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. Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say
[86 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
[112 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?
[311 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

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- Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation
[9 hours old]: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.

- Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
[1 hours old]: Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.

- No significant rain forecast for at least a week as UK heatwave continues
[7 hours old]: Heat has been this big story of the summer so far but there has also been a lack of wet weather, as Ben Rich explains.

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

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

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

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

- Hours each day in an iron lung kept her breathing, her will to live kept her alive
[4 hours old]: The sister of the last known polio patient in the US to use the life-saving machine spoke to the BBC about her sister's life.

- Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses
[3 hours old]: Survivors and first reporters reported doors being locked and the lack of signage marking emergency exits.

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

- US judge voids Donald Trump's .8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits
[11 hours old]: The judge said the suit was brought for 'improper purposes' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action.

- Time for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe World Cup masterclass?
[1 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?

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

- Deschamps predicts 'spectacular' France v Spain semi-final
[6 hours old]: France boss Didier Deschamps is predicting a "spectacular" semi-final when his exciting side take on Spain in a heavyweight World Cup showdown in Dallas.

- 'Easy to create divisions' - Kane says England are 'completely together'
[8 hours old]: England captain Harry Kane says the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

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

- 'I don't want to seem tight': How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?
[7 hours old]: Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

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

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

- The Papers: 'New twist in killer hunt' and 'One of a kind Ann'
[2 hours old]: The majority of the papers are dominated by the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.

- Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine
[5 hours old]: It comes less than a week after an undocumented migrant was fatally shot in Houston by an immigration agent.

- Over half of adults with learning disabilities do not live past 65, report says
[13 hours old]: The government says the findings are stark, while a campaign group says they should be "headline news".

- Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
[9 hours old]: The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.

- Identity of Sydney daycare worker facing 329 child abuse offences revealed
[5 hours old]: Hamish Tait is accused of abusing 136 children at five childcare facilities over a 16-year period.

- Gang feud ended with 'resolution of differences' between rivals - police
[1 hours old]: Chief Constable Jo Farrell noted the feud - which spanned six months and involved 84 separate incidents - had ended for multiple reasons including dozens of arrests.

- Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death
[15 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?
[12 hours old]: A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks

- Timing took me to Chelsea rather than Liverpool - Alonso
[11 hours old]: Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says his arrival at Stamford Bridge instead of Liverpool was "about timings".

* Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists
[1 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.

- All the goals from France's run to semi-finals
[1 hours old]: Watch every goal scored by France on their way to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals and a mouth-watering tie against Spain.

- Sacked McCullum holds hands up for England results
[15 hours old]: Brendon McCullum apologises for a run of seven defeats in nine games which led to him being sacked as Test coach on Sunday.

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

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

- UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes
[2 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.

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

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

- Parent cooking classes 'built my confidence'
[1 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
[1 hours old]: Some London council already allow unused land to be turned into gardens, allotments and flowerbeds.

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. How to change bank, energy or broadband provider and save money
[31 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?
[19 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.

. How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its almond butter
[49 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
[30 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
[66 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?
[71 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
[86 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
[87 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
[101 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
[92 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
[103 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
[86 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
[90 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
[127 hours old]: The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting off many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?

. Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economist
[109 hours old]: Chief economist at the Bank of England says slower growth and inflationary pressures mean rate rise needed

. I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money
[127 hours old]: The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.

. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
[31 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
[127 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?
[175 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?
[271 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
[463 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
[511 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[535 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
[607 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
[631 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[678 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Demand for baby bank growing faster than donations
[25 hours old]: The charity says it gave out 36,400 items of child clothing and 536 tubs of formula milk in 2025.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[319 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
[799 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
[871 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[1128 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
[1711 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Should you be switching bank accounts?
[89 hours old]: Martin Lewis covers whether you should be switching bank accounts.

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