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- Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers in France due to strike
[3 hours old]: Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.

* Six dead, dozens missing after ferry sinks off Bali
[0 hours old]: The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew when it sank while on its way to Bali from Java island.

- Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike
[3 hours old]: Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.

. Five things we now know about the fire that shut Heathrow down
[18 hours old]: A report into a fire that resulted in Heathrow Airport shutting down for nearly a day has been released - what are the key findings?

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* 'It doesn't make sense' - Ronaldo and Liverpool lead tributes to Jota
[0 hours old]: Liverpool say they are "devastated" by the "unimaginable loss" of their Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, who has died in a car crash.

* BBC deemed Bob Vylan 'high risk' before Glastonbury
[0 hours old]: Some BBC staff have been moved away from their usual duties after the punk duo made offensive comments.

- Diddy's secret world revealed in videos and his voice notes
[14 hours old]: Former staff expose details of "freak-offs" - drug-fuelled orgies held in luxurious international venues.

- Women poisoned by fake Botox get apology from beautician
[2 hours old]: As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.

* UK borrowing costs fall as investors' nerves ease
[1 hours old]: The cost of UK government borrowing falls and the pound rallies as the PM says he works "in lockstep" with Rachel Reeves.

- Superman would like more kindness, say stars of new reboot
[15 hours old]: David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan were among those attending the Superman premiere.

- Mass evacuations as wildfire rages in Greek island of Crete
[10 hours old]: People ordered to leave homes, hotels, and rental rooms in the nearby Ferma municipality as flames fanned by gale force-winds approach the area.

- BBC visits heart of Tibetan resistance as showdown looms between Dalai Lama and China
[14 hours old]: The BBC speaks to Tibetans as their spiritual exiled leader the Dalai Lama turns 90.

* 'A natural finisher who was always feared by defences'
[0 hours old]: Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died aged 28. BBC Sport's Phil McNulty pays tribute to the striker's career.

* I can't drive my car for a month because of a faulty airbag - and I'm one of thousands
[0 hours old]: An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.

- Fact-checking three key claims about Trump's mega-bill
[2 hours old]: Trump insists that the new bill will save the US billions, but it has been criticised by his old ally Elon Musk.

- As medics worked to save my dad, people shared photos online
[6 hours old]: As Eve's father was being treated at the scene of a crash, those around her were taking photos.

- Five options the chancellor has to turn government finances around
[12 hours old]: The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.

- Ozzy bows out: Rock's wildest frontman prepares for one last show
[11 hours old]: Rock icon and heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne is set to perform for devoted fans one last time.

- Gaza hospital director killed in Israeli strike, Hamas-run health ministry says
[13 hours old]: Dr Marwan Sultan was killed along with several family members in a strike on his home, the health ministry says.

* Tommy Robinson denies harassing journalists
[1 hours old]: The political activist waves to supporters in the public gallery as he appears before a judge.

- Fans complain Lorde's new album won't work in CD players
[2 hours old]: The singer's latest - Virgin - comes on a transparent disc, which has caused headaches for some.

- Child grooming investigations delayed after evidence redacted, report says
[1 hours old]: The decision led to significant delays in police investigations, an inspection says.

* 'It doesn't make sense' - Ronaldo & Liverpool lead tributes to Jota
[0 hours old]: Liverpool say they are "devastated" by the "unimaginable loss" of their Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, who has died in a car crash.

- How is Arsenal's attacking refresh shaping up?
[1 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at how the work to refresh Mikel Arteta's attacking options at Arsenal is developing.

- Liverpool forward Jota dies in car crash
[3 hours old]: Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in a car crash in Spain, along with his brother Andre Silva.

* Archive: How Jota overcame challenges to play football
[0 hours old]: Speaking in 2021, Diogo Jota tells BBC Sport the story of his childhood struggles to play football in his native Portugal.

* Citroen owners left stranded over airbag safety risk
[0 hours old]: An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.

- Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around
[12 hours old]: The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.

- '£54k to rent five phones is killing my business'
[6 hours old]: A BBC investigation uncovers the crippling costs of telecoms services faced by small firms.

- Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger
[12 hours old]: Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.

