Empty caves, dead ends, and a vast landscape - how Jay Slater search unfolded

Almost two weeks after the 19-year-old was last seen, his family are still waiting on a breakthrough.

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Sir John Curtice: Tories still behind Labour... in 60 seconds

With four days to go until election day, the Tories are still behind Labour by 20 points.

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Woman injured in XL bully street attack

The dog, which was out of control, was "destroyed at the scene as the last possible option", police say.

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Politics 'like a big bingo game' says voter

Trust in politicians has fallen to an "historic low" this general election, a polling expert says.

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Man dies and seven ill after taking 'contaminated' pills

Police believe a "potentially contaminated" batch of zopiclone may be being shared in Stockon-on-Tees.

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Raducanu faces seed with Murray drawn against Machac

Britain's Emma Raducanu is drawn against Russian 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of Wimbledon.

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Davey defends support for legalising cannabis and smoking ban

The Lib Dem leader says he wants a regulated market for cannabis so potent forms are not available.

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Donations for missing Jay Slater to be released for search efforts

Debbie Duncan has thanked the public for donations to a crowdfunder page.

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Musk's SpaceX hired to destroy ISS space station

The California-based company will build a "tugboat" to execute the end-of-life disposal of the ISS.

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Zara Aleena murder 'could have been avoided'

Better communication between agencies could have avoided her death, the chief inspector of probation says.

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Sunak wades into Badenoch row with actor Tennant

The prime minister says Tennant is "the problem" after the actor says Ms Badenoch should "shut up".

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Watch as girl, five, declares on air at Glastonbury she has a boyfriend

A little girl shares with a BBC reporter in front of her amused parents that she has her first boyfriend.

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Boy, 4, left behind at wildlife park after nursery trip

Clare Hodge said staff only returned for her son, Carson Morhulec, 40 minutes after the alarm was raised.

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A simple guide to the 4 July general election

The next UK general election will take place on 4 July.

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LGBT troops on Ukraine's front line fight homophobia at home

Gay marriage is illegal in Ukraine. Activists hope the LGBT troops at the front can change minds.

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What is Labour's plan for taxing private schools?

Labour has confirmed it will change the way private school fees are taxed if it wins the election.

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Exploding batteries spark deadly S Korea factory fire

At least 16 people have been confirmed dead while seven others were injured, local authorities say.

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Labour would pass law to end rental 'bidding wars'

Keir Starmer says he wants to stop landlords encouraging higher rent offers to secure properties.

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A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants

Moscow has effectively replaced the mercenary group's influence in Africa and Ukraine, experts say.

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Romanian village set to become Nato's biggest airbase in Europe

The airbase, named after a 19th Century Romanian politician, is set to be Nato's biggest in Europe.

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What are the parties saying about housing? - Your questions

Our cost of living correspondent answers your questions about housing and personal finance.

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Sinn Féin: Election must bring 'change' in NI funding

Mary Lou McDonald was speaking at the launch of Sinn Féin's manifesto for the UK general election.

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Kendrick Lamar performs Drake diss track five times

Lamar brought out a host of LA rap stars to join him on five consecutive renditions of Not Like Us.

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London cinema drops AI-written film after backlash

The Prince Charles Cinema drops the private screening due to "strong concerns" of its customers.

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Boris Johnson not expected to join campaign trail

The former prime minister Boris Johnson is not expected on the campaign trail between now and polling day.

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Kew's foul-smelling 'corpse flower' blooms again

Visitors to Kew Gardens are still able to catch a glimpse - and whiff - of the Titan arum plant.

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Three children missing after day out at Thorpe Park

Khandi, 14, Amelia, nine, and Malik, seven, are reported missing after a day at a theme park.

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Reform UK candidate resigns over 'unacceptable' blog posts

Grant StClair-Armstrong says he will still contest the election and serve as an independent if elected.

