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- British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
[10 hours old]: The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.

- Watch: Moment empty building collapses in New York
[4 hours old]: Surveillance video shows the building – which was under construction – crumbling over and sending debris spilling onto a road.

. Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money
[40 hours old]: UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.

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and in other news ...

- Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?
[6 hours old]: It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?

- Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
[6 hours old]: The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

- Crews tackling Suffolk wildfire say they are in better position
[3 hours old]: The Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says "the situation appears to be stabilising" but at least 12 fire engines will remain on scene.

- MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension
[7 hours old]: The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".

- Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
[1 hours old]: At least 15 people drown as migrants try to swim to Spanish territory amid scenes of chaos at the border.

- Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three organisations during cyber tests
[2 hours old]: It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.

- Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund
[8 hours old]: Dame Sarah Mullally has renewed her commitment to the fund on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.

- What your summer reading list says about you
[3 hours old]: Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.

- 'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around
[5 hours old]: Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.

- Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
[3 hours old]: Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.

- Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?
[6 hours old]: Opponents of the junta hoped a revolution would remake Myanmar - but these are disheartening times.

- The Papers: 'Cruel summer' and 'Football's staying home'
[2 hours old]: Fires rage near nuclear plant in Suffolk and Uefa mulls World Cup boycott - Friday's papers.

- Weekly quiz: Why was a French teenager fined for licking a straw?
[10 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace
[10 hours old]: Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war.

- Thousands evacuated in Crete as wildfires threaten tourist resorts
[12 hours old]: Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.

- Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil
[12 hours old]: Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.

- Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court
[8 hours old]: The UK's highest court gives Palestine Action's co-founder permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.

- Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
[10 hours old]: Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.

- Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on
[11 hours old]: The Green Party is grappling with how to manage its social media following a controversial post by its leader.

- Four people die after busiest day for small-boat crossings this year
[10 hours old]: Two deadly incidents occurred as 752 people crossed the Channel into the UK on Wednesday, new figures show.

- How does the UK fight wildfires?
[12 hours old]: Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.

- Uefa to boycott World Cups if Fifa plans approved
[11 hours old]: Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals.

- Challenging times ahead for Newcastle - Shearer
[13 hours old]: MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why he is worried about what will happen next at his old club after the departure of manager Eddie Howe.

- England captaincy could be what Root needs - Vaughan
[12 hours old]: Former skipper Michael Vaughan says the England Test captaincy could be "exactly what Joe Root needs" after the 35-year-old is appointed to the role for a second time.

- Howe going as spending rules bite - troubles for Newcastle's Saudi owners
[15 hours old]: Newcastle United wanted to become one of the world's top clubs under their Saudi owners - but Eddie Howe's decision to leave is a sign of the troubles they are facing.

- Vomit in the morning, gold in the afternoon for England's gamblers
[7 hours old]: Sickness struck England's team pursuit squad on Thursday morning, but a late gamble and fine ride secured Commonwealth Games gold in the velodrome.

- Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'
[5 hours old]: Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.

- Three things we learned about AI from Big Tech earnings
[2 hours old]: Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?

- Apple warns of future 'supply constraints' for Mac, iPhone, iPad
[4 hours old]: Shares of Apple plunged on a warning of slower sales in the coming months.

- India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
[6 hours old]: Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

- Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates
[11 hours old]: The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.

- Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover
[11 hours old]: The car giant says it expects fewer than 300 people will lose their jobs.

- US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter
[13 hours old]: The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter.

- Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham
[9 hours old]: Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.

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and in other older news ...

. Watch: Thick smoke and flames as crews tackle Suffolk wildfire
[16 hours old]: Video shows thick plumes of smoke rising from the Suffolk coast, where a major incident is declared.

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. Americast
[36 hours old]: Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.

. New documentary uncovers sexual misconduct claims against Leto
[47 hours old]: Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.

. Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
[19 hours old]: Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.

. Beauty Pie founder on how she dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses
[29 hours old]: Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.

. What happens here has a big impact on your money
[36 hours old]: BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.

. Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans
[29 hours old]: CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the firm intends to sell its AI tools to other companies for the first time.

. Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
[20 hours old]: Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.

. 'No magic wand' to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held
[31 hours old]: The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.

. Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
[20 hours old]: It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.

. Wiped out by a hurricane, this US community is now a global energy giant
[26 hours old]: A US county flattened by Hurricane Rita is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.

. Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution?
[36 hours old]: Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.

. 'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
[53 hours old]: More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

. Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert
[34 hours old]: Security fears saw CAF Bank, which serves 14,000 UK charities, suspend its online banking portal.

. Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
[41 hours old]: UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".

. Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
[41 hours old]: With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

. The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
[30 hours old]: Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

. How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
[39 hours old]: Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.

. Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
[77 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[246 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[269 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[413 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
[436 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

. Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
[533 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

. Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[580 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

. AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
[677 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

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

. Your burger costs more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in
[28 hours old]: The prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply over the past year, figures show.

. 'We are rescuing unpicked blackberries'
[34 hours old]: Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[725 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
[1205 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
[1277 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
[1533 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

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[2117 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. 1975: The world's first shop for left-handers
[44 hours old]: A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.

. Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad?
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. How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
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