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. Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes
[85 hours old]: Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.

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* Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership
[0 hours old]: Burnham offered a sense of what his time as prime minister would mean, but he did not lay out many details.

- Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
[5 hours old]: The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.

* The Good Life actress Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86
[1 hours old]: Tributes are paid to the "comic genius", who starred in some of Britain's most popular sitcoms.

* Five dead following shooting at youth centre in Stade, northern Germany
[0 hours old]: Two people have been arrested, one of whom is a suspect, police say.

- One in 10 children in England referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason
[12 hours old]: Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.

- Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived
[2 hours old]: Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.

- How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides
[8 hours old]: Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions

* British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs as smokers switch to vapes
[0 hours old]: The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".

- A new Brazil is taking shape - and Cunha is key
[6 hours old]: Former Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva explains why Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha is so important to Brazil's adaptable system under Carlo Ancelotti.

- How Thomas Tuchel is still searching for solutions out wide
[1 hours old]: Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about England so far at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.

- 'Worth every penny', say England fans at World Cup
[6 hours old]: As football fever sweeps the nation, England fans from Yorkshire share their World Cup experiences.

- Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit
[3 hours old]: Steve Clarke says it was an easy decision to step down as Scotland head coach because he always planned to depart if they did not reach the knockout stage.

- Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on fame, pressure and World Cup fever
[2 hours old]: As the Netflix show following their lives returns, the squad open up about their new-found fame.

- How formidable sitcom star Penelope Keith won the nation's hearts
[2 hours old]: The life of the much-loved comedy actress best known as Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.

- 'I see tourists pee in front of my house': The campervan problem on the Isle of Skye
[2 hours old]: The Isle of Skye is among the Highlands' most popular destinations for thousands of holidaymakers.

* Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free
[0 hours old]: As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

- Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?
[8 hours old]: BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.

* Teyana Taylor's tears and Lauryn Hill tribute steal show at BET Awards
[1 hours old]: Taylor had an emotional reaction to being presented with the Icon of the Year award by Janet Jackson.

- Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers
[10 hours old]: The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.

- Michael Jackson movie becomes highest-grossing biopic of all time
[3 hours old]: The Michael Jackson movie was questioned by critics but has been a hit with fans around the world.

- Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis
[10 hours old]: The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.

- White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
[2 hours old]: The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.

* Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
[1 hours old]: The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.

* Fife man dies after being shot 'multiple times' in Caribbean
[1 hours old]: Daniel Vettrino, 37, was killed following the incident on in the island of Canouan in St Vincent and the Grenadines.

* Maresca joins Man City after agreeing to pay Chelsea compensation
[0 hours old]: Enzo Maresca signs three-year Manchester City deal after agreeing to pay compensation to former club Chelsea.

- More change needed after Stokes retires - Vaughan
[2 hours old]: Former captain Michael Vaughan says he will be "absolutely staggered" if there is not more leadership change in English cricket after Ben Stokes' retirement.

- Tuchel still searching for answers out wide - Shearer
[1 hours old]: Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about England so far at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.

- Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match
[3 hours old]: Morocco’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.

* British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
[0 hours old]: The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".

- South Korea unveils 0bn chip and AI investment plan
[4 hours old]: It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

- Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
[8 hours old]: Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back.

- Fears energy bill rise mean people 'surviving rather than living'
[7 hours old]: People in a Lancashire town say they "don't know where the money will come from" if bills go up.

- How much should we be prepared to pay for our food?
[8 hours old]: A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more

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[59 hours old]: Richard Williams is determined to write daughters Venus and Serena into sporting history.

. Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
[62 hours old]: Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?

. Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
[59 hours old]: The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.

. Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
[62 hours old]: King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.

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[74 hours old]: The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

. I'm back at home again after uni - here's how I'm making it work
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. What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
[71 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

. Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
[86 hours old]: Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.

. Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost
[89 hours old]: Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".

. Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children
[97 hours old]: The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

. Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
[77 hours old]: Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.

. How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
[98 hours old]: Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.

. IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
[99 hours old]: IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.

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. The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet
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. Reeves urges Burnham to 'stick to what I'm doing' on economy
[93 hours old]: The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.

. Price cuts on family summer days out come into force
[101 hours old]: The government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' meals as schools begin to break-up.

. EasyJet rejects fourth takeover offer
[98 hours old]: The airline is questioning the "deliverability" of the offer.

. Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels
[93 hours old]: Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.

. The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
[110 hours old]: A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

. Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[158 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[181 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[254 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
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. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
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. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[446 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
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. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[518 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. Free summer holiday sport sessions offered in city
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. New ISA and Lifetime ISA changes explained
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. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[446 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
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. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
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. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
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