- Trump calls on US central bank head to quit immediately
[10 hours old]: The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.

- Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam
[13 hours old]: The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week.

* Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 more jobs as it invests in AI
[0 hours old]: The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.

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. Reeves’ tears at PMQs
[17 hours old]: Chancellor seen visibly upset at Prime Minister’s Questions.

. Why has Paramount paid Donald Trump million over a CBS interview?
[17 hours old]: It ends a lawsuit over a ‘60 Minutes’ interview with Kamala Harris

. Heathrow considering legal action against National Grid over fire that caused shutdown
[22 hours old]: An investigation finds National Grid had been aware of a problem at a substation since 2018.

. Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help
[37 hours old]: The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.

. Tesla deliveries fall for second quarter in a row
[21 hours old]: Elon Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration has been blamed for the collapse in sales.

. Trump threatens Japan with tariff up to 35% as deadline looms
[31 hours old]: It would be well above the 24% tariff imposed on Japan as part of the so-called "Liberation Day" in April.

. Borrowing costs jump and pound falls on Chancellor's tears
[16 hours old]: Markets react after a tearful appearance by Rachel Reeves in parliament after welfare reform u-turn.

. TSB name could disappear from UK in Santander deal
[27 hours old]: The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.

. Government wins vote on watered-down welfare bill after concessions
[30 hours old]: MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.

. Qantas data breach exposes up to six million customer profiles
[31 hours old]: The airline was hit by a cyber attack on a platform storing names, email addresses and phone numbers.

. Workers face two-year wait for several new rights
[43 hours old]: Some measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027.

. M&S should be 'fully online' within four weeks, says boss
[47 hours old]: The retailer continues to recover from a cyber attack that is expected to hit profits by £300m.

. Energy bills fall £11 a month but may not stay lower
[50 hours old]: Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.

. US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill
[42 hours old]: Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.

. House prices see biggest monthly fall for over two years
[44 hours old]: The Nationwide says the fall may reflect weaker demand following April's changes to stamp duty.

. Trump threatens to set Doge on Musk as pair feud again over budget plan
[46 hours old]: The US president suggests the cost-cutting agency the tech titan helped set up could be used against him.

. Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blocker
[44 hours old]: Publishers including Condé Nast and Sky News have welcomed the new tech from internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare.

. Musk's X appoints 'king of virality' in bid to draw in younger users
[45 hours old]: Nikita Bier has previously developed platforms that have proved popular with teen users.

. Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed
[52 hours old]: Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".

. The bridge changing lives and boosting business
[60 hours old]: The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.

. Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure
[85 hours old]: Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

. The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing
[84 hours old]: US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.

. Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand
[173 hours old]: The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.

. Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'
[228 hours old]: The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.

. Russia's economy is down but not out
[245 hours old]: The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.

. Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?
[324 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?

. Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries
[396 hours old]: Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.

. Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?
[419 hours old]: American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.

. Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
[443 hours old]: Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

. The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
[443 hours old]: Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

. Indian scientists search for the perfect apple
[492 hours old]: India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.

. A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover
[516 hours old]: The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.

. US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets
[540 hours old]: Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.

. From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
[564 hours old]: Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.

. Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients
[645 hours old]: Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?

. How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
[684 hours old]: The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.

. Welfare cuts: What are the Pip and universal credit changes?
[23 hours old]: The government watered down its welfare reform plans to get MPs to vote for the benefits bill.

. Household energy bills fall but may not go much lower
[50 hours old]: Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.

. Fall in number of people struggling to pay energy bills
[54 hours old]: A survey finds the number of Northern Ireland people who sometimes struggle to pay their electricity and gas bills fell this year.

. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[564 hours old]: The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

. The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
[1094 hours old]: An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

. Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
[1542 hours old]: The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

. The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
[1932 hours old]: From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

. Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
[2124 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

. 'Everybody knew the welfare reform bill was a £5bn cut'
[70 hours old]: Economics Editor Faisal Islam on what was really behind the big rebellion about the government's welfare reform bill, after the government confirmed it will make major concessions.

. The Interview
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[175 hours old]: Why did the DIY chain Homebase have to close all of its stores?