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- UK's largest road tunnel project awarded £590m
[4 hours old]: Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032.

* Airport parking fall driver leaves hospital
[1 hours old]: A spokesperson for the airport says the man has been discharged with "minor injuries".

. HS2 reports subcontractor over alleged fraud
[16 hours old]: The firm managing the giant rail project has shared whistleblower allegations with HMRC.

. Winners and losers: Who got what in the spending review?
[109 hours old]: BBC correspondents analyse how departments have fared and the impact decisions could have on you.

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and in other news ...

- Trump told Israel not to kill Iran's supreme leader, says report
[8 hours old]: Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that assassinating Khamenei was not a good idea, according to CBS.

- Watch: Explosions and damage across Israel as Iran launches fresh air strikes
[2 hours old]: Five people have been killed and dozens injured, according to Israel's national emergency service.

- 'Nowhere feels safe': Iranians on life under Israeli attacks
[11 hours old]: Some of those in Iran who have spoken to the BBC use one word to describe life in there right now.

- Man suspected of shooting Minnesota lawmakers arrested after huge manhunt
[1 hours old]: Vance Luther Boelter is accused of killing Democrat Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and injuring two others.

- ‘I broke my jaw in half’: Accidents raise questions about funfair safety
[3 hours old]: Hundreds injured by funfair rides over the past decade, a Panorama investigation has found.

- 'Forever chemical' scientists fear may affect reproduction found in 31 UK rivers
[8 hours old]: The long-term impact of the chemical on human health is still unclear and being researched.

* Investigators find cockpit voice recorder from crashed Air India flight
[1 hours old]: The recovery of the recorder is a key step in uncovering what caused last week's deadly plane crash.

- MI6 appoints first female chief in 116-year history
[6 hours old]: Blaise Metreweli joined the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in 1999 and will become its 18th chief.

* Truckloads of Scotland's rubbish will be sent to England, experts say
[0 hours old]: Up to 100 trucks a day could take Scotland's waste to England once a landfill ban comes in at the end of the year.

- Chris Brown returns to Manchester for first show in city since arrest
[9 hours old]: The US singer is on £5m bail after being charged over an alleged assualt in a nightclub in 2023.

- Shared ownership: 'It's a con and we felt trapped'
[3 hours old]: Londoners, including couple Chris and Diana, share their experiences of shared ownership.

- Trump orders increase in migrant deportations
[3 hours old]: The president called on federal agencies to enforce the "largest mass deportation programme in history".

- Rare Welsh Bible from 1588 displayed for first time
[3 hours old]: The rare copy of the Bible in Welsh, printed in 1588, has never been displayed before.

- The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims
[7 hours old]: The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed.

- Hospices are at centre of debate over assisted dying bill - what do they think?
[4 hours old]: As MPs debate whether to legalise assisted dying, we speak to those providing end-of-life care.

- What we know about the attack on two Minnesota lawmakers
[2 hours old]: The attack on two Minnesota state lawmakers in their homes was described as politically motivated.

- The Papers: 'Retreat over grooming gangs' and 'Say sorry for delay'
[4 hours old]: The prime minister's new call for a national inquiry into grooming gangs features in the papers.

- G7 summit is a big moment for Canada's PM Carney. Here are five things to watch
[6 hours old]: The gathering of leaders in Alberta will be a big test for Canada's new leader. We break down his challenges.

- Your next Traitors fix, and Yungblud's new album: What's coming up this week
[15 hours old]: 28 Years Later is also released, Date Everything is here, and Benson Boone has a new album out.

- Cape Town safety fears force parents to seek former white-only schools
[8 hours old]: A legacy of apartheid means some black students have to go the extra mile to get a decent education.

* Benefits reform must be pushed through, says PM
[0 hours old]: MPs will vote in the coming weeks on a package of measures aiming to cut the benefits bill by £5bn by 2030.

- Woman charged £4,586 for two-hour car park stay
[4 hours old]: It took three weeks for the mum to receive a refund for the accidental overcharge.


- Son of Estee Lauder, who took the brand global, dies aged 92
[6 hours old]: Leonard Lauder joined his parents' company in 1958 and served as chief executive for 17 years.

- Zoo welcomes rare pygmy loris twins
[3 hours old]: Amazon World Zoo Park on the Isle of Wight celebrates the birth of endangered pygmy slow loris twins

- Hedy Lamarr: A Hollywood star and an inventor
[8 hours old]: A scandal in Vienna: Hedy Lamarr’s debut movie is banned in several countries

- Spaun birdies last two to win US Open from MacIntyre
[8 hours old]: American JJ Spaun beats Robert MacIntyre by two shots to win his first major title on a chaotic final day at the US Open.

- Norris 'made a fool' of himself in Piastri collision
[7 hours old]: Lando Norris says he "made a fool" of himself in colliding with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in the Canadian Grand Prix.

- A footballing mismatch – why were Auckland City playing Bayern Munich?
[10 hours old]: Bayern Munich's Club World Cup group game against Auckland City was a mismatch on the pitch - so why were the part-timers from New Zealand facing the 34-time German champions?

