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. Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike
[64 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
[80 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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and in other news ...

* Search for survivors as Texas floods kill 43, including 15 children
[0 hours old]: Some 27 children are missing from a girls' summer camp on the banks of the river, say officials in Kerr County.

- Israel to send negotiators to Gaza talks despite 'unacceptable' Hamas demands, Netanyahu says
[3 hours old]: Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas is seeking changes to a proposal for a ceasefire deal that Israel has accepted.

- Elon Musk says he is launching new political party
[4 hours old]: The world's richest man says he is setting up a new political organisation called the America Party.

- Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
[9 hours old]: What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

- Ozzy Osbourne goes out on a high at farewell gig
[4 hours old]: More than 40,000 fans and an all-star line-up of rock legends pay homage at the "heavy metal Live Aid".

- Family and Liverpool players gather for funeral of Diogo Jota and André Silva
[12 hours old]: The community in Gondomar grieves after the deaths of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva.

- David Lammy first UK minister to visit Syria since 2011 uprising
[4 hours old]: David Lammy said he promoted transparency and accountability in a meeting with Syria's interim president Al-Sharaa.

- How Trump is using the 'Madman Theory' to try to change the world (and it's working)
[2 hours old]: Political scientists have a term for the tactic, that has been used by some leaders including Nixon, to persuade adversaries that they are temperamentally capable of anything, to extract concessions. But can it work in the long term?

- Excellent or awful - why Lifetime ISAs divide opinion
[2 hours old]: A report by MPs says the product needs to be reformed and many savers who have been in touch tend to agree.

- Not getting a summer job? Here are eight ways to change that
[2 hours old]: Grace Pickett, 18, says it's "frustrating" so many part-time jobs require previous experience.

- Sydney Jo's viral TikTok group chat drama, and Superman hits cinemas: What's coming up this week
[13 hours old]: Last Pundit Standing also drops on BBC iPlayer, and it's the Esports World Cup.

- The Papers: 'You'll never walk alone' and 'swept away'
[2 hours old]: The funeral of footballers Diogo Jota and André Silva dominate the front pages of Sunday's papers

- England playing catch-up - what went wrong against France?
[1 hours old]: It did not go to plan in England's Euro 2025 opener as they fell to defeat by France - so where did it all go wrong?

- Women's Euro 2025: Groups, fixture dates and who are favourites?
[10 hours old]: BBC Sport provides the lowdown on all the key details for the 2025 Women's European Championship.

- Which young players could light up Euro 2025?
[10 hours old]: BBC Sport selects the young players to watch at the 2025 Women's European Championships.

- Iran supreme leader in first public appearance since Israel war
[3 hours old]: State TV showed footage of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei being cheered at a mosque ahead of a Shia festival.

* Sabrina Carpenter tones down headline show - but she's still at her best
[1 hours old]: The 26-year-old US singer was in London to headline the first of two nights at the BST festival.

- Reform MP loses whip after business Covid loan claims
[9 hours old]: James McMurdock denies any wrongdoing over claims relating to pandemic-era loans taken out by his companies.

- 29 arrests after protest in support of Palestine Action, police say
[6 hours old]: It comes after supporting the group was banned under terrorism legislation.

- Key suspect arrested in shooting of Colombia senator
[5 hours old]: Police say Élder Arteaga masterminded the attempt on the life of presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe in June.

- Thousands turn out for 2025 Pride parade in London
[10 hours old]: More than 500 LGBTQI+ groups took part in the annual Pride in London parade on Saturday afternoon.

- 'Bazball's winning mantra facing biggest test of its resolve'
[5 hours old]: England face the first real test of their 'no-draws' approach, and coach Marcus Trescothick has hinted there may be room for manoeuvre.

- 'Six-car fight for win' in prospect at Silverstone
[6 hours old]: McLaren's Lando Norris predicts that Sunday's British Grand Prix could be a "great race" with six cars in with a chance of victory.

- Ford marks 100th cap by inspiring England win in Argentina
[3 hours old]: Clinical England produce a second-half masterclass to see off Argentina 35-12 in the first Test in La Plata.

