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- Satellite images show damage to Iran missile sites
[4 hours old]: Israeli strikes have damaged buildings at two missile sites as well as an airport runway, satellite images have revealed.

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

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

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and in other news ...

- Ethnicity of grooming gangs 'shied away from', Casey report says
[1 hours old]: "We as a society owe these women a debt," the report also says.

- Lyse Doucet: Where is Israel's operation heading?
[6 hours old]: As the military confrontation between Iran and Israel intensifies, what is Israel’s real endgame?

- Woman who died in skydive was 'caring and giving'
[3 hours old]: Mother-of-four Belinda Taylor, who "loved adventure", died with her instructor during a tandem jump.

- First heatwave of 2025 likely as temperatures to surge above 30C
[9 hours old]: Temperatures are set to soar bringing the warmest week in the UK so far this year.

- Family of Air India crash victims feel 'abandoned'
[4 hours old]: A family is calling for urgent action to support mourners still waiting for their loved ones' bodies.

- Juror dismissed in Diddy trial over 'inconsistencies'
[5 hours old]: The juror gave conflicting information about where he lived and has now been replaced.

- Dozens killed by Israeli fire near Gaza aid sites, Hamas-run ministry says
[7 hours old]: The UN human rights chief said Israel's "means and methods of warfare" were inflicting "horrifying, unconscionable suffering".

- Nursery worker convicted of abusing 21 babies
[3 hours old]: Roksana Lecka, 22, admitted seven counts of child cruelty and is found guilty of another 14.

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

- Russia and Ukraine fulfil deal to repatriate dead soldiers
[3 hours old]: Kyiv says it received 1,245 bodies on Monday, while Moscow says 78 of its dead soldiers were repatriated.

- Israel's smaller, sophisticated military opposes larger Iran
[4 hours old]: Israel's air power may set back Iran's nuclear programme, but it won't destroy it.

- 'Don't let beautiful Tehran become Gaza': Iranians tell of shock and confusion
[2 hours old]: Iranians say they are caught between their country's regime and Israeli destruction as the conflict intensifies.

- 'They're weak': Israelis back conflict with Iran in neighbourhood struck by missile
[11 hours old]: Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv, has long been a stronghold of support for Israel's right-wing governing coalition.

- Watch: Huge traffic queues as people flee Iranian capital
[8 hours old]: Videos posted on social media show queues for fuel and gridlocked traffic as people try to leave Tehran.

- Grooming report pulls no punches - but will it lead to meaningful change?
[3 hours old]: For survivors of sexual abuse, practical on the ground change will be vital, writes social affairs editor Alison Holt.

- The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona
[11 hours old]: Hostility towards tourists in Spain grows as locals complain of being forced out of their own cities.

- Kate makes Order of the Garter service return after missing event last year
[4 hours old]: The Princess of Wales missed last year's event during the period she was receiving cancer treatment.

- Tributes to uni students who died in national park
[5 hours old]: Hajra Zahid and Haleema Zahid were pulled from water on a path leading to the summit of Yr Wyddfa.

- Minnesota suspect attempted to kill two other state lawmakers, officials say
[2 hours old]: Vance Luther Boelter attempted to kill two other Minnesota state lawmakers, authorities revealed at a press conference on Monday.

- Suspended Tory MP denies sexually assaulting two women at London's Groucho Club
[10 hours old]: He is accused of two attacks on two separate women in August 2023.

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

* Chelsea play in front of 50,000 empty seats - apathy or bad scheduling?
[0 hours old]: Chelsea kick off their Fifa Club World Cup campaign against Los Angeles FC to tens of thousands of empty seats in Atlanta.

- WSL expanding to 14 teams - but relegation remains
[6 hours old]: The Women's Super League will expand from 12 to 14 teams from the 2026-27 season as clubs agree vote on a new proposal.

- 'What's eating Rory?' - will US Open prove reset point for McIlroy?
[6 hours old]: Win or lose Rory McIlroy continues to be the biggest story in golf because despite super-human achievement, he is only human, writes Iain Carter.

- Evans causes upset but Norrie knocked out at Queen's
[2 hours old]: Great Britain's Dan Evans claims one of the biggest wins of his career as he upsets world number 13 Frances Tiafoe to progress to the last 16 at Queen's but compatriot Cameron Norrie is knocked out.

- Bale part of US-based consortium's Plymouth takeover bid
[5 hours old]: Gareth Bale is part of a US-based consortium's attempt to take over League One club Plymouth Argyle with talks in the early stages.

* Historic three super overs as Netherlands beat Nepal
[0 hours old]: An historic T20 sees the Netherlands beat Nepal after an incredible three super overs in Glasgow.

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

- Trump Organization enters mobile phone business
[1 hours old]: It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash on his name.

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

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

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and in other older news ...

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

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

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

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

. What led to the world’s biggest-ever private equity failure?
[12015 hours old]: Arif Naqvi said he could make money and do good - but now he faces 291 years of jail.

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

. Shared ownership: 'It's a con and we felt trapped'
[17 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
[19 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
[33 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?
[70 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
[45 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?
[45 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
[70 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?
[94 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
[81 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
[80 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
[106 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
[107 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
[107 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
[122 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
[104 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
[126 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
[124 hours old]: The measures announced in the Spending Review will not instantly transform the economy.

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

. Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
[45 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
[44 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
[94 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
[118 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
[142 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
[166 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
[247 hours old]: Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?

. How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
[286 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'
[334 hours old]: Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.

. Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters
[454 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'
[478 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
[502 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
[526 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
[550 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
[624 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?
[646 hours old]: Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.

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

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

. Why are electricity prices going up in Guernsey?
[63 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
[102 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
[103 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?
[166 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
[695 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
[1144 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
[1534 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
[1725 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

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

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