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- Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy'
[5 hours old]: Dozens of female playwrights unite to express their "seismic rage" in an ambitious theatrical event.

. City Airport faces opposition to large jet plans
[70 hours old]: A committee of the London Assembly wants London City Airport's plans halted due to noise concerns.

. M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people
[70 hours old]: The scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training. 

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and in other news ...

- Water cannon fired in latest disorder after Belfast knife attack
[5 hours old]: Riot police came under sustained attack from a group throwing bricks, bottles and pieces of wood at a major roundabout to the north-west of Belfast.

- Tehran targets US Gulf bases after American forces launch new strikes on Iran
[2 hours old]: US Central Command says its latest round of strikes were in response to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.

- Essex Police given new information on West Ham co-owner David Sullivan
[8 hours old]: Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.

- Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
[6 hours old]: Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.

- Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests
[4 hours old]: A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".

- Which World Cup stars have roots near you?
[4 hours old]: Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

- Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss
[5 hours old]: The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.

* Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable
[0 hours old]: Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.

- The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[5 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

- Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner
[7 hours old]: The former deputy prime minister says changing visa rules for migrants already living in the UK would be "un-British".

- Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets
[11 hours old]: Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.

- Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
[3 hours old]: England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?

- Is England v Costa Rica delay a sign of things to come?
[5 hours old]: After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?

- An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
[5 hours old]: Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

- Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song
[5 hours old]: The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

- How a knife attack sparked violence in Belfast
[10 hours old]: BBC Verify mapped some of the violent disorder that took place in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland.

- The Papers: 'Second night of unrest' and 'Yes we Kansas'
[5 hours old]: A second night of unrest in Northern Ireland following the knife attack in Belfast continues to dominate Thursday's papers.

- Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
[4 hours old]: Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.

- Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered
[9 hours old]: The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says.

- Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
[13 hours old]: The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.

- Five jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protest
[12 hours old]: Disorder broke out in Southampton close to where the 18-year-old student was murdered.

- Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'
[5 hours old]: Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.

- 'In emergency, break glass' - England seek stability in Root
[10 hours old]: BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explains why England turned to Joe Root to replace Ben Stokes as interim Test captain.

- Williams' Queen's campaign in doubt after Mboko injury
[11 hours old]: Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's is in doubt after Victoria Mboko suffers a knee injury in her singles match against Karolina Pliskova.

- Scotland's Super Mario and social butterfly who emerged from Man Utd cocoon
[13 hours old]: From unappreciated at Manchester United to idolised at Scotland and Napoli - but who is the real Scott McTominay?

- Formula 1 agrees to engine design change after criticism
[8 hours old]: Formula 1 agrees a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year's new rules.

- I'd have vetoed foreign sale of UK tech giant, says Business Secretary
[5 hours old]: Peter Kyle's comments come as the government sets out how it would back British technology companies.

- World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history
[9 hours old]: The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.

- 'A little goes a long way': New York's candy stores sweeten economic gloom
[5 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

- School uniform charity plans fundraising week
[12 hours old]: Leanne Farlie's Little Stars charity supplies families who are struggling with the cost of uniform.

- Trump: 'I love the inflation'
[11 hours old]: The president also revealed that the US is 'taking out' millions of barrels of oil from Iran, saying Tehran didn't know 'until right now'.

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and in other older news ...

. A World Cup guide for new football fans
[32 hours old]: For anyone new to the beautiful game, and its most prestigious prize, here's what you need to know.

. How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
[103 hours old]: All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.

. We spent an entire year watching this one pothole - here's what happened
[16 hours old]: The BBC follows the ups and downs of a single pothole for more than a year.

. BBC News app
[9758 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The Secret Jungle Hospital
[31 hours old]: Saving lives in a hidden hospital, rebels fighting against Myanmar's military.

. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?
[56 hours old]: And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak?

. Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available
[29 hours old]: The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.

. Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
[23 hours old]: Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

. World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
[30 hours old]: In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

. How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side
[29 hours old]: Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.

. UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why
[22 hours old]: UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.

. Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim
[29 hours old]: The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds.

. Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
[29 hours old]: After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.

. Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public
[33 hours old]: Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.

. AI giants' race to raise funds heats up as ChatGPT-owner plans stock market debut
[44 hours old]: The company behind ChatGPT files its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.

. Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows
[53 hours old]: Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

. SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet
[52 hours old]: SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

. US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties
[44 hours old]: The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.

. How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
[53 hours old]: From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

. Final piece of 'iconic' Denby Pottery signed
[39 hours old]: The firm, founded in 1809, appointed administrators due to rising energy and labour costs.

. Widow 'distressed' by firm's nine-month delay to husband's pension
[69 hours old]: BBC Scotland has heard testimony from people affected by delays in pensions managed by outsourcing firm Capita.

. Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
[58 hours old]: The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.

. Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories
[52 hours old]: Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.

. Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
[60 hours old]: Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.

. You may be saving for retirement without realising it. Here's how to check
[66 hours old]: One simple check could ensure you are not missing out on free money which could help in later life.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[53 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[77 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
[149 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[173 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[221 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[244 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[316 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[340 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

. The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
[353 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
[412 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. 'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
[435 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

. Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
[484 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[508 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

. Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
[557 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

. Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
[572 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

. Jersey's youngest ever politician elected at 18
[46 hours old]: Gabriel Raimondo, who turned 18 shortly before the election, says he is "absolutely ecstatic".

. Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households
[59 hours old]: The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[77 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[333 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

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[917 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1277 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. Debenhams boss on the daily habit he swears by
[17 hours old]: Dan Finley has overseen the successful turnaround of Debenhams department store. He shares the best advice he's received and some of the keys to his success.

. The Interview
[28 hours old]: Charles Gitonga speaks to entrepreneur Mohammed Dewji about being a billionaire in Africa

. Consumer Fight Back
[114 hours old]: A new report says that 3 in 4 people are not saving enough for a moderate retirement.

. Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?
[135 hours old]: Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.