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. Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes
[95 hours old]: Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.

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* Long-delayed defence spending plan to be published on Tuesday, with focus on drone warfare
[1 hours old]: The defence investment plan will set out how billions will be spent on equipping the UK Armed Forces.

- New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
[4 hours old]: The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".

- Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
[3 hours old]: BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

* Refugees will be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum rules
[1 hours old]: Ministers will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.

- 'They are hoping beyond hope': Rescue efforts continue at collapsed La Guaira building
[2 hours old]: At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.

* Three people injured after explosion in Monaco, French media report
[0 hours old]: The blast at a residential building was "very likely an attack", Monaco's head of government tells AFP.

- Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase's cause of death was Aids
[1 hours old]: The actress, who also crawled out of a TV in horror film The Ring, passed away in LA this month, aged 35.

- Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
[6 hours old]: Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.

* Domestic killers could face extra 10 years in prison under new plans
[1 hours old]: The changes mean the 15-year starting sentence could be increased to 25 years to be in line with other murders.

- Osaka 'pays love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono
[1 hours old]: Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's all-white dress code required special inspiration.

- Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix
[2 hours old]: He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.

- Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
[2 hours old]: In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.

- 'No one move!': The agonising silence as Venezuela rescuers listen for survivors
[1 hours old]: With tens of thousands of people still believed missing, teams listen for signs of life beneath the rubble.

- Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivors
[2 hours old]: Teams armed with a range of techniques continue to dig through the rubble in Venezuela.

- Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
[15 hours old]: The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.

- Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match
[12 hours old]: Morocco’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.

- Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup
[12 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

- How Thomas Tuchel is still searching for solutions out wide
[11 hours old]: Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about the Three Lions at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.

* Is tennis' relentless nature causing injury crisis?
[1 hours old]: After British stars Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrew injured from Wimbledon, BBC Sport analyses why so many top players are struggling with injury.

- How Good Life star Penelope Keith won the nation's heart
[12 hours old]: The life of the much-loved comedy actress best known as Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.

- Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on fame, pressure and World Cup fever
[12 hours old]: As the Netflix show following their lives returns, the squad open up about their new-found fame.

- Frank Gardner: Navy plans reflect sea change in how wars are fought
[7 hours old]: The upcoming defence plan reflects rapid changes in drone warfare, our security correspondent writes.

- Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
[7 hours old]: Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

- Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes
[5 hours old]: The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "critical".

- Stokes created moments and the moments are no more
[6 hours old]: Ben Stokes was a cricketer of moments, and the moments are now no more, writes Stephan Shemilt.

- Harry still hoping to bring Meghan and children on UK visit
[6 hours old]: Despite arguments over security, Prince Harry is still expected to bring his wife and children to the UK.

- WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers
[6 hours old]: The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

- Double murder accused is sex offender, jury told
[6 hours old]: Simon Levy, 40, from Tottenham denies murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins.

- Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped woman in car, court told
[5 hours old]: The award-winning actor goes on trial on charges of rape and sexual assault, which he denies.

- Six people shot dead at centre for mothers and children in Germany
[3 hours old]: The male suspect who has been arrested was in a custody dispute over his baby daughter, police say.

- Maddy Cusack kept mental health secret over fears of stigma, inquest hears
[5 hours old]: The former Sheffield United player had feared being ridiculed and stigmatised, her inquest hears.

- Trump's final appeal of E Jean Carroll sex abuse case rejected
[7 hours old]: The Supreme Court decision means the US president will now have to pay Carroll the m (£3.6m) in damages she had been awarded.

- Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
[3 hours old]: A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

- What's Andy Burnham's Plan For Number 10 (North)?
[3 hours old]: Burnham unveils "Number 10 North" in first speech since running for PM.

* 45 minutes from Brazil 'humiliation' - but 'Crafty Carlo' does it again
[0 hours old]: Half-time in Houston and Brazil's players trudged off facing another early World Cup exit. But we should have known better than to doubt Carlo Ancelotti.

- McCullum & Key should go in 'complete clearout' - Vaughan
[2 hours old]: Former captain Michael Vaughan says England coach Brendon McCullum and Rob Key should resign as part of a "complete clear-out" following the retirement of Ben Stokes.

- Why Maresca? What Man City fans can expect from Guardiola's successor
[6 hours old]: Pep Guardiola passes the baton on to Enzo Maresca, but why have Manchester City chosen the Italian as the Spaniard's replacement?

* 'That's Federer-esque!' - best shots from Wimbledon day one
[0 hours old]: Watch the best shots from day one of Wimbledon 2026 featuring defending champion Jannik Sinner and Great Britain's Cameron Norrie and Harriet Dart.

- Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
[6 hours old]: The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.

- British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
[9 hours old]: The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".

- Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
[11 hours old]: The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.

- South Korea unveils 0bn chip and AI investment plan
[14 hours old]: It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

- Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free
[9 hours old]: As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

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. Biopic starring Will Smith as Venus and Serena Williams' father
[69 hours old]: Richard Williams is determined to write daughters Venus and Serena into sporting history.

. Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
[17 hours old]: Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back.

. Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
[71 hours old]: Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?

. Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
[69 hours old]: The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.

. Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
[71 hours old]: King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.

. Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
[84 hours old]: The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

. I'm back at home again after uni - here's how I'm making it work
[95 hours old]: Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.

. What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
[81 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

. Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
[95 hours old]: Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.

. Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost
[99 hours old]: Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".

. Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children
[106 hours old]: The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

. Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
[87 hours old]: Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.

. How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
[107 hours old]: Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.

. IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
[108 hours old]: IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.

. I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
[111 hours old]: The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.

. The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet
[84 hours old]: Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?

. Reeves urges Burnham to 'stick to what I'm doing' on economy
[102 hours old]: The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.

. Price cuts on family summer days out come into force
[110 hours old]: The government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' meals as schools begin to break-up.

. EasyJet rejects fourth takeover offer
[108 hours old]: The airline is questioning the "deliverability" of the offer.

. Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels
[103 hours old]: Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.

. The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
[119 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
[167 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[191 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
[263 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
[287 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?
[334 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[359 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[431 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[455 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[503 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[527 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. Fears energy bill rise mean people 'surviving rather than living'
[17 hours old]: People in a Lancashire town say they "don't know where the money will come from" if bills go up.

. How much should we be prepared to pay for our food?
[17 hours old]: A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more

. Free summer holiday sport sessions offered in city
[58 hours old]: The scheme will visit green spaces around Sheffield, with free food and drink also offered.

. New ISA and Lifetime ISA changes explained
[77 hours old]: In this week’s episode, there’s a deep dive into first-time buyer savings, with a special focus on Lifetime ISAs.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[455 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
[527 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
[784 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
[1367 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1727 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

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