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- Minimum age to be a train driver lowered to 18
[4 hours old]: The move is aimed at combatting driver shortages which cause the majority of disruption to rail services.

. Uber starts allowing customers to pay in cash
[93 hours old]: Taxi app giant Uber said trials showed some people preferred paying in cash or did not have a bank card.

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and in other news ...

- What happens next between India and Pakistan? Four key questions
[8 hours old]: Experts from India and Pakistan weigh in on what’s next - and how this clash differs from past conflicts.

- Watch: Cheers and gasps in St Peter's Square as first smoke emerges
[1 hours old]: The signal means more voting will take place tomorrow as a new pope has not yet been chosen.

- Men accused of Sycamore Gap tree felling thought it was a bit of a laugh, jury told
[5 hours old]: Lawyers are giving closing speeches in the trial of two men who deny felling the world famous tree.

- WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy as fat-loss jabs boom
[2 hours old]: The firm is struggling with debt and tough competition from weight-loss drugs.

- Joe Biden on Trump: 'What president ever talks like that? That's not who we are'
[15 hours old]: Exclusive: The former president tells Nick Robinson his verdict on his successor's first 100 days and his "grave concern" for the future of the Atlantic Alliance

* Israeli embassy in London was target of suspected terror plot, BBC understands
[0 hours old]: Five Iranian men were arrested on Saturday over an alleged plan to target "a specific premises", police say.

- Man stabbed to death in bank named as local restaurant owner
[5 hours old]: Two suspects have been arrested by Derbyshire Police.

- Liam Payne left £24m fortune but had not made a will
[5 hours old]: The late One Direction star's former partner Cheryl is named one of the administrators of his estate.

- Final five designs revealed for Queen Elizabeth memorial
[9 hours old]: The memorial commemorating the monarch will be built at St James's Park in central London.

- 'It felt like the sky turned red', says witness to India strike in Pakistan
[1 hours old]: The BBC visits the site of an Indian strike on a complex in the Pakistani city of Muridke.

- Villagers tell BBC they survived shelling in Indian-administered Kashmir
[1 hours old]: In Salamabad close to the Line of Control, the BBC found homes destroyed by intense shelling.

- Misleading posts obtaining millions of views on X
[6 hours old]: BBC Verify has debunked videos which purport to show Pakistani attacks on Indian bases and jets crashing.

- Militant group chief says relatives killed in India strike
[2 hours old]: The Pakistan-based leader of a militant group has said 10 of his relatives have been killed in a missile strike by India.

- Why India and Pakistan fight over Kashmir
[13 hours old]: They fought two wars over it and are nuclear armed - but what's at the root of the dispute?

- Listen on BBC Sounds
[12 hours old]: In his first interview since leaving office, the former US President talks Trump, Russia and US-Europe relations with the BBC.

- Key candidates in an unpredictable process
[14 hours old]: All 133 cardinals taking part in the vote will gather on Wednesday to decide who will succeed Pope Francis.

- 'Why would we play Putin's game?': Ukrainians on Russia's proposed three-day ceasefire
[9 hours old]: Russia is expected to begin a self-declared three-day pause in fighting against Ukraine on Wednesday night.

- 'Unforgettable day': The wedding with almost 100 bridesmaids
[11 hours old]: The average number of bridesmaids for a wedding in the UK is about three to five.

- Five takeaways from Biden's first interview since leaving the White House
[10 hours old]: The former president defended his decision to drop out of the 2024 campaign when he did, in a wide-ranging interview with the BBC.

- How street sex workers are helping police stop child abuse
[10 hours old]: As darkness falls across Bristol, street sex workers are helping to protect its most at-risk children.

- What is the infected blood scandal?
[13 hours old]: Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.

* Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland spying report
[0 hours old]: US spy agencies have been told to step up espionage around Greenland, according to The Wall Street Journal.

- More blood victims will die without compensation, minister says
[3 hours old]: Extra sessions of the public inquiry into what's been called the worst treatment disaster in NHS history are taking place.

* Fed holds rates because of tariff 'uncertainty'
[0 hours old]: The Federal Reserve said Trump's barrage of tariffs were generating too much uncertainty to predict its next moves.

- Man whose remains found in suitcase raped teenager, court hears
[7 hours old]: Albert Alfonso, whose dismembered body was found in Bristol, sexually assaulted and blackmailed a teenager years earlier, a court hears.

- NHS worker likened to Darth Vader awarded £29,000
[6 hours old]: An NHS employee is compared to the Star Wars villain in a personality test and made to feel "unpopular".

* Nine arrested over 'Hitler birthday party' in pub
[0 hours old]: Those arrested are accused of displaying written material intended to stir up racial hatred.

- Pakistan vows to respond to Indian strikes
[6 hours old]: Dozens killed as Pakistan and India exchange fire

* Americanswers... on 5 Live! Are the US and Canada friends again?
[1 hours old]: And will Trump really reopen the Alcatraz prison?

- Postecoglou hits back at Wenger over CL spot row
[2 hours old]: Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou claims "Spurs does crazy things to people" in response to Arsene Wenger's suggestion the winners of the Europa League should not qualify for the Champions League.

- For the past two seasons we have two Premier Leagues, jokes Arteta
[9 hours old]: Mikel Arteta believes timing is the reason Arsenal have not managed to win as many trophies as they would have liked over recent seasons.