- 'Some Man Utd players may have been intimidated by weight of shirt'
[3 hours old]: In an exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Angel Gomes discusses why players have flourished away from Manchester United and confronts suggestions his England caps are rooted in nepotism.

- Spaun wins US Open with 64-foot birdie putt
[7 hours old]: JJ Spaun makes an incredible birdie putt on the 18th hole to seal US Open victory at Oakmont.

- How the Israel-Iran conflict could affect energy prices
[1 hours old]: Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher energy prices, which can feed through to inflation.

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

- Funeral director offering free limo rides to prom
[3 hours old]: A social media post offering lifts has spread "like wildlife" in the community, says Luke Reynolds.

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and in other older news ...

. Asylum sites to be expanded as ministers bid to end hotel use
[18 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged to stop using taxpayer-funded hotels to house asylum seekers by 2029.

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. Grooming Gangs National Inquiry Announced
[20 hours old]: Keir Starmer has accepted recommendations from Baroness Louise Casey.

. Reeves vows to shield UK from Israel-Iran price shock
[20 hours old]: The chancellor said nothing was "off the table" in protecting people from the impact of higher oil prices.

. 'I used to spend £50 there': What's gone wrong at Poundland?
[57 hours old]: After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned.

. Sainsburys and Morrisons told to stop tobacco ads
[32 hours old]: The government has written to the supermarkets to say the adverts are banned by a law passed in 2002.

. Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?
[32 hours old]: Most dads in the UK get two weeks of leave when their baby is born - but new fathers in many other countries get more.

. Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran
[57 hours old]: The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car.

. What does the Air India crash mean for Boeing?
[81 hours old]: Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record.

. Badenoch calls for end to oil and gas windfall tax
[68 hours old]: The Conservative leader said the windfall tax on the oil and gas sector should end and new drilling licenses are needed.

. Minister to soften impact of planned disability benefit cuts
[67 hours old]: Liz Kendall tries to ease the impact of planned benefits cuts as Labour MPs consider rebelling.

. Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises after economy shrinks
[92 hours old]: The chancellor highlights "uncertainty" in the world as economists warn of tax rises if the economy fails to grow.

. Poundland sold for £1 with shops set to close
[94 hours old]: The BBC understands up to 100 of the brand's 825 UK stores could close as the new owners shake up the business.

. Council tax expected to rise by 5% a year
[94 hours old]: Council tax is expected to rise by 5% a year to pay for local services, documents in the Spending Review suggest.

. People on £10,000 to £71,000 react to the UK's spending plans
[109 hours old]: After the government outlined its spending plans, people with a range of incomes give us their reaction.

. Watchdog warns allergy sufferers about Dubai chocolate
[90 hours old]: The Food Standards Agency says the labelling on imported chocolate may not list all ingredients.

. Seven ways the Spending Review will affect you
[113 hours old]: Spending limits for government departments are being outlined by the chancellor. This is how it affects you.

. Faisal Islam: This is not a quick fix, but that's the point
[111 hours old]: The measures announced in the Spending Review will not instantly transform the economy.

. Key points at a glance from the Spending Review
[111 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils how the government plans to spend money in the coming years.

. Human-sized Labubu doll sells for more than 0,000
[102 hours old]: The 131cm-high figurine was sold at the Yongle International Auction in Beijing.

. Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over images
[104 hours old]: The Hollywood studios allege Midjourney's image generator is a "bottomless pit of plagiarism".

. The Korean bakery chain that says croissants don't have to be French
[104 hours old]: Asian bakeries are seeing success at home and abroad by bringing global flavours to traditional French pastries.

. Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
[32 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
[31 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
[81 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
[105 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
[129 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
[153 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
[234 hours old]: Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?

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

. The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'
[321 hours old]: Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.

. Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters
[441 hours old]: Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.

. 'We make more money from weddings now than farming'
[465 hours old]: From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.

. Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation
[489 hours old]: Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.

. Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow
[513 hours old]: Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.

. Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up
[537 hours old]: Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.

. How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job
[610 hours old]: Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.

. Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth tn?
[633 hours old]: Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.

. 'We sit in the dark to save money on electricity'
[43 hours old]: More than 100 protestors demonstrate on Saturday against above-inflation electricity price rises.

. Why are electricity prices going up in Guernsey?
[50 hours old]: It comes as electricity prices in the UK are dropping.

. How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut
[88 hours old]: The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.

. Tours on hold amid sudden closure of city landmark
[90 hours old]: Increasing costs are presenting financial challenges and its trips are on hold, the charity says.

. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[153 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
[682 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
[1130 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
[1521 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
[1712 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

. The Briefing Room
[257 hours old]: From McKinley to Trump, the rise, fall and rise again of US tariffs.

. Are house prices too high to get on the property ladder?
[307 hours old]: New data shows record house price rises are currently "centred" in south Wales.

. Panorama
[339 hours old]: Ros Atkins sets out to discover the truth about how our money is spent