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- Thunderstorm warnings remain for parts of UK but drought continues
[2 hours old]: The Met Office has updated its yellow warnings for Thursday with the chance of flash flooding and travel disruption across England and Wales.
* Hackers steal data from millions of airport customers
[0 hours old]: About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed and a ransom was demanded.
. 'Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink
[22 hours old]: Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.
. Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
[496 hours old]: The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
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Watch: How the collapse of a glacier caused such devastation [5 hours old]: At least 270 people have died in the massive flash floods, while more than 800 others are missing.
* Uefa pursuing criminal legal action against Infantino [0 hours old]: Uefa is pursuing criminal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over the scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
* Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladić dies aged 84 [0 hours old]: He was jailed for life in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the wars in the ex-Yugoslavia in 1992-95.
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Dame Jenni Murray died days after car crash, inquest hears [3 hours old]: The former presenter of BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour died earlier this year, eight days after the collision.
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UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue [4 hours old]: Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters.
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Top Gear to return to TV four years after Flintoff crash, BBC confirms [4 hours old]: The show was "rested" after co-host Andrew Flintoff was injured in a crash during filming in 2022.
* Blake Lively awarded 0,000 of m she claimed for legal fees in Baldoni battle [1 hours old]: A judge awards less than Lively requested to cover her legal fees to fight a defamation case he filed.
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Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year [3 hours old]: Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
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Norway's royal family gathers at King Harald's bedside as his condition worsens [4 hours old]: The 89-year-old has been in hospital for over a week receiving treatment for a rare blood condition.
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One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review [2 hours old]: Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
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What we know so far [5 hours old]: Hundreds have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
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Two teenagers, 13 and 14, among 33 UK nationals missing in disaster [2 hours old]: Nepali police says 359 bodies have been recovered, while over 1,300 are still missing in total, according to authorities.
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'My family members were swept away': Survivors describe horror [8 hours old]: One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes.
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Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say [5 hours old]: Preliminary investigations by scientists have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause, highlighting the issue of rapidly melting Himalayan ice.
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A biopic, a coffee brand and dog treats among Dolly Parton's business projects still to come [4 hours old]: "Dolly worked up until the day she died," her manager says, as her upcoming projects are revealed.
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The monstrous crimes of Ratko Mladic, the 'Butcher of Bosnia' [1 hours old]: The Bosnian Serb commander led a campaign of ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian conflict.
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Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies on Friday [9 hours old]: The Moon could glow an eerie red in the early hours of Friday but cloud cover may spoil the spectacle for some parts of the UK.
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In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died aged 97 [5 hours old]: Kusama was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of visitors.
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Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these six skills [6 hours old]: Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.
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Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know [5 hours old]: The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.
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Off to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins) [8 hours old]: Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.
* Residents need to feel safe after deadly crash and fire near Middlesbrough, council leader says [0 hours old]: Teesside MPs and a council leader call for greater help after a fatal car crash and house fire.
* Jellyfish force partial shutdown of French nuclear plant [0 hours old]: It is the second consecutive year that jellyfish has forced the closure of the Gravelines power station in northern France.
* Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers [0 hours old]: The announcement came as the prime minister makes first official visit to Wales since taking office.
* Teacher guilty of indecent assaults against two pupils [0 hours old]: Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, was convicted at Harrow Crown Court of seven counts of indecent assault.
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Thieves steal Bronze Age artifacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist [2 hours old]: The Treasure of Villena is a unique trove of almost ten kilos of gold, bowls, bottles and bracelets dating back to the Bronze Age.
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Carragher facing bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax claim [2 hours old]: Former Liverpool and England player turned pundit Jamie Carragher faces being declared bankrupt over an unpaid tax bill.
* Tottenham sign Man City's Marmoush on loan [0 hours old]: Tottenham sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.
* Arsenal only likely exit for Alvarez as striker skips training [1 hours old]: Julian Alvarez has not attended Atletico Madrid training since being told privately that the club would not sell him to Barcelona.
