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* Knife threats and racial abuse all in a day's work, say bus drivers
[1 hours old]: The BBC has spoken to passengers, transport staff and bus drivers about a growing national trend of antisocial behaviour on public transport.

- Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says
[12 hours old]: Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.

- Date set for challenge over second Gatwick runway
[12 hours old]: A legal challenge over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport will be heard over four days.

. Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled
[23 hours old]: The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.

. Mike Ashley's Frasers group buys shopping centre
[20 hours old]: The shopping centre in the old GWR railway works attracts more than three million visitors a year.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[367 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

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- Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
[2 hours old]: Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.

* Madeleine McCann's father calls for greater scrutiny of press
[1 hours old]: Gerry McCann, whose daughter vanished in 2007, tells the BBC he believes politicians fear the media.

* Major talks to begin on how European human rights laws handle migration cases
[1 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer calls for European reforms to make protecting borders easier.

- How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow
[7 hours old]: In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.

- Watch Australian teens test out social media on first day of ban
[2 hours old]: Teenagers affected by Australia's under-16 social media ban showed the BBC what happened when they tried to access their accounts.

* French far-right leader tells BBC he shares US warnings on Europe 'for most part'
[1 hours old]: The US's new National Security Strategy suggests Europe is facing "civilisational erasure".

- Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
[9 hours old]: The UK praises Europe's "strength" after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war.

- UK asylum system hit by inefficiencies and wasted funds, watchdog finds
[7 hours old]: In a new analysis, the National Audit Office finds “reactive” government policies moved problems elsewhere.

- UK spending half an hour longer online than in pandemic, says Ofcom
[7 hours old]: The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025

- Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83
[3 hours old]: His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.

- 'It's insulting they think we can't handle it': The Australian teens banned from social media
[1 hours old]: Millions of Australian teens will no longer be allowed to use social media. Who wins and who loses out?

- The Papers: Trump says Europe 'weak' and 'faithful servant' Winkleman
[6 hours old]: The US president has attacked Europe, with his comments splashed across a number of Wednesday's front pages.

- 'What's your name?' - Moment police confront Luigi Mangione at McDonald's
[9 hours old]: Prosecutors have released bodycam footage showing the initial interaction between officers and the suspected CEO killer.

- Mutated flu virus is circulating - so should you buy a vaccine this year?
[15 hours old]: Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.

- MI5 under more scrutiny after multiple criticisms
[12 hours old]: Concerns are raised over whether the MI5 can be trusted to provide full evidence to courts and investigations following the findings of Operation Kenova.

- Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse
[7 hours old]: Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

- Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026
[14 hours old]: It is a significant turnaround for the tech giant after its first attempt - Google Glass - was pulled in 2015.

- Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine
[9 hours old]: He died in an accident away from Ukraine's front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says.

- Artist Nnena Kalu earns 'historic' Turner Prize win
[10 hours old]: Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award.

- Thousands of flood defences below standard as Storm Bram hits
[3 hours old]: A BBC study lays bare the scale of flood defences in England that are in need of maintenance.

- Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert
[4 hours old]: The incident in Australia comes after the man was jailed for nine days and deported from Singapore for public nuisance.

- Hundreds of youth centres planned to reach 'isolated' generation
[7 hours old]: The government sets aside £500m it says is needed to revive services aimed at disconnected teens and young adults.

* Australia captain Cummins back for third Ashes Test
[1 hours old]: Pat Cummins, who has not played since July, will captain Australia in the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide next week.

* India orders IndiGo to slash flights as airline says operations 'normalised'
[0 hours old]: Experts warn that airfares in India will rise in the short term as other airlines don't have spare capacity.

- Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go?
[15 hours old]: Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.

- Big result for Slot and Liverpool with no Salah in Milan
[7 hours old]: Liverpool win away in the Champions League without Mohamed Salah for the first time since 2009, in a big night for boss Arne Slot.

