Sainsbury's hit by card payment issues

The problem is affecting some deliveries and in-store payments at the supermarket.

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Ukraine allowed to hit some targets in Russia with US weapons

The US give Ukraine permission to use US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia, but only near the Kharkiv region.

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Warning over new supermarket spending 'challenges'

Consumer groups say the latest loyalty promotions could encourage shoppers to go over budget.

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Queen could sell their catalogue to Sony for $1bn

If the sale takes place, it will be the biggest deal of its kind in the history of recorded music.

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Watch: Rubbish-filled balloon saga explained… in 63 seconds

North Korea sends at least 260 balloons into the South, scattering suspected excrement and rubbish.

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Person killed by jet engine at Amsterdam airport

Dutch carrier KLM says it is taking care of passengers and employees who witnessed the incident.

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Hard choices as Ukraine faces worst crisis since war began

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen explains why there could be a dangerous summer ahead in Ukraine.

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Spain, Norway and Ireland recognise Palestinian state

The three European nations aim to refocus attention on finding a political solution to the Gaza war.

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Joy and disbelief as Post Office convictions quashed

A law quashing convictions from the Horizon IT scandal received Royal Assent late on Friday.

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Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people

The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

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At least 16 dead as cyclone hits Bangladesh and India

Nearly a million people have been evacuated as Cyclone Remal destroys thousands of homes.

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More than 100 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour

More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”.

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Ex-Post Office boss accused of being in 'la-la land'

Paula Vennells is quizzed on how much she knew about remote access to sub-postmasters' computers

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'We saw the flight attendant just go up in the air'

People from a Dublin-bound plane from Doha describe scenes on board during severe turbulence.

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Some 160 villagers reported taken in deadly raid in Nigeria

Nigerian officials say gunmen spent hours in the village and had time to drink tea before abducting people.

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Clive Myrie: ‘Mass shootings undermined my love for the US’

The BBC star also discussed his family, who came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation.

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Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue.

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Watch: Smoke and flames at deadly India arcade fire

At least 22 people, including children, have died in a fire at a games arcade in India, local officials say.

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Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric cars

He previously warned Chinese car makers would "demolish" rivals if there were no trade barriers.

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'I want to live in a nice house' - what happened to Cynthia's dream in South Africa

The BBC's Fergal Keane returns to South Africa to follow up on a woman's story that stuck with him for over 30 years.

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CCTV reveals lion taking dog from family home

Jaci the rottweiler had been with the family for nearly two years and leaves her twin Laser behind.

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I couldn't bury my brother because of Sudan bombing

El Fasher residents in the firing line as satellite images show camp targeted by paramilitary fighters.

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US names Kenya major ally as Russian influence grows

Kenyan President William Ruto is currently on a US state visit, the first in 16 years for an African leader.

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Pope clears way for London teenager to become first millennial saint

Carlo Acutis, who was born in London, is set to become the first millennial to be canonised.

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Genetically modified mosquitoes released to fight malaria

The genetically-engineered and non-biting mosquitoes are hoped to stop the spread of the invasive Anopheles stephensi species.

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Nikki Haley says she is voting Trump for president

Ms Haley was once Mr Trump's UN ambassador and was the last of his major Republican primary rivals.

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Israeli hostage's family hope kidnap video reminds world of need for deal

New harrowing footage shows the moment Naama Levy and other women were seized by Hamas gunmen.

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Families of Uvalde victims reach $2m settlement with city

They are also suing 92 state police officers for "shocking and extensive" failures in the 2022 shooting.

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Austrian man discovers mammoth bones in wine cellar

A winemaker makes the extraordinary discovery of bones dating back 30,000 years ago during renovations.

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Scheffler arrest to be reviewed by Louisville police

Louisville police will investigate if policies were correctly followed in the arrest of world number one Scottie Scheffler at the US PGA Championship.

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Passenger describes moment turbulence hit flight

Jerry, who was flying to his son's wedding, says it was the worst day of his life.

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War and popularity keep Zelensky in power despite term expiring

Martial law and a desire for stability keeps the Ukrainian leader in power without new elections.

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How should countries deal with falling birth rates?

As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.

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US security adviser urges Netanyahu to connect war to 'political strategy'

Jake Sullivan's visit comes as Israeli forces continue military operations in Gaza, including in Rafah.

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Energy bills predicted to fall by 7% in July

If the forecast proves correct, it would mean a typical annual bill could be £500 lower than last summer.

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Slovakia PM Fico 'approaching a positive prognosis'

It comes as a man charged with attempting to murder Robert Fico arrived in court on Saturday.

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Tunisia says 23 people missing in Mediterranean sea

The national guard says it has informed the navy and search and rescue operations are under way.

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Iran Nobel laureate says she faces new trial

Narges Mohammadi, 52, speaks out in a message from Evin prison where she is being held.

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CCTV appears to show Diddy beating girlfriend in hotel

The clip seems to show an attack described in Casandra Ventura's lawsuit against the rapper last year.

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Messi's napkin contract promise sells for £762,400

The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed is sold at auction - for £762,400.

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Fewer crackers in Ritz boxes but price remains same

The 200g packs of Original and Cheese crackers have been replaced by packs weighing 150g and 140g.

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Can troubled Thames Water avoid collapse?

The firm has huge debts and it may have to be taken over by the government if it runs out of money.

