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- Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say
[6 hours old]: The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.

. Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds
[37 hours old]: They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.

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- Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
[5 hours old]: Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.

- Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
[6 hours old]: Kemi Badenoch says Joshua Bonehill-Paine will now advise the Conservatives on tackling extremism.

- University of Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
[2 hours old]: Prof Jason Arday said he had "concluded that the only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away".

- Jailed funeral boss angers families with 'apology'
[3 hours old]: Robert Bush issues an open letter of apology to families affected by the Hull funeral scandal.

- Half of vaccines are binned - 'fridge-free' versions could change that
[3 hours old]: Scientists have kept vaccines stable at room temperature for a year, which could transform global vaccination.

- Why phones on loudspeaker may become just another noise
[2 hours old]: Playing music or videos out loud on your phone is bemoaned by many - but in the future, it might not seem so outlandish

- Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away
[3 hours old]: Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.

- Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
[5 hours old]: Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.

- Woman arrested after four stabbed in central London
[10 hours old]: A woman is arrested after four men are stabbed in central London, the Metropolitan Police said.

* Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages
[1 hours old]: Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.

- AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
[4 hours old]: As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.

- Reform UK pledges to jail bosses employing illegal workers
[3 hours old]: The party says its aim is to stop companies profiting from illegal workers "without consequences".

- Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: Can my boss tell me what to wear in summer?
[3 hours old]: Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.

- Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag
[2 hours old]: With bags packed and boarding passes at the ready, what can you do to keep your body clock on track?

- 'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?
[2 hours old]: Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?

- After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives
[8 hours old]: Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.

- UK papers: 'Plagiarism row professor resigns' and 'West End stab rampage'
[2 hours old]: A Cambridge University professor's resignation dominates many of Thursday's papers.

- See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet
[11 hours old]: New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before.

* Man extradited to UK and charged over alleged hit-and-run death of Keaton Slater
[1 hours old]: A Latvian man charged with causing death by dangerous driving over the 2024 collision will appear in court on Thursday.

- Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told
[8 hours old]: More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.

- El-Sayed's victory in Michigan sends tremors through Democratic Party
[10 hours old]: His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.

- Uganda team manager has 'no idea' why boxers disappeared after Games
[14 hours old]: Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.

- Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty
[7 hours old]: The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.

- Which PM punched John Simpson?
[10 hours old]: Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

- Newcastle appoint Jaissle - what should fans expect?
[8 hours old]: Newcastle United appoint Matthias Jaissle, 38, as head coach to succeed Eddie Howe - but what will the German bring to the club?

- How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT
[7 hours old]: BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.

- Everton sign midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal
[5 hours old]: Everton sign Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year contract for a reported fee of £7m.

- Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr improved contract offer
[8 hours old]: Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer as they look to keep the Brazil winger at the Bernabeu.

- 'I feel unsafe', says powerlifter over racism row
[12 hours old]: A powerlifter who was disqualified following an alleged racially motivated act has said she "does not feel safe" when competing, and says black athletes are frequently booed in competitions.

* Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm
[0 hours old]: Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.

- Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
[13 hours old]: A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.

- What's causing record high US beef prices?
[3 hours old]: The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but no-one is making more money.

- Trump administration pays back 0bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses
[7 hours old]: It represents roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected under the policy, with billions still to be repaid.

- SpaceX shares sink after first earnings report reveals huge AI spending plans
[12 hours old]: Elon Musk told investors that people were "underestimating" his company.

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

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. The Global Story: Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border?
[41 hours old]: Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’

. Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told
[16 hours old]: The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.

. Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn
[17 hours old]: This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.

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

. Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamorising smoking'
[27 hours old]: The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.

. Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall
[22 hours old]: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.

. Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco
[19 hours old]: People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.

. Anthropic AI used fake profiles to target people in hack then hid the evidence
[17 hours old]: The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.

. Paramount chief executive David Ellison breaks silence on Warner Bros mega merger
[30 hours old]: The chief executive of Paramount-Skydance says criticism of 0bn (£82m) merger with Warner Bros. relies on outdated Hollywood model.

. The Sims and EA FC maker Electronic Arts sells for bn to Saudi-led group
[16 hours old]: The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.

. Why Trump Media's sale of fast access to market-moving social posts is controversial
[36 hours old]: Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts.

. BP's .7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price
[40 hours old]: Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.

. Campaigners denied appeal over Gatwick expansion
[38 hours old]: An application to stop the two-runway operation is rejected, with judges calling it "unarguable".

. Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
[40 hours old]: It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.

. US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries
[41 hours old]: The duties were imposed over claims that 60 US trading partners have failed to tackle forced labour.

. Could heatwaves make your food shop more expensive?
[44 hours old]: As temperatures rise, the chillers might not be the only thing supermarkets are adjusting.

. Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
[58 hours old]: Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.

. Why is Trump Media selling early access to Trump's Truth Social posts?
[50 hours old]: The service reportedly costs up to 0,000 (£74,170) per month and offers access to posts from influential accounts milliseconds before they appear online.

. 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
[28 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
[27 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

. Zinc dresses and ice creams - how to survive a heatwave wedding
[51 hours old]: The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.

. India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
[148 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
[172 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
[181 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?
[219 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
[388 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
[411 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?
[555 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
[579 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
[675 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?
[722 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?
[819 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. New clothing saved from waste by sewing charity
[20 hours old]: Unwanted clothes are reworked and donated by Dressability in Swindon instead of going to landfill.

. Green means go for uniform ahead of new school year
[33 hours old]: Sirius Academy West in Hull is giving parents the chance to make sure uniforms conform in advance.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[867 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
[1347 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
[1419 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
[1675 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
[2259 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. What happened to the internet?
[16 hours old]: Faced with a barrage of ads, misinformation, AI slop, toxicity and doom-scrolling, it can feel like the internet is kind of... broken. Is it? And what are the alternatives?

. How the dry weather affects your supermarket shop
[36 hours old]: Tomos Morgan visits farm in Vale of Glamorgan to explain how the hot and dry spell affects crops.

. Assignment
[48 hours old]: How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub

. Derelict former BHS site a 'continuing nightmare'
[59 hours old]: The former department store closed in 2016.