- Son, Simons and mini Spurs revival lift Frank's spirits
[8 hours old]: Son Heung-min's emotional return sets the tone for another significant step forward for Spurs and head coach Thomas Frank, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

* Sledged on the beach - England's break in Noosa
[0 hours old]: England can not escape Australian sledging on their break from the Ashes series in the beach town of Noosa.

- Fifa accused of breaching own rules with Trump award
[12 hours old]: Gianni Infantino is accused of breaking Fifa rules by a campaign group after giving United States President Donald Trump a peace prize.

* Why has the price of silver hit a record high?
[1 hours old]: The price of the precious metal has topped an ounce for the first time ever.

- Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
[15 hours old]: The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.

- Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union
[14 hours old]: One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.

- Starbucks workers and unions in UK to join protests in support of striking US baristas
[15 hours old]: Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.

- Bottles of Disaronno recalled over possible glass presence
[8 hours old]: It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an "anomaly on the bottle line", according to the recall notice.

- Trump ban on wind energy permits 'unlawful', court rules
[14 hours old]: An executive order freezing all wind energy projects - both on land and sea - has been struck down by a US judge.

- What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
[15 hours old]: Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

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. Will a social media ban for Australian teens work?
[21 hours old]: The world’s first social media ban for under 16’s starts this week – will it succeed?

. Is AI in recruitment a 'race to the bottom'?
[31 hours old]: AI helps jobseekers to apply for hundreds of roles, meanwhile employers use AI to filter them.

. Ben & Jerry's brand could be destroyed under Magnum, says co-founder
[22 hours old]: Ben Cohen was speaking about his concerns for the independence of Ben & Jerry's board.


. AI tools transform Christmas gifting as shoppers turn to chatbots
[25 hours old]: Shopper are increasingly using chatbots for their hard-to-buy-for family and friends, with implications for bargain hunters and businesses.

. Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery?
[18 hours old]: What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance's blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery.

. Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China
[29 hours old]: Nvidia had been at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months.

. Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery
[34 hours old]: The Hollywood battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster.

. Sweaty Betty in new dispute over ad slogans
[36 hours old]: A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.

. 50,000 new apprenticeships promised in youth employment push
[40 hours old]: Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.

. Rebrand for golf course named after former prince Andrew
[39 hours old]: The Duke's Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park.

. I lost £13k after my second-hand car turned out to be a clone
[38 hours old]: Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car.

. Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine
[43 hours old]: The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its "deceptive" blue tick badges.

. Trump says bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal 'could be a problem'
[44 hours old]: The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service.

. Covid fraud and error cost taxpayers £10.9bn, report will say
[64 hours old]: A lack of anti-fraud controls in Covid support schemes is expected to be highlighted in the report.

. Young people to lose benefits if they turn down work, says minister
[67 hours old]: Pat McFadden says they would need a "good reason" to decline one of 55,000 new work placements.

. Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
[54 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

. Can Japan get more female business leaders?
[55 hours old]: The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

. Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
[79 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[151 hours old]: The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

. 'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
[166 hours old]: In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

. Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
[199 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

. OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
[199 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

. Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
[223 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

. Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
[319 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[391 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

. The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
[463 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
[609 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[520 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
[703 hours old]: From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

. Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
[799 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
[823 hours old]: The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
[871 hours old]: Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

. 'Second home' pub opens as a warm space
[25 hours old]: The Newport pub opens as a warm space after customers say it's cheaper to be there than heat a home.

. 'Living off grid is not a dream, it's a nightmare'
[31 hours old]: Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.

. Drop in cream sales at dairy as shoppers cut back
[39 hours old]: Guernsey Dairy's production manager credits the fall to people buying cheaper alternatives

. Reverse advent calendar call-out from foodbank
[72 hours old]: Every day up until Christmas, the Redcar foodbank is asking the community to donate a specific item.

. Warm Welcome hubs an 'important' helping hand
[95 hours old]: Dozens of venues are offering free drop-ins for anyone struggling with cost-of-living pressures.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[256 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[367 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[455 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1176 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

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1363 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
[113 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[264 hours old]: Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

. Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
[283 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
[285 hours old]: HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.

. BBC joins officers on criminal network raids
[300 hours old]: Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.