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- How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank
[2 hours old]: There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.

. Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell
[23 hours old]: Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.

* Arran ferry evacuated over 'bomb threat' by passenger rescued from sea
[1 hours old]: Police Scotland said a 23-year-old man was arrested and it was established that the threats "were not credible".

- Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño
[15 hours old]: The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.

. Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
[36 hours old]: Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.

. Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'
[59 hours old]: The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.

. Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
[359 hours old]: The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

. Illegal 'drip pricing' could add thousands to the cost of your holiday
[35 hours old]: The UK's consumer watchdog has opened an investigation into Trainline, RED Driving School, and Virgin Holidays.

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and in other news ...

* Girl, 6, dies days after Shoreham sea tragedy killed three family members
[0 hours old]: Saja El-Khawas is the fourth person to die after her family got into difficulty in water in West Sussex.

- Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m
[5 hours old]: The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have to pay the Daily Mail publisher an initial £9.54m in the next seven days after losing a privacy case.

- Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
[2 hours old]: At least 130 people, including 23 children, were also injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.

- Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands
[3 hours old]: This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.

- Watch: How 'strongest' El Niño could affect weather around the world
[6 hours old]: The powerful natural climate phenomenon, that is developing over the Pacific Ocean, is likely to be the strongest in living memory, the Met Office has warned.

- Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk
[3 hours old]: The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak.

* Supreme Court temporarily unfreezes Trump ballroom construction
[0 hours old]: The temporary order will allow the 0m (£297m) project to continue while the high court mulls a final decision on the case.

- Murder investigation after wildfire uncovers body in park
[4 hours old]: A post-mortem examination revealed the remains belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 45.

* TikTok to pay 0m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
[0 hours old]: The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.

- Watch: UK marks first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism
[5 hours old]: Survivors of terror attacks gathered today at the first annual National day for Victims and Survivors of terrorism.

- Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims
[3 hours old]: The Reform UK leader has accused Sky News of sending reporters to a house where his adult daughter lives.

- Steve Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
[9 hours old]: Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.

- Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality
[8 hours old]: Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.

- Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner
[12 hours old]: Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be improving.

- Will Harry's return heal deep-rooted rift with William?
[12 hours old]: The Prince of Wales remains in no mood to forgive and forget. The hurt he feels lingers.

* One killed in sword attack at Swedish school
[1 hours old]: Officials say another three people were injured, and an 18-year-old male suspect shot and arrested.

- Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots
[4 hours old]: A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.

- Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final clashes
[6 hours old]: Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.

- Stormy autumn, cold winter - El Niño could bring a tough few months for the UK
[8 hours old]: This year's El Niño is expected to be the strongest in living memory and could lead to a range of impacts of the UK - including a stormy autumn.

- Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs
[10 hours old]: The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.

- Is Andy Burnham Actually Popular Or Just New?
[7 hours old]: And, Sue Gray gives her first interview since leaving Downing Street.

* Arsenal start title defence with comfortable win over Coventry
[0 hours old]: Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard give champions Arsenal a comfortable 3-0 win over newcomers Coventry City, in the opening game of the Premier League campaign at the Emirates Stadium.

- Man Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton's Baleba
[2 hours old]: Manchester United agree a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.

- It would be 'nice to have choice' over Ashes venues - Root
[4 hours old]: Joe Root said "it would be nice to have a choice" over the venues where his England team play as they leave Headingley until 2029.

* Tzolis shines in Premier League opener - Arsenal v Coventry player ratings
[1 hours old]: How Arsenal and Coventry's players rated following their Premier League match.

- Hunt second in Diamond League 200m as White wins
[3 hours old]: Amy Hunt follows up her extraordinary week at the European Championships with a second-placed finish in the women's 200m at the Diamond League in Lausanne behind Kayla White.

- 'I fear for them' - Vaughan & Raja lament 'desperate times' for Pakistan
[5 hours old]: Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he "really fears" for Pakistan after their heavy defeat in the first Test at Headingley.

* Canada 'should fight' as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier says
[0 hours old]: Premier Wab Kinew's comments signal a tough battle for Prime Minister Mark Carney to get buy-in from Canadians on a possible trade deal with the US.

- US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived
[5 hours old]: Economists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed tn.

- UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
[12 hours old]: Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'

- Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
[13 hours old]: The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

- Watch: How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world?
[1 hours old]: The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.

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. Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost
[21 hours old]: Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.

. A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism
[17 hours old]: There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism

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. Harry & Meghan: Why Are They Moving Back?
[30 hours old]: The Sussexes love a surprise – but why have they decided to make a return to the UK?

. An intense psychological thriller with Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum
[1222 hours old]: Having fun? Nothing as as it seems on a private party island, and leaving's not an option

. How landscape gardening is being electrified
[23 hours old]: The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.

. The teen entrepreneur transforming farm management
[23 hours old]: The app was designed to give farmers more time with their families by making the business more manageable.

. How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?
[23 hours old]: Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

. Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back
[28 hours old]: High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years

. US national debt passes tn after doubling in a decade
[39 hours old]: It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.

. I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how
[47 hours old]: The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own.

. Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory
[29 hours old]: Bernard Matthews Foods says its Shaftesbury Street factory will close by the end of 2026.

. Danone €1bn takeover of Huel approved by watchdog
[32 hours old]: French firm says the acquisition of Huel will help it grow in the nutritional sector.

. Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships
[29 hours old]: Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".

. Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries
[24 hours old]: It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.

. Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
[40 hours old]: Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.

. Carney asks Canada's provinces to end US alcohol ban as trade deal nears
[26 hours old]: An agreement preventing a new wave of US tariffs is close and could include an end to Canada's boycott of US wine and spirits.

. India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market
[46 hours old]: E-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.

. US retail giant receives bn boost from tariff refunds
[53 hours old]: The US chain said it received a 4 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to .6bn.

. Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
[58 hours old]: Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.

. Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
[54 hours old]: A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

. 'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
[71 hours old]: Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.

. The critical tech staying safe by going underground
[70 hours old]: The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.

. Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
[168 hours old]: There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.

. Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
[215 hours old]: Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

. Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
[239 hours old]: Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.

. 'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
[262 hours old]: Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

. 'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
[281 hours old]: The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.

. Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
[359 hours old]: The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

. Couples share their biggest money disagreements
[17 hours old]: Candles, haircuts, a Tesla... this week we're asking couples in London: "What's the biggest money disagreement in your relationship?"

. Thousands helped with back to school costs
[34 hours old]: More than £310,000 has been given to help families with back to school costs, the government says.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[718 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[1247 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[1727 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[1799 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[2055 hours old]: Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

. Little Moons co-founder: Don't wait for your product to be perfect
[41 hours old]: The mochi ice cream company co-founder shares her top tips, job highs and lows, and what a perfect Sunday looks like.

. 'I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance'
[105 hours old]: Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce is driving them to breaking point.

. Business Daily
[121 hours old]: Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step