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- Bedford train crash driver died from traumatic injuries
[3 hours old]: An inquest hears Shaun Burton died in the collision in which 102 people needed hospital treatment.

. Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say
[92 hours old]: The man's wife held onto his legs for around five minutes to stop him from being sucked out, officials say.

. Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes
[118 hours old]: Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.

. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[317 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

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* PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
[0 hours old]: Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

* Scott Mills was highest paid BBC star before sacking
[0 hours old]: The former Radio 2 breakfast host earned about £745,000 from the BBC in the last financial year.

- Police continue to question murder suspect over Ann Widdecombe's killing
[2 hours old]: The 28-year-old white British male suspect was re-arrested on Monday after counter terrorism police took over the case.

* Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
[0 hours old]: It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security.

- Wildfires burn in parts of UK as fire chiefs warn of extreme pressure
[1 hours old]: Major incidents were declared in North Wales and in Glossop, Derbyshire in the Peak District on Sunday.

- 'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
[3 hours old]: Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".

- Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists' countries
[7 hours old]: BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.

- South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures
[2 hours old]: Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.

- How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
[7 hours old]: Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.

- Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
[10 hours old]: Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.

- England to make late call on Rice for semi-final
[15 hours old]: England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

- Time for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe masterclass?
[7 hours old]: France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?

- Increased security for England and Argentina tie
[5 hours old]: Authorities say there will be increased security measures in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta.

- Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast
[13 hours old]: Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.

* How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?
[1 hours old]: Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

* BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries
[1 hours old]: Scott Mills and Greg James top the list of the best-paid BBC presenters in the last financial year.

- How my period is supercharging my ADHD
[13 hours old]: A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.

- The app used by millions to help make healthy food purchases
[13 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

- The mysterious crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor
[13 hours old]: Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.

- I hunted the men who secretly film their wives and share footage online
[7 hours old]: What disturbed Jess the most was men sharing footage of wives, girlfriends and loved ones.

- Dad who died helping two children in sea named
[2 hours old]: A dad who died alongside another man on Sunday is named locally as Wayne Taylor.

- Free school meal pupils falling further behind their peers, report warns
[5 hours old]: The Education Policy Institute says the new prime minister should target the issue with "laser-like focus".

* Fanfare and flyovers as France celebrates Bastille Day
[1 hours old]: Soldiers from the 'Coalition of the Willing' and Ukraine took centre stage in the parade through Paris.

- YouTube still recommending eating disorder videos to teens, research finds
[13 hours old]: The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study finds.

- Wimbledon school crash driver's trial set for 2027
[2 hours old]: Claire Freemantle was driving the car that killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau at a Wimbledon school.

- Lindsey Graham's sister, who he adopted as a child, to replace him as senator
[15 hours old]: The South Carolina governor chose the senator's little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham's death on Saturday.

- Bangkok fire investigation finds locked doors and flammable decor as deaths climb to 30
[8 hours old]: Survivors and first responders reported locked doors and a lack of signage marking emergency exits.

- Walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi
[1 hours old]: Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game's all-time greats.

* Barry's journey from Accrington Stanley to World Cup semi-final
[1 hours old]: His playing career peaked at Accrington Stanley - now Anthony Barry is Thomas Tuchel's right-hand man in England's bid for World Cup glory.

- Brighton sign Vuskovic from Spurs for club record £46m
[2 hours old]: Brighton sign Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for a club record fee of £46m on a five-year contract, with an option for a further year.

- Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists
[7 hours old]: BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.

- Could it work if Verstappen wanted to go to McLaren? F1 Q&A
[3 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

- Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[13 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

- California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger
[2 hours old]: The state, where both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.

- US burrito giant Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico
[10 hours old]: Other US fast-food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated in.

- UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes
[7 hours old]: The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

- Removing tax from food could cost £14m - minister
[3 hours old]: Treasury says a GST removal from essential grocery items would mostly benefit the richest islanders.

- Pop-up free school uniform and prom dress stall
[7 hours old]: People are being encouraged to donate, swap or take items they need for free.

- Parent cooking classes 'built my confidence'
[7 hours old]: New cooking scheme aims to help parents learn healthy recipes which are convenient to make.

- Call for right to grow food on unused public land
[7 hours old]: Some London council already allow unused land to be turned into gardens, allotments and flowerbeds.

- Woman's Hour
[2 hours old]: We hear about a new study exploring the impact hormones have on women with ADHD.

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. Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death
[21 hours old]: Counter terrorism police takeover the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death.

. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?
[18 hours old]: A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks

. Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
[20 hours old]: The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.

. How to change bank, energy or broadband provider and save money
[37 hours old]: Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.

. The SpaceX IPO made history. One month on has it lost momentum?
[25 hours old]: A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.

. UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
[20 hours old]: The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".

. How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its almond butter
[55 hours old]: The German supermarket's bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?

. 10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all
[36 hours old]: Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.

. Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
[72 hours old]: The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.

. Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children?
[77 hours old]: The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its critics.

. Major car firms found not to have installed emissions-cheating devices
[92 hours old]: A High Court judge said some major car manufacturers did not install a device to cheat emissions testing.

. EasyJet agrees to surprise takeover bid as rival US firm swoops in
[93 hours old]: The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a recent takeover offer from Castlelake.

. 'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet
[107 hours old]: The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.

. Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children
[98 hours old]: People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.

. Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
[109 hours old]: A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.

. Chip giant SK Hynix raises .5bn as shares surge in bumper US listing
[92 hours old]: The shares surged as much as 17% in their Nasdaq trading debut on Friday following the record-breaking foreign listing.

. EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
[96 hours old]: Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".

. Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it
[133 hours old]: The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting off many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?

. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
[37 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

. Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
[133 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

. Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[180 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

. AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
[277 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
[469 hours old]: A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

. Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[517 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[541 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[613 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
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. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[684 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
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. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[805 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
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. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[1134 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

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
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