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. End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in tests
[30 hours old]: The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend.

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- Watch: Pomp and protests on day one of Trump state visit
[7 hours old]: King Charles hosts Donald Trump at Windsor Castle on the first full day of his UK state visit.


- US to invest £150bn in UK, promising thousands of jobs
[8 hours old]: The UK government is calling this the largest commercial deal of its kind and expects it to create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs".

- US TV host Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments
[2 hours old]: The late-night host said on Monday that Trump's allies were "doing everything they can to score political points from" Kirk's death.

- Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
[6 hours old]: The Bank rate was cut in August but many analysts do not expect any further reductions this year.

* Macrons to offer 'scientific evidence' to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer says
[0 hours old]: They have filed a lawsuit against US right-wing influencer Candace Owens who claims the French first lady was born male.

* Why America is at a dangerous crossroads following the Charlie Kirk shooting
[1 hours old]: This moment has parallels with other periods of discord in US history, but it is more complicated than simply repeating them.

- Don't scrap care plans for children with special educational needs, say MPs
[5 hours old]: Concerns grow over the government's plans to reform special needs education in England.

- I have no relationship with Trump, Brazil's President Lula tells BBC
[7 hours old]: In an exclusive interview, Brazil's president says Trump is "not emperor of the world".

- Three officers killed in Pennsylvania shooting, with two others critical
[6 hours old]: Officials said the suspect has been "neutralised" and there is no further threat to the public.

- Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area
[10 hours old]: The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south.

- Major Scottish gangland figures arrested in Dubai
[14 hours old]: Steven Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson and Steven Larwood were taken into custody following a co-ordinated operation.

- Melania’s hat, a yellow dress and Kate’s golden gown - standout state visit looks
[7 hours old]: State visits are often seen as an opportunity to exercise “sartorial diplomacy” on the world stage.

- In pictures: All the best images from the day at Windsor Castle
[8 hours old]: President Trump greeted by the King and Queen and other senior royals at Windsor Castle.

- Vintage port, a menu in French and 1,452 pieces of cutlery - a glimpse of the state banquet
[3 hours old]: Chicken and a special cocktail are being served, while Rupert Murdoch and Tim Cook are among the guests.

- Thousands gather in London to protest against visit
[9 hours old]: A coalition of more than 50 groups have organised a march in central London against the visit.

- What is the president’s schedule for day two of his visit?
[8 hours old]: US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania are in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit.

* Fashion risks going backwards on diversity, says ex-Vogue boss
[0 hours old]: The former British Vogue editor says being "super-thin" and European is often seen as "the norm" again.

- 'Trump and circumstance' and 'Maddie suspect freed'
[1 hours old]: The state visit and the release of the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann make Thursday's papers.

- 'Ultimate in cancel culture': Fans outside Jimmy Kimmel studio react to show's axing
[2 hours old]: The BBC spoke to fans who expressed surprise and disappointment after the late night show was taken off air "indefinitely" over Charlie Kirk comments.

- A court blocked a migrant being returned to France - how much of a setback is this for No 10?
[15 hours old]: The temporary decision by a High Court judge shows how complicated deportation or removal plans can be.

- Obama says US faces 'political crisis' after killing of Charlie Kirk
[14 hours old]: The former president criticised the response to the shooting by President Trump, who has vowed to tackle "radical leftists".

- The Summer I Turned Pretty to conclude with feature film
[5 hours old]: The hit young-adult series will conclude with what author and showrunner Han says is "another big milestone" in Belly's journey.

- AI can predict people's health problems, scientists say
[14 hours old]: An artificial intelligence model can predict the risk of more than 1,000 diseases, a team of scientists say.

- Spain arrests 19 on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 disappear from migrant boat
[10 hours old]: Police suspect some of the victims were accused of witchcraft by others on the boat that had travelled from Senegal.

- Body found in car registered to D4vd identified as missing teen
[1 hours old]: Authorities say the cause and time of the 15-year-old girl's death are still unknown.

- Chimps drinking equivalent of a lager a day in fermented fruit, study finds
[11 hours old]: Scientists say chimps consume the equivalent of a bottle of lager a day from dining on ripe fruit.

- What does Donald Trump want from his UK state visit?
[12 hours old]: And the row over free speech after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

- Slot gets late birthday gift as Isak samples power of Anfield
[6 hours old]: Liverpool boss Arne Slot enjoys a dramatic birthday as record signing Alexander Isak samples Anfield's Champions League power, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

- Simeone 'regret' as 'insults' spark clash with Liverpool fans
[6 hours old]: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admits "regret" at clashes with Liverpool supporters at the end of a dramatic Champions League opener, which saw the Argentine sent off in his side's 3-2 defeat.

- Van Dijk header snatches victory for Liverpool against Atletico
[8 hours old]: Virgil Van Dijk's header in stoppage time helps Liverpool deliver another dramatic late twist as they open their Champions League campaign with victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

- 'Day by day, year by year' - Borg on cancer diagnosis
[6 hours old]: Tennis legend Bjorn Borg speaks to BBC Breakfast about his prostate cancer diagnosis and his rivalry-turned-friendship with John McEnroe.

- Silver feels like gold for Wightman after dramatic 1500m final
[13 hours old]: Jake Wightman makes his return to a global podium with world 1500m silver, ending Great Britain's wait for a medal in Tokyo.

