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- Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
[1 hours old]: Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.

. Amazon pauses work with cargo firm after fatal crash
[33 hours old]: The 21 Air-operated jet overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and hit several vehicles.

. Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
[92 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
[93 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'
[118 hours old]: Flight disruption has ruined holidays and left passengers sleeping on airport floors - so what are their rights?

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[228 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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and in other news ...

* Key findings from Lucy Letby Thirlwall Inquiry
[0 hours old]: The inquiry found a "complete failure to protect babies on the neonatal unit" where the nurse worked.

* State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
[0 hours old]: The increase has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

* Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter
[0 hours old]: The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment.

- Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
[8 hours old]: He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.

* Political donors could face tougher residency rules
[1 hours old]: It comes after Reform received donations totalling £72m from two British crypto-billionaires who have both recently lived abroad.

* Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots
[0 hours old]: The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.

- Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
[3 hours old]: The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

* Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians
[0 hours old]: A vehicle hit four people before colliding with two cars on White Rose Way in Doncaster, police say.

- Fall in small boat Channel crossings down to law enforcement, agency says
[2 hours old]: But other factors, including developments in the Middle East, may also be playing a role.

- Harry and Meghan change children's school over security concerns due to traffic
[1 hours old]: It is understood that the couple's private security team had cited concerns about difficulties in making the school run route secure.

- The winners and nominees in full
[6 hours old]: Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Sarah Snook and Colman Domingo are among the stars nominated for acting prizes.

- Watch: Emotional tributes and superstars at glittering ceremony
[6 hours old]: The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

- In pictures: Zendaya, Selena Gomez and other stars light up red carpet
[8 hours old]: Stars from the latest hit TV shows turn out at the biggest night in the US TV calendar.

- Memorable moments and everything you couldn't see on TV
[6 hours old]: Backstage, the winners continued the celebrations off-screen and addressed some of the ceremony's most viral moments.



- I was paid thousands to start a new life in small town America
[12 hours old]: Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

- Watch: What's behind the decision to review Harry and Meghan's UK security?
[13 hours old]: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are going to be given a review of their publicly-funded security after their return to live in the UK.


- Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire
[6 hours old]: The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front.

- From Marilyn Monroe to Sabrina Carpenter - Bob Mackie's designs in pictures
[9 hours old]: Beyoncé, Cher, Elton John and Miley Cyrus have all worn Mackie's glittery ensembles.

* Pokémon fans prepare for 'biggest day in a decade'
[0 hours old]: Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first release of the 30th anniversary Pokémon trading cards.

- US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
[3 hours old]: The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.

- Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport, sprinter Hunt says
[2 hours old]: British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney is a part of a "barrier" to girls' participation in sport.

- Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
[12 hours old]: New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.

* Unions urge ministers to soften planned changes to immigration rules
[0 hours old]: The home secretary wants to double the time it takes for most migrants to qualify for permanent residence.

- Lost oyster beds rediscovered thanks to Gaelic and Scots language
[6 hours old]: Scientists searched for the inclusion of the Gaelic and Scots words for oyster or oysters in place-names around Scotland's coast.

- UK set to turn cooler as unsettled weather continues
[11 hours old]: As temperatures drop through the week and it starts to feel more autumnal, is it now time to put the summer clothes away?

* London misses out to Nairobi in World Athletics bid
[0 hours old]: London has lost to Nairobi in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.

* London loses bid to host 2029 World Athletics as Nairobi named host
[0 hours old]: London has lost to Nairobi in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.

- Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - Hunt
[2 hours old]: British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned about the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney being part of a "barrier" to girls' participation in sport.

- Spurs' Richarlison posts crying emoji after being left out of Liverpool tie
[2 hours old]: Richarlison publicly expresses his displeasure at Roberto de Zerbi's decision to leave him out of Tottenham's squad for Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool.

- How did they get the Madring track so wrong? - F1 Q&A
[5 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Spanish Grand Prix.

* McBurnie & seven uncapped names in Scotland squad
[0 hours old]: Hull City forward Oli McBurnie is called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years while seven uncapped make new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first selection.

- Rodon absent as Ashford earns first Wales call-up
[2 hours old]: Craig Bellamy hands a first call-up to Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford for Wales' Nations League A campaign but is without key defender Joe Rodon.

- I got paid ,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
[12 hours old]: Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

- AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC
[11 hours old]: US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it "taking over the World" are a "HOAX".

- AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
[9 hours old]: With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

- Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut
[6 hours old]: The cuts comes into effect in April, but the largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes.

- What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
[4 hours old]: The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

- Charities praise will gifts despite cost of living
[6 hours old]: Jersey charities say leaving donations in wills can be "transformational", regardless of how much.

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. Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm
[16 hours old]: Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.

. Petrol and diesel prices hit highest since 2022
[24 hours old]: The cost of filling up a vehicle has rebounded, according to the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

. Rent rises set to speed up in gloomy forecast for tenants
[36 hours old]: The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, says property website Zoopla.

. MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights
[27 hours old]: Existing laws are not equipped to address the risks to human rights being posed by artificial intelligence, UK politicians say.

. Heading off to uni? Here's what to insure against theft
[27 hours old]: What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?

. Carney gambles on the world's biggest investors betting on Canada
[16 hours old]: In the midst of a trade war with the US, the prime minister leveraged his connections in global finance to invite some of the world's biggest investors to Canada.

. 'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges
[21 hours old]: Burnham says those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.

. Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China
[41 hours old]: The US president said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

. AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
[45 hours old]: It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.

. Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
[50 hours old]: A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.

. Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit
[40 hours old]: Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces the standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US.

. Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
[62 hours old]: The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

. Iceland to open first store in the Falklands
[63 hours old]: Boss Lord Richard Walker says it would be the the first UK high street brand to operate there.

. 'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves
[63 hours old]: Consumer group Which? has called the sale of jack mackerel, a cheaper, less nutritious species of fish, an example of "skimpflation".

. US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze household budgets
[93 hours old]: Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official report on inflation.

. AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
[97 hours old]: The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[108 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
[108 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
[132 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[156 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
[170 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[270 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
[268 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
[300 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
[372 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
[444 hours old]: A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

. How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
[468 hours old]: While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.

. Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
[492 hours old]: After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

. 'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
[516 hours old]: Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

. Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
[510 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

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

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1308 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
[1836 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
[2316 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
[2388 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans
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. Primark introduces home delivery
[117 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.

. Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda
[221 hours old]: Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.

. How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?
[249 hours old]: The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.