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- Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station
[8 hours old]: The former UK PM said: "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".

- Amazon pauses work with cargo firm after fatal crash
[9 hours old]: The 21 Air-operated jet overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and hit several vehicles.

. Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
[68 hours old]: O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".

. Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet
[69 hours old]: The government says the work will support thousands of jobs across the UK.

. Air traffic chaos and compensation: 'Shutdown cost us more than £1,000'
[94 hours old]: Flight disruption has ruined holidays and left passengers sleeping on airport floors - so what are their rights?

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[204 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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* What you need to know about the latest donations to Reform UK
[0 hours old]: Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains who's behind Reform UK's £72m in donations.

* Westminster's time is coming to an end, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders say
[0 hours old]: The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.

- Amy Hunt tells Sydney Sweeney 'this is what a woman in sport looks like' after controversial ad
[2 hours old]: British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

- The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - but the show's biggest fans are real-life doctors
[12 hours old]: Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet.

- I had 11 years of chemotherapy for a cancer I didn't have
[12 hours old]: Becky Jones is among more than 40 people taking legal action against a hospital trust.

- Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England
[3 hours old]: The government describes its new school food standards as "once-in-a-generation changes".

- Buckingham Palace works uncover trove of everyday items dating back to 1800s
[12 hours old]: A collection of historic, forgotten items have been found during the restoration of the London royal residence.

* Speedboat killer jailed for attack on girlfriend
[0 hours old]: Jack Shepherd was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court after previously admitting the violent assault.

- Former West Ham keeper Miklosko dies aged 64
[3 hours old]: Ludek Miklosko made almost 400 appearances for West Ham in the 1990s, and fans sang his name long after his exit.

- Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
[12 hours old]: It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.

- Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine
[12 hours old]: North Korea will continue to send its soldiers to fight in Russia's war, but only for as long as it is profitable to do so, writes the BBC's Quentin Sommerville.

- Heading off to uni? Here's what to insure against theft
[3 hours old]: What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?

- Emmy Awards: How to watch, who is nominated and why Heated Rivalry is missing
[12 hours old]: Beef stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan are among the nominees at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

- The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk'
[13 hours old]: A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India’s water, economy and communities.

- Rent rises set to speed up in gloomy forecast for tenants
[12 hours old]: The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, says property website Zoopla.

* Driver who killed Team GB triathlete to be deported
[0 hours old]: Romanian van driver Visile Barbu's appeal against deportation was dismissed by a judge.

- 'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges
[4 hours old]: Burnham has said those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.

- Police had councillor's fingerprints on hate mail - but dropped case
[6 hours old]: Gerard Woodhouse's fingerprints were found on an offensive letter before he targeted another victim.

- Swedish left-wing bloc narrowly ahead with election too close to call
[3 hours old]: A preliminary count by Sweden's election authority projected that left-wing opposition bloc would win a three-seat majority.

* Hyrox apologises for allowing race to continue after athlete soils herself
[0 hours old]: Some raised concerns around hygiene while others praised the competitor's resolve to finish the race and push through adversity.

- US pilot shot down over Iran recalls 'free-falling' in first interview since rescue
[10 hours old]: The April rescue operation to recover the downed aircrew saw the first US boots on the ground in Iran in 46 years, American officials say.

- 'This is what women in sport look like' - Hunt responds to controversial Sweeney advert
[2 hours old]: British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

* Familiar questions for Man Utd, now Carrick must find answers
[0 hours old]: After one win in four Premier League games, the problems are mounting for Manchester United and manager Michael Carrick.

- Zverev turns US Open tears into triumph in transformational year
[10 hours old]: How a more composed Alexander Zverev stayed 'zen-like' to beat Ben Shelton and win the US Open, six years after a heart-breaking defeat in the final.

- 'Big Ludo' - trailblazing keeper who became West Ham cult figure
[2 hours old]: Ludek Miklosko, who has died aged 64, was a cult figure with West Ham supporters after his move to London in 1990.

- How did the first Ultimate Championship go?
[5 hours old]: As the inaugural Ultimate Championship concludes, athletics has taken its first strides in a new direction.

- How youth helped Nordqvist answer critics and deliver Solheim Cup win
[4 hours old]: Captain Anna Nordqvist's faith in Europe's young rookies paid off as they delivered crucial points in regaining the Solheim Cup with victory over the United States, writes Iain Carter.

* Petrol and diesel prices hit highest since 2022
[0 hours old]: The cost of filling up a vehicle has rebounded, according to the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

- MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights
[3 hours old]: Existing laws are not equipped to address the risks to human rights being posed by artificial intelligence, UK politicians say.

- Carney gambles on the world's biggest investors betting on Canada
[12 hours old]: In the midst of a trade war with the US, the prime minister leveraged his connections in global finance to invite some of the world's biggest investors to Canada.

- Food redistribution warehouse opens in east London
[7 hours old]: The Big Heart Food Hub in Barking aims to deliver 10 tonnes of food to charities each week.

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[24 hours old]: The government is trying to change the law but will it affect Reform’s record donations?

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. Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China
[17 hours old]: The US president said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

. AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
[21 hours old]: It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.

. Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
[26 hours old]: A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.

. Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit
[16 hours old]: Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces the standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US.

. Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
[38 hours old]: The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

. Iceland to open first store in the Falklands
[39 hours old]: Boss Lord Richard Walker says it would be the the first UK high street brand to operate there.

. 'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves
[39 hours old]: Consumer group Which? has called the sale of jack mackerel, a cheaper, less nutritious species of fish, an example of "skimpflation".

. US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze household budgets
[69 hours old]: Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official report on inflation.

. AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
[73 hours old]: The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

. Primark finally set to launch home deliveries
[97 hours old]: The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping.

. The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
[108 hours old]: What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

. Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate
[90 hours old]: The price of oil jumps to 5 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.

. Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on £1,999 first folding iPhone
[98 hours old]: Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

. Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
[86 hours old]: Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.

. Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary
[113 hours old]: Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.

. Tax banks to cut energy bills, unions tell Burnham
[107 hours old]: The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[84 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
[84 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
[108 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[132 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
[146 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[246 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
[244 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
[276 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
[348 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
[420 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
[444 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
[468 hours old]: After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

. 'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
[492 hours old]: Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

. Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
[486 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

. How landscape gardening is being electrified
[588 hours old]: The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.

. 'It's cost upon cost for working families - they get no help'
[29 hours old]: The government needs to do more to support working families, a charity in Rotherham says.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1284 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
[1812 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
[2292 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
[2364 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
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. Primark introduces home delivery
[93 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
[197 hours old]: Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.

. How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?
[225 hours old]: The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.