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

- UK papers: 'Cop killers will go free' and 'Farage's sinking ship'
[3 hours old]: Several papers lead on the latest on the prisoner early release scheme.

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

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- PC Harper's mother 'devastated' his killers set for early release under revised plans
[2 hours old]: Rapists and child sex offenders will be barred from the scheme, which will restart in October, the government says.

- Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study
[2 hours old]: Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.

- EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings
[5 hours old]: Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.

- There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media
[4 hours old]: As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

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

- Thunderstorms and flash flood risk on final day of UK heatwave
[4 hours old]: More places in southern and eastern England are expected to reach heatwave criteria on Tuesday but cooler temperatures are on the horizon.

- West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches
[7 hours old]: London Stadium recommends West Ham's co-owner stay away amid fears of fan unrest following sexual misconduct claims.

- Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
[9 hours old]: Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.

- Analysis: Trump fumes as top allies back down on his personal battles
[3 hours old]: A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

- Inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
[12 hours old]: The BBC is the first media organisation to gain access to the city and speak to people on the ground in Rawalakot.

- 'Rape list' part of misogyny girls face at school
[3 hours old]: A group of teenagers make a film describing their experiences, ahead of changes to the curriculum.

- What heatwaves mean for summer weddings – and how to plan for one
[4 hours old]: The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.

- I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa
[4 hours old]: Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.

- Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger
[4 hours old]: The star has taken a "step back" from the spotlight after appearances led to "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".

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

- US reports first two deaths linked to 'explosive diarrhoea' outbreak
[7 hours old]: The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.

- Driest July on record for England and Wales
[12 hours old]: The month of July has been exceptionally dry, warm and sunny for most of the UK as Tomasz Schafernaker explains.

- Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction
[6 hours old]: BBC Verify has matched videos posted online in the aftermath with images of the same streets before the fires to assess the damage in Washington state.

- Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
[13 hours old]: The columnist died in hospital in Middlesbrough on Sunday.

- France hits out at Reform UK plan to return migrants using Navy
[10 hours old]: It comes after the party said it would override French objections to return migrants to France.

- X Factor finalist denies murdering influencer by running her over with car
[15 hours old]: Gabrielle Carrington denies killing Klaudia Zakrzewska outside Inca nightclub in Soho on 19 April.

- Author La Plante banned from driving for six months
[10 hours old]: The best-selling crime author is disqualified from driving despite saying a ban would end her career.

- Could Reform Use The Navy To Stop Small Boats?
[11 hours old]: Reform UK insists using Navy to stop migrant boats would be legal.

- Tierney shows value as Celtic title defence begins
[5 hours old]: BBC Scotland looks at the impact of Kieran Tierney in Celtic's win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.

- England midfielder Henderson joins Chelsea
[12 hours old]: Free agent Jordan Henderson signs a two-year deal with Chelsea after his contract with Premier League rivals Brentford is mutually terminated.

- Inside Liverpool's summer so far - should fans be worried?
[13 hours old]: BBC Sport's Aadam Patel reports on the latest from the Liverpool tour of the United States.

- Raducanu to miss US Open to continue recovery
[9 hours old]: Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture.

- Pollock to demand £1m a year at Northampton - Hearn
[12 hours old]: Henry Pollock is set to demand a substantial increase on his current Northampton contract to stay at Franklin's Gardens, with agent Eddie Hearn suggesting annual earnings of £1m are his going rate.

- UFC's Nascimento, 34, dies after apparent heart attack
[4 hours old]: MMA fighter Allan Nascimento dies at the age of 34, says the sport's leading promotion the UFC.

- Why is Trump Media selling early access to Trump's Truth Social posts?
[3 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.

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

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

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

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. More protein or less? The foods to get you through
[642 hours old]: When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

. How to get the most out of your electric fan
[634 hours old]: Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

. Why women feel the heat more - and some simple things that can help
[627 hours old]: Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

. How to keep dogs and other pets cool
[1021 hours old]: How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.

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

. Infantino opponents threaten 'non co-operation' with Fifa
[19 hours old]: Opponents of Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening "non co-operation" with the governing body unless he steps down, according to senior Uefa sources.

. It may be easier to get your first mortgage than you think - here's why
[17 hours old]: More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.

. Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
[16 hours old]: Xbox consoles now cost significantly more in the UK, with one model increasing in price by 43%.

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

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

. Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up
[62 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'
[77 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
[81 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
[86 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
[67 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
[88 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
[100 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
[83 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.

. India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
[101 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
[125 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
[134 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?
[172 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
[341 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
[364 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?
[508 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
[532 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
[628 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?
[675 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?
[772 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
[46 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
[94 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
[94 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
[820 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
[1300 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
[1372 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
[1628 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
[2212 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'
[89 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
[131 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
[140 hours old]: A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.