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- Emotional farewell to 'global, iconic superstar' Bonnie Tyler
[9 hours old]: Fans, friends and family travel to Swansea to pay tribute to Total Eclipse of the Heart singer.
- Boy, seven, among four injured after crash in Ireland that killed five teenagers
[6 hours old]: A car in which the five teenagers were travelling in was going the wrong way down a motorway in County Kildare.
- 'Britain's most bashed' bridge hit twice in two days
[6 hours old]: A road in Hinckley is shut due to the "road traffic collision" with a bridge, police say.
- Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
[11 hours old]: Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.
. Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature
[109 hours old]: Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.
. Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
[265 hours old]: The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
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Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal [4 hours old]: Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.
* Tributes to actress Hayden Panettiere as coroner finds 'no signs of trauma' [0 hours old]: The US actress, who has died at the age of 36, starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville.
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Fifa executive leaves job three weeks after speaking out against Infantino plan [3 hours old]: Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
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Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump's chief of staff [5 hours old]: Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.
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Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up? [4 hours old]: BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is.
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Jason Arday's family 'still coming to terms' with his death as vigil held [2 hours old]: Jason Arday's family spoke of the "public cruelty" the academic faced before his death last week.
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Over 8,000 affected by water supply disruption [5 hours old]: South East Water says its teams are exhausted as it tries to restore water to areas in Kent.
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Princess Eugenie announces name of baby daughter [6 hours old]: The couple's third child was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.
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Australia's mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know [6 hours old]: The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.
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Hayden Panettiere's life of struggles alongside screen success [12 hours old]: She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.
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In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star [13 hours old]: The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.
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Watch all four gold medal triumphs from Amy Hunt's historic European Championships [10 hours old]: Relive Great Britain's Amy Hunt's "iconic" European Championships where the sprinter won four gold medals with victories in the women's 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and the mixed 4x100m relay.
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Wildfire phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government says [9 hours old]: Millions of phones across England and Wales bleeped with a "severe alert" notification on Friday.
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Lennon criticises 'nasty' Scottish Labour as leadership bid fails [7 hours old]: Michael Marra and Joe Fagan secured enough to support to run to replace Anas Sarwar.
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Labour MP suspended as party launches investigation into Covid loans [8 hours old]: Alaba has said he took out two taxpayer-funded loans during the pandemic but insisted he had not tried to avoid paying the money back.
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Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case [5 hours old]: The US president has already paid the writer over m in damages in the assault and defamation case.
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Stag put down after attacking man in Richmond Park [7 hours old]: Royal Parks said a male deer approached a picnic group looking for food before attacking the man.
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Trump Threatens To Bomb "The S*** Out Of" Oman [8 hours old]: Trump threatens US allies South Korea and Oman.
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Top Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism [3 hours old]: Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
* Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentary [1 hours old]: A new documentary series about Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City reveals the bust-up he had with former captain Kyle Walker.
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LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter' [4 hours old]: LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".
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Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want Fernandez [10 hours old]: Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
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Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move [4 hours old]: Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.
* To joke or not to joke?: How to write a good out-of-office message [1 hours old]: As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.
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Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism [3 hours old]: Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
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Film commission backs Amazon MGM expansion of studios [6 hours old]: The Berkshire film studio was previously home to iconic horror studio Hammer Films.
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Viral vodka brand Au set to sell for £500m to BuzzBallz owner [11 hours old]: The distinctive gold Au bottles have become a staple of poolside parties in Ibiza and Dubai.
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'I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance' [11 hours old]: Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce is driving them to breaking point.
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Business Daily [3 hours old]: Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step
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Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told [19 hours old]: Mothers describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.
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Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre [19 hours old]: A BBC investigation captures people openly dealing and taking drugs, as well as thefts, arrests, and violence.
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How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220 [24 hours old]: New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.
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Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial [19 hours old]: US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
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Rain on way for UK with temperatures to drop to overnight lows of 3C in some places [22 hours old]: After an exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains
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BBC News app [11386 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Is Iran really trying to kill Trump? [111 hours old]: How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?
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'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple [17 hours old]: Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.
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Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream [74 hours old]: There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.
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Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record m [21 hours old]: The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.
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Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules [17 hours old]: The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.
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Sainsbury's branch halts AI use as shopper ejected [19 hours old]: Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.
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India built the world's biggest digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill [24 hours old]: India's UPI may finally face merchant fees, raising questions over who pays and whether users will resist.
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Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires [68 hours old]: Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.
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I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me [48 hours old]: Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart
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Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company [84 hours old]: Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.
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I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions [88 hours old]: After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
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Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers [80 hours old]: The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.
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US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs [87 hours old]: A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.
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Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says [98 hours old]: A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
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'I lost ,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings [98 hours old]: Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.
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Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding [106 hours old]: Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.
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Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct [105 hours old]: The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.
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Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse [107 hours old]: US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.
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UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead [109 hours old]: Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth
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Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year [108 hours old]: Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.
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Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule [106 hours old]: The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.
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Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI [121 hours old]: Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.
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Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky [145 hours old]: Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.
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'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men [168 hours old]: Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
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'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh [187 hours old]: The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.
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Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers? [265 hours old]: The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
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Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work? [275 hours old]: Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.
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First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening? [272 hours old]: A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.
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The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it [312 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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'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition [314 hours old]: AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.
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How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires [312 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
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Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costs [42 hours old]: Moorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.
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Royal Parks gardeners to strike over pay [79 hours old]: Staff employed by sub-contractor Idverde are to strike after rejecting a 70p per hour pay rise.
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters [624 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [1153 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 [1633 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 [1705 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 [1961 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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Why is Selena Gomez being sued? [79 hours old]: BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.
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The Global Story [159 hours old]: Are we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?