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Trump lawyer takes aim at Cohen trying to paint him as liar

"Does the outcome of this trial affect you personally?" Mr Blanche asked Cohen at one point

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Can US floating pier improve Gaza’s critical aid pipeline?

An ambitious US maritime corridor is due to start operating off Gaza's coast in the coming days.

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What did ICJ ruling mean in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?

The ICJ ruling has come under intense scrutiny, centring on the word "plausible". What did the court mean?

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Why South Africa's health insurance is causing ructions

President Ramaphosa approves a law that seeks to provide universal health care for all - but not everyone is happy.

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Three killed in New Caledonia as riots escalate after Paris vote

The riots come in response to the French parliament giving French residents there more voting rights.

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German far-right politician guilty of using Nazi slogan

Höcke has led the Alternative for Germany's (AfD) regional branch in Thuringia since the party was founded in 2013

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Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese electric cars

The White House said they were a response to unfair policies and intended to protect US jobs.

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Blinken visits during moment of peril for Ukraine

The front line has turned from a relative stalemate to a major Russian offensive in a week.

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Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?

Television production firms admit they are already using AI to come up with new programme ideas.

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How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'

From unhackable communication networks to powerful computers, quantum technology promises huge advances.

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Dissident filmmaker flees Iran after jail sentence

Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced over his new film, which is to be premiered at the Cannes festival.

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Georgia opposition urges UK to oppose 'Russian law'

Critics say the foreign influence bill will be used to clamp down on the Tbilisi government's opponents.

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Young face paying mortgage into retirement years

A rising proportion of mortgages taken out by the under-40s continue beyond state pension age, figures show.

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Universal Credit claimants must seek 18 hours work

Changes to welfare rules mean universal credit claimants must look for ways to earn more than before.

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Putin set to replace defence minister Shoigu

Sergei Shoigu, a long-standing ally of the president, has played a key role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Lidl raises pay to match Aldi in battle for staff

The German discounters will give their workers higher wages than British competitors.

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Thousands march in Georgia over foreign influence bill

Opponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year.

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Virginia university students walk out of graduation event

Dozens of VCU grads left during Gov Glenn Youngkin's speech, in part over his comments on campus protests.

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This is what it's like inside a black hole

A black hole is a region of space with such strong gravity not even light can escape.

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At least 50 killed in Afghanistan flash flooding

More than 100 people are injured, according to officials, as torrents of water sweep through entire villages.

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Unrwa closes East Jerusalem compound after attacks

The head of the UN agency says the perimeter of its building was set fire to twice on Thursday.

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Passengers flee burning plane that skidded off runway

Footage posted to social media shows chaotic scenes in Senegal's capital, Dakar.

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Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine’s power plants

BBC Verify has been tracking Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

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The rise of Sweden's super rich

Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires.

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Boeing faces new probe over 787 inspection doubts

Boeing told US regulators it might not have properly inspected its 787 Dreamliner jets.

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US soldier arrested in Russia accused of theft

The unnamed sergeant is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's US partner CBS.

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Rathlin's only shop avoids closure after £12k fraud

Cyber criminals stole thousands from Rathlin's Co-Op Shop, putting its future in doubt.

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Three bodies found in Mexico had bullet wounds to heads

Authorities believe three tourists were attacked as they were trying to fend off an attempted theft.

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Eurotunnel says no queues with new travel system

The firm's boss says extra lanes and technology means changes starting in October will go smoothly.

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Eurovision hopefuls put on the style in Malmo

The world's biggest song contest reaches its finale on Saturday and contestants have arrived in style.

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From likes to votes: How influencers are changing Indian politics

Politicians are roping in influencers to woo voters like never before. But is this a good thing?

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Mexico authorities find three bodies in search for tourists

Bodies are found in the search for two missing Australian brothers and an American.

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Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security

The celebration of pop is set to take place amid protests at Israel's involvement in the competition.

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German election candidate attacked on campaign

Matthias Ecke was seriously injured after being kicked and hit in a suspected politically-motivated attack.

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Ex-aide gets emotional during Trump hush-money trial

Former White House aide Hope Hicks testified she was "a little stunned" to hear the 2005 tape.

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Three charged over killing of Sikh activist in Canada

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead last June, sparking a diplomatic row between India and Canada.

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Homes demolished after Kenya flood evacuation order

Residents of a slum say the destruction of their homes caught them by surprise and they have nowhere to stay.

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Face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed

Scientists build a 3D model of one of our evolutionary cousins from the pieces of a shattered skull.

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Nigerian paints nails for three days in world record bid

The 19-year-old technician says she painted 4,000 nails in an attempt to break the world record.

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Goldman Sachs removes bankers' bonus limit

Investment bank becomes the first to bring in changes first announced by Kwasi Kwarteng in 2022

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Crackdown or compromise? A tale of two US campus protests

One sent in the police, the other struck a deal with students. But why have responses been so wildly different?

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Fed holds key interest rate and warns on inflation

The US central bank has left interest rates unchanged again, noting a "lack of further progress" toward lowering inflation.

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North Carolina police officers remembered as heroes

They were killed when a suspect with an automatic AR-15 "fired several rounds in a matter of seconds".

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Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison

Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws.

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More than 100 arrested in Spain over WhatsApp scam

A gang of scammers stole almost a million euros pretending to be relatives in distress, police say.

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