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- After a night of terror in Kyiv, the search for dead goes on
[10 hours old]: A cruise missile slammed into an ordinary residential block early on Tuesday, likely travelling at about 500mph.

. How the threat of extreme heat is starting to change our holiday plans
[27 hours old]: With heatwaves likely to increase in some popular travel destinations around Europe, what does that mean for the future of the traditional summer beach holiday?

- OpenAI boss: Meta offering 0m plus to poach my staff
[14 hours old]: Sam Altman said so far none of his "best people" had jumped ship to his big tech rival.

. British Steel secures £500m contract to supply UK train tracks
[43 hours old]: The company will forge more than 337,000 tonnes of track in a deal safeguarding its future for the next five years.

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

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* Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision, US media says
[0 hours old]: US president says "nobody knows what I'm going to do" as he weighs strike on Iran.

- Two Alzheimer's drugs that slow the disease will not be made available on the NHS
[4 hours old]: Two breakthrough Alzheimer's drugs cost too much and have too little benefit for NHS use, review finds.

- Three years left to limit warming to 1.5C, leading scientists warn
[4 hours old]: The Earth could be doomed to breach a key climate target in as little as three years, scientists warn.

- Be ready to be shocked and offended at university, students told
[4 hours old]: Guidance has been published by the Office for Students on new free speech rules coming into force this year.

- Under-fire NHS trust said patient had eaten breakfast - three days after he died
[11 hours old]: The mental health trust where Alice Figueiredo took her own life faced concerns over 20 other deaths.

- Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.25%
[5 hours old]: Analysts predict cuts to come later in the year, but say the Bank rate is likely to remain at 4.25% for now.

- Temperatures surpass 29C as UK heads for heatwave
[8 hours old]: The nights will also be much warmer from Thursday, with many areas seeing temperatures in the high teens.

- Millions more on benefits to get £150 off energy bills
[6 hours old]: The criteria has changed so 2.7m more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills.

- British woman dies from rabies after stray dog contact in Morocco
[11 hours old]: The UK Health Security Agency said there was no risk to the wider public.

- Future of Notting Hill Carnival in jeopardy without urgent funding, organisers say
[8 hours old]: The carnival's chair Ian Comfort has written to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to request extra funding.

- Ros Atkins on... How close is Iran to having a nuclear weapon?
[6 hours old]: Israel says Iran could produce a bomb within months. Here's what we know about the country's nuclear programme

- Your questions answered on the Israel-Iran conflict
[8 hours old]: A panel of BBC experts answer your questions on what is happening in Iran - and what could happen if the conflict escalates.

- Streets eerily quiet and food supplies low - daily life in Tehran
[14 hours old]: BBC Persian's Kasra Naji says his sister is among those who want to know where the conflict with Israel is leading.

- 'They sang about my family's death': Father's anger exposes divide in Israeli society
[10 hours old]: An Iranian missile killed Kasem's family in an Arab-majority town in Israel. The response shone a light on deep social issues.

- Trump's Iran dilemma exposes bitter split in president's circle
[7 hours old]: The conflict has pitted the isolationist and hawkish wings of the US leader's party against one another.

- How 3D-printed guns are spreading online
[4 hours old]: The BBC contacted a seller on social media. Within an hour 'Jessy' offered to sell two different guns.

- Film-maker Danny Boyle talks Covid, horror, and making 28 Years Later
[4 hours old]: The British director of 28 Years Later speaks alongside star Jodie Comer about returning to horror.

* 'Trump keeps world waiting' and 'ArmageDon'
[0 hours old]: Speculation over whether Donald Trump will join the conflict in the Middle East dominates Thursday's papers.

- Abortion and assisted dying - two huge issues MPs are making their own decisions on
[12 hours old]: Both are "conscience votes" or "free votes" - meaning it is a matter for Parliament, not government, and MPs can follow their instincts.

- Hurricane Erick threatening Mexico as it strengthens
[4 hours old]: The storm is expected to make landfall on Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Thursday.

- Kate pulls out of Royal Ascot as she looks for right balance of return to public duties
[8 hours old]: Catherine was due to attend the races with her husband the Prince of Wales and the King and Queen.

- Los Angeles Lakers to sell majority ownership in historic deal
[5 hours old]: The deal would mark the most expensive sale of a US sports team in history.

