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- Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports
[1 hours old]: Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.
- Port of Dover works to avoid summer travel chaos
[2 hours old]: It is hoped the long queues and delays seen over the May bank holiday will not be repeated.
. Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say
[98 hours old]: The man's wife held onto his legs for around five minutes to stop him from being sucked out, officials say.
. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[323 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
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UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds [6 hours old]: Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
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Scott Mills was highest-paid BBC star before sacking [6 hours old]: The former Radio 2 breakfast host earned about £745,000 from the BBC in the last financial year.
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Wildfires burn in parts of UK as fire chiefs warn of extreme pressure [7 hours old]: Major incidents were declared in North Wales and in Glossop, Derbyshire in the Peak District on Sunday.
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Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold [3 hours old]: The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.
* Southport victim's dad accuses ambulance staff of breaching trust [0 hours old]: North West Ambulance Service is investigating whether staff inappropriately accessed medical records.
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Writer E Jean Carroll receives m in damages from Trump over sexual abuse and defamation case [1 hours old]: The president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgement.
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'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal [5 hours old]: Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".
* Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity [0 hours old]: The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
* Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies [1 hours old]: The government provides an update on its national resilience plans "should the worst ever happen".
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Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists' countries [13 hours old]: BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.
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Lamine Yamal v Mbappe: La Liga stars set for semi-final showdown [13 hours old]: France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?
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He walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi [7 hours old]: Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game's all-time greats.
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Increased security for England and Argentina tie [11 hours old]: Authorities say there will be increased security measures in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta.
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Widdecombe seen in interview believed to be 20 minutes before attack [4 hours old]: The former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman gave the interview around 20 minutes before police believe she was attacked.
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BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report [2 hours old]: The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says.
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BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries [7 hours old]: Scott Mills and Greg James top the list of the best-paid BBC presenters in the last financial year.
* There's no evidence this Mitch McConnell photo is AI-generated [0 hours old]: The 84-year-old Republican hasn't been seen in public for weeks and says he is recovering from a fall.
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What we learned from the Covid inquiry PPE report [6 hours old]: What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
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How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection? [7 hours old]: Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.
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Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick [6 hours old]: It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security.
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Man who staged wife's suicide jailed for murder [3 hours old]: The couple's daughter tells the court her father is a "jealous, conniving, narcissistic villain".
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Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets [5 hours old]: Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.
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Police given more time to question men over Islamic event threat [1 hours old]: Eight people are being held on suspicion of terror offences after a threat to an event in Suffolk.
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BBC 'working hard' on future of Doctor Who, new BBC director general says [1 hours old]: The sci-fi series currently faces an uncertain future after its annual Christmas special was axed for the second year in a row.
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ICE told to halt most vehicle stops after pair of fatal shootings [2 hours old]: It marks a major policy shift for the immigration enforcement agency, which has faced criticism in the past year over allegations of excessive use of force.
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Big Brother host Will Best joins Strictly line-up [2 hours old]: Best, who is also co-host of the Hits Radio Breakfast Show, is the sixth celebrity to be confirmed.
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The £10bn wasted on Covid PPE [3 hours old]: How did the government waste £10 billion on Covid PPE?
* England's one-day woes continue with India defeat [0 hours old]: Brendon McCullum's reduced role as England's white-ball coach begins with a reminder of how much work there is to do on a one-day team beaten by India.
* Man Utd sign Tielemans for £35m from Aston Villa [0 hours old]: Manchester United complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal.
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Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived [1 hours old]: United States striker Folarin Balogun knew the decision by Fifa to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to bring "a lot of controversy" and said it brought "nerves" on his team-mates.
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Barry's journey from Accrington Stanley to World Cup semi-final [7 hours old]: His playing career peaked at Accrington Stanley - now Anthony Barry is Thomas Tuchel's right-hand man in England's bid for World Cup glory.
* 'Weird stuff is going to happen' - Scheffler and McIlroy on sun-baked Birkdale [1 hours old]: Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy discuss the firm and fiery conditions expected at Royal Birkdale for this week's Open Championship.
* Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea [1 hours old]: Chelsea's entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins.
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Arsenal agree fee for Trossard move to Besiktas [4 hours old]: Arsenal agree a transfer fee of about £17m (20m euros) to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard to Beskitas.
* Gas prices drive down US inflation - but will it last? [1 hours old]: While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.
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South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures [8 hours old]: Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.
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California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger [8 hours old]: The state, where both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.
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How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower [13 hours old]: Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.
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UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes [14 hours old]: The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
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Removing tax from food could cost £14m - minister [9 hours old]: Treasury says a GST removal from essential grocery items would mostly benefit the richest islanders.
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Pop-up free school uniform and prom dress stall [13 hours old]: People are being encouraged to donate, swap or take items they need for free.
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Parent cooking classes 'built my confidence' [13 hours old]: New cooking scheme aims to help parents learn healthy recipes which are convenient to make.
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Woman's Hour [8 hours old]: We hear about a new study exploring the impact hormones have on women with ADHD.
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Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast [19 hours old]: Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories? [24 hours old]: A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks
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Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle [380 hours old]: A love triangle forms between three tennis players.
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Get inside access to the new super-elite: The tech billionaires [67 hours old]: Matt Shea meets the new tech billionaires trying to reshape the world.
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The mysterious crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor [19 hours old]: Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.
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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health? [19 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
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US burrito giant Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico [16 hours old]: Other US fast-food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated in.
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Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally [26 hours old]: The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.
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How to change bank, energy or broadband provider and save money [43 hours old]: Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.
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The SpaceX IPO made history. One month on has it lost momentum? [31 hours old]: A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
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UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates [26 hours old]: The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
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How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its almond butter [61 hours old]: The German supermarket's bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?
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10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all [42 hours old]: Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.
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Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start [78 hours old]: The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.
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Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children? [83 hours old]: The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its critics.
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Major car firms found not to have installed emissions-cheating devices [98 hours old]: A High Court judge said some major car manufacturers did not install a device to cheat emissions testing.
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EasyJet agrees to surprise takeover bid as rival US firm swoops in [99 hours old]: The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a recent takeover offer from Castlelake.
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'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet [113 hours old]: The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.
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Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children [104 hours old]: People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
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New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain [43 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
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Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring [139 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
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Robots available for rent: But what can they do? [187 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
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AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence? [283 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
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The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers [475 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 [523 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? [547 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 [619 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 [643 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? [690 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 Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [331 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 [811 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 [883 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 [1140 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 [1723 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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Should you be switching bank accounts? [101 hours old]: Martin Lewis covers whether you should be switching bank accounts.
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