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- The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[14 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
[254 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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* Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
[1 hours old]: Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

* EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
[0 hours old]: Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.

- How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
[1 hours old]: Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.

* Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
[1 hours old]: Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

* Author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
[0 hours old]: Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.

* Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
[0 hours old]: The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

* Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say
[1 hours old]: Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of a building hit by an Israeli strike last year, where some 10 families had been living.

- OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
[3 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.

- Lucy Letby: Families' solicitor blames hospital bosses for police delay
[1 hours old]: The Thirlwall Inquiry found repeated failures by hospital leaders to act on concerns.

- Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
[1 hours old]: Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.

- Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
[3 hours old]: Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?

- A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
[13 hours old]: The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

- Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why
[13 hours old]: As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

- Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
[2 hours old]: The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.

- Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
[4 hours old]: The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

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

- Our shop doors are locked during opening hours after theft
[8 hours old]: Businesses reveal the impact of shoplifting with recorded offences still above pre-pandemic levels.

* French former minister on trial over alleged Renault-Nissan lobbying
[0 hours old]: Rachida Dati, 61, is accused of taking money from the carmaker in return for political influence.

* Judge explains compassionate release of murderer who failed to return to NI jail
[1 hours old]: Gary Anderson, who is serving 15 years for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry in 2018, remains on the run on Wednesday.

* US accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies overseas
[1 hours old]: The FBI says five men "conspired to intimidate, threaten, or murder people on US soil and around the world".

- Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
[13 hours old]: Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.

- Parents of Southport attack victim 'devastated' by data breach
[2 hours old]: The Ministry of Justice says an urgent investigation has been launched after court files were accessed.

- Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says
[3 hours old]: South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.

- Baby born during Harry Potter screening has 'Cineworld' on birth certificate
[4 hours old]: Elsie Lamb was born in the Cineworld at Broughton, Flintshire, about 40 minutes into the film.

- Ranking the greatest all-time fantasy football icons
[3 hours old]: There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of unearthing an absolute Fantasy Premier League bargain - so who are the most iconic picks ever?

- Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner
[2 hours old]: Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.

- Mbappe, Vini and Konate cover up Real's message of support for Ceuta
[2 hours old]: Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.

- F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco
[4 hours old]: Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.

- 'He's an idiot, but he's our idiot' - Saints fans on Pollock contract stand-off
[6 hours old]: How has a drawn-out and public contract negotiation affected the relationship between Henry Pollock and Northampton Saints fans?

- Fernandez signs new London City contract
[4 hours old]: London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez signs a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2029.

- UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
[13 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
[6 hours old]: Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

- How rising bond yields impact American consumers
[9 hours old]: The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.

- Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
[13 hours old]: As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

- Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
[13 hours old]: The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

- AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
[14 hours old]: The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

- What is happening to UK prices?
[4 hours old]: UK inflation rose in August, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.

- Shoplifters carrying shopping lists, says M&S manager
[8 hours old]: The Marks and Spencer area manager for Shropshire says shoplifting is a "really large issue".

- Traffic, tourism and economy among election concerns
[8 hours old]: Residents and business owners in Onchan discuss key concerns ahead of the House of Keys election.

* What's driving UK 'shoplifting crisis'?
[0 hours old]: The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.

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. The full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal revealed
[392 hours old]: Exposing a British scandal.
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. US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007
[17 hours old]: The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

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

. Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
[28 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.

. AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC
[36 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
[34 hours old]: With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

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

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

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

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[134 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
[134 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
[158 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[182 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
[196 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[296 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
[294 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
[326 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
[398 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
[470 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
[494 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
[518 hours old]: After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1333 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
[1862 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
[2342 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
[2414 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
[134 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults ,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.

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. Primark introduces home delivery
[143 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.