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- The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[2 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
[242 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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* OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms
[0 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.

* All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped
[0 hours old]: The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

* Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
[1 hours old]: Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.

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

- Complaints to watchdog about water firms jump 84%
[2 hours old]: Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

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

- Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
[5 hours old]: The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".

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

* Magazine returned to US library after 132 years overdue
[0 hours old]: Concord Public Library said it would have incurred a ,055 overdue fine, had there not been a temporary fine freeze in place.

- Prolific shoplifters behind more than 28,000 offences, BBC finds
[1 hours old]: Just 270 people were linked to 28,415 shoplifting offences across England, a BBC analysis has found.

- Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit
[8 hours old]: The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground.

- Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after arrest on suspicion of assault
[5 hours old]: Thomas said he has done nothing wrong as Gwent Police confirms arrest on suspicion of assault.

- Key findings from Lucy Letby Thirlwall inquiry
[13 hours old]: The inquiry found a "complete failure to protect babies on the neonatal unit" where the nurse worked.

- Letby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking
[8 hours old]: Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.

- Repeatedly untruthful, callous and quiet: What we learned about Letby from inquiry report
[10 hours old]: The report has shed more details on Lucy Letby - the most prolific child killer in British legal history.

- Baby 'cot cams' plan after inquiry finds Lucy Letby crimes could have been prevented
[6 hours old]: Plans will be "urgently" developed for live-streaming cameras after an inquiry report into Lucy Letby's crimes.

- Why doomsday warnings are not the only threat to the AI juggernaut
[2 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...
[2 hours old]: As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

- We are all new job starters - here's how we got through the first few days
[2 hours old]: Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

- Is bankrupt competitions boss behind new scheme?
[1 hours old]: The man behind a competions company which went bust owing thousands is back with a new venture.

- The Papers: 'Complete failure to protect babies' and 'Sterling mess'
[1 hours old]: The landmark public inquiry into Lucy Letby's murders and attempted murders is the focus of several of today's papers.

- 'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win
[3 hours old]: Speaking to the BBC, the Welsh actor described the "surreal" experience of becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.

- Pokémon fans prepare for 'biggest day in a decade'
[14 hours old]: Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first release of the 30th anniversary Pokémon trading cards.

- US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007
[6 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.

- Search launched for boy, 3, missing at playground
[4 hours old]: Police carry out door-to-door inquiries in Brantham and a helicopter has been seen circling the area.

- Thirteenth Met Police officer sacked after Charing Cross Panorama film
[5 hours old]: PC Mason O'Connor is dismissed after a hearing found he had breached standards of professional behaviour, the Met said.

- Trump criticises Supreme Court after justices block mail-in ballot restrictions
[9 hours old]: The president assailed the justices for blocking his plan to allow delivery of ballots only to voters on lists of citizens.

- Southport attack victims, survivors and families hit by data breach
[5 hours old]: The Ministry of Justice says sensitive and personal data was accessed in a limited number of cases.

- Turkey arrests dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists
[3 hours old]: The arrests are an escalation in the Turkish government's campaign targeting LGBTQ+ community and activists.

- Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians
[11 hours old]: A vehicle hit four people before colliding with two cars on White Rose Way in Doncaster, police say.

- 'Superstar' Dowman shows his class - but Arsenal know caution is needed
[3 hours old]: Max Dowman shines with two goals against Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal cannot rush his development.

- Brook likened to Pietersen in SL win - how do they compare?
[4 hours old]: Harry Brook hits a brutal century and draws comparisons with Kevin Pietersen as England thrash Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 in Southampton.

- Let them ref the games and be humans - Andrews
[2 hours old]: After Brentford overcame Reading to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round, head coach Keith Andrews believes the video assistant referee (VAR) is preventing referees from making decisions in matches.

- Brook & Baker shine as England crush Sri Lanka
[4 hours old]: Harry Brook hit 114 not out in the first innings set up England with a total of 254 proving to difficult for Sri Lanka to chase leading to a England win by 119 runs after bowling out Sri Lanka.

- Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca turf after win over Mexico
[6 hours old]: Thomas Tuchel regrets not eating any of the grass at the Azteca Stadium after England's epic World Cup win against Mexico.

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

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[33 hours old]: President Trump dismisses need for AI guardrails, saying “whoever wins AI, wins”

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. Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - Hunt
[16 hours old]: British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned about the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney being part of a "barrier" to girls' participation in sport.

. Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
[17 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
[25 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
[22 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
[26 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
[26 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
[30 hours old]: Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.

. Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut
[20 hours old]: The cuts comes into effect in April, but the largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[122 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
[122 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
[146 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[170 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
[184 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[284 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
[282 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
[314 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
[386 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
[458 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
[482 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
[506 hours old]: After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

. What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
[18 hours old]: The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

. Charities praise will gifts despite cost of living
[20 hours old]: Jersey charities say leaving donations in wills can be "transformational", regardless of how much.

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

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1321 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
[1850 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
[2330 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
[2402 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
[122 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
[131 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
[235 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?
[263 hours old]: The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.