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* Athlete forced to travel 800 miles for meeting that boss didn't show up for wins £149,000
[0 hours old]: Beth Littlewood says driving from Germany for a meeting with her no-show boss was the "final straw".
- Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived
[2 hours old]: Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.
- The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes
[5 hours old]: Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.
. Why Britain's notoriously bad train wi-fi might soon be a thing of the past
[30 hours old]: How bad is the signal on our trains? We spoke to commuters to find out.
. Arrive three hours before flight home, airline boss tells UK holidaymakers
[44 hours old]: Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan also advises passengers to carry portable chargers and water due to lengthy queues.
* Home care workers face fuel cost spike fears
[0 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
[1612 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
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Second batch of Mandelson files to be published on Monday [9 hours old]: A government spokesperson says the documents "will be among the largest publications ever laid in Parliament".
* 'Don't be too kind': Stories from the maternity unit where mums were failed [0 hours old]: BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
* NHS single patient record to be debated for first time [1 hours old]: Reforms to the NHS records system could result in 20,000 fewer visits to A&E annually, according to government projections.
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Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive [6 hours old]: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the capture of the strategic fortress a "decisive shift" in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, as European governments criticise the escalation.
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Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory [8 hours old]: Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
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'Hardest video I've had to make' - KSI quits Sidemen after 13 years [12 hours old]: The star, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji, has been part of the YouTube group since 2013.
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Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report [6 hours old]: The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.
* Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony [0 hours old]: Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.
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Goalkeeper tactical timeouts to be banned at World Cup [10 hours old]: Players at the 2026 World Cup will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured.
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Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients [2 hours old]: The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.
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A year of grief and waiting: What remains when a plane falls from the sky [4 hours old]: A year after the Air India crash, a mother still speaks about her dead son in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.
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The Papers: Cancer pill's 'precious gift of time' and 'I Dua' [4 hours old]: A pill for patients with pancreatic cancer features on Monday's front pages - as well as Dua Lipa's reported wedding to Callum Turner.
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Checks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart risk [6 hours old]: Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.
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Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days [5 hours old]: China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.
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Arsenal fans turn streets red for victory parade [7 hours old]: Hundreds of thousands of fans turned out to celebrate the Premier League title after a 22-year wait.
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Woman dies trying to rescue dog from sea [12 hours old]: The woman, in her 60s, died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the water, police say.
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Shot fired as officer struck by stolen police car [10 hours old]: A PSNI officer is seriously injured and a man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival [3 hours old]: Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.
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UK heatwave ends as cooler temperatures and rain forecast [14 hours old]: Fresher Atlantic air has ended a week of record-breaking heat which saw the UK's hottest May day.
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Nicola Sturgeon Interview: The Analysis [14 hours old]: The reaction to this morning's exclusive interview following Peter Murrell’s guilty plea
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Liverpool to open formal talks with Iraola [8 hours old]: Liverpool will open formal talks with Andoni Iraola this week over becoming their new head coach.
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Stick or twist for Arteta - how do Arsenal take next step? [11 hours old]: Arsenal are fresh from their Champions League final heartbreak but thoughts are already moving to what they need to do to improve next season.
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Man City's future looks bright - and Shaw's role is key [10 hours old]: Manchester City's domestic double is the start of what they hope will be a hugely successful period for the club - and Khadija Shaw is at the centre of it.
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Ice, Ice Baby and 'start of a new era' - best of Arsenal parade [11 hours old]: For the first time in 22 years, Arsenal are the Premier League champions - and the players, staff and fans got to celebrate on Sunday with an incredible bus parade through the streets of north London.
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Fonseca, 19, shows title credentials by backing up Djokovic win [5 hours old]: Rising star Joao Fonseca showcases his title credentials with victory over two-time finalist Casper Ruud to book his place in the French Open quarter-finals.
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Kohli inspires RCB to back-to-back IPL titles [10 hours old]: Virat Kohli's imperious unbeaten 75 helps Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League final securing back-to-back titles.
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Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop littering, say waste companies [4 hours old]: The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.
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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices [6 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.
* Election 2026: Child poverty a 'huge red flag' [0 hours old]: The children's commissioner says child poverty in Jersey "is a big red flag" for the community.
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Russell T Davies' chilling new drama takes aim at disinformation [30 hours old]: BBC News is given exclusive behind-the-scenes access on set of Tip Toe.
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BBC News app [9519 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Does the US need new laws to protect elections? [60 hours old]: And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?
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Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in a heart-warming tale [3750 hours old]: WWII veteran Bernard sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day
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A powerful film about the rise and tragic fall of a wrestling family [510 hours old]: Based on a true story of brothers who made history in the world of professional wrestling.
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Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started [30 hours old]: The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.
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How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend [52 hours old]: Could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap?
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Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment [31 hours old]: Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".
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Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time [61 hours old]: Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets
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Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid [57 hours old]: The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.
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Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10% [66 hours old]: Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.
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Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation' [86 hours old]: A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.
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'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage [85 hours old]: The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.
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US government prepares to print 0 note featuring Trump's face [82 hours old]: Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.
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When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada [77 hours old]: Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.
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Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad [74 hours old]: Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".
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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil [94 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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Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia [84 hours old]: The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.
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California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach [82 hours old]: Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.
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Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour [91 hours old]: Albert Manifold said no-one should be "allowed to hide behind anonymity" when commenting on his time at BP.
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EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products [86 hours old]: The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.
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Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks [86 hours old]: A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.
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How you can save money on your energy bill [109 hours old]: Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter.
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Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices [101 hours old]: New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.
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Google worker charged with using internal data to make .2m on bets [99 hours old]: The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.
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The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China [103 hours old]: The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.
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Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW [77 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? [102 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 [114 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 [174 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 [196 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 [246 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 [270 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 [318 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? [333 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' [336 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 [414 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 [456 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
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Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers [66 hours old]: Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages [678 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 [1038 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 [1558 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 [1757 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 [112 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 [113 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 [156 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 [211 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? [231 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?