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* Moment NBC presenters confirm live on air that their helicopter crashed in LA
[1 hours old]: During emotional live coverage on NBC4, veteran news anchor Colleen Williams confirmed it was the local news station's helicopter that crashed.

- The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[10 hours old]: Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[250 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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and in other news ...

* Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
[0 hours old]: Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

* Support acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestine comments
[1 hours old]: The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

* OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
[0 hours old]: Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

- Watch: Why is Donald Trump so opposed to regulating AI?
[13 hours old]: The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith looks at why the US president is contradicting AI leaders, who are calling for the technology's development to be slowed down.

* Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
[0 hours old]: Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

- UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
[9 hours old]: Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

- Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
[9 hours old]: Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.

- Why doomsday warnings are not the only threat to the AI juggernaut
[10 hours old]: The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

* Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
[1 hours old]: The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a "disgraceful act".

- Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why
[10 hours old]: As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

- Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
[10 hours old]: The Canadian PM heads to Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.

- Sixteen-year-old 'superstar' Max Dowman shines with two goals - but Arsenal know caution is needed
[11 hours old]: Max Dowman shines with two goals against Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal cannot rush his development.

* New job fresh out of uni? Here's how we survived the first few days
[1 hours old]: Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

* Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
[1 hours old]: The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

- Is bankrupt competitions boss behind new scheme?
[5 hours old]: The man behind a competions company which went bust owing thousands is back with a new venture.

- The Papers: 'Complete failure to protect babies' and 'Sterling mess'
[5 hours old]: The landmark public inquiry into Lucy Letby's murders and attempted murders is the focus of several of today's papers.

- 'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win
[11 hours old]: Speaking to the BBC, the Welsh actor described the "surreal" experience of becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.

- Lost on Mount Fuji off-season? You'll have to pay for your rescue
[7 hours old]: The fee will be imposed on those who get lost on Japan's most famous mountain during the off-peak seasons.

- AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
[10 hours old]: The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

- Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
[9 hours old]: The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

- Mayors could be given powers to oversee water companies
[7 hours old]: The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.

- Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes
[3 hours old]: The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico

- 'Superstar' Dowman shows his class - but Arsenal know caution is needed
[11 hours old]: Max Dowman shines with two goals against Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal cannot rush his development.

* F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco
[0 hours old]: Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.

- 'He's an idiot, but he's our idiot' - Saints fans on Pollock contract stand-off
[2 hours old]: How has a drawn-out and public contract negotiation affected the relationship between Henry Pollock and Northampton Saints fans?

- Woods seen on range for first time since car crash
[1 hours old]: Tiger Woods says he "can hit pretty much anything" after returning to the range for the first time since a car crash six months ago.

* Fernandez signs new London City contract
[1 hours old]: London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez signs a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2029.

- Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar
[2 hours old]: Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

- How rising bond yields impact American consumers
[5 hours old]: The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.

- Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
[10 hours old]: As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

- US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007
[14 hours old]: The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

* What is happening to UK prices?
[0 hours old]: UK inflation rose in August, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.

- Shoplifters carrying shopping lists, says M&S manager
[4 hours old]: The Marks and Spencer area manager for Shropshire says shoplifting is a "really large issue".

- Traffic, tourism and economy among election concerns
[4 hours old]: Residents and business owners in Onchan discuss key concerns ahead of the House of Keys election.

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and in other older news ...

. What are the key findings from the Thirlwall inquiry?
[21 hours old]: The inquiry found a "complete failure to protect babies on the neonatal unit" where the nurse worked.

. Letby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking
[16 hours old]: Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.

. Repeatedly untruthful, callous and quiet: What we learned about Letby from report
[18 hours old]: The report has shed more details on Lucy Letby - the most prolific child killer in British legal history.

. BBC News app
[12091 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Newscast
[41 hours old]: President Trump dismisses need for AI guardrails, saying “whoever wins AI, wins”

. Americast
[39 hours old]: And which songs have made it onto Trump’s Air Force One playlist?

. The full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal revealed
[388 hours old]: Exposing a British scandal.
 The women forced by the state to give up their newborns

. State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
[22 hours old]: The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

. Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
[24 hours old]: The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

. AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC
[33 hours old]: US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it "taking over the World" are a "HOAX".

. AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
[30 hours old]: With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

. I got paid ,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
[34 hours old]: Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

. Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
[34 hours old]: New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.

. Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm
[38 hours old]: Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[130 hours old]: Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

. I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
[130 hours old]: Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

. Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
[154 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[178 hours old]: More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

. 'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
[192 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

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

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

. Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
[322 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
[394 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
[466 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
[490 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
[514 hours old]: After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1329 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
[1858 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
[2338 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
[2410 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans
[130 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults ,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.

. When a Dragon gives you a helping hand
[138 hours old]: When a Dragon gives you a helping hand

. Primark introduces home delivery
[139 hours old]: Primark has said it plans to launch a home delivery service in Britain, four years after it made its first foray into e-commerce.

. Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda
[243 hours old]: Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.