* Facebook owner unveils new range of AI-powered smart glasses
[1 hours old]: The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children.

- Air India crash victims' families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell
[2 hours old]: They accuse the manufacturers of doing "nothing" despite being aware of the plane's risks.

- Could the US interest rate cut boost the housing market?
[6 hours old]: Borrowing costs are not guaranteed to come down much more than they already have, even after this week's rate cut.

- Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer
[6 hours old]: The country's farming and tourism sectors have been heavily affected by a spate of blazes.

- Fed Reserve cuts interest rates but cautions over stalling job market
[9 hours old]: The Federal Reserve makes its first cut to interest rates since 2024, and signals more to come.

- Nvidia boss says UK will be 'AI superpower' as tech firms invest billions
[13 hours old]: Microsoft, Google and Nvidia have announced investments as part of a £31bn UK-US "Tech Prosperity Deal".


- JLR supply chain staff told to apply for universal credit, union claims
[12 hours old]: Staff are being laid off with "reduced or zero pay" following a cyber attack, which has forced the carmaker to shut down, Unite union claims.

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. Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza Says UN Commission
[35 hours old]: Israel rejects UN Commission finding that it is committing genocide in Gaza.

. Exclusive testimony from celebrities affected by phone hacking
[10911 hours old]: A look at the legal battle over allegations of the media's unlawful information gathering.

. GB have 'real shot' at winning BJK Cup despite Raducanu absence
[18 hours old]: Great Britain captain Anne Keothavong says her team has a "real shot" at winning the Billie Jean King Cup despite the absence of Emma Raducanu.

. Food prices continue to surge as inflation remains at 3.8%
[18 hours old]: While UK inflation held steady in August, the pace of price rises for food surged, increasing cost of living pressures.

. Nvidia boss 'disappointed' by report of China chip ban
[18 hours old]: Jensen Huang said the US needs "to make sure that that people can access this technology from all over the world".

. Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits over social activism row
[19 hours old]: His resignation marks the latest development in a dispute with parent company Unilever.

. UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed
[22 hours old]: An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July.

. GSK pledges bn US investment as UK's pharma woes deepen
[22 hours old]: The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US.

. Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans
[36 hours old]: A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles.

. State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April
[43 hours old]: Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.

. US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars
[37 hours old]: US safety regulators are probing Tesla's electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped.

. How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?
[44 hours old]: The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.

. JLR could face disruption until November after cyber hack, claim sources
[43 hours old]: The firm will restart production on 24 September but industry sources warn the impact could last longer.

. Winter fuel payments stopped for 9.3 million people before government U-turn
[42 hours old]: Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts.

. Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook
[42 hours old]: Trump is trying to oust Cook from her role as part of a standoff between the president and the US central bank.

. Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit
[43 hours old]: Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".

. Wedgwood factory in 90-day pause after low demand
[37 hours old]: The pottery firm's Barlaston site will pause production from 29 September, with 70 workers on temporary leave.

. Trump says he will sue New York Times for bn
[35 hours old]: He has accused the paper of defamation and libel, saying it served as a "mouthpiece" for Democrats.

. Poorer Americans hit hardest as tariffs fuel price rises
[39 hours old]: Rising prices, partly driven by tariffs, could worsen a divide in the US economy between the haves and the have-nots.

. Senate clears Trump pick Miran to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote
[52 hours old]: His entry has raised concerns over the Fed's independence, following Trump's bid to reshape the central bank.

. AI challenges the dominance of Google search
[54 hours old]: The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches.

. Will farming under solar panels take off?
[150 hours old]: Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?

. 'We are playing with fire': Fears persist over battery storage
[174 hours old]: More battery energy storage facilities are needed around the world, but fire risks remain.

. Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic
[222 hours old]: Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.

. The US factory spending 0,000 a month more due to tariffs
[233 hours old]: The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.

. The Caribbean islands battling the region's 'highest murder rate'
[245 hours old]: Turks and Caicos Islands, a popular high-end tourist destination, is beset with violent crime.

. Trump's tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China
[318 hours old]: Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest from exporters in trade with China.

. The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking
[318 hours old]: Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?

. Lack of charging facilities a 'barrier' for electric lorries
[342 hours old]: Haulage firms are introducing electric heavy goods vehicles, but say many more chargers are needed.

. Why is UK inflation still rising?
[17 hours old]: UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

. Will UK interest rates fall further?
[20 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

. Chip shop cuts costs by using AI to take orders
[24 hours old]: Brad Lee, from The Nippy Chippy in Stonehouse, says he decided to use AI because of rising costs.

. Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
[54 hours old]: Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

. The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
[870 hours old]: Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

. Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
[1158 hours old]: The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

. Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
[1789 hours old]: What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[2406 hours old]: The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

. How to get out of a customer service 'doom loop'
[158 hours old]: BBC Breakfast Business Presenter Emma Vardy has these tips for how to get complaints heard - and dealt with - when you're dealing with customer services.

. Martin Lewis: Act now to save on your energy bills
[305 hours old]: Still on an energy price cap tariff? Martin Lewis has this warning for you ahead of the 2% rise on 1 October.

. Short guide to saving money for freshers - by students
[332 hours old]: Three students share their savvy tips for saving money at university.

. Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11
[384 hours old]: Unveiling a hidden scandal affecting a group of former Premier League players.

. Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40
[548 hours old]: He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.