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* Families of RAF Chinook crash victims ask court to allow case to proceed
[0 hours old]: In 1994, a Chinook helicopter carrying 25 passengers and four crew crashed in the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland, killing all of those on board.

- Bedford train crash driver died from traumatic injuries
[4 hours old]: An inquest hears Shaun Burton died in the collision in which 102 people needed hospital treatment.

. Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say
[92 hours old]: The man's wife held onto his legs for around five minutes to stop him from being sucked out, officials say.

. Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes
[118 hours old]: Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.

. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[318 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

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* PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
[1 hours old]: Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

* Scott Mills was highest-paid BBC star before sacking
[1 hours old]: The former Radio 2 breakfast host earned about £745,000 from the BBC in the last financial year.

- Police continue to question murder suspect over Ann Widdecombe's killing
[3 hours old]: The 28-year-old white British male suspect was re-arrested on Monday after counter terrorism police took over the case.

- Wildfires burn in parts of UK as fire chiefs warn of extreme pressure
[2 hours old]: Major incidents were declared in North Wales and in Glossop, Derbyshire in the Peak District on Sunday.

* MPs expected to approve long-delayed 'Hillsborough Law'
[0 hours old]: The legislation has returned to the Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.

- 'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
[4 hours old]: Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".

* Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
[0 hours old]: It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security.

* Man who staged wife's suicide jailed for murder
[0 hours old]: The couple's daughter tells the court her father is a "jealous, conniving, narcissistic villain".

- Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists' countries
[7 hours old]: BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.

- South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures
[3 hours old]: Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.

- He walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi
[2 hours old]: Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game's all-time greats.

- Increased security for England and Argentina tie
[6 hours old]: Authorities say there will be increased security measures in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta.

- Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast
[14 hours old]: Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.

* What we learned from the Covid inquiry PPE report
[0 hours old]: What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.

- How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?
[2 hours old]: Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

- BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries
[2 hours old]: Scott Mills and Greg James top the list of the best-paid BBC presenters in the last financial year.

- I hunted the men who secretly film their wives and share footage online
[8 hours old]: What disturbed Jess the most was men sharing footage of wives, girlfriends and loved ones.

- How an app helps millions make healthy food purchases
[14 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

- The mysterious crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor
[14 hours old]: Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.

- Fanfare and flyovers as France celebrates Bastille Day
[2 hours old]: Soldiers from the 'Coalition of the Willing' and Ukraine took centre stage in the parade through Paris.

* Family 'heartbroken' over parents' wildfire deaths
[1 hours old]: Pete and Fran Gillam are confirmed dead by their family, who live in Sheffield.

- Free school meal pupils falling further behind their peers, report warns
[6 hours old]: The Education Policy Institute says the new prime minister should target the issue with "laser-like focus".

- How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
[8 hours old]: Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.

- Dad who died helping two children in sea named
[3 hours old]: A dad who died alongside another man on Sunday is named locally as Wayne Taylor.

- YouTube still recommending eating disorder videos to teens, research finds
[14 hours old]: The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study finds.

- What's next at Liverpool for Argentina's proven winner Mac Allister?
[2 hours old]: After a poor season at Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister is back thriving for Argentina - so what does his future look like at Anfield?

* American Elfath to referee England v Argentina
[0 hours old]: Fifa announce American referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

- Walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi
[2 hours old]: Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game's all-time greats.

* 'I didn't think I'd live to this age' - Howard's inspiring journey to The Open
[0 hours old]: BBC Sport NI speaks to Irish golfer David Howard, who discusses being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis aged seven and qualifying for The Open at Royal Birkdale.

- Darlow joins Man Utd after Leeds exit
[1 hours old]: Manchester United sign veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow after his contract expires at Leeds.

* US inflation rate eases to 3.5% as gasoline prices fall
[0 hours old]: While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.

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

- California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger
[3 hours old]: The state, where both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.

- US burrito giant Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico
[10 hours old]: Other US fast-food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated in.

- UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes
[8 hours old]: The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

- Removing tax from food could cost £14m - minister
[4 hours old]: Treasury says a GST removal from essential grocery items would mostly benefit the richest islanders.

- Pop-up free school uniform and prom dress stall
[8 hours old]: People are being encouraged to donate, swap or take items they need for free.

- Parent cooking classes 'built my confidence'
[8 hours old]: New cooking scheme aims to help parents learn healthy recipes which are convenient to make.

- Woman's Hour
[3 hours old]: We hear about a new study exploring the impact hormones have on women with ADHD.

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. Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death
[22 hours old]: Counter terrorism police takeover the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death.

. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?
[19 hours old]: A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks

. Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
[21 hours old]: The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.

. How to change bank, energy or broadband provider and save money
[38 hours old]: Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.

. The SpaceX IPO made history. One month on has it lost momentum?
[25 hours old]: A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.

. UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
[21 hours old]: The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".

. How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its almond butter
[56 hours old]: The German supermarket's bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?

. 10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all
[37 hours old]: Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.

. Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
[73 hours old]: The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.

. Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children?
[78 hours old]: The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its critics.

. Major car firms found not to have installed emissions-cheating devices
[93 hours old]: A High Court judge said some major car manufacturers did not install a device to cheat emissions testing.

. EasyJet agrees to surprise takeover bid as rival US firm swoops in
[94 hours old]: The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a recent takeover offer from Castlelake.

. 'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet
[108 hours old]: The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.

. Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children
[99 hours old]: People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.

. Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
[110 hours old]: A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.

. Chip giant SK Hynix raises .5bn as shares surge in bumper US listing
[92 hours old]: The shares surged as much as 17% in their Nasdaq trading debut on Friday following the record-breaking foreign listing.

. EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
[97 hours old]: Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".

. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
[38 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
[134 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?
[181 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?
[278 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
[470 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
[518 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[542 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
[614 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
[638 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[685 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[326 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
[806 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
[878 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
[1134 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
[1718 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Should you be switching bank accounts?
[96 hours old]: Martin Lewis covers whether you should be switching bank accounts.

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