162 hours old]: Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?

. How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
[201 hours old]: The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.

. The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'
[249 hours old]: Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.

. Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters
[369 hours old]: Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.

. 'We make more money from weddings now than farming'
[392 hours old]: From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.

. Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation
[417 hours old]: Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.

. Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow
[441 hours old]: Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.

. Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up
[464 hours old]: Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.

. How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job
[538 hours old]: Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.

. Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth tn?
[561 hours old]: Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.

. How much is the winter fuel payment and who will get it?
[87 hours old]: The government has confirmed it will reverse some of the recent changes to the winter fuel payment.

. Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech
[585 hours old]: Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched.

. How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut
[16 hours old]: The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.

. Tours on hold amid sudden closure of city landmark
[18 hours old]: Increasing costs are presenting financial challenges and its trips are on hold, the charity says.

. Baby bank charity 'struggling to meet demand'
[21 hours old]: A charity that helps parents with young babies says it is itself "massively feeling the pinch".

. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[81 hours old]: The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

. The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
[610 hours old]: An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

. Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
[1058 hours old]: The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

. The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
[1448 hours old]: From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

. Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
[1640 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

. The Briefing Room
[185 hours old]: From McKinley to Trump, the rise, fall and rise again of US tariffs.

. Are house prices too high to get on the property ladder?
[235 hours old]: New data shows record house price rises are currently "centred" in south Wales.

. Panorama
[267 hours old]: Ros Atkins sets out to discover the truth about how our money is spent

. Trump blasts 'nasty' chicken gibe about his tariff reversals
[370 hours old]: The president was not pleased with an acronym, standing for "Trump Always Chickens Out", reportedly coined on Wall Street.