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. Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes
[101 hours old]: Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.

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- Long-delayed defence spending plan to be published on Tuesday, with focus on drone warfare
[2 hours old]: The defence investment plan will set out how billions will be spent on equipping the UK Armed Forces.

- Chris Mason: Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shape
[4 hours old]: As a man who has held prime ministerial ambitions for years, Andy Burnham makes his dash for the door, political editor Chris Mason writes.

* 'Left on your own': Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy
[0 hours old]: People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.

- Refugees will be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum rules
[6 hours old]: Ministers will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.

- 'We can't continue like this': Inquiry demands NHS maternity overhaul
[5 hours old]: An independent inquiry into England's maternity services has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

- Three people injured after explosion in Monaco, French media report
[6 hours old]: The blast at a residential building was "very likely an attack", Monaco's head of government tells AFP.

- Domestic killers could face extra 10 years in prison under new plans
[6 hours old]: The changes mean the 15-year starting sentence could be increased to 25 years to be in line with other murders.

- Another UK heatwave could be on the way
[5 hours old]: As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains.

- Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
[5 hours old]: Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.

- Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono
[7 hours old]: Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's all-white dress code required special inspiration.

- 'Hoping beyond hope': Rescue efforts continue at collapsed La Guaira building
[8 hours old]: At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.

- Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
[8 hours old]: In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.

- 'No one move!': The agonising silence as Venezuela rescuers listen for survivors
[7 hours old]: With tens of thousands of people still believed missing, teams listen for signs of life beneath the rubble.

- Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivors
[8 hours old]: Teams armed with a range of techniques continue to dig through the rubble in Venezuela.

- We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
[5 hours old]: The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.

- Is tennis' relentless nature causing injury crisis?
[6 hours old]: After British stars Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrew injured from Wimbledon, BBC Sport analyses why so many top players are struggling with injury.

- Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
[8 hours old]: BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

- Andy's 'radical rewiring' and 'it's coming homes'
[4 hours old]: Andy Burnham's plans to devolve power in Britain and build more council housing lead Tuesday's papers.

- Why £15 durians are being sold at half price - or given away for free
[5 hours old]: As Malaysian durians are being sold at throwaway prices, farmers worry about their livelihoods.

- Harry still hoping to bring Meghan and children on UK visit
[12 hours old]: Despite arguments over security, Prince Harry is still expected to bring his wife and children to the UK.

- WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers
[12 hours old]: The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

- Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped woman in car, court told
[11 hours old]: The award-winning actor goes on trial on charges of rape and sexual assault, which he denies.

- Six people shot dead at centre for mothers and children in Germany
[8 hours old]: The male suspect who has been arrested was in a custody dispute over his baby daughter, police say.

- Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase's cause of death was Aids
[7 hours old]: The actress, who also crawled out of a TV in horror film The Ring, passed away in LA this month, aged 35.

- Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
[11 hours old]: Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.

- New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
[10 hours old]: The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".

- Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
[9 hours old]: A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

- What's Andy Burnham's Plan For Number 10 (North)?
[9 hours old]: Burnham unveils "Number 10 North" in first speech since running for PM.

- The end for Nagelsmann? Germany suffer their 'next football nightmare'
[1 hours old]: Germany make a shock last-32 exit against Paraguay, losing a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time to pile pressure on boss Julian Nagelsmann.

* Inside Paraguay's tears of joy over their seismic World Cup shock
[1 hours old]: How Paraguay marked one of the biggest wins in their footballing history with euphoric celebrations.

- 45 minutes from Brazil 'humiliation' - but 'Crafty Carlo' does it again
[6 hours old]: Half-time in Houston and Brazil's players trudged off facing another early World Cup exit. But we should have known better than to doubt Carlo Ancelotti.

- McCullum & Key should go in 'complete clearout' - Vaughan
[8 hours old]: Former captain Michael Vaughan says England coach Brendon McCullum and Rob Key should resign as part of a "complete clear-out" following the retirement of Ben Stokes.

- Germany beaten on penalties as Paraguay reach last 16
[3 hours old]: Four-time winners Germany are knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

- Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail
[2 hours old]: Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.

- Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix
[7 hours old]: He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.

* India's biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones
[0 hours old]: NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade.

- Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
[12 hours old]: Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

- British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
[15 hours old]: The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".

- Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
[11 hours old]: The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.

- Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free
[15 hours old]: As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

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and in other older news ...

. Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match
[18 hours old]: Morocco’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.

. Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup
[17 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

. How Thomas Tuchel is still searching for solutions out wide
[17 hours old]: Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about the Three Lions at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.

. How Good Life star Penelope Keith won the nation's heart
[18 hours old]: The life of the much-loved comedy actress best known as Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.

. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on fame, pressure and World Cup fever
[17 hours old]: As the Netflix show following their lives returns, the squad open up about their new-found fame.

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. Biopic starring Will Smith as Venus and Serena Williams' father
[74 hours old]: Richard Williams is determined to write daughters Venus and Serena into sporting history.

. Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
[16 hours old]: The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.

. South Korea unveils 0bn chip and AI investment plan
[19 hours old]: It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

. Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
[23 hours old]: Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back.

. Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
[77 hours old]: Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?

. Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
[74 hours old]: The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.

. Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
[77 hours old]: King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.

. Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
[89 hours old]: The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

. I'm back at home again after uni - here's how I'm making it work
[101 hours old]: Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.

. What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
[86 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

. Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
[101 hours old]: Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.

. Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost
[104 hours old]: Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".

. Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children
[112 hours old]: The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

. Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
[92 hours old]: Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.

. How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
[113 hours old]: Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.

. IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
[114 hours old]: IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.

. I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
[117 hours old]: The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.

. The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
[125 hours old]: A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

. Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[173 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[197 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[269 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[293 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[340 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[365 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[437 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[461 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[509 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[533 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. Fears energy bill rise mean people 'surviving rather than living'
[23 hours old]: People in a Lancashire town say they "don't know where the money will come from" if bills go up.

. How much should we be prepared to pay for our food?
[23 hours old]: A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[461 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
[533 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
[789 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
[1373 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1733 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. New ISA and Lifetime ISA changes explained
[83 hours old]: In this week’s episode, there’s a deep dive into first-time buyer savings, with a special focus on Lifetime ISAs.

. How do you escape an overdraft?
[86 hours old]: How do you escape an overdraft? Finance expert Ioan Bain explains

. The Food Chain
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. Rethink
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