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Daniel Radcliffe and Angelina Jolie win first Tony Awards

Jeremy Strong and Sarah Paulson are also among the winners at the event celebrating Broadway theatre.

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Jordan Bardella could soon be French PM at 28. But for many he remains an enigma

Jordan Bardella's rise has been meteoric after being spotted by Marine Le Pen

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Jordan Bardella could soon be French PM at 28. But for many he remains an enigma

Jordan Bardella's rise has been meteoric after being spotted by Marine Le Pen

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A quick take on the Plaid Cymru manifesto

The party has called for "fair" funding for Wales in its manifesto for the election.

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Will Scotland make a difference at this election?

Scotland is seen as a key battleground in the general election, with 57 seats up for grabs on 4 July.

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Family's epic 7,300-mile trip - including armoured bus - from Indonesia to Download

They travelled by plane, train and and an armoured vehicle to join 75,000 other metalheads.

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Where does SNP claim of £18bn cuts under Labour come from?

The SNP insist Labour's tax and spending plans will mean £18bn in cuts, but Anas Sarwar says no to austerity.

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Wild horses return to Kazakh plain after centuries

The wild horses roamed Asian steppes for millennia before dying out and surviving only in European zoos.

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Who are the leaders taking part in BBC Scotland's election debate?

Our guide to who is at the helm of the SNP, Scottish Labour, the Scottish Conservatives, the Scottish Lib Dems and the Scottish Greens

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Former Scottish Greens leader Robin Harper joins Labour

The UK's first Green parliamentarian writes to voters in Edinburgh asking them to support Labour.

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What we learned from gaming's big weekend

Xbox's showcase tops off Summer Game Fest - here are some of the highlights from gaming's big weekend.

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I hope people can forgive me over D-Day 'mistake', says Sunak

The PM says he he did not mean to cause "any hurt" by leaving commemorations early last week.

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Douglas Ross to resign as leader of Scottish Conservatives

He will carry on in the role until after the election and will resign as an MSP if he is re-elected to Westminster.

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Farage defends claim PM 'doesn't understand our culture'

Reform leader says by leaving D-Day event early Rishi Sunak showed he is "disconnected by privilege".

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Palestinians describe chaos and carnage in hostage rescue operation

Scores of Palestinians were killed during a rescue operation in central Gaza on Saturday.

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Kate wishes Irish Guards luck as she misses parade rehearsal

The Princess of Wales writes to the regiment to with them luck and to apologise for her absence.

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Tick attack: BBC hunts for tiny bloodsuckers as diseases rise

A closer look at the tiny, disease-carrying pests that are becoming more common in the UK.

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Watch: What's at stake in tonight's seven-way debate?

The BBC's Henry Zeffman explains what to expect in tonight's seven-way election debate.

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Watch: Ex-Post Office chair Alice Perkins giving evidence at inquiry

Alice Perkins was chair during a critical period of the Post Office Horizon scandal from 2011 to 2015.

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Top official's letter casts doubt on Tory tax claim

It risks undermining Rishi Sunak's claim Labour's plans would mean £2,000 of tax rises for families.

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Joey Essex early favourite to win Love Island

Fans are divided as the reality star becomes the first celebrity to enter the villa.

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Dear England: Football play returns with potential new ending

The play about Gareth Southgate and the England men’s football team will return next spring.

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Greens furious over 'outrageous' STV debate exclusion

The programme will only feature the SNP, Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats.

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MrBeast overtakes T-Series for most YouTube subscribers

Jimmy Donaldson, already the most-subscribed individual on the platform, has claimed another title.

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Evan Davis: Successful entrepreneurs don’t worry about being different

Evan Davis on common features shared by business leaders with a flourishing enterprise to their names.

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Lib Dems call for more Premier League games on free TV

The party say rising ticket and streaming prices mean many people are locked out of watching the best teams.

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'This is a bad day for America' - voters split on Trump verdict

We asked independent voters and Republicans who have doubts about Trump if conviction changes anything.

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