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Israel-Iran conflict disrupts Middle East flights

Airlines scramble to cancel and reroute flights after Doha and Dubai airports shut briefly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w1vE9aB

Google may be forced to make changes to UK online search, says watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open the UK search market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qAPQ0Cx

Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'

The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OZNjMVm

Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'

The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OZNjMVm

Russia's economy is down but not out

The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z8UTZhj

Lower energy costs part of government's 10-year plan for industry

Plans to slash energy bills by up to 25% for over 7,000 UK businesses will be announced alongside other plans to boost growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XTmjluv

Young people face 'soul-destroying' struggle to buy first homes

One would-be buyer says a mortgage broker advised her to ask for a pay rise or find a partner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4KepNxQ

Blackmail victims told 'don't suffer in silence'

Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YhtHfKL

Group stepping in where 'everyone is struggling'

The BBC visits a community centre in one of Wolverhampton's most deprived areas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1XUe9iL

Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?

The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models? from BBC News https://ift.tt/B1ZGbgE

'Crumbling' hospitals, schools and courts to get funding boost

The announcements on Thursday focussed on what the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones called a "soaring maintenance backlog". from BBC News https://ift.tt/uh2wfFJ

Music shop closure brings fear for industry's future

Professional Music Technology closed their 11 UK stores after filing for administration in June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lUw9DjB

Millions more on benefits to get £150 off energy bills

The criteria has changed so 2.7m more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e6BsKCE

Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil

The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qMUEbxo

'Food shop is my biggest expense after the mortgage'

Food accounts for 23% of basic spending, which includes housing, clothes, health, transport and education, NI Consumer Council finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aj8ykRv

Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant

Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JzX1EfP

Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries

Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pGsjU63

Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal

The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UcyCYoB

Trump Organization enters mobile phone business

It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash on his name. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bhG7M04

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ko46rOL

Cosmetics icon Leonard Lauder dies aged 92

Lauder took over his parents' company in 1958 and served as chief executive for 17 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NF4bgKd

Can trainers be made in the US without cheap labour?

American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cp5zBd2

The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pbMrRG6

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments from BBC News https://ift.tt/wirISGB

'We sit in the dark to save money on electricity'

More than 100 protestors demonstrate on Saturday against above-inflation electricity price rises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ahK1t0j

Why are electricity prices going up in Guernsey?

It comes as electricity prices in the UK are dropping. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jdprE5s

I was Mrs Poundland, but I stopped going when their prices went up

After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hpZg2rt

Chancellor Reacts to Shrinking Economy

Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out future tax rises after economy contracted in April from BBC News https://ift.tt/OI8W52Z

Indian scientists search for the perfect apple

India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9DGCbQr

Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran

The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car. from BBC News https://ift.tt/06NXJ27

Indian scientists search for the perfect apple

India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9DGCbQr

Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over images

The Hollywood studios allege Midjourney's image generator is a "bottomless pit of plagiarism". from BBC News https://ift.tt/zxSiOfI

The Korean bakery chain that says croissants don't have to be French

Asian bakeries are seeing success at home and abroad by bringing global flavours to traditional French pastries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k0tzV82

A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover

The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0paEW1j

US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets

Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ZwEDqA

Reeves to set out spending plans up to next election

The chancellor will allocate funds for the NHS, education, investment projects and other priorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8bRhkX2

Coffee shop could shut over high rates, owner says

A coffee shop owner says he faces closing his doors after business rates relief was reduced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/17pCifF

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HXxCmBv

Spending review now settled, says Downing Street

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper was the last to agree a deal with Reeves on Monday afternoon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QR3kFHS

Post Office Horizon IT scandal payouts hit £1bn

A total of £1.039bn has been awarded to just over 7,300 sub-postmasters, the latest figures show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X4Mx1sN

Xbox finally reveals handheld console after a decade of speculation

The ROG Xbox Ally will use Game Pass on-the-go - meaning subscribers start off with hundreds of games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VLSB321

US and China set to meet for trade talks in London

Fresh talks aimed at resolving the trade war between the world's two largest economies are due to take place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wTmdf92

WSL revenues soar 34% despite drop in attendances

Women's Super League clubs' revenues increased by 34% in the 2023-24 season, despite a drop in attendances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eZumM0S

Faisal Islam: After a year of cautious tiptoeing, now the government has to escape its own shadow

This week's Spending Review is a one-off opportunity for the UK government to show investors its vision from BBC News https://ift.tt/XeMJn9H

On board the driverless lorries hoping to transform China's transport industry

Driverless lorries are now operating across China - but public concern about these vehicles remains. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KlDLwFI

Tech Now

Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OplcShX

The Briefing Room

From McKinley to Trump, the rise, fall and rise again of US tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yzKWbEI

Tesla shares tumble as Trump-Musk feud erupts

Tesla shares plunged 14%, marking one of the steepest declines in months as Musk and Trump battled online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f2cZpIQ

Trump confirms China trip after 'very good' call with Xi

The leaders of the US and China agree to further talks aimed at reaching a deal amid an ongoing trade war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GO30eY2

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions

The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wNkLGb2

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions

The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wNkLGb2

Northumbrian Water to pay £15.7m over failings

The firm says the cost will be met by shareholders rather than increasing customers' bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ypG6eui

Train firms must stop criminalising 'innocent errors', report says

An inquiry found "disproportionate" punishments for often innocent mistakes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/klfDpUL

Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over 'copycat' packaging

The discount supermarket is being sued in a US court, accused of imitating the American biscuit brand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mbcE1Wz

The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'

Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zZVAJ2p

The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'

Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zZVAJ2p

Panorama

Ros Atkins sets out to discover the truth about how our money is spent from BBC News https://ift.tt/yXoUDde

Tech Now

Adrienne Murray heads behind the scenes at the European Spallation Source in Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QVHo5dK

Panorama

Ros Atkins sets out to discover the truth about how our money is spent from BBC News https://ift.tt/s3I7tCJ

China says US has 'severely violated' tariffs truce

The comments come after Trump said on Friday that China had "totally violated its agreement with us". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kb742ky