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* Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles
[1 hours old]: A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia says it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the capital.

. Flight chaos caused by 'millisecond' software defect, report says
[33 hours old]: The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

. Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
[32 hours old]: O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

. Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
[58 hours old]: Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.

. The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[97 hours old]: Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[337 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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* Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' as he addresses Macklemore controversy
[0 hours old]: The mega-star singer spoke about the issue at his first concert since rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour and other artists dropped out.

- Major seaside hotel fire that evacuated guests during night treated as suspicious
[5 hours old]: About 280 people were evacuated from the premises at Folkestone's Grand Burstin Hotel.

- Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'
[2 hours old]: Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.

- Strictly returns with new hosting trio as celebrities find out dance pairings
[3 hours old]: Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over from long-running presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

- The deadly new drugs reshaping Scotland's fight against addiction
[2 hours old]: Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.

- Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married
[2 hours old]: Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.


- Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice
[1 hours old]: A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.

- 'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity
[1 hours old]: A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

- Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth
[1 hours old]: "It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.

- Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks
[7 hours old]: An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

- Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
[2 hours old]: In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.

- Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets
[6 hours old]: CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.

- Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins
[7 hours old]: Lib Dem leader Ed Davey claimed the party was aiming to beat its 2024 record of 72 MPs in any snap election.

- Premier League fans and players honour Noah Woods
[4 hours old]: Everton and Ipswich supporters and players pay tribute to the three-year-old, who died this week.

* The Papers: 'Gaslit by the King' and 'McCann suspect's book plot'
[1 hours old]: Earl Spencer's memoir and plans for the chief Madeleine McCann suspect to write a book lead Sunday's papers.

- Maddy Cusack 'more than a number on a shirt' as anniversary falls during inquest delay
[1 hours old]: The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.

- Brighton humbling 'a big lesson' for Arsenal - Arteta
[6 hours old]: An uncharacteristic performance from Arsenal saw the Gunners ship three goals in the defeat to Brighton - but could the loss be the "big lesson" they needed?

- From near oblivion to Europe - Brighton celebrate 125th anniversary in style
[8 hours old]: From obscurity and near oblivion to Premier League and Europe - Brighton celebrate their 125th anniversary.

- Hear'Say, 'Snake' & Tony Blair: A Coventry win 25 years in the making
[4 hours old]: Coventry City's win over Nottingham Forest - thanks to Jay Dasilva's goal - was a victory which was over 25 years in the making following some dark days for the Sky Blues.

- 'Greater things to come,' says Mitchell after England winning run ends
[6 hours old]: Head coach John Mitchell says England's thrilling draw with Canada will inspire "greater things to come" from the world champions despite the result ending their record-breaking winning streak.

- Celtic win 'changes game' - but can they reverse Rangers' derby dominance?
[5 hours old]: Former Celtic captain Scott Brown believes a win for the Scottish champions against Rangers on Sunday "changes the game" after a turbulent week for Martin O'Neill's side.

- Carrick has faith in VAR despite derby error
[3 hours old]: Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick still has faith in VAR despite the derby blunder that cost his side in their home defeat by Manchester City

- Ratcliffe 'must go' says Man Utd Muslim fan group
[10 hours old]: The Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club says United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe "must go" after he spoke out against immigration and said the country was "on the slide".

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and in other older news ...

. Watch: Earl Spencer says he is telling the truth about a phone call with Charles after Diana's death
[33 hours old]: Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book.

. 'How many more bodies?' Grief and fear in South Africa as nine women found dead in two months
[26 hours old]: Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

. AI not a threat to films, say Shaun the Sheep creators
[37 hours old]: The Bristol-based institution have released the third feature film in the Shaun the Sheep franchise.

. Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
[146 hours old]: It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.

. Nepo baby is a horrific term, says Zeta-Jones
[153 hours old]: The Chicago star's children Dylan and Carys have both gone into showbiz, following in her footsteps.

. Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes
[91 hours old]: The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico

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[12179 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. 'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran
[31 hours old]: The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at 0 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.

. Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'
[31 hours old]: Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

. We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how
[38 hours old]: The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

. The virtual worlds where robots are trained
[50 hours old]: Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

. British Steel plan lacks credibility, MPs say
[36 hours old]: A committee report says the government has not set out how British Steel will become profitable.

. Thames Water rescue deal should be rejected - MPs
[43 hours old]: A report on the future of Thames Water, urging the government to take action, has been published.

. 'Insufficient funds' to pay Brewdog creditors after takeover deal
[35 hours old]: Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.

. Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into Made in Europe scheme
[42 hours old]: The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".

. Early Bowie music available to stream for first time
[50 hours old]: Previously unheard material from the start of the artist's career has been released for the first time.

. Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
[42 hours old]: Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

. Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high
[59 hours old]: Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.

. I sent 200 LinkedIn messages and got a job: How to nail networking
[62 hours old]: From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

. Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
[56 hours old]: There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes the BBC's Katya Adler.

. Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft
[64 hours old]: Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".


. OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
[70 hours old]: The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

. US interest rates raised for first time in three years
[72 hours old]: Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

. Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC
[73 hours old]: Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

. EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
[72 hours old]: Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

. Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
[82 hours old]: Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

. OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
[87 hours old]: Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

. Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
[82 hours old]: The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

. We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them
[88 hours old]: Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

. UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
[97 hours old]: Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

. Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar
[90 hours old]: Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

. Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
[73 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[218 hours old]: Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

. I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
[218 hours old]: Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

. Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
[241 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[266 hours old]: More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

. 'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
[280 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[380 hours old]: Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

. Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
[377 hours old]: Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

. Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
[410 hours old]: Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.

. 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
[481 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange
[37 hours old]: Dr Caoimhe Archibald posted on X about a new one-off electricity bill reduction, which Sir Chris Bryant reposted saying the UK government funded it.

. 'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'
[44 hours old]: New Yorkers and Londoners share what they usually tip in a restaurant - and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.

. Councils to share £5m in 'emergency food aid' as living costs rise
[44 hours old]: The money from the Welsh government will amount to around £200,000 to every council.

. Mixed feelings from consumers as electricity discount to be given to NI households
[56 hours old]: The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be applied from next month.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1417 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
[1946 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
[2426 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
[2498 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. Dragon Deborah opens with a terrible negotiation tactic
[35 hours old]: Deborah Meaden makes a bold opening move in response to a pitch.

. Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group
[39 hours old]: Keeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal specific designer items.

. Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates
[72 hours old]: The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.

. The Documentary
[71 hours old]: Katy Watson explores Australia's relationship with China - partner, rival or 'frenemy'?