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* Mexico mourns Navy cadets killed in Brooklyn Bridge ship crash
[1 hours old]: América Sánchez, 20, and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, 23, died when the tall ship lost power and drifted into the bridge.

. UK driverless cars coming in 2027 - but Uber says it's ready now
[22 hours old]: The previous government had said autonomous vehicles were "set to be on the road" by 2026.

. Is the US finally on track to build a high-speed rail network?
[142 hours old]: The US currently has no high-speed rail services, but two are under construction, and more planned.


and in other news ...

* Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump
[0 hours old]: The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting.

- UK-EU deal moves us on from Brexit rows, Starmer says
[7 hours old]: The deal covers defence, trade, fishing, and a possible youth scheme, in the first big reset since Brexit.

- What will 'reset' deal mean for UK economic growth?
[6 hours old]: The deal paves the way for more common ground with the EU, but only dismantles a fraction of the trade barriers erected post-Brexit.

- Watch: How Gary Lineker's long BBC career came to an abrupt end
[5 hours old]: The Match of the Day host will leave the corporation after presenting his final episode on Sunday.

- Cancer touches us all, says Biden after outpouring of support
[6 hours old]: The former US president has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office says.

- Israel lets aid into Gaza after 11-week blockade but UN calls it 'drop in ocean'
[3 hours old]: The UN's humanitarian chief welcomes the move but says it is only "a drop in the ocean of what is urgently needed".

- UK weather forecast more accurate with Met Office supercomputer
[5 hours old]: Detailed weather forecasts and better predictions about the rain will soon be enjoyed in the UK.

- Greggs shifts food behind counters to stop shoplifters
[3 hours old]: The High Street chain is trialling moving its self-serve goods to crack down on shoplifting.

- TikTok star Zoë Bread wins parking fine battle after campaign
[8 hours old]: A woman dons a bread mask and launches social media campaign to win a battle over a parking ticket.

- Fire chief took own life after harassment and questions over qualifications, inquest told
[2 hours old]: Wayne Brown was being investigated over claims he had lied on his CV when he died last year, aged 54.

- US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 350,000 Venezuelans
[2 hours old]: Temporary Protected Status allows people to live and work in the US legally if their home countries are deemed to be unsafe.

- NI minister apologises for 'good-looking' comment at women's sport event
[7 hours old]: Gordon Lyons was speaking at a leadership event for women in business and sport.

- Who are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement?
[3 hours old]: A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London.

- Brussels hails UK deal as 'new chapter' - but much is yet to be written
[5 hours old]: The two sides have struck a new post-Brexit deal but this so-called 'reset' of the relationship is just the beginning.

- Fishing, passports and defence - the EU deal at a glance
[7 hours old]: A new agreement setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence has been reached.

- Five unanswered questions in UK-EU deal
[3 hours old]: A youth visa scheme and how much the UK will contribute financially are among issues still being negotiated

- Morrisons says deal will 'ease' price pressure
[4 hours old]: The EU-UK trade deal has been praised as a "leap foward" and "genuine progress" by some of the UK's major business groups.

- Royals, celebrities and dogs shine at Chelsea Flower Show
[2 hours old]: The horticultural event welcomes royals, celebrities and dogs, showing rewilding and pet-friendly designs.

- Gary Lineker could not keep quiet. In the end, it finished his BBC career
[10 hours old]: His years as a BBC host end in circumstances nobody would have wanted, but some might have predicted.

- Huge challenges await new president of divided Romania
[3 hours old]: "Fear managed to defeat fury" is how one analyst interpreted liberal Nicusor Dan beating hard-right George Simion to the presidency.

- BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines
[15 hours old]: An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.

- Amputee, 92, Tasered, pepper sprayed and hit with baton by police, court hears
[4 hours old]: Donald Burgess, who had one leg and was in poor health, was also pepper sprayed in his care home.

- Third man arrested over fires at homes linked to PM
[6 hours old]: A 34-year-old man is arrested over alleged arson attacks on properties connected to Sir Keir Starmer.

- Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovision
[4 hours old]: Pedro Sánchez warns against "double standards" after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022.

- Iran and Britain summon envoys over alleged spying in UK
[2 hours old]: Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says there's been a rise in Iran-linked operations on UK soil.

- Gang must repay £750k for robbery of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish
[6 hours old]: Three men will have their prison terms extended if they do not pay the money, a judge rules.

- France to open high-security prison in Amazon jungle
[11 hours old]: The €400 million high-security jail will be built in France's overseas region of French Guiana in South America.

- Boy died after pier jump to celebrate end of exams
[6 hours old]: David Ejimofor, 15, told friends he couldn't swim before entering the water, an inquest hears.

- Brexitcast: The EU-UK Deal (and our Rachel Reeves interview)
[3 hours old]: Keir Starmer says it is time to move on from “political fights” about Brexit.

- Guardiola defends season with Community Shield claim
[7 hours old]: Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are only one of three English teams that could play in the Champions League next season to have won a trophy so far this term.

- Impressive Raducanu beats Kasatkina in Strasbourg
[3 hours old]: Emma Raducanu produces an encouraging display to reach the second round in Strasbourg as she continues to build momentum before the French Open.

- Lineker to leave BBC sooner than planned after antisemitism row
[8 hours old]: He will no longer present the corporation's future coverage of the FA Cup and World Cup as planned.

- McIlroy and the 'non-conforming' driver controversy
[7 hours old]: BBC Sport golf correspondent Iain Carter analyses the controversy of Rory McIlroy's "non-conforming" driver at the 107th US PGA.

