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. Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature
[93 hours old]: Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.

. Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
[249 hours old]: The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

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- Trump envoy Kushner arrives in Israel after rare Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan
[3 hours old]: US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later on Monday.

- Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told
[3 hours old]: Mothers, like Katy, describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.

- Rain on way for UK with temperatures to drop to overnight lows of 3C in some places
[6 hours old]: After and exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains

- Post-mortems due on five boys killed in crash on wrong side of motorway that injured four in Ireland
[1 hours old]: Three women and a child who were in a second car are being treated in hospital for serious injuries.

- Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
[2 hours old]: Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.

- History for Hunt and Asher-Smith in golden finish for GB
[12 hours old]: Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history and Georgia Hunter Bell claims a commanding 1500m gold as Great Britain maintain their bid to top the final medal table at the European Championships.

* Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says
[0 hours old]: A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.

* Hundreds attend emotional Cambridge vigil for Jason Arday
[0 hours old]: Those who gathered were asked to remember how Arday made a "difference in our lives and in the lives of those around us".

- 'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice
[9 hours old]: The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

* Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizens
[1 hours old]: The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.

* Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
[1 hours old]: The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

- Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre
[3 hours old]: A BBC investigation captures people openly dealing and taking drugs, as well as thefts, arrests, and violence.

- How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220
[9 hours old]: New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

- Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses children’s online safety trial
[3 hours old]: US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

- Why don't men talk about using weight-loss drugs?
[3 hours old]: Some men say they feel ashamed of needing to use weight-loss injections as it seems like "cheating".

- The Papers: 'Water cheek' and 'Queen Amy's gold rush'
[3 hours old]: Water companies being allowed to increase prices during droughts and Amy Hunt's gold medal run dominates Monday's papers.

- Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record m
[6 hours old]: The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

- Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
[3 hours old]: The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.

- Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island
[12 hours old]: About 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.

* 'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple
[1 hours old]: Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.

- Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington
[3 hours old]: In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.

- What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?
[12 hours old]: Shifting the playing style, maintaining qualification for major tournaments and refreshing the squad await the new Scotland boss.

- Barcelona agree £65m Rodri deal - who could replace him at Man City?
[12 hours old]: Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.

- Five in Five: Football quiz No 1
[2 hours old]: Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?

- Dutch GP in pictures as F1 prepares for Zandvoort farewell
[1 hours old]: A selection of images from the Dutch Grand Prix, as Zandvoort prepares to host a Formula 1 race for the final time.

- Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
[3 hours old]: US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

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. Emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners say
[16 hours old]: The alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night - but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.

. Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum
[18 hours old]: The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.

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. What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?
[64 hours old]: The parliamentary standards investigation into Farage's £5m gift has reopened.

. Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
[95 hours old]: How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

. I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
[32 hours old]: Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

. Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
[59 hours old]: There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.

. Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires
[52 hours old]: Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

. Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
[68 hours old]: Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.

. I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
[72 hours old]: After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

. Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
[64 hours old]: The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.

. US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
[71 hours old]: A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

. Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
[82 hours old]: A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

. 'I lost ,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings
[82 hours old]: Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.

. Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
[90 hours old]: Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.

. Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
[90 hours old]: The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.

. Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
[91 hours old]: US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.

. UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
[94 hours old]: Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth

. Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
[93 hours old]: Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.

. Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule
[90 hours old]: The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.

. Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
[105 hours old]: Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

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

. 'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
[152 hours old]: Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

. 'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
[171 hours old]: The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.

. Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
[249 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?

. Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?
[259 hours old]: Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.

. First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
[256 hours old]: A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

. The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
[297 hours old]: Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

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

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

. Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costs
[26 hours old]: Moorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.

. Royal Parks gardeners to strike over pay
[64 hours old]: Staff employed by sub-contractor Idverde are to strike after rejecting a 70p per hour pay rise.

. Young people want better job prospects and housing
[92 hours old]: In a recent survey only 27% of respondents say they want to stay in Guernsey.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[608 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
[1137 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
[1617 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
[1689 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
[1945 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

. Why is Selena Gomez being sued?
[63 hours old]: BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.

. Business Daily
[108 hours old]: Guinness owner Diageo launches a reset after profits fall and shares slide

. The Global Story
[143 hours old]: Are we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?

. Jeff Bezos and Liverpool explained
[160 hours old]: BBC Sport's Sam Harris breaks down the potential new investment of Jeff Bezos into Liverpool.