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- Is it safe to travel to Spain and France right now?
[9 hours old]: For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

- The 10 most overcrowded commuter trains revealed
[9 hours old]: Overall, overcrowding in England and Wales fell slightly last year due to increased capacity, the government says.

- Is it safe to travel to France and Spain right now?
[9 hours old]: For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

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and in other news ...

- The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan
[8 hours old]: Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.

- Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
[6 hours old]: Some parents on benefits lose income if their children take on apprenticeships.

- Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan
[8 hours old]: Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

- Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
[7 hours old]: Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.

- Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on
[2 hours old]: The two leaders were in Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of Israel and advocate for US aid to Ukraine.

- French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' during MP's BBC interview
[7 hours old]: Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

- Grieving mum was told baby's ashes were animal remains
[5 hours old]: Lucy Ness says "I hope my baby's remains are with someone who loves them like I loved these".

- Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years
[12 hours old]: The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

- Powell says student loan system at top of in-tray
[9 hours old]: She says she stands by past comments that the interest charged on Plan 2 loans is "egregious".

- Richard Hammond fined £999 for speeding offences
[11 hours old]: The TV host is caught speeding twice in Herefordshire in the space of three weeks, magistrates hear.

- Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue
[2 hours old]: The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.

- Can Burnham's vision for Manchester's schools really work for the rest of England?
[9 hours old]: The prime minister's plans for technical education have their roots in the Manchester Baccalaureate.

- Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?
[10 hours old]: Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.

- Booker Prize longlist: See the 13 'dynamite' novels up for this year's prestigious award
[10 hours old]: Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James are among the 13 authors recognised this year.

- Local match goes viral over cheating claim
[14 hours old]: A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.

- Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'
[5 hours old]: Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

- Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
[7 hours old]: It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

- Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says
[7 hours old]: The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

- Mother and boyfriend guilty of murder of girl, two
[11 hours old]: Prosecutors say Isabelle Welsh was subjected to a "wicked" campaign of abuse before her death.

- House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia joins Strictly line-up
[11 hours old]: She plays Lady Baela Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones prequel, and is the ninth celebrity to be confirmed.

- Gymnast Evans delivers first gold for Wales
[8 hours old]: Gymnast Ruby Evans wins Wales' first gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with victory in the floor final.

- Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment?
[7 hours old]: Burnham outlines education reforms with technical subjects available from age 14.

* Soggy socks & a slathering of deep heat - rain causes chaos in Glasgow
[0 hours old]: Torrential rain causes chaos at the athletics in the Commonwealth Games, but England's Amy Hunt produces one of a number of impressive performances.

- Alonso's first Chelsea match a tale of four strikers
[10 hours old]: Xabi Alonso's first game as Chelsea manager is defined by four strikers - from one who scored a hat-trick to one who could leave.

* Are there already worrying signs for Vrancken's Hearts?
[0 hours old]: Former Hearts forward Ryan Stevenson delivers a scathing verdict as Wouter Vrancken's reign begins with a chastening Champions League elimination.

- Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?
[6 hours old]: Zinedine Zidane says he waited for the France job, but what will he bring to the role after after five years out of management?

- Despair to delight for Wales' golden girl Evans
[3 hours old]: Gymnast Ruby Evans goes from despair to gold in Glasgow after glory in the floor final at the Commonwealth Games.

- Savinho open to leaving Man City amid Spurs interest
[4 hours old]: Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club and is keen to join Premier League rivals Tottenham.

* Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
[0 hours old]: The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.

* Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for
[0 hours old]: Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".

* Sloppy and clumsy but overwhelming - inside the rogue ChatGPT hack
[0 hours old]: Details have been released of an emergency call with hundreds of cyber-security experts after the ChatGPT hack of a tech company.

- eBay agrees m settlement with bloggers over harassment case
[2 hours old]: Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter.

* 'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
[0 hours old]: Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

- Horror maestro Mike Flanagan joins Henry Cavill on Warhammer adaptations
[9 hours old]: The director is due to work on scripts based on the popular tabletop hobby, Games Workshop says.

- Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14 in England, Burnham says
[7 hours old]: The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

- What you wear can help you get a job - here's how
[12 hours old]: While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial.

- Chip stocks slide in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors
[13 hours old]: Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after slumping by 8%.

- Energy prices rise by 19% in a year -report
[9 hours old]: The Retail Prices Indices and Household Costs Indices inflation statistics have been published.

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and in other older news ...

. The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback
[18 hours old]: The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

. ‘I’d found the missing piece to a puzzle’: How attachment theory is shaping modern dating
[23 hours old]: Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?

. How afraid should we be of jellyfish off UK shores?
[18 hours old]: Many people are scared of the jellyfish due to the fear of painful stings and the creature's unpredictable nature in the water.

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. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Donald Trump serious about running for a third term?
[28 hours old]: And, why is the US-Saudi nuclear deal splitting the Republican Party?

. Shabaz Ali takes the 'billionaire debate' into the real world
[18 hours old]: Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.

. Johnson & Johnson offers up to .5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
[21 hours old]: The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

. Some people's chats with Claude AI found to be publicly available online
[16 hours old]: Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.

. Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos
[29 hours old]: Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino will exit following customer backlash over modern logo redesign.

. Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
[32 hours old]: The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

. Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut
[37 hours old]: The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

. Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
[48 hours old]: The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

. Shein swings to m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
[45 hours old]: The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

. Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
[33 hours old]: The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.


. Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
[71 hours old]: Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.

. Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
[24 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[193 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[216 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

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

. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
[384 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
[480 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?
[528 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?
[624 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Michelin-starred chef calls for VAT cut for restaurants
[19 hours old]: Sat Bains offers deli versions of some of his dishes to promote local businesses facing high costs.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[672 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
[1152 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
[1224 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
[1481 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
[2064 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[80 hours old]: What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?

. How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
[114 hours old]: You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

. Business Daily
[123 hours old]: What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks

. What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
[134 hours old]: The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,

. What we know about 20% cut to some business rates
[136 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.