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- Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine near Paris
[5 hours old]: The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[860 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2635 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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- It's a miracle I survived, Golders Green victim tells BBC
[4 hours old]: Shloime Rand says he is thankful he survived after being stabbed during the attack in north London on Wednesday.

- Teens who lured man to beach to kill him sentenced to between five and seven years' custody
[4 hours old]: Alexander Cashford was attacked on a Kent beach by three teenagers who thought he was a paedophile.

- WW2 bomb to be blown up as 1,200 homes evacuated
[2 hours old]: Teams are working through the night to limit most of the damage to the surrounding area.

* Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
[0 hours old]: The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

- Banksy confirms he's behind statue in central London
[3 hours old]: The sculpture in central London of a man walking off a plinth while holding a flag has been drawing crowds.

* King and Queen end US state visit with trip to small-town America
[1 hours old]: On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US.

- Interest rates held at 3.75% as Bank of England hints at future rises over Iran war
[6 hours old]: The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

- Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
[4 hours old]: The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

* US House votes to end partial government shutdown after 76 days
[0 hours old]: The vote provides funding for most Department of Homeland Security agencies, except for two subagencies responsible for immigration enforcement.

* 'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle
[1 hours old]: "If eyes could kill, I'd be dead," he tells the BBC when recounting the moment he saw the suspect.

- Shock and anger among the Jewish community in Golders Green
[5 hours old]: There is a mixture of defiance and fear among those living here - some of whom are planning to leave.

- 'Globalise the intifada' chant is racist, says Starmer
[1 hours old]: The prime minister said the use of the chant on marches had left Jews feeling scared and intimidated.

- Antisemitism 'a national security emergency', government terror adviser says
[4 hours old]: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the issue is being treated as an "absolute priority" but does not agree it constitutes a national emergency.

* Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
[1 hours old]: Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.

- 'Horrendous' stress for couple forced to pay monthly mortgage twice after law firm collapse
[10 hours old]: Gabriella and Kurtiss Smith feared their home would be repossessed when PM Property Law collapsed.

- Five key takeaways from the Bank of England meeting
[5 hours old]: The Bank reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.

- Faisal Islam: Bank of England is trying to manage expectations
[5 hours old]: The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

- F1's Alex Albon on getting ready for the Miami GP - and his 14 cats
[11 hours old]: The Williams driver is ready to race again this weekend after the unexpected five-week break.

- Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson jailed for rape
[4 hours old]: The former musical theatre star was found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six women.

- Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home after record-breaking London Marathon win
[13 hours old]: The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.

- Ukraine expands oil strikes on Russia as Putin proposes brief ceasefire
[6 hours old]: In a phone call with President Trump, Putin proposed a ceasefire on 9 May, the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in WW2.

- Soldiers 'overreacted' when they shot five people dead in Belfast, judge says
[1 hours old]: On 9 July 1972 three Catholic teenagers, a father-of-six and a priest were shot dead in the Springhill estate, west Belfast.

- Starmer's sister-in-law 'scared' after arson attack on her home, court hears
[5 hours old]: Roman Lavrynovych, Petro Pochynok and Stanislav Carpiuc are accused of targeting two properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer.

- Mum horrified by 'sexualised' swimwear for children
[15 hours old]: Kayleigh Shore says she was shocked to find the "inappropriate" item on sale at a charity shop.

- OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins
[7 hours old]: The AI firm said that unlike previous model bugs, the issue "crept in subtly".

- What now for Rahm, DeChambeau and LIV's biggest names?
[3 hours old]: Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter.

- Why Coventry talks are key to Lampard future
[5 hours old]: Coventry boss Frank Lampard is attracting interest from Premier League clubs - but talks with the Sky Blues are key to his future.

- 'I lost myself' - Bright on retirement, abuse and the future
[8 hours old]: Former England and Chelsea captain Millie Bright speaks to BBC Sport a day after announcing her retirement.

- Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation
[6 hours old]: The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

- Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK
[5 hours old]: The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

- Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England
[5 hours old]: The Bank's latest meeting reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.

- Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
[3 hours old]: Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

- Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan
[3 hours old]: Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

- Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
[12 hours old]: Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

- Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf next season
[7 hours old]: Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.

- What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords
[4 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

- Why are UK prices rising more quickly?
[9 hours old]: The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.

- Will UK interest rates go up?
[10 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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and in other older news ...

. 'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
[16 hours old]: Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

. Have the royals got their mojo back from US visit?
[17 hours old]: Many commentators, even critics of the monarchy, seem delighted at the spectacle.

. The city caught in the middle of the big energy shift debate
[20 hours old]: Is the UK fumbling the shift away from oil and gas jobs?

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. What The King Did (And Didn’t) Say To Trump
[26 hours old]: Decoding what the King said to President Trump.

. Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
[93 hours old]: The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[22 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

. Meta shares slide as plan to spend billions more on AI spooks investors
[20 hours old]: Other tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon also reported quarterly earnings on Wednesday.

. Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair
[25 hours old]: Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.

. Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony
[21 hours old]: Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

. A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama
[21 hours old]: The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.

. 'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes
[28 hours old]: How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.

. In five charts - How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price
[28 hours old]: The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

. Advert for £49 serum banned over 'five years younger' claim
[37 hours old]: Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.

. A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one
[45 hours old]: Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis.

. Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
[34 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

. Oil price rises above 0 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade
[22 hours old]: The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

. Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal
[53 hours old]: It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

. United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
[37 hours old]: The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

. Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins
[34 hours old]: The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

. Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis
[46 hours old]: As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.

. Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's
[54 hours old]: Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.

. BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher
[56 hours old]: The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.

. Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court
[53 hours old]: The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

. Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
[70 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[93 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

. From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
[165 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[190 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[173 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[237 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[262 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[334 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

. Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
[357 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

. Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[405 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

. The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[429 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[475 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. Food bank stocks 'low as client numbers increase'
[16 hours old]: Guernsey Welfare Service says demand has grown and it could increase further.

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

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[806 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

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[1005 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?
[36 hours old]: Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

. Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
[78 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.

. High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
[171 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

. Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
[184 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.