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- Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station
[3 hours old]: The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".

. Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
[54 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
[55 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'
[81 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
[191 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?


and in other news ...

* 'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges
[1 hours old]: Burnham has said 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 as he cites rivalry with China
[3 hours old]: The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

- Will record donations to Reform go down as a moment of political change?
[4 hours old]: Andy Burnham is likely to face fresh pressure to further change the rules on party donations, writes Jack Fenwick.

* Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England
[1 hours old]: The government describes its new school food standards as "once-in-a-generation changes".

- Refereeing body admits judgement error over Haaland derby winner
[2 hours old]: The Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref admits an error of judgement in awarding Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby.

- Meghan shares glimpse of family life after Sussexes return to UK
[5 hours old]: It's the first time the Duchess of Sussex posted her family on her Instagram grid since they returned to the UK last month.

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

* Swedish party blocs tied after Sunday vote, projections say
[0 hours old]: A partial count by Sweden's election authority projected that left-wing opposition bloc would win a one-seat majority.

- Andy Burnham among Great North Run finishers
[7 hours old]: This year's event sees 63,000 people take on the half marathon - including the prime minister.

- Police searching for six men over anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth
[5 hours old]: Force releases images of individuals it wants to speak to after disorder at Eastney Marina on 6 September.

- Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like
[4 hours old]: While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

- First ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to meet in Cardiff
[1 hours old]: The Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin leaders will discuss ways they can work more closely.

- US embassy child abuse images suspect flown from UK before police interview
[9 hours old]: The individual worked at the US embassy in Vauxhall, south London, had diplomatic protection, despite not being a diplomat.

- Reform confident it won't need to repay any of £72m under proposed new donor rules
[6 hours old]: Housing Secretary Angela Rayner says rule changes on donations from UK expats would apply retrospectively and anyone not complying with them would have "to return that money".

- Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
[8 hours old]: Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.

- 'Slim chance' government will hit 1.5m new homes target, Rayner tells BBC
[11 hours old]: High construction costs and the Iran war are threatening the key manifesto pledge, the housing secretary says.

- Zoo advertises tickets for 'child predator tour'
[13 hours old]: Chester Zoo, which was selling tickets to see lions and tigers, says the mistake was a computer error.

- Will Reform Have To Give Their Mega Donations Back?
[11 hours old]: The government is trying to change the law but will it affect Reform’s record donations?

* Intelligence & resilience key in statement win for Maresca's Man City - Murphy
[0 hours old]: Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester City beat Manchester United at Old Trafford despite being down to 10 men for most of the game.

* Zverev caps transformational year with US Open triumph
[0 hours old]: Alexander Zverev lands his second Grand Slam title after ending Ben Shelton's hopes of becoming a rare home US Open men's champion.

- How virtual safety car cost Norris win - and should F1 change rules?
[3 hours old]: Lando Norris says he was "insanely unlucky" to lose what seemed like a certain win in the Spanish Grand Prix because of the timing of a virtual safety car.

- Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red
[3 hours old]: Erling Haaland's goal helps Manchester City win a highly controversial Manchester derby at rivals Manchester United despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes.

- 'Finally got our points' - Hull and Woad shine in European Solheim win
[6 hours old]: Charley Hull gets the ball rolling as Europe's big guns finally came to the fore in Sunday's singles as they wrestled the Solheim Cup back from the United States with a 15½-12½ victory at Bernardus Golf Club in the Netherlands.

- McInnes delivers togetherness & intensity in Old Firm gobsmacker
[6 hours old]: BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English analyses Rangers' convincing Old Firm victory over Celtic at Ibrox.

- AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
[7 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
[13 hours old]: A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.


and in other older news ...

. Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters
[24 hours old]: Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.

. Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby?
[23 hours old]: The inquiry into the former nurse is expected to find failures by her hospital to ensure patient safety.

. They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets
[21 hours old]: Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.

. Flattened molars and facial pain: Why are more young people grinding their teeth?
[16 hours old]: Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.

. Drag Race co-creator warns of TV representation 'crisis' after BBC drops show
[22 hours old]: The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.

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[12032 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Americast
[54 hours old]: Trump made the pledge at the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention.

. Star-studded, iconic, Oscar-winning mafia epic
[334 hours old]: Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Diane Keaton

. Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
[25 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
[25 hours old]: Boss Lord Richard Walker says it would be the the first UK high street brand to operate there.

. Interest rates could rise again across the world – here's why
[57 hours old]: As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.

. 'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves
[25 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
[56 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
[60 hours old]: The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

. Primark finally set to launch home deliveries
[84 hours old]: The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping.

. The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
[95 hours old]: What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

. Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate
[76 hours old]: The price of oil jumps to 5 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.

. Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on £1,999 first folding iPhone
[85 hours old]: Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

. Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
[73 hours old]: Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.

. Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary
[100 hours old]: Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.

. Tax banks to cut energy bills, unions tell Burnham
[94 hours old]: The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[110 hours old]: Flights are cancelled owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

. Learner drivers still forced to wait months for tests
[106 hours old]: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.

. Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher
[106 hours old]: A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.

. Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
[103 hours old]: It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.

. I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why
[119 hours old]: For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.

. Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k
[113 hours old]: Victims of cowboy builders describe how they were exploited with one couple left "scarred for life".

. Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist
[112 hours old]: Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[71 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
[71 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
[95 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[119 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
[133 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[233 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
[231 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
[263 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
[335 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
[407 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
[431 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
[455 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
[479 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
[473 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

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

. 'It's cost upon cost for working families - they get no help'
[16 hours old]: The government needs to do more to support working families, a charity in Rotherham says.

. Oil prices create 'huge worry' as winter looms
[16 hours old]: The warning comes after the US-Iran conflict drives up heating oil and fuel costs.

. Ending rough sleeping is 'not just a housing issue'
[17 hours old]: Andy Burnham wants to get people "in from the cold" by Christmas, but the scale of the task is huge.

. Can you really juggle a job and study for a degree?
[56 hours old]: Students in Glasgow say the cost of living is making part-time work increasingly important.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1270 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
[1799 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
[2279 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
[2351 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
[71 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.

. When a Dragon gives you a helping hand
[78 hours old]: When a Dragon gives you a helping hand

. Primark introduces home delivery
[80 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
[184 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?
[212 hours old]: The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.


 
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