- Wimbledon's smallest player Kartal set for her biggest stage
[5 hours old]: Britain's Sonay Kartal is the shortest player left in the women's draw at Wimbledon but she makes up for it with power and speed around the court.

- 'Jota was with me' - Alexander-Arnold as Real Madrid earn PSG semi-final
[1 hours old]: Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold says his former Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota "was there with me" after helping the Spanish club reach the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.

- Bloodied Catterall outpoints Eubank after head clash
[2 hours old]: Jack Catterall outpoints Harlem Eubank by technical decision in an all-British welterweight bout that ends prematurely because of a clash of heads.

- Council tax plan could 'reduce' help for poorest
[11 hours old]: To save money, Durham County Council is proposing changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

- Charity warns of unprecedented food demand
[14 hours old]: A charity which gives free or cheap food to those who need it says it is struggling to meet demand.

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. Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me
[26 hours old]: Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say.

. Why did our aunt leave everything to a complete stranger?
[26 hours old]: A trail of suspicious wills led to an organised gang committing fraud and stealing millions from dead people's estates.

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. Is Trump deporting record numbers of migrants?
[36 hours old]: The US president has made Los Angeles his deportations battleground

. One year of Labour: What happened? (Newscast Live)
[31 hours old]: Have Keir Starmer's first 12 months as Prime Minister been a success?

. Crying at work: A sign of strength, weakness or just being human?
[16 hours old]: After Chancellor Rachel Reeves cried in parliament this week, how acceptable is it to show emotion at work?

. US debt is now tn – should we be worried?
[28 hours old]: President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam?

. One in 10 cars sold in UK made in China
[31 hours old]: One in 10 cars bought in the UK are Chinese owned, new figures suggest.

. Trump says US to start sending out tariff letters
[35 hours old]: The move comes ahead of a deadline that may see much higher import taxes on goods coming into the US.

. What have tariffs really done to the US economy?
[42 hours old]: As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.

. British Bulldogs to Basil Fawlty - your banknote redesign ideas
[42 hours old]: The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[39 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

. AI claims and a hoax spokesman: Viral band confuses the world of music
[50 hours old]: The Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real.

. Congress passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' cutting taxes and spending
[51 hours old]: The president wins over sparring factions within his own party to get the bill passed after months of wrangling.

. Ryanair increases size limits for free cabin bags
[57 hours old]: The increase comes as the EU mandates a universal minimum size for free underseat bags.

. Home Office 'not checking' when foreign worker visas expire
[42 hours old]: The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".

. Strong jump in US jobs as economy defies expectations
[58 hours old]: Hiring in the US defied expectations with 147,000 jobs added last month, official figures show.

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

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

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

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

. Trump calls on US central bank head to quit immediately
[72 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
[74 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
[62 hours old]: The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.

. Heathrow considering legal action against National Grid over fire that caused shutdown
[84 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
[98 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
[83 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
[93 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
[78 hours old]: Markets react after a tearful appearance by Rachel Reeves in parliament after welfare reform u-turn.

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

. The bridge changing lives and boosting business
[122 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
[146 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
[146 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
[234 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'
[290 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
[307 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?
[386 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
[458 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?
[481 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
[505 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
[504 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
[554 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
[578 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
[602 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
[626 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
[707 hours old]: Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?

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

. Families to get £100 voucher towards uniform costs
[18 hours old]: Barnsley council plans to spend £2.7m on the scheme in time for the next academic year.

. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[626 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
[1155 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
[1603 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
[1994 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?

. Aged 18-39? Martin Lewis on the £1 investment to make now
[40 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why it's a good idea to put £1 into a Lifetime ISA.

. What will Trump's tax and spending bill do to the US national debt?
[53 hours old]: US President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill has sparked intense debate. BBC Verify's policy and analysis correspondent Ben Chu has been looking at what the bill could do to the US national debt.

. Witness History
[91 hours old]: The story behind the catchy political slogan much loved by US President Donald Trump

. 'Everybody knew the welfare reform bill was a £5bn cut'
[132 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
[138 hours old]: Jonathan Josephs speaks to Philippe Kehren, CEO of multinational company Solvay