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- Watch: Moment empty building collapses in New York
[7 hours old]: Surveillance video shows the building – which was under construction – crumbling over and sending debris spilling onto a road.
- British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
[12 hours old]: The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.
. Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money
[42 hours old]: UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.
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* Fifa says 'nobody selling football' as plan continues [0 hours old]: Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
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Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax [8 hours old]: The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.
* Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape [1 hours old]: BBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.
* UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show [1 hours old]: The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.
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Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good [5 hours old]: Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.
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Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco [3 hours old]: At least 15 people drown as migrants try to swim to Spanish territory amid scenes of chaos at the border.
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Situation is stabilising, say crews tackling Suffolk wildfire [5 hours old]: The Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says "the situation appears to be stabilising" but at least 12 fire engines will remain on scene.
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Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three organisations during cyber tests [1 hours old]: It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.
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MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension [9 hours old]: The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".
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What your summer reading list says about you [6 hours old]: Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.
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If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war [2 hours old]: The plan - if successful - potentially removes the most significant obstacle to advancing the Trump-backed peace initiative in Gaza.
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'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around [7 hours old]: Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.
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The Papers: 'Cruel summer' and 'Football's staying home' [1 hours old]: Fires rage near nuclear plant in Suffolk and Uefa mulls World Cup boycott - Friday's papers.
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Weekly quiz: Why was a French teenager fined for licking a straw? [12 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over? [8 hours old]: Opponents of the junta hoped a revolution would remake Myanmar - but these are disheartening times.
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Three things we learned about AI from Big Tech earnings [4 hours old]: Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?
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Thousands evacuated in Crete as wildfires threaten tourist resorts [14 hours old]: Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
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Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund [10 hours old]: Dame Sarah Mullally has renewed her commitment to the fund on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.
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Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil [14 hours old]: Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.
* Elderly victim of 'cruel' carer can't be left alone after being 'traumatised' [1 hours old]: Louise Harris screamed "I hope you die in your sleep... you horrible cow" at Elizabeth Anne Shipton.
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Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court [10 hours old]: The UK's highest court gives Palestine Action's co-founder permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.
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Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant [12 hours old]: Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
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How does the UK fight wildfires? [14 hours old]: Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.
* Nobody is selling football and investment plan continues - Fifa [0 hours old]: Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
* Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now? [1 hours old]: It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?
* De Zerbi's 'ultra' roots and the Brescia connection at Spurs [1 hours old]: Roberto de Zerbi says he was born an ultra, raised on the Brescia curva alongside his father - and he has carried those roots to north London.
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Challenging times ahead for Newcastle - Shearer [15 hours old]: MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why he is worried about what will happen next at his old club after the departure of manager Eddie Howe.
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England captaincy could be what Root needs - Vaughan [14 hours old]: Former skipper Michael Vaughan says the England Test captaincy could be "exactly what Joe Root needs" after the 35-year-old is appointed to the role for a second time.
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Vomit in the morning, gold in the afternoon for England's gamblers [10 hours old]: Sickness struck England's team pursuit squad on Thursday morning, but a late gamble and fine ride secured Commonwealth Games gold in the velodrome.
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Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic' [7 hours old]: Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.
* South Korean shares soar after chip stock rout [0 hours old]: It comes after a three-day rout that wiped hundreds of billions of dollars off the value of the country's stock market.
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India wants to join the strawberry superpowers [8 hours old]: Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
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Apple warns of future 'supply constraints' for Mac, iPhone, iPad [7 hours old]: Shares of Apple plunged on a warning of slower sales in the coming months.
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Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates [13 hours old]: The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.
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Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover [13 hours old]: The car giant says it expects fewer than 300 people will lose their jobs.
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Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham [11 hours old]: Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.
* Hospital parking hike adds stress, patients say [1 hours old]: From 31 July hourly parking charges will increase by about 50% at several hospitals in the county.
* Group's mission to appreciate every piece of food [1 hours old]: Food in Community takes unwanted and surplus produce from growers and farmers.
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Americast [38 hours old]: Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.
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New documentary uncovers sexual misconduct claims against Leto [49 hours old]: Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.
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Howe going as spending rules bite - troubles for Newcastle's Saudi owners [18 hours old]: Newcastle United wanted to become one of the world's top clubs under their Saudi owners - but Eddie Howe's decision to leave is a sign of the troubles they are facing.
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US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter [16 hours old]: The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter.
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Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war [21 hours old]: Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.
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Beauty Pie founder on how she dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses [31 hours old]: Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.
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What happens here has a big impact on your money [38 hours old]: BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.
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Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans [31 hours old]: CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the firm intends to sell its AI tools to other companies for the first time.
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Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs [22 hours old]: Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.
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'No magic wand' to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held [33 hours old]: The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.
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Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents [23 hours old]: It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.
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Wiped out by a hurricane, this US community is now a global energy giant [28 hours old]: A US county flattened by Hurricane Rita is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.
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Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution? [38 hours old]: Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.
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'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise [55 hours old]: More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.
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Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert [36 hours old]: Security fears saw CAF Bank, which serves 14,000 UK charities, suspend its online banking portal.
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Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise [43 hours old]: UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".
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The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry [32 hours old]: Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.
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How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool [41 hours old]: Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.
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Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper? [79 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.
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The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks [248 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
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This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't [271 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health? [415 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
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New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain [439 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
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Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring [535 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
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Robots available for rent: But what can they do? [582 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
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AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence? [679 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
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What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages? [18 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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Your burger costs more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in [30 hours old]: The prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply over the past year, figures show.
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [727 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 [1207 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 [1279 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil [1535 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
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages [2119 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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1975: The world's first shop for left-handers [47 hours old]: A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.
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Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad? [73 hours old]: Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.
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Money Box [135 hours old]: What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?
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How much money do you give for a wedding gift? [169 hours old]: You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.