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- Unauthorised sites are growing but travellers say they are forced to break the law
[2 hours old]: The government says such developments are unacceptable – so why do they keep springing up?

. Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature
[63 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
[219 hours old]: The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

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- Major incidents across UK putting firefighters under 'incredible pressure', fire chief says
[4 hours old]: Major incidents declared across England and Wales with blazes in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.

* Met Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victims
[1 hours old]: Scotland Yard copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly update.

- Reform UK plan would overhaul welfare system with £50bn in savings
[1 hours old]: The party plans to release a full 50-page plan on Monday outlining their proposed changes were they to come to power.

- Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in Indonesia
[6 hours old]: A search and rescue operation is under way to find survivors in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia.

- Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM
[8 hours old]: Andy Burnham says the former Cambridge professor's death is a "really sad, sad and sorry state of affairs".

- Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea home
[8 hours old]: The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.

- Hunt wins third gold as Asher-Smith makes history
[4 hours old]: Amy Hunt claims the third gold medal of her bid for a historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith makes history as Great Britain win two relay golds at the European Athletics Championships.

- What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
[2 hours old]: Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.

- From making friends to managing money: Students' advice for this year's freshers
[2 hours old]: BC News asked current students about the worries they had before arriving at university how they overcame them.

- The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot
[3 hours old]: Tayane Dalazen was on a shark-diving trip in Brazil when she was attacked.

- I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
[2 hours old]: Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

- Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?
[8 hours old]: The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.

- The Papers: UK-made drones 'strike Russia' and 'phone theft Britain'
[3 hours old]: Ukraine uses UK British-made drones to strike Russia and 230 phones a day stolen in the UK lead the Sunday papers.

- Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymore
[2 hours old]: Taylor Barnard, 22, says talented young drivers often get shut out because of financial issues.

- US women in politics spark conversation about balancing family and career
[3 hours old]: The BBC spoke to working mothers about the challenges of a high-pressure career and making time for family.

- 'Fury' at Tarling death as cycling union calls for better helmets
[7 hours old]: The cyclists' union expresses "fury" over the death of British rider Fin Tarling during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal.

- Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years
[2 hours old]: In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.

- Body found in search for UK student missing on Romania hike
[9 hours old]: A body is found during the search for George Smyth, who went missing while hiking in Romania.

- Rashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick
[6 hours old]: Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.

- Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint
[9 hours old]: Enzo Fernandez is booed by sections of the Chelsea support, Morgan Rogers scores on his first appearance and Xabi Alonso offers a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.

- O'Connor secures European gold in heptathlon
[5 hours old]: Kate O'Connor says her late grandmother "would have been jumping for joy" at the Irish athlete claims gold in the heptathlon at the European Championships in Birmingham.

- West Ham break EFL record to sign Engels for £22m
[5 hours old]: West Ham United pay a £22m fee, a new EFL record, to sign Celtic's Belgium international midfielder Arne Engels.

- 'Absolutely miles ahead!' GB women win brilliant relay gold
[4 hours old]: Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith, Amy Hunt, Success Eduan and Imani-Lara Lansiquot dominate the 4x100m relay to win a brilliant gold.

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

. The 101-year-old who created a dolls' house museum with her childhood toys
[187 hours old]: Val discovers her childhood toys in an attic and decides to put them on display.

. Peter James returns to Sussex with his 57 animals
[117 hours old]: The Brighton-born Roy Grace author moves to a new home in Pulborough in West Sussex.

. Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?
[76 hours old]: As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

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. What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?
[34 hours old]: The parliamentary standards investigation into Farage's £5m gift has reopened.

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

. Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
[34 hours old]: The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.

. Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires
[22 hours old]: Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

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

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

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

. Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
[28 hours old]: There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.

. Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
[52 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
[52 hours old]: Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.

. Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
[60 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
[59 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
[61 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
[63 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
[62 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
[60 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
[80 hours old]: The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.

. Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil
[81 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
[81 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
[83 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
[99 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
[90 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
[93 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
[89 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
[85 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'
[113 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
[83 hours old]: The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.

. Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
[75 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
[99 hours old]: Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.

. 'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
[141 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?
[219 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?
[229 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?
[226 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
[266 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
[268 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
[266 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

. Royal Parks gardeners to strike over pay
[33 hours old]: Staff employed by sub-contractor Idverde are to strike after rejecting a 70p per hour pay rise.

. Young people want better job prospects and housing
[62 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
[69 hours old]: From September, uniforms will be limited to three items requiring a school logo.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[578 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
[1107 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
[1587 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
[1659 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
[1915 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

. Why is Selena Gomez being sued?
[33 hours old]: BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.

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