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Grealish keen on Everton, Man City look at Ndiaye [1 hours old]: Jack Grealish's preference would be to make a return to Everton should he leave Manchester City in the remaining days of the transfer window, sources have told BBC Sport.
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Fan backlash as gay World Cup star joins Saudi club [6 hours old]: Spain forward Esther Gonzalez attracts backlash after signing for Saudi Women's Premier League side Al Qadsiah.
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What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal [1 hours old]: Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.
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Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these skills [6 hours old]: Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.
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'End of an era' for ice cream shop open 106 years [6 hours old]: The Tarr family say they are "devastated" to announce they will have to close due to rising costs.
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Much-loved ice cream shop to close after 106 years [4 hours old]: The family-run shop has been a fixture in Brislington, Bristol since the 1920s.
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World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed [16 hours old]: Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.
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BBC News app [11617 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Prince Harry and Meghan Land In The UK [22 hours old]: What will Prince Harry and Meghan’s new life in the Cotswolds look like?
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Archive footage and exclusive interviews in a landmark documentary [3586 hours old]: Creating an icon. How a girl from the Smoky Mountains conquered Nashville – and the world
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Dolly Parton's most iconic BBC moments and timeless hits [39 hours old]: Look back at her greatest moments with hits such as Jolene, 9 to 5 and Islands in the Stream
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From lighting to vintage gems: Five ways to spruce up your rental [16 hours old]: Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.
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How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts [16 hours old]: While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
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Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand [17 hours old]: Chipmaker's bn quarter beat forecasts as demand for AI hardware continues to accelerate.
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Meta's bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety [16 hours old]: Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
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Unexpected chat between OpenAI agents led to Hugging Face hack [17 hours old]: OpenAI's cyber agents banded together to perform a hack during a security test.
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Meta to pay up to bn to settle claims its platforms harm children [17 hours old]: The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.
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Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October [28 hours old]: A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.
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Back to school: How parents can save on uniform costs [40 hours old]: From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
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Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays [24 hours old]: People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.
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Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China [35 hours old]: The country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms.
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Musk's rocket firm SpaceX to build 0bn launch facility [37 hours old]: It will be the firm's biggest site yet and aims to send rockets to space in 2029.
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Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay [29 hours old]: The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.
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AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin [40 hours old]: The price of Bitcoin has risen in August but is still far below its peak almost a year ago - and companies are refitting their mines.
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Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions [55 hours old]: The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to address them.
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Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean? [48 hours old]: Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.
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Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget [56 hours old]: Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.
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New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one? [64 hours old]: The coin has been designed to feature King Charles III and a Scottish grouse close to extinction.
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OnlyFans owner was paid over 0m before his death [53 hours old]: The site hosts a range of subscription-based content from cooking to fitness videos, but it is best known for pornography.
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How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump [60 hours old]: What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its exports to the US, actually have in this spiralling trade dispute?
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More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years [51 hours old]: Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.
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US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on vehicles [60 hours old]: Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".
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Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal [40 hours old]: After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
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'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips [64 hours old]: Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
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Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider [58 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
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How landscape gardening is being electrified [160 hours old]: The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
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The critical tech staying safe by going underground [207 hours old]: The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.
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Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream [306 hours old]: There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.
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Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI [352 hours old]: Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.
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Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky [376 hours old]: Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.
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'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men [399 hours old]: Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
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'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh [418 hours old]: The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.
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Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers? [496 hours old]: The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
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Jersey earnings rise by 1.2% after inflation [26 hours old]: Statistics Jersey says the increase is "slightly lower" than the long-term annual average.
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters [855 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [1384 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash [1864 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
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How the High Street became a window on our political instability [1936 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil [2192 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
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Energy prices to rise to three-year high [29 hours old]: Energy bills for millions of households are expected to rise this winter to the highest level for three years
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The Interview [39 hours old]: Maura Fogarty speaks to Joe Ngai from McKinsey China about business in the region
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Coin hidden in 1971 earns finder free pint of beer [73 hours old]: The card, discovered by Ellie Mead in Bicester, promised "one pint best beer if penny returned".
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Business Daily [90 hours old]: European governments and businesses are taking a tougher line on trade with China