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

. Amazon pauses work with cargo firm after fatal crash
[16 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
[75 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
[76 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'
[101 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
[211 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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and in other news ...

- Man admits drugging and raping wife for 20 years
[1 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.

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

* Farage says £72m donations are compliant 'with the law today'
[1 hours old]: Ministers are seeking to put a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to 25 March 2026.

- Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit
[3 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.

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

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

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

- Westminster's time is coming to an end, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders say
[3 hours old]: The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.

- Amy Hunt tells Sydney Sweeney 'this is what women in sport look like' after controversial ad
[5 hours old]: British sprinter Amy Hunt is among an array of female athletes criticising the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

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

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

- Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?
[1 hours old]: The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.

- I had 11 years of chemotherapy for a cancer I didn't have
[2 hours old]: Becky Jones is among more than 40 people taking legal action against a hospital trust.

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

- Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars
[1 hours old]: Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.

- London musical cancelled after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey pull out
[6 hours old]: Sunday in the Park With George was supposed to make its debut next year at the Barbican.

- Uganda will now take part in Harry's Invictus Games after King's reassurance
[3 hours old]: After a phone call with Buckingham Palace, Uganda now says it will take part in the Invictus Games.

- Steep rise in young UK nationals detained for smuggling drugs from Asia
[6 hours old]: Hundreds of Britons have been detained in Thailand on suspicion of attempting to smuggle cannabis to the UK.

- Driver who killed Team GB triathlete to be deported
[7 hours old]: Romanian van driver Visile Barbu's appeal against deportation was dismissed by a judge.

- Jury discharged in Boris Johnson wedding plot trial
[3 hours old]: A jury fails to reach a verdict for Tim Speers who was accused of planning a protest at the event.

- Removal of US Embassy staffer from UK 'unforgivable'
[6 hours old]: Charlotte Charles says the situation has "all the hallmarks" of her son's case.

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

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

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

- No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials
[1 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.

- Brands v country - Kerr ramps up kit battle after latest victory
[5 hours old]: Josh Kerr celebrated becoming Great Britain's first Ultimate Champion by making a clear point about funding in athletics - BBC Sport explains what the issue is.

- Madrid F1 circuit set for changes after criticism
[4 hours old]: Spanish Grand Prix organisers are set to make changes to the new Madrid circuit after criticism of its inaugural race at the weekend.

* Pollock still 'open to new opportunities' as Northampton talks go on
[0 hours old]: Henry Pollock continues to play hardball in his negotiations over a Northampton Saints contract extension, insisting he is still open to offers from elsewhere.

- Is the Premier League already a two-team title race?
[4 hours old]: Four games is far too soon to be talking about who is in or out of the title race... isn't it? BBC Sport asks if this is already a two-horse race.

- Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm
[1 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
[7 hours old]: The cost of filling up a vehicle has rebounded, according to the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

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

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

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

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and in other older news ...

. Emmy Awards: How to watch, who is nominated and why Heated Rivalry is missing
[19 hours old]: Beef stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan are among the nominees at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

. Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
[19 hours old]: It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.

. Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine
[19 hours old]: North Korea will continue to send its soldiers to fight in Russia's war, but only for as long as it is profitable to do so, writes the BBC's Quentin Sommerville.

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

. Carney gambles on the world's biggest investors betting on Canada
[19 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.

. Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China
[24 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
[27 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
[33 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
[23 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
[45 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
[46 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
[46 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
[76 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
[80 hours old]: The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

. Primark finally set to launch home deliveries
[104 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
[115 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
[97 hours old]: The price of oil jumps to 5 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.

. Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on £1,999 first folding iPhone
[105 hours old]: Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

. Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
[93 hours old]: Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.

. Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary
[120 hours old]: Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[91 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
[91 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
[115 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[139 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
[153 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[253 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
[251 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
[283 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
[355 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
[427 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
[451 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
[475 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
[499 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
[493 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

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

. 'It's cost upon cost for working families - they get no help'
[36 hours old]: The government needs to do more to support working families, a charity in Rotherham says.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1291 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
[1819 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
[2299 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
[2371 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
[91 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
[99 hours old]: When a Dragon gives you a helping hand

. Primark introduces home delivery
[100 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
[204 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?
[232 hours old]: The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.