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- E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban
[10 hours old]: A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".
- Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[1 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
. Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
[16 hours old]: Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.
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Woman raped by Superdry co-founder tells BBC she was working for him at the time [4 hours old]: She described feeling fear and dread as she returned to her job, working for James Holder, after the attack.
* Officers in Nowak case face misconduct investigation [0 hours old]: Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.
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Chris Mason: Starmer's defence plan leaves crunching trade‑offs for Burnham to confront [1 hours old]: The BBC's political editor Chris Mason reflects on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan.
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Households urged to submit meter readings as energy prices rise [10 hours old]: Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [10 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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Trump made more than bn from crypto in first year back in office [1 hours old]: The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.
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Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog [10 hours old]: Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
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England will stick to Southgate's plan if game goes to penalties, says Tuchel [7 hours old]: England manager Thomas Tuchel had revealed that his team will follow his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cup.
* Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74 [0 hours old]: Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs including YMCA.
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Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake [3 hours old]: Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.
* Chris Brown ordered to pay housekeeper m after dog attack [0 hours old]: Maria Aliva was left with scarring, vision loss and nerve damage following the attack in December 2020.
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Girl reveals rape trauma ahead of sentence review [4 hours old]: The teenager is one of two girls who were raped by two boys in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.
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Right-backs Quansah and James out of DR Congo game [7 hours old]: Right-backs Jarell Quansah and Reece James will miss England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo because of injury.
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Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca - and England could be next [3 hours old]: Mexico have won all four games and not conceded a goal at this World Cup. Their last-16 opponents must also contend with playing at the Azteca Stadium.
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United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass? [7 hours old]: France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.
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World Cup fans sweat through US 'heat dome' [2 hours old]: As scorching heat left the US east coast baking in the middle of the World Cup, the BBC caught up with fans braving the weather to support their team.
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A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened [9 hours old]: The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.
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'Could be worse' - Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year [3 hours old]: The BBC spoke to US citizens across the country ahead of its big anniversary celebration this weekend.
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Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target? [12 hours old]: BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.
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Watch: Mount Etna eruption creates trail of bright orange lava [5 hours old]: A stream of thick orange lava was seen trailing from Europe's biggest active volcano, Mount Etna in Italy, snaking through the mountain.
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120mph serves but movement a struggle - how did Williams' return go? [8 hours old]: Serena Williams loses on her singles return to Wimbledon - but what can we expect next from the tennis legend?
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What we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured NYC wedding celebrations [2 hours old]: The couple has been mum about their upcoming nuptials, but speculation has mounted about a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden.
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Can China target critics abroad with its new 'ethnic unity' law? [3 hours old]: Rights groups fear the new law gives Beijing legal authority to go after people beyond its borders.
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'Normal birth drive' criticism removed from maternity report, expert claims [10 hours old]: Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission.
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Doorbell camera helps neighbours pull woman from fire [3 hours old]: The group were given instructions to enter the house via the doorbell's remote intercom function.
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Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools [5 hours old]: Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.
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Families search for earthquake survivors in one of Venezuela's hardest hit areas [2 hours old]: BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Caraballeda, La Guaira, where locals are still desperately searching for family members in the rubble.
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Patient tests negative after Ebola alert at Glasgow hospital [10 hours old]: Precautionary measures were taken after the patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital early on Tuesday.
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Sudan's RSF committed crimes against humanity in el-Fasher, Amnesty says [2 hours old]: The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.
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What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe? [13 hours old]: The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.
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Tuchel will stick to Southgate's penalty plan [7 hours old]: England manager Thomas Tuchel had revealed that his team will follow his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cup.
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Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse [10 hours old]: Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to "appalling" racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties.
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Lobbing Federer changed his life – the cult hero back at Wimbledon [4 hours old]: Marcus Willis is best known for playing Roger Federer on Wimbledon's Centre Court but, 10 years on, he says he is not defined by that magical moment.
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Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise [10 hours old]: Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.
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Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers [8 hours old]: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law
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Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure [2 hours old]: Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.
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Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail [9 hours old]: Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.
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Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history? [37 hours old]: A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power
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We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40 [34 hours old]: The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.
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Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers [26 hours old]: Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
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Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix [36 hours old]: He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.
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Shetland backs plan to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnels [20 hours old]: The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.
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India's biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones [29 hours old]: NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade.
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Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan [41 hours old]: Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.
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Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth? [37 hours old]: BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.
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WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers [23 hours old]: The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.
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British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs [44 hours old]: The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".
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Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook [40 hours old]: The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.
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Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks [45 hours old]: The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.
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South Korea unveils 0bn chip and AI investment plan [48 hours old]: It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.
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Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free [44 hours old]: As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.
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Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote [52 hours old]: Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back.
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Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it [106 hours old]: Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax [103 hours old]: The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.
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Three unusual things about the King's tax bill [106 hours old]: King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.
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Who could be the UK's next chancellor? [118 hours old]: The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
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The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers [153 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 [202 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? [225 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 [297 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 [322 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? [368 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 I sold my business to my staff [393 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry [466 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
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New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why? [490 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.
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Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield? [538 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash [489 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 [562 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 [818 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 [1402 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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Woman's Hour [22 hours old]: We discuss the key findings of Baroness Amos' National Maternity Investigation.
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The Everyday Hustle [51 hours old]: Af Malhotra sits in and discusses how entrepreneurs can use AI daily with Polly Dhaliwal.
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Money Box [93 hours old]: Paul Lewis interviews Richard Lloyd, the chair of the Access to Banking Review.
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