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- Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station
[1 hours old]: The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".
. Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
[53 hours old]: O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".
. Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet
[54 hours old]: The government says the work will support thousands of jobs across the UK.
. Air traffic chaos and compensation: 'Shutdown cost us more than £1,000'
[79 hours old]: Flight disruption has ruined holidays and left passengers sleeping on airport floors - so what are their rights?
. More flight cancellations as fallout from air traffic control glitch continues
[103 hours old]: Departures from a number of airports are affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.
. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[189 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
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Trump downplays warnings of AI risks as he cites rivalry with China [2 hours old]: The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".
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Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like [2 hours old]: While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.
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Will record donations to Reform go down as a moment of political change? [3 hours old]: Andy Burnham is likely to face fresh pressure to further change the rules on party donations, writes Jack Fenwick.
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Andy Burnham among Great North Run finishers [6 hours old]: This year's event sees 63,000 people take on the half marathon - including the prime minister.
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Meghan shares glimpse of family life after Sussexes return to UK [3 hours old]: It's the first time the Duchess of Sussex had posted her family on her Instagram grid since they return to the UK last month.
* Refereeing body admits judgement error over Haaland derby winner [0 hours old]: The Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref admits an error of judgement in awarding Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby.
* Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit [1 hours old]: Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces the standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US.
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Police searching for six men over anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth [4 hours old]: Force releases images of individuals it wants to speak to after disorder at Eastney Marina on 6 September.
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'Slim chance' government will hit 1.5m new homes target, Rayner tells BBC [9 hours old]: High construction costs and the Iran war are threatening the key manifesto pledge, the housing secretary says.
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US embassy child abuse images suspect flown from UK before police interview [7 hours old]: The individual worked at the US embassy in Vauxhall, south London, had diplomatic protection, despite not being a diplomat.
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Flattened molars and facial pain: Why are more young people grinding their teeth? [15 hours old]: Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.
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Reform confident it won't need to repay any of £72m under proposed new donor rules [5 hours old]: Housing Secretary Angela Rayner says rule changes on donations from UK expats would apply retrospectively and anyone not complying with them would have "to return that money".
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Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists [6 hours old]: Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.
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Europe must endure winter of hardship to keep pressure on Putin, says PM's security adviser [14 hours old]: In rare public remarks, Jonathan Powell said now was not the time for European nations to take their "foot off the gas".
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Zoo advertises tickets for 'child predator tour' [11 hours old]: Chester Zoo, which was selling tickets to see lions and tigers, says the mistake was a computer error.
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Will Reform Have To Give Their Mega Donations Back? [9 hours old]: The government is trying to change the law but will it affect Reform’s record donations?
* How virtual safety car cost Norris win - and should F1 change rules? [1 hours old]: Lando Norris says he was "insanely unlucky" to lose what seemed like a certain win in the Spanish Grand Prix because of the timing of a virtual safety car.
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Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red [1 hours old]: Erling Haaland's goal helps Manchester City win a highly controversial Manchester derby at rivals Manchester United despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes.
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'Finally got our points' - Hull and Woad shine in European Solheim win [5 hours old]: Charley Hull gets the ball rolling as Europe's big guns finally came to the fore in Sunday's singles as they wrestled the Solheim Cup back from the United States with a 15½-12½ victory at Bernardus Golf Club in the Netherlands.
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McInnes delivers togetherness & intensity in Old Firm gobsmacker [4 hours old]: BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English analyses Rangers' convincing Old Firm victory over Celtic at Ibrox.
* Dominant Kerr wins 0K with GB's first Ultimate title [1 hours old]: Josh Kerr ends a sensational season by winning the Ultimate Championship 1500m title as the inaugural edition of athletics' new global event concludes.
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AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC [6 hours old]: It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.
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Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley [11 hours old]: A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.
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'It's cost upon cost for working families - they get no help' [14 hours old]: The government needs to do more to support working families, a charity in Rotherham says.
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Oil prices create 'huge worry' as winter looms [14 hours old]: The warning comes after the US-Iran conflict drives up heating oil and fuel costs.
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Ending rough sleeping is 'not just a housing issue' [15 hours old]: Andy Burnham wants to get people "in from the cold" by Christmas, but the scale of the task is huge.
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Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters [22 hours old]: Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.
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Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby? [21 hours old]: The inquiry into the former nurse is expected to find failures by her hospital to ensure patient safety.
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They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets [20 hours old]: Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.
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Diljit Dosanjh makes history under the famous Wembley arch [21 hours old]: Wembley Stadium billed Diljit Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic music venue.
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Drag Race co-creator warns of TV representation 'crisis' after BBC drops show [21 hours old]: The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.
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Tom Felton: I'm so excited to see Rupert Grint play Ron Weasley again [21 hours old]: The Harry Potter actor talks about taking on Broadway and his friendship with former co-stars
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Student loan terms to be made clearer in England following repayment row [21 hours old]: Changes will spell out that governments can change rules and that career choices affect repayments.
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Americast [52 hours old]: Trump made the pledge at the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention.
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Star-studded, iconic, Oscar-winning mafia epic [333 hours old]: Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Diane Keaton
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Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down [23 hours old]: The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.
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US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze household budgets [54 hours old]: Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official report on inflation.
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Iceland to open first store in the Falklands [24 hours old]: Boss Lord Richard Walker says it would be the the first UK high street brand to operate there.
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'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves [24 hours old]: Consumer group Which? has called the sale of jack mackerel, a cheaper, less nutritious species of fish, an example of "skimpflation".
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Interest rates could rise again across the world – here's why [55 hours old]: As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.
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AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July [58 hours old]: The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.
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Primark finally set to launch home deliveries [82 hours old]: The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping.
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The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses [93 hours old]: What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.
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Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate [75 hours old]: The price of oil jumps to 5 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.
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Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on £1,999 first folding iPhone [83 hours old]: Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.
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Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5% [71 hours old]: Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.
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Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary [98 hours old]: Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.
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Tax banks to cut energy bills, unions tell Burnham [92 hours old]: The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.
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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed? [108 hours old]: Flights are cancelled owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?
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Learner drivers still forced to wait months for tests [105 hours old]: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.
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Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher [104 hours old]: A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.
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Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' [101 hours old]: It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
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I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why [117 hours old]: For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.
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Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k [111 hours old]: Victims of cowboy builders describe how they were exploited with one couple left "scarred for life".
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Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist [111 hours old]: Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.
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OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours [120 hours old]: OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.
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Can Europe recharge its battery industry? [69 hours old]: Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?
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I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why [69 hours old]: Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.
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Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over [93 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
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Should promotion depend on how workers use AI? [117 hours old]: More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?
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'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work [131 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.
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From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom [231 hours old]: Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
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Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch [229 hours old]: Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
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Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO [261 hours old]: Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.
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'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites [333 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
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Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing [405 hours old]: A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
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How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts [429 hours old]: While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
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Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal [453 hours old]: After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
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'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips [477 hours old]: Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
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Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider [471 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
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How landscape gardening is being electrified [573 hours old]: The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
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Can you really juggle a job and study for a degree? [54 hours old]: Students in Glasgow say the cost of living is making part-time work increasingly important.
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters [1269 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [1797 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash [2277 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
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How the High Street became a window on our political instability [2349 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
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Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans [70 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults ,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.
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When a Dragon gives you a helping hand [77 hours old]: When a Dragon gives you a helping hand
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Primark introduces home delivery [78 hours old]: Primark has said it plans to launch a home delivery service in Britain, four years after it made its first foray into e-commerce.
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Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda [182 hours old]: Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.
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How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US? [210 hours old]: The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.