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- Member of UK armed forces dies in road traffic incident in Ukraine
[10 hours old]: The incident is not the result of hostile action, the BBC understands.

. Amazon pauses work with cargo firm after fatal crash
[22 hours old]: The 21 Air-operated jet overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and hit several vehicles.

. Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
[81 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
[82 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'
[107 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
[217 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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- Man admits drugging and raping wife over 20 years
[8 hours old]: A husband, who cannot be named to protect his wife's anonymity, pleads guilty to more than 60 offences, including rape and administering a substance with intent.

* AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC
[0 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".

* Chris Mason: Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet
[1 hours old]: The £72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money.

* Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
[0 hours old]: It is currently unknown where the drone came from, officials said.

* In pictures: Stars on red carpet at Emmy Awards in LA
[1 hours old]: The biggest night in the US TV calendar is taking place, and stars are on the Emmy Awards red carpet.

- Burnham cancels engagements after death of his father
[6 hours old]: Burnham has previously said his father did not know he had become prime minister due to his Alzheimer's.

- Harry and Meghan to have security review and children change school
[4 hours old]: The level of police protection they need and potential dangers they face are to be reviewed.

- Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
[3 hours old]: The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.

* UK set to turn cooler as unsettled weather continues
[0 hours old]: As temperatures drop through the week and it starts to feel more autumnal, is it now time to put the summer clothes away?

- Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find
[8 hours old]: DHS inspectors say they found the immigration-detention centre violated basic standards for hygiene, medical care, food and safety.

- Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentary
[6 hours old]: The film accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killing in Gaza, and Israeli officials say it could be treasonous.

* Emmys 2026: The winners and nominations list
[0 hours old]: Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Sarah Snook and Colman Domingo are among the stars nominated for acting prizes.

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

- Watch: Why Harry and Meghan's security in the UK to be reviewed
[2 hours old]: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are going to be given a review of their publicly-funded security after their return to live in the UK.


- Could AI pose a threat to humanity, and can it be regulated?
[9 hours old]: The BBC's AI correspondent Marc Cieslak explains what artificial intelligence is and whether it could cause a threat to humanity.

* The Papers: Reform donors 'could face enhanced checks' and 'Sydney Sweeney blasted'
[1 hours old]: Several papers feature actor Sydney Sweeney, who has been criticised by female athletes for posing nude for a sports betting company advert.

- Oasis confirm second leg of reunion tour after weeks of social media teasers
[10 hours old]: The band have announced a second wave of shows for their hit reunion tour, after weeks of teasers.

- Former top civil servant received pay-off of nearly £860,000
[8 hours old]: Lord Wormald became the shortest-serving cabinet secretary in the history of the post when he left in February.

- Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit
[9 hours old]: Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.

- Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'
[2 hours old]: An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev.

- Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie who designed for Cher and Dolly Parton dies aged 87
[3 hours old]: The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.

- British Crown symbol was branded on enslaved Africans, research finds
[3 hours old]: The findings are part of a project documenting British involvement in the slave trade between the 16th and 19th Centuries.

- Newscast
[9 hours old]: President Trump dismisses need for AI guardrails, saying “whoever wins AI, wins”

- Americast
[6 hours old]: And which songs have made it onto Trump’s Air Force One playlist?

- 'Unplayable' & 'almost perfect' - Calvert-Lewin set for England recall?
[2 hours old]: Dominic Calvert-Lewin has now scored in Leeds' past five league matches. Is he ready for an England recall?

- Leeds inflict heavy defeat on Newcastle to climb to third
[3 hours old]: Dominic Calvert-Lewin stars as Leeds United go third in the Premier League with a superb performance to inflict a heavy 4-1 defeat on Newcastle United at Elland Road.

- 'This is what women in sport look like' - Hunt leads response to Sweeney advert
[11 hours old]: British sprinter Amy Hunt is among an array of female athletes criticising the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

- Graham & Ure make Pocognoli's first Scotland squad
[4 hours old]: Stoke City centre-half Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure will receive their first full Scotland call-ups on Tuesday when Sebastien Pocognoli names his first squad as head coach.

- Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
[2 hours old]: After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

- Calvert-Lewin stars but Botman struggles - player ratings for Leeds v Newcastle
[4 hours old]: How Leeds United and Newcastle United's players rated following their Premier League match.

- No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials
[8 hours old]: The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, are not appointed for this weekend's Premier League games.

- Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
[2 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
[6 hours old]: Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.

- Petrol and diesel prices hit highest since 2022
[13 hours old]: The cost of filling up a vehicle has rebounded, according to the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

- Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut
[3 hours old]: The cuts comes into effect in April, but the largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes.

- 'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges
[10 hours old]: Burnham says those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.

- Carney gambles on the world's biggest investors betting on Canada
[5 hours old]: In the midst of a trade war with the US, the prime minister leveraged his connections in global finance to invite some of the world's biggest investors to Canada.

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. Rent rises set to speed up in gloomy forecast for tenants
[26 hours old]: The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, says property website Zoopla.

. MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights
[17 hours old]: Existing laws are not equipped to address the risks to human rights being posed by artificial intelligence, UK politicians say.

. Heading off to uni? Here's what to insure against theft
[16 hours old]: What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?

. Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China
[30 hours old]: The US president said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

. AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
[34 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
[40 hours old]: A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.

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

. Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
[51 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
[52 hours old]: Boss Lord Richard Walker says it would be the the first UK high street brand to operate there.

. 'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves
[52 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
[82 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
[86 hours old]: The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

. Primark finally set to launch home deliveries
[111 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
[122 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
[103 hours old]: The price of oil jumps to 5 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[98 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
[98 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
[121 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[146 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
[160 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[260 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
[257 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
[289 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
[361 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
[433 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
[458 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
[482 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
[506 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
[500 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

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

. Food redistribution warehouse opens in east London
[20 hours old]: The Big Heart Food Hub in Barking aims to deliver 10 tonnes of food to charities each week.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1297 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
[1826 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
[2305 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
[2378 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
[98 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
[105 hours old]: When a Dragon gives you a helping hand

. Primark introduces home delivery
[107 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
[211 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?
[238 hours old]: The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.