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- Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesia ferry catches fire
[15 hours old]: The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.

. Passenger on British Airways mayday flight describes fear and shout of 'I don't want to die'
[63 hours old]: Edward Killiwick was on the flight that issued a distress call, before it landed safely at Heathrow earlier this month.

. British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
[82 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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- Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
[3 hours old]: Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.

- Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives
[2 hours old]: One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.

- Ariana Grande to take a break from public life amid 'endless' scrutiny
[4 hours old]: The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.

- Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
[2 hours old]: Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.

- Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings
[6 hours old]: The PM says enforcement is being increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.

- 'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth Games doubts
[6 hours old]: Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.

- Heat health alerts in England as temperatures set to reach 34C
[1 hours old]: Temperatures are expected to reach 34C in some areas of England.

- What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women
[2 hours old]: More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

* US and Japan jointly intervene to prop up yen in rare move
[1 hours old]: Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.

- At least five Al Fayed survivors confirmed as modern slavery victims
[2 hours old]: The rulings include women trafficked internationally and within the UK, and one case found to have taken place entirely within Harrods.

- Malaysian boy on trial for allegedly murdering girl in school
[2 hours old]: The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.

* New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend
[1 hours old]: The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.

* Outside the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three
[0 hours old]: The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.

- The Papers: Police warn on early release and 'le rip-off'
[3 hours old]: A range of stories feature on Monday's front pages, with Andy Burnham's vow to cut the number of people arriving in the UK on small boats a focus for some.

- The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer
[4 hours old]: More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.

- 'What was my fault?': How India's exam paper leak ended young lives
[4 hours old]: Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak.

- How ransom notes could help catch Nancy Guthrie's kidnappers
[9 hours old]: A forensic linguist tells the BBC it's possible to glean crucial information about a person from just a few sentences.

- Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
[2 hours old]: It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

- Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display
[2 hours old]: The UK band says they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.

- At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
[11 hours old]: Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.

- Prolonged drought could cause shortage of some foods, farmers' union head says
[13 hours old]: NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls on the government to take action to prevent extreme weather affecting the UK's food supply.

- Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder
[4 hours old]: On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season US tour.

- 'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth doubts
[6 hours old]: Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.

- Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution
[11 hours old]: Xabi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.

- Irish boxer Reeves 'critical but stable' in hospital
[8 hours old]: Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital after he was stretchered out of the ring in Dublin on Saturday.

- Kuwaki wins Women's Open after Henseleit's ball strikes marshal
[8 hours old]: Shiho Kuwaki holds her nerve to beat Esther Henseleit after two play-off holes to become the second consecutive Japanese player to win the Women's Open.

- Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco
[9 hours old]: Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.

- Day to remember for record-breaking Finucane
[8 hours old]: Emma Finucane creates history by winning a fourth track cycling Commonwealth Games gold and leads Wales into closing ceremony.

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. Is The World Cup For Sale?
[60 hours old]: Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows.

. The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?
[61 hours old]: A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.

. Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up
[39 hours old]: The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.

. Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'
[53 hours old]: Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.

. AI firms must answer for rogue bots, says boss of hacked company
[57 hours old]: Clement Delangue said he didn't want cyber attacks on other companies to become "normalised".

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

. Stick to spending limits, PM and chancellor tell ministers in joint memo
[44 hours old]: The Chancellor said the Budget on 28 October would “meet our fiscal rules” and give families "stability" to plan for the future.

. UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
[64 hours old]: The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

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

. BP puts North Sea business up for sale
[60 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.

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

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

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

. South Korean shares soar after chip stock rout
[68 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.

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

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

. Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates
[83 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
[82 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
[83 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
[85 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
[90 hours old]: Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.

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

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

. The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
[101 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
[110 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?
[148 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[317 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[340 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[484 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
[508 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

. Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
[604 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

. Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[652 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?
[748 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Parents save on school uniforms at city swap shop
[22 hours old]: Parents take home school uniform for free at a pop-up that organisers hope can become a regular event.

. Hospital parking hike adds stress, patients say
[70 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
[70 hours old]: Food in Community takes unwanted and surplus produce from growers and farmers.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[796 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
[1276 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
[1348 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
[1605 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
[2188 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. 'I will miss my shop tremendously after six decades'
[65 hours old]: Meredith's DIY Hardware and Ironmongery has been at Yate Shopping Centre, near Bristol, since 1965.

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

. 1975: The world's first shop for left-handers
[116 hours old]: A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.

. Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad?
[142 hours old]: Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.