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. British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
[16 hours old]: The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.
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* About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish territory of Ceuta, officials say [0 hours old]: The estimated number of arrivals is more than half of the population of the city, which is about 83,600.
* Senior Infantino adviser quits after Asian federation opposes World Cup investment plan [0 hours old]: The Asian Football Confederation "stands in solidarity" with Uefa and Concacaf in opposing controversial Fifa proposals.
* Southport killer charged with prison attacks and possessing weapon [0 hours old]: Axel Rudakubana, 19, is accused of attacking staff at HMP Belmarsh between May and October 2025.
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Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape [5 hours old]: BBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.
* Anthropic's Claude AI escapes to hack into three organisations [1 hours old]: It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.
* Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m [0 hours old]: Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.
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Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax [1 hours old]: The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.
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British man accused of spying on Cyprus RAF base for Iran [3 hours old]: Rashad Sultanov, a UK-Azerbaijan national, was arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri.
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UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show [5 hours old]: The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.
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What your summer reading list says about you [9 hours old]: Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.
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'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around [11 hours old]: Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.
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If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war [5 hours old]: The plan - if successful - potentially removes the most significant obstacle to advancing the Trump-backed peace initiative in Gaza.
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Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over? [12 hours old]: Opponents of the junta hoped a revolution would remake Myanmar - but these are disheartening times.
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Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans - here are three things we learned [8 hours old]: Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?
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Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good [9 hours old]: Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.
* AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66 [0 hours old]: AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces.
* Massive Attack investigated after reports of pro-Palestinian display in Singapore show [1 hours old]: The UK band reportedly expressed pro-Palestinian sentiments during a performance.
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Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic' [11 hours old]: Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.
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Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight [8 hours old]: Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.
* BP puts North Sea business up for sale [0 hours old]: The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.
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TikToker faces police probe over secret filming using 'smart glasses' [1 hours old]: The "content maker" published videos of encounters with young women and a female Sikh shop worker where he talked of a plot to "breed out the white race".
* Senior Infantino adviser quits as Asian federation opposes plans [0 hours old]: The Asian Football Confederation "stands in solidarity" with Uefa and Concacaf in opposing controversial Fifa proposals.
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The Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover [2 hours old]: Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?
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Courting controversy and befriending Trump - the story of Fifa boss Infantino [2 hours old]: Gianni Infantino has clashed with unions and European football, but after 10 years as Fifa president he remains in a powerful position.
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Will Scottish Premiership return to two-team title tussle? [2 hours old]: A new Scottish Premiership season begins on Friday, but will anyone match Heart of Midlothian from last term and challenge Celtic and Rangers for the title?
* Scotland's Woods wins gold again in restaged race [0 hours old]: Scotland's Melanie Woods wins the Commonwealth Games women's 1500m T54 for the second time in under 40 hours after streaking to victory in the restaged final.
* Liverpool's Jones argues with Szoboszlai after game [0 hours old]: Liverpool's Curtis Jones has a heated argument with team-mate Dominik Szoboszlai after his side's win over Wrexham.
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South Korean shares soar after chip stock rout [3 hours old]: It comes after a three-day rout that wiped hundreds of billions of dollars off the value of the country's stock market.
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India wants to join the strawberry superpowers [12 hours old]: Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
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Apple warns of future 'supply constraints' for Mac, iPhone, iPad [10 hours old]: Shares of Apple plunged on a warning of slower sales in the coming months.
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Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham [15 hours old]: Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.
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Hospital parking hike adds stress, patients say [4 hours old]: From 31 July hourly parking charges will increase by about 50% at several hospitals in the county.
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Group's mission to appreciate every piece of food [5 hours old]: Food in Community takes unwanted and surplus produce from growers and farmers.
* 'I will miss my shop tremendously after six decades' [0 hours old]: Meredith's DIY Hardware and Ironmongery has been at Yate Shopping Centre, near Bristol, since 1965.
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How does the UK fight wildfires? [18 hours old]: Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.
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Americast [41 hours old]: Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.
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New documentary uncovers sexual misconduct claims against Leto [53 hours old]: Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.
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Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates [17 hours old]: The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.
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Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover [17 hours old]: The car giant says it expects fewer than 300 people will lose their jobs.
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Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil [18 hours old]: Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.
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US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter [19 hours old]: The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter.
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Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war [25 hours old]: Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.
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Beauty Pie founder on how she dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses [35 hours old]: Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.
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What happens here has a big impact on your money [42 hours old]: BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.
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Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans [35 hours old]: CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the firm intends to sell its AI tools to other companies for the first time.
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Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs [26 hours old]: Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.
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'No magic wand' to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held [37 hours old]: The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.
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Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents [26 hours old]: It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.
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Wiped out by a hurricane, this US community is now a global energy giant [32 hours old]: A US county flattened by Hurricane Rita is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.
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Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution? [42 hours old]: Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.
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'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise [59 hours old]: More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.
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Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert [40 hours old]: Security fears saw CAF Bank, which serves 14,000 UK charities, suspend its online banking portal.
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The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry [36 hours old]: Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.
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How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool [45 hours old]: Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.
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Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper? [83 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.
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The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks [252 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
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This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't [275 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health? [419 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
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New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain [442 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
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Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring [539 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
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Robots available for rent: But what can they do? [586 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
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AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence? [683 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
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What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages? [22 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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Your burger costs more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in [34 hours old]: The prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply over the past year, figures show.
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [731 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 [1211 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 [1283 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 [1539 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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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages [2123 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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1975: The world's first shop for left-handers [50 hours old]: A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.
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