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* Two Britons self-isolating in UK after leaving hantavirus cruise ship
[0 hours old]: A British man is among three people evacuated from the ship while two other Britons are self-isolating in the UK.
- Satellite images show new bridge between North Korea and Russia almost complete
[11 hours old]: The road crossing is the latest sign of the deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.
- Watch: Passengers told virus-hit ship 'not infectious' after first death
[4 hours old]: YouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.
- Traveller site construction 'in breach of law'
[5 hours old]: A council orders all work on the land, which began on bank holiday weekend, to cease immediately.
* Major rail disruption in south of England following radio fault
[0 hours old]: Trains have been cancelled and delayed, but Network Rail says services are now returning to normal.
- 'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone
[2 hours old]: The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1018 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
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Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be 'over quickly' [6 hours old]: Mediator Pakistan says it is "endeavouring to convert this ceasefire into a permanent end to this war".
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The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains [5 hours old]: A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.
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Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK [2 hours old]: The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.
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Serving Met officer and four ex-officers investigated for handling of Al Fayed allegations [5 hours old]: A serving officer and four former officers are being investigated over the handling of reports against the businessman.
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Woman covertly filmed for 'humiliating' social media content - then told to pay [5 hours old]: Alice says the video was posted on social media and viewed about 40,000 times.
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German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race [10 hours old]: The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.
* Shell latest oil giant to see profits surge due to Iran war impact [1 hours old]: The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price
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Fifa president offers m World Cup ticket buyers 'a hot dog and a Coke' [3 hours old]: Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he will "personally bring a hot dog and a Coke" to anyone who buys a World Cup final ticket for m.
* Do I need a photo ID and my polling card to vote in the elections? [0 hours old]: Voters in England only will have to show photo ID while polling cards are not essential.
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How cameras are being used to tackle abuse in nurseries [11 hours old]: With reports of abuse and deaths fuelling concern among parents, questions are growing over whether CCTV can offer real protection for children - or not.
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Ukraine is a global surrogacy hub - but that could be about to end [5 hours old]: Ukraine is considering a law that would effectively ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy in the country.
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The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial [10 hours old]: The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.
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When Scotland qualified for the World Cup... but didn't go [5 hours old]: Scotland waited 28 years to be part of this year's World Cup - back in 1950 they turned it down.
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'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia [13 hours old]: Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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How loan shark threats keep victims like me silent [5 hours old]: A meat cleaver and samurai sword are among items seized from suspects, shown exclusively to the BBC.
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Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular charged over alleged alligator shooting [5 hours old]: The looksmaxxing influencer allegedly livestreamed himself firing gunshots from an airboat at an alligator.
* Islamic State-linked women arrive home in Australia from Syria [0 hours old]: A group of nine women and children has landed in Melbourne while another woman and her child arrived in Sydney.
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Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO [8 hours old]: Filming is scheduled for autumn later this year and will likely adapt the second book in JK Rowling's series, The Chamber of Secrets.
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Driver arrested after chasing down child cyclist on footpath [2 hours old]: Video captures young boy on bike fleeing car that mounts footpath in Washington State
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Electioncast: It’s Time To Vote! [15 hours old]: Adam, Laura, Chris, James and Felicity bring you one last update before the polls open.
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From ego-ridden team to complete package - why PSG pose ultimate test [11 hours old]: Luis Enrique's expertise at rebuilding a culture as well as a team means Arsenal will confront the complete package when they meet holders PSG in the Champions League final.
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Liverpool reduce planned rise in ticket prices [1 hours old]: Liverpool cut the size of their planned rise in ticket prices for the next couple of seasons after fan protests.
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Did PSG 'get away' with handball decisions? [12 hours old]: BBC Sport pundits Nedum Onuoha, Guillem Balague and Stephen Warnock analyse two contentious handball decisions that weren't awarded against Paris St-Germain, including a potential red card for Nuno Mendes and a possible penalty for Bayern Munich.
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Is 15-year-old IPL wonderkid ready to play for India? [4 hours old]: What makes Indian sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi so effective and what could be next for the 15-year-old after his Indian Premier League success?
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Infantino's hot dog & soft drink pledge over m ticket [3 hours old]: Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he will "personally bring a hot dog and a Coke" to anyone who buys a World Cup final ticket for m.
* Higgins returns for Ireland to face Wales [0 hours old]: Ireland head coach Scott Bemand makes one change to his starting XV for Saturday's Women's Six Nations home game against Wales.
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Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict [11 hours old]: Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.
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Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations [14 hours old]: Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.
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'How loan shark threats keep victims like me silent' [5 hours old]: A meat cleaver and samurai sword are among items seized from suspects, shown exclusively to the BBC.
and in other older news ...
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What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales [43 hours old]: Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
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Who can I vote for in my area? [17 hours old]: Elections are taking place across the UK. Find out whether there is one where you live and who you can vote for.
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How does the BBC report polling day? [500 hours old]: The BBC cannot report on campaigning or election issues while polls are open on Thursday 7 May.
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BBC News app [8924 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Is Donald Trump close to finishing his war with Iran? [16 hours old]: Or has the US president lost control?
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Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close [19 hours old]: The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.
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People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears [18 hours old]: Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.
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Next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs [26 hours old]: No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter.
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Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time [24 hours old]: Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.
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Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war [18 hours old]: Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
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Apple to pay up to to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit [34 hours old]: Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.
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Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani's 'creepy' wealth tax video [18 hours old]: Ken Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.
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'I thought he was going to hit me,' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk [27 hours old]: OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.
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UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high [42 hours old]: There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.
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Lidl's new loyalty scheme less generous, shoppers say [42 hours old]: Under the changed system customers collect points rather than reward coupons, with £1 spent equalling one point.
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Nissan to close UK line and cut 900 European jobs [43 hours old]: Nissan says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant.
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US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI [38 hours old]: New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.
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Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94 [47 hours old]: She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her "a pioneering force in American retail".
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'Vodafone sold us a dream - the reality was something different' [53 hours old]: Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.
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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices? [44 hours old]: Motoring group RAC has said prices at the pump could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages [83 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026 [56 hours old]: The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.
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Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels [83 hours old]: Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.
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GameStop makes .5bn takeover offer for eBay [67 hours old]: GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.
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US denies Iranian report warship was struck by missiles [69 hours old]: It comes as the US said on Monday it will begin to help "guide" vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff [59 hours old]: Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
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Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls? [155 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
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The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed [179 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.
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Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music [227 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
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How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific [251 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
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From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal [322 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
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How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success [347 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.
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What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news [330 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
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The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough [395 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
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Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do? [23 hours old]: Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.
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Border politics - how similar jobs in the same firm deliver different tax bills [29 hours old]: Workers in southern Scotland can find themselves paying more tax than colleagues who live south of the border.
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'I have to make my own dog food' - voters counting living costs on eve of election [29 hours old]: India Lerigo makes her own dog food and batch cooks a month's worth of meals over a weekend to save money.
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The baby bank helping struggling parents cope [29 hours old]: Little Village says it is helping nearly one third more families in need than in previous years.
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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like [443 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [964 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [1162 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort? [22 hours old]: Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.
From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort
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Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets? [51 hours old]: New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.
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Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter? [192 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.
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What do shoppers think about the future of their high street? [193 hours old]: Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.