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- Young athlete and former minister among victims of Spain train crash
[2 hours old]: As some of the victims' names are released publicly, an outpouring of grief and anger is sweeping across Spain.

- 'Continue your journey': Key moments of leaked Spain train crash audio
[2 hours old]: Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track.

- Jury shown CCTV of Huntingdon train staff using frying pan in defence
[3 hours old]: A train crew member shows "sheer courage and bravery in seeking to save lives", a court hears.

- Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
[9 hours old]: The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.

. The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
[159 hours old]: Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.

. How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
[528 hours old]: Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[1296 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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- Watch: Life and career of iconic actor Sir Patrick Stewart
[1 hours old]: In a career that spanned seven decades, Sir Patrick won multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.

- Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'
[8 hours old]: Opponents have questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform, with the prime minister not outlining a timetable for any reductions.

- Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election
[3 hours old]: The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.

- Met refers itself to police watchdog over letter about Meghan's father
[5 hours old]: The police force faces scrutiny over its handling of a letter containing allegations about Meghan's father.

- Burnham 'ready to support' Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse
[4 hours old]: Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

- Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm
[6 hours old]: It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders.

- King Charles arrives in Guyana as Bahamas visit declared 'diplomatic success'
[3 hours old]: As the King left the Bahamas his spokesman said the islands had "a special place in the King's heart".

- What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending?
[5 hours old]: BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.

- What the Budget means for your money
[8 hours old]: Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

- Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate
[7 hours old]: Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.

- Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules
[8 hours old]: Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.

- 'The city is alive': A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next
[3 hours old]: A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.

- Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare
[3 hours old]: The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.

- 'The internet's a less whimsical place' - YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out
[9 hours old]: He got famous playing video games but now you're more likely to see Seán McLoughlin in one.

- 'I live with a ghost': The people saving money by moving into Japan's haunted houses
[14 hours old]: Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

- Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says
[4 hours old]: Kevin T has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise.

- 'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall
[10 hours old]: Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.

- Grealish dropped by Everton after 'breach of club discipline'
[4 hours old]: Jack Grealish is left out of Everton's Carabao Cup tie with Newcastle United on Thursday "due to a breach of club discipline".

- MI5 false evidence in neo-Nazi spy case a serious failing, says intelligence watchdog
[4 hours old]: Lord Leveson says MI5 lying to multiple courts was as "serious as anything" he has dealt with.

- George Michael's Faith guitar sells for £180k after auction row
[5 hours old]: The brother of the singer's late personal assistant said she would not have wanted the items to be sold.

- More than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
[3 hours old]: Hispanic voters have helped drive the early voting numbers, which appear to outpace overall turnout for previous elections in some battleground counties.

- Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'
[10 hours old]: Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".

- Is the double drop from the Premier League becoming more common?
[10 hours old]: Back-to-back relegations to the third tier of English football are becoming more common and this season Burnley could make it a hat-trick after Luton Town and Leicester.

- Careless dismissals give Australia route to series win in South Africa
[6 hours old]: Australia take a step towards victory over South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of careless batting from Proteas' top order.

- Zverev seals world number one spot after win
[3 hours old]: Alexander Zverev will replace Jannik Sinner as men’s world number one at his earliest opportunity after reaching the Vienna quarter-finals.

* PSG score late to hold struggling Man City
[1 hours old]: Manchester City concede late to a draw 1-1 with Paris St-Germain, as their wait for a win in the Women's Champions League this season continues.

* Google value plunges by 0bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street
[1 hours old]: Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.

- US interest rates held steady and economy grows - what it means for you
[6 hours old]: The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions affect everything from mortgages to car loans

- 'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters
[14 hours old]: Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

- I earn £30,000. I'm angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget
[11 hours old]: People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.

- DoorDash to buy Instacart in bn deal it says will expand customer options
[8 hours old]: Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.

- Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
[8 hours old]: Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

- Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash
[15 hours old]: Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.

- The South West reacts to Budget announcements
[5 hours old]: Tourism and business leaders have been reacting to John Healey's first Budget as chancellor.

- Island Energy: No plans to remove gas standing charge
[10 hours old]: The provider said any change would need support from the community, the regulator and government.

- Minimum wage rise 'a massive blow' says farmer
[10 hours old]: Tristan Bennett voices his disappointment in the Budget, describing it as "a lot of tinkering".

- Minimum wage increase accepted by minister
[10 hours old]: A recommendation to increase the minimum wage by 2.8% is agreed by Senator Elaine Millar.

- Watch: Hundreds queue for city's new Lego store
[6 hours old]: Fans queued for hours ahead of the opening of a new Lego Store in Norwich.

- The Bottom Line
[11 hours old]: How easy is it to build a business after serving time in jail?

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and in other older news ...

. Europe's youth is on the march - but does anything actually unite them?
[23 hours old]: The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?

. We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences
[17 hours old]: An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.

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. What we now know about the UK economy in four charts
[27 hours old]: The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.

. What the Budget offers for under 25s - and what it leaves out
[27 hours old]: The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.

. Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget
[29 hours old]: The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.

. Healey provides some breathing space but things still set to get worse for most
[27 hours old]: The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

. Microsoft profits soar days after announcing thousands of layoffs
[22 hours old]: The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.

. Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss
[28 hours old]: The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.

. Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?
[29 hours old]: Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.

. Tax thresholds remain unchanged - here's what it means for your pay
[29 hours old]: The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.

. Budget 2026: Key points at a glance
[30 hours old]: Here’s what you need to know from John Healey’s first Budget, as the chancellor sets out the government’s tax and spending plans.

. 'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
[47 hours old]: As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

. The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
[192 hours old]: With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

. The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases
[216 hours old]: Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.

. Living with a stink? Technology might help
[336 hours old]: Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.

. As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?
[360 hours old]: With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.

. How long will humans be needed for translation?
[384 hours old]: AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.

. Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
[504 hours old]: Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

. Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
[544 hours old]: Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

. The AI telling farmers when to harvest
[696 hours old]: Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

. My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
[768 hours old]: Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

. Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
[831 hours old]: Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[2375 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[2904 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. Chancellor says government has 'moral duty' to help young people out of work
[16 hours old]: Chancellor John Healey says any cuts to welfare will be done "in a Labour way".

. Three ways the Budget affects you
[29 hours old]: The BBC's Esyllt Carr explains how the chancellor's spending plans impact young people.

. Chancellor begins to deliver his first Budget
[34 hours old]: The chancellor begins his speech by calling it a Budget for the "working people of Britain, for British businesses big and small."