- McIlroy has 'nothing but positive vibes' before major return
[6 hours old]: Rory McIlroy says winning the Masters will help him feel "more comfortable and a lot less pressure" at next week's US PGA Championship.

- Wenger proposes 'daylight' change to offside rule
[9 hours old]: Arsene Wenger proposes a change to the offside rule that would mean attackers are onside if any part of their body is in line with the last outfield defender.

- Why the Lions are a team that transcends sport
[9 hours old]: Those selected for the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour will rightly bask in their achievement - but it's only the initial step on a long journey, writes Tom English.

- 'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war'
[12 hours old]: US President Donald Trump says playing at the 2026 World Cup could be an incentive for Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

- Disney to open theme park in the Middle East
[4 hours old]: The company's seventh park will be on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

- Visas, clothes and whisky - what you need to know about UK-India trade deal
[13 hours old]: Here's a quick guide to what's been agreed and what it could mean for you.

- British workers will not be undercut in UK-India trade deal, government says
[10 hours old]: Opposition parties claim the new trade agreement means Indian workers will be cheaper for employers to hire.

- When will I be able to shop online at M&S again?
[11 hours old]: Online orders paused, food items missing from shelves - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S.

- Maker of Pegasus spyware told to pay 7m for WhatsApp hack
[10 hours old]: Journalists and activists say the software is used by authoritarian regimes to spy on them.

- When will interest rates go down again?
[8 hours old]: Interest rates, set by the Bank of England, affect mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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. Toby Jones presents must-see Dad's Army moments
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. The true story of a king who tried to overcome his stutter
[453 hours old]: The true story of a king who tried to overcome his stutter so he could address the nation.

. The people refusing to use AI
[45 hours old]: Worried about the environment and the loss of skills, some people are resisting the rise of AI.

. US and China to start talks over trade war this week
[17 hours old]: Global trade experts have told the BBC they expect the negotiations to take several months.

. Family 'heartbroken' as pottery firm struggles
[21 hours old]: Dunoon Mugs has cut 20% of its workforce and its director warns it could close like several potteries.

. UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks
[23 hours old]: The deal will improve access for UK whisky and cars to the Indian market, and cut taxes on India's clothing and footwear exports.

. Faisal Islam: Trump tariffs may have helped drive UK-India trade deal
[26 hours old]: The UK has secured its biggest post-Brexit deal at a tense time for global trade.

. Deliveroo deal shows UK still can't hang on to big firms
[35 hours old]: The takeover by a US firm shows the differing fortunes and attractions of US and UK stock markets.

. Delivery delays and empty shelves at Co-op after cyber attack
[29 hours old]: The retailer says "sustained malicious attempts by hackers" is affecting its IT systems.

. UK's Deliveroo to be bought by US firm DoorDash in £2.9bn deal
[36 hours old]: The deal is the latest example of a UK-listed company being taken over by a US rival.

. Car giant Ford and Barbie maker Mattel warn over tariffs costs
[42 hours old]: The firms join a growing list of big businesses cautioning about the impact of Trump's import taxes.

. OpenAI says non-profit will remain in control after backlash
[45 hours old]: The move follows a bitter power struggle over the business.

. Beware phony IT calls after Co-op and M&S hacks, says UK cyber centre
[58 hours old]: The NCSC urges firms to check IT help desk "password reset processes" as hackers target retailers.

. India worried about Chinese 'dumping' as trade tensions with Trump escalate
[44 hours old]: Experts warn that a flood of cheap Chinese goods could hurt the competitiveness of Indian exports.

. Trump film tariffs to be part of UK-US trade talks
[50 hours old]: It comes as moviemakers worry the UK's thriving film industry could be hit by the new tariff threat.

. Trump considering 100% tariffs on movies not made in the US
[48 hours old]: The president blamed foreign-made movies for the American film industry's "very fast death".

. Bank of mum and dad 'helps half of first-time buyers'
[69 hours old]: An average of £55,572 was given in loans and gifts by members of the family, estimates show.

. How Carney's election win will change direction of trade war
[92 hours old]: In his exclusive BBC interview, the Canadian Prime Minister indicates how he plans to tackle Trump.

. Warren Buffett, 94, stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
[94 hours old]: The veteran investor told his company's annual meeting that he would hand over the reins to Vice-Chairman Greg Abel.

. Co-op cyber attack affects customer data, firm admits, after hackers contact BBC
[119 hours old]: The firm previously said there was "no evidence that customer data was compromised".

. Colombia's wind farms bring promise and pain for indigenous group
[69 hours old]: The South American country is turning to wind power, but some local people are unhappy.

. Who should you trust for a weather forecast?
[141 hours old]: Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions.

. Deported gang members get second chance at call centre
[165 hours old]: In the Mexican city of Tijuana a number of firms are employing people who were removed from the US.

. Fifty years after the war, Vietnam faces a new US threat - tariffs
[190 hours old]: The South East Asian country is on a path to prosperity. The US-China trade war could change that.

. What is bug hunting and why is it changing?
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. How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus
[237 hours old]: The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age.

. Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?
[309 hours old]: Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

. Could South America benefit from Trump's trade tariffs?
[287 hours old]: Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers.

. Home heating oil and fuel prices drop to 2021 levels
[45 hours old]: People who heat their homes with oil have been advised to buy now despite the upcoming summer months.

. Food pantry finds strong community response
[62 hours old]: Organisers of the new community pantry in Bloxwich say they are seeing high demand for it.

. Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
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. The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
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. Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
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. Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster
[776 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?

. David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along
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