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

- Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño
[1 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
[22 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'
[45 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
[345 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
[21 hours old]: The UK's consumer watchdog has opened an investigation into Trainline, RED Driving School, and Virgin Holidays.

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* El Niño warming set to be 'strongest in living memory', warns Met Office
[0 hours old]: Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.

- Meghan could return to acting once back in UK
[5 hours old]: Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK.

- Will Harry's return heal deep-rooted rift with William?
[4 hours old]: The Prince of Wales remains in no mood to forgive and forget. The hurt he feels lingers.

- My life was changed by a terror attack - now survivors like me won't be forgotten
[8 hours old]: The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism takes place on Friday - and means more to this man than many.

- French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says
[10 hours old]: The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.

- Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests
[3 hours old]: Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.

- The town whose council wants migrants to move in
[3 hours old]: Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.

- A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism
[3 hours old]: There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism

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

- Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?
[9 hours old]: Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner.

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

- Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost
[8 hours old]: Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.

- What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?
[5 hours old]: Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.

- Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore
[8 hours old]: The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country.

- 'I've caught one fish all season' - how a polluted river could end 300 years of coracle fishing
[3 hours old]: The tradition on a Carmarthenshire river once fished by US President Jimmy Carter could be coming to an end.

- Newspaper review: 'King puts William first' and Harry security could cost public '£5m a year'
[3 hours old]: The return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK continues to dominate Friday's front pages.

- Weekly quiz: Where did builders find £7.6m worth of gold bars and coins?
[14 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price
[10 hours old]: US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.

- Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence
[5 hours old]: The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.

- Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library
[1 hours old]: The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.

- Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university
[2 hours old]: Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor.

- Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination
[4 hours old]: It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.

- British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
[2 hours old]: A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others,

- Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns
[8 hours old]: The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there are some chilly nights in store, as Ben Rich explains.

- Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Man City's Savinho
[1 hours old]: Tottenham agree a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for £75m, with a further £10m in potential add-ons.

- Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew
[11 hours old]: England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.

- Break-up of Villa's Europa heroes leaves cracks for Emery to fill
[2 hours old]: Aston Villa have already sold three key players this summer, a figure that could potentially double by the end of the transfer window.

- Sutton's opening weekend predictions v Courteeners frontman Liam Fray
[1 hours old]: BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Courteeners frontman Liam Fray, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the fixtures on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.

* Headlining on TikTok & targeting KO record - Serrano eyes history
[1 hours old]: Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano talks to BBC Sport about fighting on TikTok, going for the women's boxing knockout record and retirement plans.

- Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes
[1 hours old]: Test your football knowledge with today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser quizzes.

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

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

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

- Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships
[15 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
[10 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.

- Carney asks Canada's provinces to end US alcohol ban as trade deal nears
[12 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.

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

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. Can Andy Burnham End Rough Sleeping?
[41 hours old]: The PM says every rough sleeper in England will be offered accommodation this winter.

. Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her?
[39 hours old]: And, will Trump be forever dogged by his war with Iran?

. US national debt passes tn after doubling in a decade
[26 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
[33 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
[16 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
[19 hours old]: French firm says the acquisition of Huel will help it grow in the nutritional sector.

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

. India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market
[32 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
[39 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
[45 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
[40 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
[57 hours old]: Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.

. Track defect found near derailment site - report
[42 hours old]: Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.

. 81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in HMRC tax crackdown
[40 hours old]: According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request the number of letters sent has almost tripled since 2024.

. OpenAI slows down training after its AI carried out hack
[45 hours old]: The ChatGPT-maker said training will be slowed for two weeks while it puts the upgrades in place.

. Monzo says issue with card payments and transfers now resolved
[40 hours old]: The digital bank said all of its services were now "back up and running"

. The critical tech staying safe by going underground
[57 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
[155 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
[201 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
[225 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
[248 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
[267 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?
[345 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?

. Thousands helped with back to school costs
[20 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
[704 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
[1233 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
[1713 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
[1785 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
[2041 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
[27 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'
[91 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
[107 hours old]: Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step

. Why is Selena Gomez being sued?
[159 hours old]: BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.