- Is Donald Trump about to put the US at war with Iran?
[12 hours old]: The US president says his patience is “wearing thin” with Iran

- How did Alexander-Arnold do on Real Madrid debut?
[5 hours old]: Trent Alexander-Arnold is heavily involved in a mixed debut for Real Madrid as the post-Liverpool spell of his career truly begins.

- Lakers to sell majority ownership in estimated bn deal
[5 hours old]: The deal would mark the most expensive sale of a US sports team in history.

- 'New season, fresh me' - Foden shines after 'rough' ride
[8 hours old]: Manchester City stepped into a new era in their Club World Cup opener - but it was their old boy Phil Foden who stole the show.

- England U21s 'shell-shocked' during Euros loss - Carsley
[5 hours old]: Lee Carsley says his England Under-21 side were "shell-shocked" during their 2-1 Euros defeat by Germany.

- Lions in 'good shape' with injuries - Farrell
[11 hours old]: British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell believes scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park will be "up and running" by the time the side reach Australia next week.

- Draper produces 'explosive masterclass' to secure Queen's win
[11 hours old]: Jack Draper produces an "explosive masterclass" to win the final two points of his second-round match against Alexei Popyrin at Queen's.

- Gambling and social media abuse of women in sport - what is going on?
[10 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at what is going on with the relationship between gambling, tennis, women in sport and online abuse.

- Old meter switch-off is pushed back
[10 hours old]: Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says

- Texas Instruments pledges 'historic' bn US chip investment
[2 hours old]: The announcement comes as Trump pressures big technology firms to increase manufacturing in America.

- Japan's Nippon seals controversial US Steel deal after Trump pact
[13 hours old]: Nippon agreed to give a "golden share" to the US government to win approval of the takeover.

- Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil
[8 hours old]: The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens.

- HS2 line to be delayed again with no new date given
[12 hours old]: Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the HS2 project was an "appalling mess".

- Fears for baby bank's future after damp and mould
[13 hours old]: The group, on West Marsh in Grimsby, has had to throw nappies, baby formula and clothing away.

- What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?
[13 hours old]: Some Labour MPs have criticised the government's plans to cut welfare spending and get more people into work.

- Scotland to recover winter fuel payment from better-off pensioners
[14 hours old]: Minister will seek to recover funds from pensioners earning more than £35,000 - matching a move by the UK government.

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and in other older news ...

. Lone Air India survivor carries coffin of brother killed in crash
[16 hours old]: A visibly upset Ramesh was overcome with grief carrying his brother's coffin to the crematorium.

. Kneecap rapper bailed over terror charge as protesters gather outside court
[16 hours old]: Kneecap's Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara, is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah.

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. The Grooming Gangs Report
[56 hours old]: “Collective failure” to address questions about grooming gang’s ethnicity says report.

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

. Chocolate prices soar as UK inflation stays at highest in over a year
[17 hours old]: Food prices grew for a third month in May, as the overall rate of inflation remained at 3.4%.

. Co-op offers members £10 discount on shopping after cyber attack
[22 hours old]: The retailer says the offer is to thank members but a retail analyst says the bar is high to redeem it.

. Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says
[28 hours old]: The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline.

. More than 1,000 jobs at risk as Poundland plans 68 store closures
[40 hours old]: The discount chain sets out turnaround plans a week after it was bought by a US investment firm.

. Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant
[30 hours old]: Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller.

. UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach
[37 hours old]: The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner.

. Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal
[42 hours old]: The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US.

. Experts question whether 9 gold Trump phone can be US-made
[41 hours old]: It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash in on his name.

. Nissan unveils new electric car to be built in UK
[37 hours old]: The new Leaf will be powered by batteries also manufactured in Sunderland.

. WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app
[63 hours old]: People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads.

. US deal 'may force UK biofuel plant to close'
[62 hours old]: Ensus says the recent UK-US tariff deal "fundamentally undermined its business position".

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

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

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

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

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

. Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?
[76 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
[99 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
[99 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
[149 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
[173 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
[197 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
[221 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
[302 hours old]: Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?

. How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
[341 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'
[389 hours old]: Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.

. Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters
[509 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'
[532 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
[557 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
[581 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
[605 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
[678 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?
[701 hours old]: Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.

. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[221 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
[750 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
[1198 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
[1588 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
[1780 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

. The Briefing Room
[325 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?
[375 hours old]: New data shows record house price rises are currently "centred" in south Wales.

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