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. British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
[16 hours old]: The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.

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and in other news ...

* About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish enclave of Ceuta, officials say
[1 hours old]: This comes after thousands of migrants were reported to have illegally crossed into the territory on Thursday and Friday.

* Asian nations join growing opposition to Fifa's controversial World Cup investment plan
[0 hours old]: The Asian Football Confederation "stands in solidarity" with Uefa and Concacaf in opposing controversial Fifa proposals.

* Anthropic's Claude AI escapes to hack into three organisations
[0 hours old]: It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.

- Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
[4 hours old]: BBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.

* Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
[1 hours old]: The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

* Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m
[1 hours old]: Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.

- British man accused of spying on Cyprus RAF base for Iran
[3 hours old]: Rashad Sultanov, a UK-Azerbaijan national, was arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri.

- UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
[4 hours old]: The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.

- Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight
[8 hours old]: Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.

- What your summer reading list says about you
[9 hours old]: Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.

- If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war
[5 hours old]: The plan - if successful - potentially removes the most significant obstacle to advancing the Trump-backed peace initiative in Gaza.

- 'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around
[10 hours old]: Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.

- Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
[9 hours old]: Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.

- The Papers: 'Cruel summer' and 'Football's staying home'
[4 hours old]: Fires rage near nuclear plant in Suffolk and Uefa mulls World Cup boycott - Friday's papers.

- Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans - here are three things we learned
[8 hours old]: Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?

* AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66
[1 hours old]: AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces.

* Massive Attack investigated after reports of pro-Palestinian display in Singapore show
[0 hours old]: The UK band reportedly expressed pro-Palestinian sentiments during a performance.

- Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'
[10 hours old]: Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.

* BP puts North Sea business up for sale
[1 hours old]: The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.

- MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension
[3 hours old]: The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".

- Elderly victim of 'cruel' carer can't be left alone after being 'traumatised'
[4 hours old]: Louise Harris screamed "I hope you die in your sleep... you horrible cow" at Elizabeth Anne Shipton.

* TikToker faces police probe over secret filming using 'smart glasses'
[1 hours old]: The "content maker" published videos of encounters with young women and a female Sikh shop worker where he talked of a plot to "breed out the white race".

* Infantino plans in jeopardy after Asian federation joins opposition
[0 hours old]: The Asian Football Confederation "stands in solidarity" with Uefa and Concacaf in opposing controversial Fifa proposals.

- The Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover
[1 hours old]: Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?

- Courting controversy and befriending Trump - the story of Fifa boss Infantino
[2 hours old]: Gianni Infantino has clashed with unions and European football, but after 10 years as Fifa president he remains in a powerful position.

- Will Scottish Premiership return to two-team title tussle?
[2 hours old]: A new Scottish Premiership season begins on Friday, but will anyone match Heart of Midlothian from last term and challenge Celtic and Rangers for the title?

- Bournemouth agree £26m fee for Benfica defender Silva
[1 hours old]: Bournemouth agree a deal worth up to almost £26m for Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva.

- De Zerbi's 'ultra' roots and the Brescia connection at Spurs
[4 hours old]: Roberto de Zerbi says he was born an ultra, raised on the Brescia curva alongside his father - and he has carried those roots to north London.

- South Korean shares soar after chip stock rout
[2 hours old]: It comes after a three-day rout that wiped hundreds of billions of dollars off the value of the country's stock market.

- India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
[11 hours old]: Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

- Apple warns of future 'supply constraints' for Mac, iPhone, iPad
[10 hours old]: Shares of Apple plunged on a warning of slower sales in the coming months.

- Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham
[14 hours old]: Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.

- Hospital parking hike adds stress, patients say
[4 hours old]: From 31 July hourly parking charges will increase by about 50% at several hospitals in the county.

- Group's mission to appreciate every piece of food
[4 hours old]: Food in Community takes unwanted and surplus produce from growers and farmers.

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[17 hours old]: Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.

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. New documentary uncovers sexual misconduct claims against Leto
[52 hours old]: Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.

. Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates
[17 hours old]: The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.

. Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover
[16 hours old]: The car giant says it expects fewer than 300 people will lose their jobs.

. Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil
[17 hours old]: Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.

. US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter
[19 hours old]: The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter.

. Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
[24 hours old]: Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.

. Beauty Pie founder on how she dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses
[34 hours old]: Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.

. What happens here has a big impact on your money
[41 hours old]: BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.

. Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans
[35 hours old]: CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the firm intends to sell its AI tools to other companies for the first time.

. Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
[25 hours old]: Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.

. 'No magic wand' to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held
[37 hours old]: The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.

. Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
[26 hours old]: It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.

. Wiped out by a hurricane, this US community is now a global energy giant
[31 hours old]: A US county flattened by Hurricane Rita is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.

. Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution?
[42 hours old]: Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.

. 'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
[58 hours old]: More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

. Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert
[39 hours old]: Security fears saw CAF Bank, which serves 14,000 UK charities, suspend its online banking portal.

. The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
[35 hours old]: Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

. How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
[44 hours old]: Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.

. Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
[82 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

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. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
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. Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[586 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?
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. What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
[21 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

. Your burger costs more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in
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. 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
[1210 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
[1282 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
[1539 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

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