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* Couple woke to find shirtless intruder in Travelodge room
[1 hours old]: Kim Hutchison says she was "petrified" to see a man in just shorts at the end of her bed in a Dundee Travelodge.
. Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds
[17 hours old]: They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.
. Passenger on British Airways mayday flight describes fear and shout of 'I don't want to die'
[114 hours old]: Edward Killiwick was on the flight that issued a distress call, before it landed safely at Heathrow earlier this month.
and in other news ...
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Burnham 'looking into' conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister [4 hours old]: Alex Davies-Jones tells BBC Newsnight she discussed an inquiry with the PM when she was re-appointed as minister.
* Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 14, officials say [1 hours old]: The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" the region around the city.
* Dewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation finds [1 hours old]: A terminally ill man was offered the drugs by a stair lift salesman claiming they could shrink tumours.
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Temperatures to drop briefly ahead of next UK heatwave [7 hours old]: Temperatures and humidity are set to drop but, as Matt Taylor reports, respite from high heat is likely to be short-lived.
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How an avalanche killed a climbing legend - and a generation of record-setting guides [8 hours old]: Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community.
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Tories offer Jewish groups meeting with ex neo-Nazi activist candidate [4 hours old]: Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027.
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The city closing down streets so children can play [6 hours old]: In Leeds, streets are being temporarily closed to traffic so kids have more space to safely play - an initiative proving beneficial to both children and adults.
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Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit [6 hours old]: The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California.
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New guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force [6 hours old]: The code covers spaces open to the public, such as toilets and changing rooms in England, Wales and Scotland.
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Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamourising smoking' [6 hours old]: The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
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The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it [6 hours old]: Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
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Are summer sandals killing your feet? [6 hours old]: They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.
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Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides [7 hours old]: A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.
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'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition [8 hours old]: AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.
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'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back' [7 hours old]: In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted.
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UK papers: 'Profits of war' and 'Super-rain' [2 hours old]: Among Wednesday's headlines are oil companies' profits from the Iran war and "super-rain" in Britain.
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Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mounts [10 hours old]: Gianni Infantino summons senior leaders to a meeting on Wednesday, after facing more fierce criticism of his scrapped plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations.
* Australian teen who killed UK woman has reduced sentence overturned [0 hours old]: Emma Lovell was stabbed after confronting two intruders at her Brisbane home on Boxing Day in 2022.
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Saudi-led group completes bn purchase of gaming giant EA [7 hours old]: The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.
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Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall [2 hours old]: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
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AI used new levels of 'autonomy and deception' to trick people in safety test [6 hours old]: The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.
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Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack [12 hours old]: Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.
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Princess Eugenie gives birth to baby girl in Portugal [12 hours old]: The daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson welcomed her third child on Monday.
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Why Does The Government Keep Releasing Prisoners Early? [14 hours old]: Government defends early release scheme, blaming prison capacity crisis.
* Why Liverpool are ready to make Barcola third £100m signing [0 hours old]: With Liverpool prepared to make Bradley Barcola their third £100m signing, BBC Sport looks at what the France and Paris St-Germain winger would bring to Anfield.
* What happens next with Rashford and Man Utd? [0 hours old]: Marcus Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United training in the coming days as debate continues over whether that is a good thing or not.
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Turkish club Trabzonspor begin talks to sign Salah [8 hours old]: Turkish club Trabzonspor say they have begun negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah.
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Brilliant Brook leads Sunrisers to record Hundred score [9 hours old]: Harry Brook hits a 15-ball fifty and Ryan Rickelton makes 94 not out as Sunrisers Leeds set a new Hundred record, making 241-2 against London Spirit.
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Man Utd set to appoint ex-Hearts boss Olid as women's manager [11 hours old]: Manchester United are set to appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their women's manager to replace Marc Skinner.
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Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record [8 hours old]: Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.
* SpaceX's first-ever earnings show higher revenues and huge spending [0 hours old]: Elon Musk said during a call with financial analysts that people were "underestimating" his company.
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How tech is helping firefighters in the battle against wildfires [6 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
* New clothing saved from waste by sewing charity [0 hours old]: Unwanted clothes are reworked and donated by Dressability in Swindon instead of going to landfill.
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Green means go for uniform ahead of new school year [13 hours old]: Sirius Academy West in Hull is giving parents the chance to make sure uniforms conform in advance.
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What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon? [21 hours old]: Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident.
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BBC News app [11080 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party? [112 hours old]: A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.
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Why Trump Media's sale of fast access to market-moving social posts is controversial [16 hours old]: Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts.
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BP's .7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price [20 hours old]: Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.
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Campaigners denied appeal over Gatwick expansion [17 hours old]: An application to stop the two-runway operation is rejected, with judges calling it "unarguable".
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Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data [19 hours old]: It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.
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US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries [21 hours old]: The duties were imposed over claims that 60 US trading partners have failed to tackle forced labour.
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Could heatwaves make your food shop more expensive? [24 hours old]: As temperatures rise, the chillers might not be the only thing supermarkets are adjusting.
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Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say [38 hours old]: Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.
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Why is Trump Media selling early access to Trump's Truth Social posts? [30 hours old]: The service reportedly costs up to 0,000 (£74,170) per month and offers access to posts from influential accounts milliseconds before they appear online.
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Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky [30 hours old]: Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.
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Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began [42 hours old]: Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
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It may be easier to get your first mortgage than you think - here's why [44 hours old]: More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.
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Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs [43 hours old]: Xbox consoles now cost significantly more in the UK, with one model increasing in price by 43%.
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New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend [50 hours old]: The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.
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US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move [46 hours old]: Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.
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Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up [89 hours old]: The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.
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Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop' [104 hours old]: Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.
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Zinc dresses and ice creams - how to survive a heatwave wedding [30 hours old]: The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.
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India wants to join the strawberry superpowers [128 hours old]: Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
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The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry [152 hours old]: Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.
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How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool [161 hours old]: Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.
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Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper? [199 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.
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The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks [368 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
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This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't [391 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health? [535 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
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New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain [558 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 [655 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? [702 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? [799 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
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Horror bookshop in fight to stay open amid cost rises [25 hours old]: A drop in customers caused by the recent heatwave has increased financial pressures for the owner.
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [847 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 [1327 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 [1399 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 [1655 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 [2239 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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How the dry weather affects your supermarket shop [16 hours old]: Tomos Morgan visits farm in Vale of Glamorgan to explain how the hot and dry spell affects crops.
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Assignment [28 hours old]: How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub
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Derelict former BHS site a 'continuing nightmare' [39 hours old]: The former department store closed in 2016.
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'I will miss my shop tremendously after six decades' [116 hours old]: Meredith's DIY Hardware and Ironmongery has been at Yate Shopping Centre, near Bristol, since 1965.