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- Russian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyiv
[1 hours old]: Ukrainian officials say 20 people, including two children, were injured in the capital and the wider region.

. Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?
[93 hours old]: And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?

. Gatwick Airport faced water outage after main burst
[90 hours old]: SES Water says it has repaired a burst main which was affecting supply to the airport.

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* Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP
[0 hours old]: The former prime minister said he would now turn his focus to international affairs.

* Laundry rooms to be turned into cells to tackle prison overcrowding
[0 hours old]: The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.

- 'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
[7 hours old]: As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.

- The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border
[6 hours old]: More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.

- New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office
[7 hours old]: Tuesday 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season and a new list of storm names have been released including Austen, Chloe and Evelyn.

- Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
[5 hours old]: Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted over the drive-by shooting of the rap superstar 30 years ago.

- Man in court charged with murder after deaths of woman and girl in Teesside fire
[1 hours old]: A seven-year-old girl and her aunt died in the fire in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, on 26 August.

- Israeli fire kills three in Gaza City during reported raid, medics say
[1 hours old]: Unconfirmed local reports say the Israeli military carried out air and artillery strikes after a raid by an Israel-backed militia was discovered.

- It's taken me a long time to process Olympics breaking experience, says Raygun
[5 hours old]: Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn - known as Raygun - tells BBC Sport about the aftermath of her extraordinary experience at the 2024 Olympics.

* Canada's Liberals sweep three seats in boost for Carney after trade tensions with US
[1 hours old]: One seat was taken from the Conservatives, indicating public support for the PM after a confrontation with Donald Trump.

- Could Tupac verdict inspire new efforts to also find killer of his rap rival?
[2 hours old]: The murder of Notorious B.I.G. was thought to be linked to the killing of his rival Tupac Shakur and it came up a lot in the trial.

* Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
[0 hours old]: BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.

- Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues
[12 hours old]: Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.

- Djokovic's tearful loss leaves future uncertain
[7 hours old]: After Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a historic 25th major title ends in tears in New York, where does the most decorated men's player of the Open era go from here?

- I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout
[7 hours old]: Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.

- Baby Tommy's our 'light', says grieving family of newborn whose mum died in childbirth
[3 hours old]: Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy.

- We survived the Aberfan disaster as schoolchildren, but were told to never talk about it again
[7 hours old]: In one of Britain's worst disasters, 116 children were killed on the morning of 21 October 1966.

- US army secretary resigns after months of tension
[11 hours old]: Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.

* UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 ahead of October Budget
[0 hours old]: The yield on 30-year gilts hit its highest level since 1998

- Flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'
[3 hours old]: This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat last year's Super-K strain.

- Summer 2026 expected to be declared UK's hottest on record
[12 hours old]: Met Office figures due on Tuesday are likely to show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.

- Swinney to cut number of health boards in efficiency drive
[2 hours old]: Scotland's 14 health boards could be merged into two for the mainland, with different arrangements for the islands.

- Shein valued at bn after long-awaited stock market debut
[2 hours old]: The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.

* Aston Villa sign Mbaye and Harwood-Bellis
[0 hours old]: Aston Villa complete the signings of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain and English centre-back Taylor Harwood Bellis from Southampton.

- Pakistan changes 'most shocking ever' - Afridi
[2 hours old]: Pakistan's decision to make dramatic changes to their squad during the series in England is the "most shocking decision ever", according to former captain Shahid Afridi.

* What does Norris deal mean for Piastri? F1 Q&A
[0 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Italian Grand Prix.

- GB's Fery returns to Grand Slam stage - what lies ahead?
[1 hours old]: Shock Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery returns to the Grand Slam stage when he faces Italy's Lorenzo Musetti at the US Open.

- It's taken me a long time to process Olympic experience - Raygun
[5 hours old]: Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn - known as Raygun - tells BBC Sport about the aftermath of her extraordinary experience at the 2024 Olympics.

- AI could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20
[2 hours old]: The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.

* Ikea cuts prices in bid to woo cash-strapped customers
[0 hours old]: The Swedish furniture retailer is cutting prices across a range of products, including the popular Billy bookcase.

- Amazon rigged bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges
[14 hours old]: Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.

- Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen
[14 hours old]: Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.

- Children sleeping on piles of clothes, says charity
[6 hours old]: A Peterborough charity says hundreds of children in the city are living in bed poverty.

- Hospitality wants permanent VAT cut, 'not gimmick'
[7 hours old]: Hospitality sector members call for a temporary VAT reduction scheme to be widened and extended.

- B&B boss fears 'uneven playing field' over tourist tax
[7 hours old]: The introduction of a tourism levy in North Yorkshire is currently under consideration.

* What to do if you've been scammed
[0 hours old]: Consumer Expert Harry Kind explains how you could get you money back if you have been scammed.

- 'I'm on a mission to convince people to work less'
[6 hours old]: Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31.

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. Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
[139 hours old]: And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.

. Film adaptation of the hit stage musical, starring Ben Platt
[107 hours old]: High school misfit Evan lies to comfort a grieving mother - but will the truth come out?

. Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years
[18 hours old]: Beckham's fashion and beauty business makes a £7.3m operating profit after years of losses.

. Kushner states regret over World Cup sell-off plan
[17 hours old]: Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he would not have got involved in Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup if he had known how the football world reacted.

. Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps
[21 hours old]: The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.

. How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border
[36 hours old]: The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.

. Trump hails 'historic' deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil
[56 hours old]: Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.

. Wife of man who died after turbulence sues airline
[90 hours old]: Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.

. Fed has 'work to do' if price rises don't ease for Americans, Warsh says
[93 hours old]: Kevin Warsh remarks suggest interest rates could be increased if policymakers think inflation is running too high.

. I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction
[109 hours old]: Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

. Selena Gomez pushes back against 'frivolous' fraud claims
[102 hours old]: Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.

. Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error
[109 hours old]: Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.

. 'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users
[98 hours old]: As part of an bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.

. 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
[37 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
[109 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
[133 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
[157 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
[181 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
[175 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

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

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[972 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
[1501 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
[1981 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
[2053 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
[2309 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

. What do you spend too much on?
[103 hours old]: Central London shoppers reveal what they love to splash out on - and share their tips for not overspending.

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