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* Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect
[0 hours old]: Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.

- Planes grounded at Gatwick after aircraft stuck on runway
[2 hours old]: Gatwick Airport said the runway was closed "due to a technical issue with a departing aircraft".

. Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one
[41 hours old]: The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.

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* 'I'd rather die than ring the police': Distrust and fear in Middlesbrough after A66 crash
[0 hours old]: BBC News visits town where violence has escalated after the fatal crash and residents say they are living in fear.

* Farage says his aides' donor comments were 'loose pub talk'
[1 hours old]: Two senior Reform aides have stepped down from their roles following a Channel 4 News and Verbatim film about donations.

- 'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors
[2 hours old]: There are still hundreds of workers trapped in a network of tunnels that run along the Trishuli river.

- 'We expect our sons to be killed,' father of teen shot dead in West Bank tells BBC
[4 hours old]: Palestinian teenagers Omar al-Naasan and Khalil Abu Alia were shot dead when Israeli settlers and soldiers entered a village in the occupied West Bank.

- Oasis fans say cryptic codes in chip shop video point to Glasgow gigs next year
[5 hours old]: Internet sleuths spotted sets of numbers in posters suggesting the map co-ordinates for Celtic's Parkhead stadium in Glasgow.

* Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says
[1 hours old]: The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.

- UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says
[5 hours old]: The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.

- Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says
[6 hours old]: Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.

- OpenAI agents hijacked German website before Hugging Face hack, report claims
[2 hours old]: OpenAI said it could not "meaningfully respond" to the report's findings because it hadn't been allowed to review it ahead of publication.

- Russell Howard 'devastated' after his baby son died shortly after birth
[6 hours old]: The comedian says his son Felix died earlier this year shortly after his wife Cerys had given birth.

* What happens if a mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy case?
[1 hours old]: Prosecutors could seek a new trial in the case of the US mother charged with murdering her three children in 2023.

- 100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on 'tennis etiquette'
[10 hours old]: The behaviour of influencers and content creators has become a major talking point at this year's US Open amid incidents of matches being disrupted.

- Families move out of 'nightmare' new-build homes plagued by defects, damp and mould
[12 hours old]: Dozens have contacted BBC Your Voice as complaints to ombudsman have tripled in a year.

- How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views
[8 hours old]: After renewed strikes this week, does either side have an exit strategy?

- Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
[10 hours old]: Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

- 73 goals from dropping deep - we ask Harry Kane to break down how he did it
[7 hours old]: Harry Kane was the highest goalscorer in Europe last season, yet he plays like a midfielder. We ask him to break down his game.

- Woman whose XL bully dog killed her cousin given suspended prison sentence
[6 hours old]: Kelcie Reed admitted being in control of a dangerous dog which killed 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett.

- Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers
[5 hours old]: Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance

* Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend
[0 hours old]: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have led President Donald Trump's efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war - but talks have stalled.

- Answers needed on transgender surgery pause in Wales, says health minister
[5 hours old]: Mabon ap Gwynfor says he respects the decision but has questions for the health board responsible.

- Queen's joy at 'happy ending to a terrible story'
[2 hours old]: The Queen was one of a number of high-profile figures who donated books a library that was burned down.

- Five jailed after kidnap victim jumped from window
[6 hours old]: The man was held captive and filmed being repeatedly assaulted before escaping, police say.

- Newscast
[5 hours old]: Two senior Reform UK officials step down after undercover donations report.

- How 'unique' Bellingham is thriving in Mourinho's system
[9 hours old]: Jude Bellingham looks fit and ready to build on his World Cup form as he aims to rediscover his best at Real Madrid under Jose Mourinho.

* Ferrari still behind Mercedes on straights - Hamilton
[0 hours old]: Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's new engine is "an improvement" but that his team are still lagging behind Mercedes on the straights at the Italian Grand Prix.

- Richarlison omission not my decision - De Zerbi
[1 hours old]: Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi says it was not his decision to leave Richarlison out of the club's Premier League squad.

- 'Disappointing' and 'really sad' - no away fans at Old Firm games this season
[4 hours old]: There will be no away supporters for Celtic and Rangers derbies in the Scottish Premiership or Premier Sports Cup this season.

- 'My position now is as one of two 10s' - Kane breaks down his evolution
[7 hours old]: Harry Kane was the highest goalscorer in Europe last season, yet he plays like a midfielder. We ask him to break down his game.

- Surprisingly strong US jobs figures fuel rate rise bets
[2 hours old]: The number of roles added to the US economy increased by 162,000 in August, almost triple the 56,000 forecast.

- Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
[11 hours old]: The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.

- UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
[4 hours old]: The price of unleaded hits 163p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

- From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[12 hours old]: Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

- Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs
[10 hours old]: The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.

- US diesel prices hit an all-time-high
[6 hours old]: Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.

- Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim
[10 hours old]: Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.

- Firmus Energy customers face price increase
[3 hours old]: Customers in the Ten Towns area will see a 8.98% increase and 12.5% for Greater Belfast.

- Mum says 'no fat left to trim' on household costs amid 42% rise in water bills
[8 hours old]: Water companies were given the green light to increase bills for customers earlier this month.

- 1986: Manchester's second-hand fashion mecca
[2 hours old]: Designer Jeff Banks visited Affleck’s Palace, an indoor emporium selling vintage clothing.

- Would you lie to get a birthday freebie?
[11 hours old]: We ask people in London if they would fib about their birthday to get a free treat from a shop or restaurant.

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. Has Pete Hegseth lost control of the Pentagon?
[47 hours old]: The US military is losing its senior leaders.

. Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
[2352 hours old]: Go behind the scenes with the Manchester United and England footballer

. Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles
[521 hours old]: An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.

. 'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'
[17 hours old]: Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.

. Is India's internet boom running into an undersea problem?
[17 hours old]: At least 13 of India's 18 intercontinental cables come ashore within six kilometres of Mumbai's Versova beach.

. Nvidia strikes .9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face
[24 hours old]: The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community.

. Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
[28 hours old]: Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.

. B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage
[28 hours old]: More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.

. Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
[35 hours old]: Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.

. Stingy bosses and spare change: How much should you give to the office whip-round?
[42 hours old]: Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.

. How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable
[42 hours old]: The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit.

. Trump coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
[25 hours old]: The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"

. Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
[36 hours old]: Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.

. Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says
[36 hours old]: Sir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation.

. Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?
[41 hours old]: The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.

. Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night
[52 hours old]: Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.

. Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring
[48 hours old]: The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".

. Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
[42 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
[114 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
[186 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
[210 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
[234 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
[258 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
[252 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

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

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1049 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
[1578 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
[2058 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
[2130 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
[2386 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

. Business Daily
[20 hours old]: Rising bonds yields and growing government debt could see interest rates start to rise

. Watch: Trump commemorative coin goes on sale
[20 hours old]: The US Mint began selling gold-coloured (£0.74) coins featuring President Donald Trump's likeness to mark the country's 250th anniversary.