No free lunch for nationalisation of water firm says Lord Howard

Lord Howard led the privatisation of the UK's water industry more than 30 years ago.

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Thailand: Rescuers amputate leg of woman stuck in travelator

Her family says they are shocked and saddened at the incident in Thailand's Don Mueang airport.

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China tightens Xi Jinping's powers against the West with new law

The law underscores China's aggressive diplomacy, but does not guarantee it will take greater actions.

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Mortgage applications steady despite rate rises says Nationwide

Applications remain steady, but the lender says higher rates could cause "significant drag" on the market.

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Clashes intensify on third night of French riots

Forty thousand police officers have been deployed as violent protests spread beyond Paris to major cities in France.

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Migrant fruit-pickers are skilled workers says ex-minister George Eustice

The former environment secretary says the government is getting it wrong on immigration and skills.

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Cambodia PM leaves Facebook after posts ruled violent

Facebook parent Meta's oversight has recommended Hun Sen's suspension over an inflammatory video.

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UK lithium mining announced in Cornwall

Two companies plan to supply the battery-grade product to the electric car industry within five years.

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Passenger Amtrak train derails after hitting truck in California

The train was carrying nearly 200 passengers in California. The truck driver badly injured in the collision.

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The women tackling the woeful diversity in plumbing

Despite a shortage of plumbers and heating system installers the industry is still dominated by men.

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Simone Biles: American four-time Olympic champion set to return to competitive gymnastics

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is set to make her return to competitive gymnastics at the 2023 US Classic in August.

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Kevin McCarthy's Trump gaffe exposes Republican dilemma

Trump remains the clear favourite for the 2024 nomination, but many fear he could lose to Joe Biden.

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Manipur: Rahul Gandhi tours India state rocked by ethnic unrest

Opposition Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is in Manipur to meet people affected by the violence.

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BT investigated over major 999 call disruption

Probe launched after emergency services across the UK reported 999 calls were failing to connect on Sunday.

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Hajj: Price rises making pilgrimage increasingly unaffordable

The pilgrimage to Mecca is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many Muslims across the world.

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Government 'prepared for range of scenarios' amid Thames Water collapse fears

Reports suggest the company is in talks over its future, with one option being temporary re-nationalisation.

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Donald Trump countersues writer E Jean Carroll for defamation

The former president alleges the writer falsely accused him of rape after a jury found he sexually abused her.

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Madras high court: A new India verdict recognises value of women's work

The judgement in a domestic dispute case allowed a housewife equal share in her husband's property.

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Watch: Teen makes skateboarding history with 720 trick

Australian skateboarder Arisa Trew has become the first woman to land a 720 in a competition.

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Ukraine war: Russia executed 77 civilians detained by its forces UN says

The UN says more than 800 people have been arbitrarily detained, with evidence of widespread torture.

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UK to work more closely with EU on financial services

The UK and EU pact is being seen as a step towards better relations over financial services.

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Spanish swimming pools in Catalonia told not to ban topless bathing

Activists are celebrating a ruling by the Spanish region to enforce an equality law on going topless.

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Chinese millionaire fails 27th attempt at passing university entrance exams

The 56-year-old has been trying for decades to pass China's notoriously tough Gaokao exams.

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Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation

Data shows that cutting down tropical forests increased by 10% in 2022, despite promises made at COP26.

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The tech flaw that lets hackers control surveillance cameras

Security flaws in two surveillance camera brands used around the world have been identified by Panorama.

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New images show Chinese spy balloons over Asia

BBC Panorama worked with an artificial intelligence company to sift through millions of satellite pictures.

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Glastonbury: Watch the final day's acts in 93 seconds

Lil Nas X, Elton John and Blondie are among the stars to have performed on the festival's final day.

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Cineworld screens stay open despite administration

The struggling cinema chain is undergoing a restructure as it tries to escape huge debts.

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Texas airport worker dies after being sucked into Delta plane engine

The unnamed airport employee died after they were "ingested" into an engine, transport officials said.

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Watch moment tornado tears through US city

An eyewitness has captured the moment a large funnel cloud tore through a neighbourhood in the US state of Indiana.

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Julian Sands: Remains found in California area where British actor disappeared

The 65-year-old disappeared in mountains north of Los Angeles after hiking in bad weather in January.

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Titanic sub firm: A maverick rule-breaking founder and a tragic end

Stockton Rush wanted to be known as an innovator. It didn't seem to matter how he did it.

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Wagner: Tracking the mercenary group's day of rebellion in Russia

The US secretary of state calls the actions of the mercenary group a "direct challenge to Putin's authority".

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What will Putin do next? And other key questions

What happens to Wagner? What will Putin do next? And how will it affect war in Ukraine? Key questions answered.

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Britishvolt owner's offices raided by Australian tax police

The buyer of the prospective battery plant in Northumberland has not yet paid for the site.

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Can we stop being tricked into subscriptions?

The US and UK are trying to crack down on firms tricking customers into renewing their subscription.

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Prigozhin: The day Wagner chief went rogue in 83 seconds

Yevgeny Prigozhin has called for a rebellion against the Russian military and entered Rostov-on-Don.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin: From hot dog seller to Wagner boss

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at Yevgeny Prigozhin's unusual rise through the military ranks.

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Putin under pressure as ally Yevgeny Prigozhin turns rebel

The Russian leader vowed to punish Yevgeny Prigozhin after his Wagner forces seized a key Russian city.

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Putin: These actions 'a knife in the back of our people'

President Putin addresses the nation for the first time since reports of a coup as the Wagner boss vows to topple Russian military leaders.

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Tanks and armed Wagner soldiers take over Rostov streets

Extraordinary videos on social media show locals watching Wagner fighters taking tactical positions.

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Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claims control of major Russian city Rostov-on-Don

Yevgeny Prigozhin claims his Wagner forces are advancing towards Moscow to confront military chiefs.

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Titanic sub: What debris has been found and what does it mean?

The BBC's Jonathan Amos evaluates what parts of the Titan submersible have been found deep at sea.

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Sunny weather boosts clothing sales in May

Retail sales rose 0.3% last month as shoppers bought summer clothes and goods, official figures show.

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How Modi and Biden turbocharged India-US ties

US President Joe Biden calls the partnership with India among the "most consequential in the world".

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Champions League: Istanbul final not 'perfect' for fans - Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin accepts "not everything was perfect" for fans after criticism about the Champions League final in Istanbul.

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Greece boat disaster: Two families united in grief thousands of miles apart

Up to 600 people are feared dead after the migrant boat disaster off Greece - many from Egypt and Pakistan.

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Five tips for saving money on your mortgage

With interest rates rapidly rising, what do experts say about coping with costs?

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Why Spotify's big bet on Meghan fell flat

The end of the Duchess of Sussex's podcast on Spotify is a sign of wider change in the industry.

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Ukraine strikes Chonhar bridge to Crimea says Russia

The bridge linking the peninsula to Kherson in the south was hit by British missiles, say officials.

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