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

- The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election
[6 hours old]: BBC Verify takes a look at the serial candidates standing in Clacton, how they fared in previous elections, and whether they have ever won enough votes to get their deposits back.

. Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds
[31 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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* Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
[0 hours old]: Kemi Badenoch says Joshua Bonehill-Paine will now advise the Conservatives on tackling extremism.

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

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

- Family 'devastated' by death of girl, 9, as man charged with murder
[5 hours old]: A 35-year old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Minnie Merriman, who was found injured in Arbroath on Monday.

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

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

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

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

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

- El-Sayed's victory in Michigan sends tremors through Democratic Party
[4 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.

- Apology after carer fed dog food to elderly woman by mistake
[15 hours old]: The incident was among "abysmal failures" of care by a council contractor, an investigation finds.

- Why some scientists are thrilled that a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon
[9 hours old]: While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

- Charli XCX on lying, Love Island and life post-Brat
[4 hours old]: Charli XCX sits down with Radio 1's Jack Saunders to discuss the release of her new album.

- Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBC
[1 hours old]: The "cockroach" movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.

- From flip flops to fisherman's sandals: How to look after your feet this summer
[8 hours old]: They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.

- Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives
[10 hours old]: Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.

- Misconduct proceedings dropped against officer who shot Chris Kaba
[2 hours old]: Sir Mark Rowley welcomes the IOPC's decision but calls the accountability process "disgraceful".

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

- Pakistan restricts international media reporting
[9 hours old]: Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.

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

- Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release
[4 hours old]: Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.

- Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman
[11 hours old]: Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Ross from Edinburgh.

- Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy
[7 hours old]: The player only realised they binned the life-changing ticket after family told them the numbers he played for years had been drawn.

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

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

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

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

- Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'
[5 hours old]: Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the club announce.

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

* Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff refunds hit 0bn
[0 hours old]: The repayments represent roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected by the US government under the policy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

- What happened to the internet?
[10 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?

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

. How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
[21 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

. 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
[22 hours old]: AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

. Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamorising smoking'
[21 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
[16 hours old]: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.

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

. Why Trump Media's sale of fast access to market-moving social posts is controversial
[30 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
[34 hours old]: Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.

. Campaigners denied appeal over Gatwick expansion
[32 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
[34 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
[35 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?
[38 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
[52 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?
[44 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.

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

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

. It may be easier to get your first mortgage than you think - here's why
[58 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
[57 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
[64 hours old]: The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.

. Zinc dresses and ice creams - how to survive a heatwave wedding
[45 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
[142 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
[166 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
[175 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?
[213 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
[382 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
[405 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?
[549 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
[573 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
[669 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?
[716 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?
[813 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Green means go for uniform ahead of new school year
[27 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
[861 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
[1341 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
[1413 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
[1669 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
[2253 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

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

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