- 'They now sing England's number one' - Henderson's rise against the odds
[5 hours old]: Dean Henderson produced an FA Cup-final performance for the ages to help Crystal Palace win their first major trophy - BBC Sport looks at the making of the Eagles' Wembley hero goalkeeper.

- Thursday night blockbuster to start 2026 Six Nations
[10 hours old]: Ireland will travel to defending champions France in the first-ever Thursday night fixture in Six Nations' history when the 2026 tournament begins on 5 February.

- Morrisons says UK-EU deal will 'ease' price pressure
[4 hours old]: The EU-UK trade deal has been praised as a "leap foward" and "genuine progress" by some of the UK's major business groups.

- Greggs shifts food behind counters to stop thieves
[3 hours old]: The High Street chain is trialling moving its self-serve goods to crack down on shoplifting.

- US debt downgrade drives up borrowing costs
[2 hours old]: Borrowing costs for long-term US government debt jumped past 5% for the first time in 18 months, before retreating.

- Struggling DNA testing firm 23andMe to be bought for 6m
[2 hours old]: It said new buyers Regeneron had committed to protect user data as part of the deal.

- Annual energy bills predicted to fall £129 in July
[9 hours old]: Domestic energy prices are forecast to fall in July, reversing three consecutive increases in the regulator's price cap.

- EU deal disastrous for Scotland, says fishing body
[5 hours old]: A new deal extending access for EU boats in UK waters has been agreed as part of a wider softening of relations with the bloc.

- Energy price cap: What next for gas and electricity bills and can I fix?
[13 hours old]: Gas and electricity prices are expected to fall in July, under regulator Ofgem's new price cap.


and in other older news ...

. The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
[23 hours old]: An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

. Olympic gold swimmer left ‘broken’ by coach's harsh regime and weight comments
[16 hours old]: Gold medallist Ruta Meilutytė describes toxic training environment under esteemed trainer Jon Rudd at top swim club.

. Scientists try to solve mystery of mass dinosaur grave beneath lush Canadian forest
[16 hours old]: A group of researchers have come to Pipestone Creek in Canada to figure out why thousands of dinosaurs are buried here.

. BBC News app
[463 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. We speak to CNN's Jake Tapper on the “cover-up” behind Joe Biden’s decline
[39 hours old]: New claims of who was involved at the White House, and when it started

. The world's most dangerous country for trade unionists
[22 hours old]: More trade union members are murdered in the South American nation than anywhere else.

. New buy now, pay later rules aim to protect shoppers
[22 hours old]: Lenders will have to carry out affordability checks and shoppers will have faster access to refunds under the plans.

. Apple boosts India's factory hopes - but a US-China deal could derail plans
[22 hours old]: The US-China trade "reset" could stall the manufacturing investment coming into India, say experts.

. Energy boss warns over future of gas storage facility
[34 hours old]: UK's largest gas storage facility will miss £2bn investment without help, boss of Centrica tells BBC.

. A letter from the M&S hackers landed in my inbox - this is what happened next
[45 hours old]: BBC's Joe Tidy spoke directly to those who claim they are responsible for hacking M&S and Co-op.

. Minister 'pushing' for deal over use of EU passport e-gates
[34 hours old]: The deal could form part of negotiations taking place between the UK and EU on Monday.

. Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit
[45 hours old]: Defence deals, fishing rights and closer economic ties among the talking points at Downing Street.

. M&S hackers believed to have gained access through third party
[53 hours old]: The retailer has been struggling to get its services back to normal after a cyber-attack in April.

. US loses last perfect credit rating amid rising debt
[68 hours old]: Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.

. Fresh milk and classical music: Firm posts lucrative office cat-sitting job
[72 hours old]: The job ad requires the successful candidate to play classical music to the cat on Fridays.

. US proposes dropping Boeing criminal charge
[74 hours old]: Families criticised the move, which would avoid a trial that is due to begin in June.

. Tesco apologises after software issue hits website and app
[77 hours old]: The company apologised to customers after its app and website went down on Friday afternoon.

. Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill
[69 hours old]: Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.

. The camera tech propelling shows like Adolescence
[94 hours old]: Whole TV shows shot in one long take are made possible by new lightweight cameras.

. Letting off steam: How Dominica's volcanoes will boost its green energy
[118 hours old]: The Caribbean island is building a power station that will use steam naturally heated by volcanic rock.

. What has happened to the closed Debenhams stores?
[113 hours old]: From bowling alleys and lab spaces, to town centre eyesores - what remains of Debenhams' old shops?

. When will I be able to shop online at M&S again?
[151 hours old]: Online orders paused, some customer data stolen - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S.

. Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 25'
[234 hours old]: Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.

. 'I freaked out and spent 0 online': US consumers on cheap shipping changes
[233 hours old]: How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs.

. How to avoid a puncture on the Moon
[166 hours old]: Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars.

. One in 10 have no savings, financial regulator says
[82 hours old]: Stress and anxiety among those with debts remains high but help is available, a major survey finds.

. UK economy is growing more than expected - how optimistic should you be?
[101 hours old]: The UK economy grew by more than expected at the start of 2025. What does this mean for you?

. Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
[472 hours old]: The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

. The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
[862 hours old]: From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

. Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
[1053 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

. Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster
[1065 hours old]: What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?

. Inside the Chinese sofa factory left deserted by Trump tariffs
[132 hours old]: The BBC's Laura Bicker takes us inside a Chinese sofa factory that almost ground to a halt after Trump's tariffs.

. Americast
[172 hours old]: And why are Gen Z obsessed with the new American pope?

. Currently
[177 hours old]: Vicky Spratt investigates the thousands of people trapped in high interest mortgages.


 
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