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- Watch: Deep inside a Norwegian mountain, Nato allies train for Arctic war
[1 hours old]: Europe editor Katya Adler gains access to a secret HQ and Norwegian warships leading military exercises.

. Doubts over whether Brits can use EU e-gates this summer
[37 hours old]: It is unclear whether UK travellers can avoid long queues this summer and use e-gates at European airports.

. Is the US finally on track to build a high-speed rail network?
[199 hours old]: The US currently has no high-speed rail services, but two are under construction, and more planned.

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* Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals
[0 hours old]: The landmark sentencing review calls for fewer custodial sentences and earlier prison releases.

- Gazans fear shutdown of water plants as Israel widens offensive
[2 hours old]: Parents say children are having to drink unsafe and salty water, as fuel shortages threaten desalination and hygiene facilities.

- UK to sign Chagos deal with Mauritius
[6 hours old]: The US and UK will maintain a key military base on the island for 99 years, under the multi-billion pound deal.

- Chris Mason: Labour still blaming Tories in blizzard of announcements
[2 hours old]: A year on from the election, the government needs to demonstrate delivery to claw back some popularity.

- Women with dense breasts should have extra NHS cancer scans, researchers say
[7 hours old]: Additional scans better tailored to spotting cancer in dense breasts could treble detection rates.

- UK sea temperatures soar after exceptionally warm Spring
[5 hours old]: Sea temperatures in some areas off the UK and Ireland are 4C above average.

- Ramaphosa keeps cool during Trump's choreographed onslaught
[5 hours old]: The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue analyses how the South African president reacted in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting.

- M&S website completely down, leaving users unable to browse
[2 hours old]: The site reads: "Sorry you can't browse the site currently. We're making some updates and will be back soon."

- 'The mood is changing': Israeli anger grows at conduct of war
[11 hours old]: Support for the war in Gaza is waning, with some Israeli political and military figures criticising the conflict in recent days.

- Anti-Hamas protests in southern Gaza enter third day
[12 hours old]: Protesters were seen in videos calling for an end to the war and the removal of the armed group from Gaza

- Gaza health system 'stretched beyond breaking point' by Israeli offensive, WHO warns
[13 hours old]: The UN agency says Israeli ground operations and evacuation orders are putting hospitals out of service or making them inaccessible.

- Whatever the numbers say, Starmer will struggle to win on immigration
[4 hours old]: New figures are expected to show a fall in net migration. But still, Labour will struggle to soothe public concern, writes our senior correspondent Allan Little.

- ‘Smash the gangs' and end asylum hotels - are government promises being met?
[9 hours old]: BBC Verify examines key areas which the government has promised to make improvements

- The Papers: Starmer's 'U-turn' and Trump 'ambush'
[2 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer's backtrack on winter fuel payments dominated the front pages of Thursday's papers.

- South Africans divided on Ramaphosa's mauling by Trump
[5 hours old]: Right-wing Afrikaners groups celebrated the ambush but others in the Rainbow Nation found it "uncomfortable" to watch.

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

* Government borrowing higher than expected in April
[0 hours old]: Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax income - was £20.2bn, up £1bn from April last year.

- US accepts Qatari plane into Air Force One fleet
[12 hours old]: The White House insists that the gift is legal, but some of Trump's biggest backers have criticised the deal.

- Kneecap member charged with terror offence
[11 hours old]: Liam Ó hAnnaidh, 27, has been charged after allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, the Met Police says.

- Cattle washed on to beaches in widespread Australia floods
[4 hours old]: A natural disaster has been declared in New South Wales, as widespread flooding prompts nearly 50,000 people to evacuate.

- Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria
[7 hours old]: Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria drugs absorbed through their legs can stop them spreading disease.

- North Korea's Kim slams 'serious accident' at warship launch
[3 hours old]: The failed launch "severely damaged the dignity and pride of our nation in an instant," says the North Korean leader.

- Dunkley stars as England beat Windies in first T20
[9 hours old]: Hayley Matthews' unbeaten century for West Indies is in vain as Sophia Dunkley helps England cruise to an eight-wicket win at Canterbury.

- Enhanced Games swimmer 'breaks world record'
[10 hours old]: Organisers of a controversial event allowing banned performance-enhancing drugs say a swimmer has broken a long-standing world record.

- Struggles down to off-field issues and injury - Foden
[14 hours old]: Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden says he has "struggled" this season because of off-field issues and an ankle injury suffered against Manchester United.

- Stokes hints at England return for Bethell
[13 hours old]: Captain Ben Stokes gives a strong hint that Jacob Bethell will come straight back into the England team for the series against India later this summer.

- Arsenal consider Rodrygo move - Thursday's gossip
[9 hours old]: Arsenal are looking into move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, Barcelona keen on Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, Chelsea determined to hold on to Enzo Fernandez amid Real Madrid links, plus more.

- Carapaz wins stage 11 of Giro with late attack
[13 hours old]: Richard Carapaz launches a late attack to take victory on stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday, as overall leader Isaac del Toro finishes second.

- 'Oh goodness me!' - Grimmond run out in bizarre fashion
[12 hours old]: West Indies' Realeanna Grimmond is run out in bizarre fashion to leave West Indies on 47-3 in their first T20 against England at Canterbury.

- Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts
[10 hours old]: The move follows political pressure in recent weeks after Labour losses at England's local elections.

- Famous Apple designer Sir Jony Ive joins OpenAI
[9 hours old]: OpenAI is moving into hardware, in a threat to giants such as Sir Jony's former firm.

- Nike to hike prices as it faces tariffs uncertainty
[3 hours old]: The sportswear giant said the adjustments are part of "seasonal planning" and did not mention Trump's tariffs.

- Inflation surprise suggests the outlook could be gloomier than we thought
[15 hours old]: Bills, food prices, and service costs are all rising - but there is some good news

- No money left at the end of the month and smaller food shops: How inflation rise affects you
[13 hours old]: Inflation has risen by more than expected on higher water, energy and food bills grew - how are ordinary people making their income stretch?

- Target sales hit as Trump tariffs take effect
[14 hours old]: The US chain reports a sharp fall in sales which it blames on a "highly challenging environment".

- Nvidia boss calls US chip policy a 'failure'
[14 hours old]: His comments come as the White House says it will overhaul rules restricting sales of advanced chips.

- Gordon Lyons calls for return of universal winter fuel payment
[13 hours old]: Lyons welcomed the government's realisation that an "error" was made.

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. Israel's Eurovision result prompts questions over voting system
[19 hours old]: Countries including Spain, Ireland and Finland raise concerns about the song contest's public vote.

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. Are Israel’s Allies Turning Against Them?
[37 hours old]: UK suspends Israel trade talks and summons ambassador over “intolerable” Gaza offensive

. We speak to CNN's Jake Tapper on the “cover-up” behind Joe Biden’s decline
[96 hours old]: New claims of who was involved at the White House, and when it started

. The global impact of George Floyd's murder, five years on
[25 hours old]: A powerful film told through the eyes of young protesters fighting back against racism

. Bills push inflation to highest in more than a year
[19 hours old]: Prices have risen faster than expected - raising questions about how many interest rate cuts there will be this year

. UK inflation rate: How quickly are prices rising?
[17 hours old]: UK Inflation has fallen but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

. Retail hackers believed to be young and from US and UK, detectives say
[20 hours old]: The National Crime Agency tells the BBC how it is trying to find the culprits of the M&S and Co-op hacks.

. When will I be able to shop online at M&S again?
[21 hours old]: Online orders paused, some customer data stolen - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S.

. National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps
[17 hours old]: The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted.

. Thames Water halts bosses' bonus scheme
[22 hours old]: The company pauses its "retention scheme", which pays out cash to top executives linked to its rescue loan.

. AI chatbot to be embedded in Google search
[31 hours old]: The new option in its marquee search engine comes as the firm is facing competition from AI firms.

. EU plans €2 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein and Temu
[36 hours old]: The tax will affect billions of packages sent to people's homes which mainly come from China at the moment.

. Millions of consumers could get £70 after Mastercard ruling
[34 hours old]: It is not necessary to have held a Mastercard to make a claim following a tribunal ruling.

. Liberty Steel plants in Rotherham and Sheffield under threat
[36 hours old]: A court will decide whether the firm should be wound up on Wednesday

. Elon Musk plans to cut back political spending
[37 hours old]: Asked if he had any regrets about his political activities, Musk said: "I did what needed to be done."

. Ryanair tells flight attendants to repay salary rises
[39 hours old]: The Irish airline is pursuing members of a Spanish union to hand back up to €3,000 following a ruling.

. Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts
[40 hours old]: Options under discussion include changing eligibility, or restoring the payments to all pensioners.

. Gulf pact next after EU trade deal, says Reeves
[43 hours old]: New trade agreements will boost economic growth, says chancellor, as she sets sights on Middle East.

. Supplier to major supermarkets hit by cyber attack
[43 hours old]: Logistics firm Peter Green Chilled supplies major supermarkets, but it is relatively small compared to its rivals.

. Fortnite faces complaint from actors' union over AI Darth Vader
[44 hours old]: Sag-Aftra says the hit video game has used tech to replace human performers.

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

. How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it?
[16 hours old]: A government decision to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.

. Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech
[55 hours old]: Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched.

. The world's most dangerous country for trade unionists
[79 hours old]: More trade union members are murdered in the South American nation than anywhere else.

. The camera tech propelling shows like Adolescence
[151 hours old]: Whole TV shows shot in one long take are made possible by new lightweight cameras.

. Letting off steam: How Dominica's volcanoes will boost its green energy
[175 hours old]: The Caribbean island is building a power station that will use steam naturally heated by volcanic rock.

. What has happened to the closed Debenhams stores?
[170 hours old]: From bowling alleys and lab spaces, to town centre eyesores - what remains of Debenhams' old shops?

. Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 25'
[291 hours old]: Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.

. 'I freaked out and spent 0 online': US consumers on cheap shipping changes
[290 hours old]: How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs.

. How to avoid a puncture on the Moon
[223 hours old]: Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars.

. The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
[80 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
[529 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
[919 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
[1110 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

. Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster
[1122 hours old]: What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?

. Inside the Chinese sofa factory left deserted by Trump tariffs
[189 hours old]: The BBC's Laura Bicker takes us inside a Chinese sofa factory that almost ground to a halt after Trump's tariffs.

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[234 hours old]: Vicky Spratt investigates the thousands of people trapped in high interest mortgages.