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* 'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home
[0 hours old]: Nicholas Brandram was a suspect in the incident where a woman was shoved into the path of a bus nine years ago.

. The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[17 hours old]: Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[257 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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and in other news ...

- CCTV shows last sighting of Noah Woods
[2 hours old]: Suffolk Police released CCTV of the last confirmed sighting of Noah in the park in Brantham at 14:37 BST on Tuesday.

- EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
[3 hours old]: Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.

* Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
[0 hours old]: A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.

- How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
[4 hours old]: Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.

* Schools in England get extra £500m in bid to avoid teachers' pay strike
[0 hours old]: The offer of extra money by the government reduces the prospect of strike action by the largest teaching union.

- Earl Spencer's unreleased book on sister Diana stolen in the Netherlands
[2 hours old]: The theft of Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister comes one week ahead of the book's release.

- Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity
[2 hours old]: Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".


- Ex-officer jailed over 'toxic' WhatsApp culture
[2 hours old]: Former officer who asked for a suspect's sex video to show "the lads from footy" is jailed for four years.

* Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough
[0 hours old]: Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to receive and function with human brain cells.

- Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
[6 hours old]: Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?

* PM and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
[1 hours old]: The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

- Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
[5 hours old]: The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.

- Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
[7 hours old]: The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

- Our shop doors are locked during opening hours after theft
[11 hours old]: Businesses reveal the impact of shoplifting with recorded offences still above pre-pandemic levels.

- Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
[3 hours old]: Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

- Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
[1 hours old]: Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

- Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
[1 hours old]: Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.

- Writer and broadcaster Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
[3 hours old]: Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.

- Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say
[2 hours old]: Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of a building hit by an Israeli strike last year, where some 10 families had been living.

* Obamas' 'fiery and gorgeous' dog Sunny dies
[0 hours old]: The Portuguese Water Dog spent 13 years with the family, meeting many high-profile visitors in the White House, including Pope Francis.

- Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
[4 hours old]: Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.

* 'Let's go, let's go' - inside catastrophic derby VAR mistake
[1 hours old]: The controversy surrounding the VAR decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby has rumbled on for days, so what led to the error?

* What next for Gabriel and Man Utd?
[0 hours old]: On the night JJ Gabriel was supposed to become Manchester United's youngest player in history, the scramble is on to persuade him not to quit.

* Fitzpatrick not '100% comfortable' with tour finals in Dubai
[1 hours old]: Matt Fitzpatrick says he is not "100% comfortable" with the prospect of travelling to Dubai for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in November when he is due to be defending champion.

- Mbappe, Vini and Konate cover up Real's message of support for Ceuta
[5 hours old]: Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.

- Ranking the greatest all-time fantasy football icons
[6 hours old]: There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of unearthing an absolute Fantasy Premier League bargain - so who are the most iconic picks ever?

- What's gone wrong for Chelsea talent Kendry Paez?
[2 hours old]: Kendry Paez was one of the world's best young talents when Chelsea signed him as a 16-year-old. Three years later, he's playing for the Under-21s. So what has gone wrong?

* Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
[1 hours old]: The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

- OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
[6 hours old]: Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

- We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them
[7 hours old]: Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

- Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar
[9 hours old]: Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

- Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
[1 hours old]: The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

- How rising bond yields impact American consumers
[12 hours old]: The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.

- What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
[2 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

- What is happening to UK prices?
[7 hours old]: UK inflation rose in August, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.

- Shoplifters carrying shopping lists, says M&S manager
[10 hours old]: The Marks and Spencer area manager for Shropshire says shoplifting is a "really large issue".

- Traffic, tourism and economy among election concerns
[11 hours old]: Residents and business owners in Onchan discuss key concerns ahead of the House of Keys election.

- What's driving UK 'shoplifting crisis'?
[3 hours old]: The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.

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and in other older news ...

. A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
[16 hours old]: The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

. Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why
[16 hours old]: As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

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. Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
[2639 hours old]: Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.

. UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
[16 hours old]: Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

. Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
[16 hours old]: As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

. Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
[16 hours old]: The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

. AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
[16 hours old]: The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

. US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007
[20 hours old]: The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

. State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
[29 hours old]: The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

. Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
[31 hours old]: The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

. AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC
[39 hours old]: US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it "taking over the World" are a "HOAX".

. AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
[37 hours old]: With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

. I got paid ,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
[41 hours old]: Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

. Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
[41 hours old]: New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.

. Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm
[45 hours old]: Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[137 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
[137 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
[161 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[185 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
[199 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[299 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
[297 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
[329 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
[400 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
[473 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
[497 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
[521 hours old]: After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1336 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
[1865 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
[2345 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
[2417 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
[137 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults ,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.

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. Primark introduces home delivery
[146 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.