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- How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank
[8 hours old]: There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.

. Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell
[29 hours old]: Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.

- Arran ferry evacuated over 'bomb threat' by passenger rescued from sea
[6 hours old]: Police Scotland said a 23-year-old man was arrested and it was established that the threats "were not credible".

. Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño
[21 hours old]: The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.

. Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
[41 hours old]: Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.

. Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'
[64 hours old]: The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.

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

. Illegal 'drip pricing' could add thousands to the cost of your holiday
[40 hours old]: The UK's consumer watchdog has opened an investigation into Trainline, RED Driving School, and Virgin Holidays.

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- Girl, 6, dies days after Shoreham sea tragedy killed three family members
[5 hours old]: Saja El-Khawas is the fourth person to die after her family got into difficulty in water off West Sussex.

- TikTok to pay 0m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
[5 hours old]: The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.

- More students planning to live at home for university over 'insane' living costs
[5 hours old]: Students like Jessica say they worry about missing out on student life, but feel they have no choice but to stay at home.

* Russian strikes on Ukraine kill two, officials say, a day after deadly attack on mall
[0 hours old]: Attacks come a day after at least 16 people were killed in a double-tap strike on a shopping mall.

* Burnham economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job
[1 hours old]: Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.

- Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands
[9 hours old]: This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.

- 'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms
[3 hours old]: Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline.

- GTA 6 leaks - a nightmare or a blip for the biggest video game of the year?
[4 hours old]: Clips appearing to show the highly anticipated game have appeared online, but will they really hurt it?

- Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m
[10 hours old]: The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have to pay the Daily Mail publisher an initial £9.54m in the next seven days after losing a privacy case.

- Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk
[8 hours old]: The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak.

- Murder investigation after wildfire uncovers body in park
[10 hours old]: A post-mortem examination revealed the remains belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 45.

- As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks
[4 hours old]: They will not be working royals when they come back. So what could they be doing instead?

- How this 1960s ex-council house is managing to stay cool without air con
[4 hours old]: The Passivhaus standard is growing in popularity as UK homeowners adapt to hotter summer temperatures.

- These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing
[5 hours old]: For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world.

- Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction
[4 hours old]: Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.

- The Papers: 'Fiscal worries mount' and 'Meghan in Guy Ritchie talks'
[3 hours old]: Financial concerns and the Duchess of Sussex's possible return to television acting lead Saturday's papers.

- Modi spent years building his strong image - why is he making Gen Z reels now?
[5 hours old]: Narendra Modi's new, more casual online persona is drawing attention from young Indians - but also plenty of scepticism.

- Brief break from rain as sunshine returns for weekend
[2 hours old]: There will be a break in the rain this weekend as high pressure returns, but more wet weather is in store next week.

- Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims
[9 hours old]: The Reform UK leader has accused Sky News of sending reporters to a house where his adult daughter lives.

- One killed in sword attack at Swedish school
[7 hours old]: Officials say another three people were injured, and an 18-year-old male suspect shot and arrested.

- Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots
[9 hours old]: A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.

- Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final clashes
[12 hours old]: Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.

- Is Andy Burnham Actually Popular Or Just New?
[13 hours old]: And, Sue Gray gives her first interview since leaving Downing Street.

- Swaggering Arsenal want title attack, not defence
[5 hours old]: Arsenal started last season as nearly men but their title win has given them a swagger - as Coventry discovered on the Premier League's opening night.

- Lessons learned, but Coventry's top-flight return about more than result
[4 hours old]: Twenty-five years, 94 days and countless twists later, Coventry City have started life back in the Premier League, but it was a tough baptism of fire with a 3-0 loss at defending champions Arsenal.

- Arsenal start title defence with comfortable win over Coventry
[6 hours old]: Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard give champions Arsenal a comfortable 3-0 win over newcomers Coventry City, in the opening game of the Premier League campaign at the Emirates Stadium.

- Man Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton's Baleba
[8 hours old]: Manchester United agree a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.

- It would be 'nice to have choice' over Ashes venues - Root
[10 hours old]: Joe Root said "it would be nice to have a choice" over the venues where his England team play as they leave Headingley until 2029.

- Hunt second in Diamond League 200m as White wins
[9 hours old]: Amy Hunt follows up her extraordinary week at the European Championships with a second-placed finish in the women's 200m at the Diamond League in Lausanne behind Kayla White.

- 'I fear for them' - Vaughan & Raja lament 'desperate times' for Pakistan
[10 hours old]: Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he "really fears" for Pakistan after their heavy defeat in the first Test at Headingley.

- US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived
[11 hours old]: Economists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed tn.

- Watch: How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world?
[7 hours old]: The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.

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. Harry & Meghan: Why Are They Moving Back?
[36 hours old]: The Sussexes love a surprise – but why have they decided to make a return to the UK?

. An intense psychological thriller with Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum
[1228 hours old]: Having fun? Nothing as as it seems on a private party island, and leaving's not an option

. Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs
[16 hours old]: The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.

. Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner
[18 hours old]: Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be improving.

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

. UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
[18 hours old]: Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'

. Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
[19 hours old]: The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

. The teen entrepreneur transforming farm management
[29 hours old]: The app was designed to give farmers more time with their families by making the business more manageable.

. How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?
[28 hours old]: Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

. Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back
[34 hours old]: High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years

. US national debt passes tn after doubling in a decade
[45 hours old]: It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.

. I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how
[52 hours old]: The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own.

. Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory
[35 hours old]: Bernard Matthews Foods says its Shaftesbury Street factory will close by the end of 2026.

. Danone €1bn takeover of Huel approved by watchdog
[38 hours old]: French firm says the acquisition of Huel will help it grow in the nutritional sector.

. Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships
[35 hours old]: Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".

. Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries
[29 hours old]: It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.

. Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
[45 hours old]: Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.

. Carney asks Canada's provinces to end US alcohol ban as trade deal nears
[31 hours old]: An agreement preventing a new wave of US tariffs is close and could include an end to Canada's boycott of US wine and spirits.

. India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market
[52 hours old]: E-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.

. US retail giant receives bn boost from tariff refunds
[58 hours old]: The US chain said it received a 4 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to .6bn.

. Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
[64 hours old]: Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.

. Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
[59 hours old]: A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

. 'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
[76 hours old]: Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.

. The critical tech staying safe by going underground
[76 hours old]: The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.

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

. Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
[221 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
[245 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
[268 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
[286 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?
[365 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?

. Couples share their biggest money disagreements
[22 hours old]: Candles, haircuts, a Tesla... this week we're asking couples in London: "What's the biggest money disagreement in your relationship?"

. Thousands helped with back to school costs
[39 hours old]: More than £310,000 has been given to help families with back to school costs, the government says.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[724 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
[1252 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
[1732 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
[1805 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
[2061 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

. Little Moons co-founder: Don't wait for your product to be perfect
[46 hours old]: The mochi ice cream company co-founder shares her top tips, job highs and lows, and what a perfect Sunday looks like.

. 'I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance'
[111 hours old]: Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce is driving them to breaking point.

. Business Daily
[127 hours old]: Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step