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- 'Unprecedented' rain in Japan kills eight people
[2 hours old]: The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.

- Major oil slick washes up on Iran coast after Hormuz ship strike
[7 hours old]: Experts tell BBC Verify pollution has spread from a ship attacked on 3 August and threatens vulnerable wildlife.

- Arsenal express interest in signing Quansah
[2 hours old]: Arsenal express an interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah.

. Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature
[26 hours old]: Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.

. Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
[181 hours old]: The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

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- Video shows scale of devastation in Stourbridge
[5 hours old]: Multiple fires tore through the West Midlands on Thursday, with firefighters still working to control the blazes.

* Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory
[1 hours old]: The investigation into a £5m gift received by Farage reopens, as he returns as the MP for Clacton.

- Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances
[4 hours old]: Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?

- Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting
[2 hours old]: Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".

* 'Glam helps mentality' says sprinter Amy Hunt, but can it give you that winning edge?
[0 hours old]: Sprinter Amy Hunt has been showing off her nails at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

* Mother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryer
[0 hours old]: Courtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.

* Instagram accounts fuelling Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross
[0 hours old]: BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence.

- Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil
[1 hours old]: A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.

- You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
[13 hours old]: Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.

- I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
[4 hours old]: After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

* What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win?
[0 hours old]: The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.

- Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's Fantasy Premier League assets analysed
[5 hours old]: Our team of FPL experts assess the best and worst picks for 2026-27 from each of the 20 Premier League teams.

- Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia
[4 hours old]: Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster.

* Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
[1 hours old]: Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.

* Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill
[1 hours old]: Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".

* Killer who will not say where wife's body is to stay in prison
[0 hours old]: Judges at the High Court overrule the Parole Board's decision to release Glyn Razzell.

- The Office's Lucy Davis 'overwhelmed' by kindness after cancer diagnosis
[3 hours old]: The Office actress thanks well-wishers for their support after she revealed she had incurable cancer.

- Final day of heatwave for many before weekend cooldown
[12 hours old]: Heatwave conditions continue on Friday in south-east England but it is turning fresher for all into the weekend.

- VAR, timewasting and subs - new rules for the new season
[1 hours old]: The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.

- European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78
[2 hours old]: European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.

- Hasan hits Bangladesh's first century in Australia
[1 hours old]: Tanzid Hasan Tamim becomes the first Bangladesh cricketer to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors continued to dominate on day two in Darwin.

- Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage
[5 hours old]: Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage as she prepared for a tournament in Thailand.

* What's going on with Southampton boss Eckert's FA probe?
[1 hours old]: While Southampton felt the full force of the EFL's disciplionary powers at the back end of last season, Spygate is far from over with the future of Tonda Eckert still uncertain.

- Can Chelsea go from 10th to title again?
[6 hours old]: With a new manager at the helm in Xabi Alonso, can Chelsea go from 10th to the Premier League title like they did a decade ago?

- US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
[4 hours old]: A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

- Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
[14 hours old]: A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

- 'I lost ,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings
[14 hours old]: Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.

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. BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her
[16 hours old]: BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.

. Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One?
[20 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

. Why heatwaves hit women harder
[876 hours old]: Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

. Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
[1273 hours old]: Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

. No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
[883 hours old]: Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

. Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures
[45 hours old]: From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

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. Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat
[43 hours old]: Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.

. Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
[27 hours old]: How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

. Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
[23 hours old]: Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.

. Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
[22 hours old]: The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.

. Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
[23 hours old]: US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.

. UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
[26 hours old]: Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth

. Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
[25 hours old]: Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.

. Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule
[22 hours old]: The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.

. Trump sued over Truth Social's 0,000 early access service
[42 hours old]: The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.

. Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil
[43 hours old]: Discord told the BBC it was "thoughtfully reviewing" the order by Brazil's data protection agency and it was "committed to user safety"


. US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
[43 hours old]: Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.

. Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year
[46 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.

. Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
[61 hours old]: British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.

. Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
[53 hours old]: Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.

. PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
[56 hours old]: The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.

. Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Group's chairman to step down
[51 hours old]: Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.

. Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure
[47 hours old]: Bakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops.

. 'I paid £400 for a Prada bag on Vinted - only to find it was fake'
[75 hours old]: A woman who paid £400 for a Prada handbag on Vinted later discovered it was a fake.

. Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations
[45 hours old]: The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.

. Tributes to co-founder of John Pye auction house
[64 hours old]: A statement issued by the firm said "John lived a fantastic life full of laughter and hard work".

. How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?
[55 hours old]: The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?

. AI agent hacks gym to get its user a spot in pilates class
[72 hours old]: The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.

. France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
[70 hours old]: Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".

. Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
[37 hours old]: Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

. Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
[61 hours old]: Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.

. 'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
[85 hours old]: Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

. 'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
[103 hours old]: The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.

. Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
[181 hours old]: The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

. Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?
[191 hours old]: Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.

. First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
[188 hours old]: A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

. The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
[229 hours old]: Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

. 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
[230 hours old]: AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

. How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
[229 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

. Young people want better job prospects and housing
[24 hours old]: In a recent survey only 27% of respondents say they want to stay in Guernsey.

. Charity awarded £100k for back to school support
[31 hours old]: From September, uniforms will be limited to three items requiring a school logo.

. Young islanders concerned about their future
[55 hours old]: The Medical Officer Health Report shows 36% of young people are certain they will leave the island.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[540 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
[1069 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
[1549 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
[1621 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
[1877 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

. Business Daily
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. The Global Story
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. Jeff Bezos and Liverpool explained
[92 hours old]: BBC Sport's Sam Harris breaks down the potential new investment of Jeff Bezos into Liverpool.

. What do people want from Argos?
[172 hours old]: As Sainsbury agrees to sell Argos for £120m, we ask people if they still shop there, and what the new owners can do to compete with big online retailers like Amazon.