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'Technical issue' affecting UK airport e-gates
Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester are among major airports impacted by a Border Force issue.


Heated exchanges as Trump lawyer questions Stormy Daniels
The adult-film star and the ex-president's lawyers are nearly yelling at each other in the courtroom during cross-examination.


Baby who suffered cardiac arrest at theme park dies
A woman was arrested on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury, police say.


King has no time to see Prince Harry on UK visit
The duke has arrived in the UK for an event which marks a decade of the Invictus Games.


Drake's security guard shot at rapper's Toronto home
A lyrical beef between the Canadian rapper and US rival Kendrick Lamar has exploded in recent days.


Can John Swinney bring voters back into the SNP fold?
He steps into the role with a Westminster election months away - and a drop in the SNP's ratings.


BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images
Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social media.


P&O boss admits he couldn't live on the £4.87 an hour paid to some crew
Ferry group chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite earned more than £500,000 last year.


BBC migration-output review finds impartiality risk
A review of the BBC's coverage of migration suggests the corporation should explore stories in greater detail.


State involvement cannot be ruled out in armed forces hack, says Shapps
The details of serving Army, RAF and Navy personnel are involved, the BBC understands.


Disney says password crackdown will increase subscribers
Boss Bob Iger says sequels are cheaper to make because they save on marketing costs.


Dortmund beat PSG to reach Champions League final
Borussia Dortmund produce a fine away performance to beat Paris St-Germain and reach their first Champions League final since 2013.


‘Sustainable calm’ proposal splits Israel and Hamas
Israel says it has four issues with the draft ceasefire deal - including an end to war.


Bowen: Netanyahu knows Hamas survival amounts to his own defeat
The Israeli PM is facing hard decisions following Hamas's surprise acceptance of a draft ceasefire deal.


UK-based Ukrainian children stranded after passport theft
The Buchko children are waiting for new visas to return to Britain after their passports were stolen.


Assisted dying debate terrifying for disabled people, says Liz Carr
As legal assisted dying receives more support, the actress expresses deep concern for disability rights.


Train strikes: How are you affected this week?
Train drivers are staging strikes after the May Bank Holiday, coinciding with a six-day overtime ban.


Fake GCSE and A-level papers for sale 'everywhere' on students' social media
Students say it is easy to find accounts falsely claiming to have access to GCSE and A-level papers.


‘I couldn’t let my child see me angry. Counselling helped me change.’
Study into best help launches as research estimates 800,000 children were in an abusive home last year.


Russia's modern-day tsar sworn in for fifth term
Russia's president is sworn in for another six years, with no checks and balances on his power.


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26 of the most eye-catching looks from the Met Gala
Zendaya, Sabrina Carpenter and Gigi Hadid were among the stars walking the red carpet in New York.


'I was scared to leave prison and break the cycle'
A prison scheme teaches inmates how to maintain railway tracks so they have a job lined up on release.


TikTok sues to block US law that could ban app
TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".


Woman admits role in monkey torture network
Holly LeGresley, 37, was a participant in a group that paid people to kill and torture baby monkeys.


Russian plot to kill Zelensky foiled, Kyiv says
Two Ukrainian security officials are held over a Russian plot to assassinate the president, Ukraine says.


Fake police officer ordered woman to stop on M1
Police established the man was not an officer, but failed to investigate the incident as a crime.


Dortmund beat PSG to reach Champions League final
Borussia Dortmund produce a fine away performance to beat Paris St-Germain and reach their first Champions League final since 2013.


Scotland lose final & will face England in T20 World Cup
Scotland will face England at this autumn’s Women’s T20 World Cup as they lose against Sri Lanka in the final of the ICC qualifier.


Shriever leads British squad for BMX Worlds
Olympic champion Bethany Shriever leads an 11-strong British team at the BMX Racing World Championships.


'That's awesome' - Brewers fan celebrates catch in crowd
Watch as a Milwaukee Brewers fan gets hyped after leaping to catch Gary Sanchez's home-run ball.


Could Israel & Hamas agree a ceasefire?
Plus, Rachel Reeves says the government is “gaslighting” Britain on economy


Javier Milei: Sitting down with Argentina's President
'The Madman' on his radical economic agenda and love for The Rolling Stones


Can my landlord put up my rent, keep my deposit or evict me?
UK renters have seen increases of 10% and two million are behind or struggling to pay.


How much is the minimum wage going up?
The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates rose at the beginning of April.


What to do if you are in debt and need help
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?


Train strikes: How are you affected this week?
Train drivers are staging strikes after the May Bank Holiday, coinciding with a six-day overtime ban.


Five tips when asking for a pay rise
Recruiters, a manager and a workplace psychologist give their advice on how to negotiate for more money.


How much are prices rising for you? Try our calculator
Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.


What can I do if I can't pay my energy bill?
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?


Baby who suffered cardiac arrest at theme park dies
A woman was arrested on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury, police say.


Community's shock at 'awful' Bushmills nail attack
Members of the public condemn "absolutely awful" and "cruel" attack on a man in a car park on Sunday.


Swinney to be sworn in as Scotland's first minister
He is also expected to form his government, with a "significant" role being promised to Kate Forbes.


Police 'lost' girl's evidence of abuse by babysitter
Michaela Allen says she has been "robbed of justice" in her fight to get her case to court.