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- Sellers puzzled by bulk orders suspect secondhand books being destroyed to train AI
[5 hours old]: Independent booksellers have seen scores of their novels being shipped to far-off warehouses.

. Many Canadians are boycotting the US - here's where they're travelling instead
[17 hours old]: From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.

. Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature
[54 hours old]: Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.

. Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
[209 hours old]: The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

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- Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM
[2 hours old]: Andy Burnham says the former Cambridge professor's death is a "really sad, sad and sorry state of affairs".

- Analysis: Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia
[2 hours old]: Barely 1% of professors at UK universities are black, so he was joining a small and highly visible minority in academia, writes Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys.

* Fire services stretched as residents still not home
[0 hours old]: Major incidents are declared across the UK including in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.

- Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in Indonesia
[3 hours old]: A search and rescue operation is under way to find survivors in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia.

* Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea home
[0 hours old]: The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.

- Met Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victims
[4 hours old]: Scotland Yard copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly update.

- Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand
[7 hours old]: A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.

- Finlay Tarling's family heartbroken as riders pay tribute to British cyclist
[6 hours old]: Finlay Tarling's father Michael, says it has been "heartbreaking and heartwarming" to recieve messages of support and happy photos of his son following the British cyclist's death.

- Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
[11 hours old]: From glaciers shrinking to an exposed shipwreck,  satellites capture the impact of extreme heat and drought.

- Five injured, one critically, in shooting at Virginia State University
[1 hours old]: Multiple suspects were involved in the incident in the early hours of Saturday, the university said.

- Woman allegedly tasered, raped and beaten by ex-partner, court hears
[4 hours old]: The man, who is in his 40s, cannot be identified to protect the identity of the woman.

* Newcastle change shirts during first half of friendly due to colour clash
[0 hours old]: Newcastle United change shirts in the first half of their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.

- Sadie Sink and Adam Driver to star in new X-Men movie
[4 hours old]: Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Christopher Abbot are also joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

* Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint
[0 hours old]: Enzo Fernandez is booed by sections of the Chelsea support, Morgan Rogers scores on his first appearance and Xabi Alonso offers a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.

- O'Connor leads heptathlon before final event, while Hunt eyes third gold
[3 hours old]: Ireland's Kate O'Connor is in pole position for heptathlon gold with just the 800m remaining at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, but Katarina Johnson-Thompson is out of contention.

- Tarling family heartbroken as riders pay tribute to British cyclist
[6 hours old]: Finlay Tarling's father Michael, says it has been "heartbreaking and heartwarming" to recieve messages of support and happy photos of his son following the British cyclist's death.

- Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires
[12 hours old]: Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

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and in other older news ...

. When my dog died, my grief was overwhelming and complicated
[16 hours old]: The death of a much-loved pet can lead to a flood of emotions - including guilt, writes Helena Wilkinson.

. I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey
[16 hours old]: Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends “chemo camp” and finds friendship, love and freedom.

. Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?
[23 hours old]: Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left

. 'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
[113 hours old]: Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

. The 101-year-old who created a dolls' house museum with her childhood toys
[178 hours old]: Val discovers her childhood toys in an attic and decides to put them on display.

. Peter James returns to Sussex with his 57 animals
[107 hours old]: The Brighton-born Roy Grace author moves to a new home in Pulborough in West Sussex.

. Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?
[66 hours old]: As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

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. What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?
[24 hours old]: The parliamentary standards investigation into Farage's £5m gift has reopened.

. Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
[55 hours old]: How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

. Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
[24 hours old]: The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.

. Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
[29 hours old]: Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.

. I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
[32 hours old]: After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

. US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
[32 hours old]: A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

. Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
[19 hours old]: There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.

. Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
[43 hours old]: A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

. 'I lost ,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings
[42 hours old]: Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.

. Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
[51 hours old]: Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.

. Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
[50 hours old]: The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.

. Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
[51 hours old]: US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.

. UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
[54 hours old]: Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth

. Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
[53 hours old]: Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.

. Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule
[50 hours old]: The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.

. Trump sued over Truth Social's 0,000 early access service
[70 hours old]: The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.

. Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil
[71 hours old]: Discord told the BBC it was "thoughtfully reviewing" the order by Brazil's data protection agency and it was "committed to user safety"


. US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
[71 hours old]: Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.

. Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year
[74 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.

. Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
[89 hours old]: British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.

. Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
[81 hours old]: Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.

. PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
[84 hours old]: The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.

. Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Group's chairman to step down
[79 hours old]: Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.

. Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure
[75 hours old]: Bakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops.

. 'I paid £400 for a Prada bag on Vinted - only to find it was fake'
[103 hours old]: A woman who paid £400 for a Prada handbag on Vinted later discovered it was a fake.

. Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations
[73 hours old]: The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.

. Tributes to co-founder of John Pye auction house
[92 hours old]: A statement issued by the firm said "John lived a fantastic life full of laughter and hard work".

. Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
[65 hours old]: Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

. Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
[89 hours old]: Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.

. 'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
[131 hours old]: The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.

. Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
[209 hours old]: The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

. Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?
[219 hours old]: Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.

. First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
[216 hours old]: A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

. The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
[257 hours old]: Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

. 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
[258 hours old]: AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

. How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
[257 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

. Royal Parks gardeners to strike over pay
[24 hours old]: Staff employed by sub-contractor Idverde are to strike after rejecting a 70p per hour pay rise.

. Young people want better job prospects and housing
[52 hours old]: In a recent survey only 27% of respondents say they want to stay in Guernsey.

. Charity awarded £100k for back to school support
[59 hours old]: From September, uniforms will be limited to three items requiring a school logo.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[568 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
[1097 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
[1577 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
[1649 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
[1905 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

. Why is Selena Gomez being sued?
[23 hours old]: BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.

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[68 hours old]: Guinness owner Diageo launches a reset after profits fall and shares slide

. The Global Story
[103 hours old]: Are we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?

. Jeff Bezos and Liverpool explained
[120 hours old]: BBC Sport's Sam Harris breaks down the potential new investment of Jeff Bezos into Liverpool.