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- Two Britons among three killed in Swiss Alps light aircraft crash
[7 hours old]: Authorities say the plane took off from the Rhône Valley and collided with a mountain slope about 10 minutes later.

- British soldier who died in Ukraine road accident named by MoD
[11 hours old]: Tributes have been paid to Major Paul Wilks, who was described as a "gifted leader".

. The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[30 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
[270 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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* Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
[0 hours old]: The row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.

- Bank of England expected to hold interest rates as it faces tough choices
[6 hours old]: Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.

- New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
[5 hours old]: Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.

* Ed Sheeran asked me to donate m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlash
[1 hours old]: It comes after Macklemore pledged m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.

- At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows
[5 hours old]: Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.

* Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
[0 hours old]: Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

- Lena Dunham announces birth of first baby via surrogacy
[4 hours old]: The writer and actress announced the birth of her daughter in an op-ed published by Vogue on Wednesday.

- Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC
[5 hours old]: Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

- US interest rates raised for first time in three years
[4 hours old]: Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

* Afghan inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes has already cost £58m, MoD figures show
[0 hours old]: The inquiry has been running for more than three and a half years but has yet to publish any findings.

- UK prosecutors file for extradition of the Tate brothers from the US
[3 hours old]: The brothers are facing a total of 59 charges in the UK, including rape. Both men deny any wrongdoing.

- Inside Singapore's 'Fort Knox' for city's bn dirty money auction
[7 hours old]: The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.

* 'My rent was higher than my student loan' - the booming cost of private halls
[0 hours old]: Private student halls are springing up in Scotland's cities in ever increasing numbers yet rents continue to soar.

* Steve Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
[0 hours old]: There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

* Mum's Facebook kidney plea prompts 'mind-blowing' gift from total stranger
[0 hours old]: A woman has undergone a lifesaving transplant after receiving a kidney from a stranger who saw her post on social media.

- Why caffeine makes some people buzz - and others barely notice
[5 hours old]: Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.

* The Papers: King's 'astonishing outburst' and 'heartbreak' after search for missing Noah
[0 hours old]: Several of today's papers splash on the Palace's response to Earl Spencer's claim in his upcoming book about his sister Diana.

- No fire alarms or sprinklers at Pakistan neonatal unit where fire killed 14, report finds
[7 hours old]: A firefighter tells the BBC that rescuers had said many doors near the unit were locked, obstructing their route to the babies.

- OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
[2 hours old]: The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

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

- Body found in search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods
[10 hours old]: Police divers discover child's body in a pond after Noah went missing from a playground on Tuesday.

- Chelsea chairman and director sell stakes in club to majority owner Clearlake
[5 hours old]: Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.

* More than 1,000 children killed in Bangladesh measles outbreak
[1 hours old]: Until March this year, Bangladesh had made "substantial progress" towards eliminating measles.

- Photos show charred wreckage from deadly crash of news helicopter in LA
[7 hours old]: A 29-year-old pedestrian who was the third victim of the unexplained crash has been identified.

- Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?
[5 hours old]: Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.

- Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
[5 hours old]: Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.

- League Two Fleetwood host Arsenal in EFL Cup - full fourth-round draw
[7 hours old]: League Two side Fleetwood Town will host Premier League champions Arsenal in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.

- Painful endgame for Gray as stale Hibs slump
[8 hours old]: A club hero, David Gray ends his time as Hibs head coach not to the sound of euphoria from fans, but to the sound of a support collectively exhaling in relief, writes Tom English.

- Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race
[11 hours old]: Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.

- Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
[6 hours old]: Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.

- I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job
[6 hours old]: From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

- Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
[6 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines

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

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

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

* Low-cost food pantry awarded £272k lottery grant
[0 hours old]: Oasis Hub Bath said the funding will cover its main operating costs over the next three years.

- Electricity discount to be paid to NI households
[6 hours old]: The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be paid from next month.

- Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates
[4 hours old]: The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.

- Watch: How will higher interest rates impact US consumers?
[6 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase by the Federal Reserve and what it could mean for the US economy.

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. Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
[2652 hours old]: Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.

. OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
[19 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
[20 hours old]: Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

. UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
[29 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 soar
[22 hours old]: Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

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

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

. Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
[29 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
[29 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
[29 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
[33 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%
[42 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
[44 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
[52 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
[50 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
[54 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
[54 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
[58 hours old]: Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[150 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
[150 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
[174 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[198 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
[212 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[312 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
[310 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
[342 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
[413 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
[486 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
[510 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
[534 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
[1349 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
[1878 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
[2358 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
[2430 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

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