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- Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
[8 hours old]: The pilot and 10 passengers - including five first-time parachutists - died in the incident, local officials said.

* Australian man charged with murder after dead girl found in suitcase in Thailand
[0 hours old]: The body of Tunchanok Donhomla, 17, was found discarded near a railway track on Saturday, police say.

- Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
[11 hours old]: The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.

. Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes
[75 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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and in other news ...

- Two boys pulled from Venezuela earthquake rubble among 33 people rescued over weekend
[1 hours old]: With tens of thousands of people missing, relatives face another night waiting for news of loved ones as the crucial window for locating survivors closes.

- Chris Mason: Burnham begins to sketch out vision but faces huge and imminent questions
[5 hours old]: The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

- 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.

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

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

- England captain Ben Stokes says retiring from international cricket 'best thing' for him
[7 hours old]: Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.

- Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon because of stress fracture
[3 hours old]: Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after withdrawing on the eve of her home Grand Slam tournament with a leg injury.

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

- British man held in Ecuador after woman's body found in suitcase
[10 hours old]: Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith was arrested in Ecuador after the woman was found dead in Colombia.

- Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
[10 hours old]: A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.

- How Bellingham became Tuchel's most important player
[13 hours old]: His starting place was the subject of much debate in Thomas Tuchel's England team, but Jude Bellingham has become integral to the manager's style of play.

- Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw
[5 hours old]: The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?

- From Boston to Miami: How the Tartan Army lit up the World Cup
[13 hours old]: Scotland's return to the tournament after 28 years will be fondly remembered for the fans who travelled to the US

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

- Watch: Inside the Venezuela country club now a makeshift hospital
[9 hours old]: Survivors of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes are being cared for at a makeshift hospital formed on the site of a country club in Caraballeda.

- Agnew: Ben Stokes's exit is unconventional for an English great
[7 hours old]: Ben Stokes' shock retirement as England captain during the third Test against New Zealand was unconventional - just like the great player himself, says Jonathan Agnew.

- The Papers: 'Burnham's 10-year mission' and 'Princess in Peaks condition'
[3 hours old]: Andy Burnham's upcoming policy speech and Catherine's Three Peaks Challenge lead Monday's papers.

- Got the tennis bug? How to play sport without paying
[3 hours old]: As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

- Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
[7 hours old]: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.

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

- Murder suspect had leave to remain, say police
[10 hours old]: French national Kevin Kerjean was granted leave to remain in the UK in 2021, extended until 2031.

- Body of missing boy, 15, found in reservoir
[11 hours old]: Police say the boy's body was recovered from Cowbury Reservoir in Stalybridge on Saturday night.

- Injured Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon in latest bitter setback
[3 hours old]: Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after withdrawing on the eve of her home Grand Slam tournament with a leg injury.

- Retirement the best thing for me - Stokes
[7 hours old]: Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.

- 'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history
[2 hours old]: Canada are making history at this World Cup with a run that is likely to change the face of football in the country forever.

- Relief for Russell as he returns to winning ways
[6 hours old]: After winning the Austrian Grand Prix, George Russell has another victory to his name in 2026, and the relief in him was almost palpable, says Andrew Benson.

- Who do Scotland fans want as the next head coach?
[10 hours old]: The speculation has started, but who do Scotland fans want to replace Steve Clarke?

- Canada into last 16 with late winner against South Africa
[5 hours old]: Stephen Eustaquio scores a dramatic winner in the second minute of injury time as co-hosts Canada beat South Africa to move into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time.

- Hunter Bell triumphs again at Paris Diamond League
[7 hours old]: Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell storms to her second Diamond League win of the season with a commanding victory in the women's 1500m in Paris.

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

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and in other older news ...

. 27 flights, 24 matches: The carbon cost of Fifa president's World Cup tour
[17 hours old]: Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.


. Best team, moments, matches and players of the group stage
[18 hours old]: As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.

. World Cup knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
[21 hours old]: BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.

. What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo
[23 hours old]: England will face DR Congo in the round of 32. Here is what you need to know about them.

. How to win a World Cup penalty shootout
[17 hours old]: We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.

. England top group - but they will not win World Cup unless they improve
[25 hours old]: England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.

. Are Iran the unluckiest side in the tournament's history?
[20 hours old]: Iran had a place in the last 32 of the World Cup snatched away from them at the last minute not once but twice.

. Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief
[17 hours old]: Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness - but not past the group stage of a tournament. Tom English's must-read analysis of his reign.

. Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie
[20 hours old]: BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.

. Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
[27 hours old]: Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.

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. What's Andy Burnham's Economic Plan?
[33 hours old]: The prospective PM will set out his vision on Monday.

. Boiling point: The week of extreme heat
[58 hours old]: Danger to life warnings and record heat: how the UK and Europe struggled to cope.

. Gripping, star-studded environmental thriller
[49 hours old]: Past ties drag corporate lawyer Rob into conflict with a company he usually assists.

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

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

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

. Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
[64 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
[75 hours old]: Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.

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

. What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
[61 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
[75 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
[79 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
[86 hours old]: The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

. How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
[87 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
[88 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.

. I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
[91 hours old]: The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.

. The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet
[64 hours old]: Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?

. Reeves urges Burnham to 'stick to what I'm doing' on economy
[82 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
[90 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
[88 hours old]: The airline is questioning the "deliverability" of the offer.

. Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels
[83 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
[99 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
[147 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[171 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
[243 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
[267 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?
[314 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[339 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[411 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[435 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?
[483 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[507 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
[37 hours old]: The scheme will visit green spaces around Sheffield, with free food and drink also offered.

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. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
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. 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
[764 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
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. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
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