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- Why hackers are targeting the world's shipping
[4 hours old]: Cargo ships are increasingly coming under cyber attack by criminal gangs and hostile nation states.

. South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home
[67 hours old]: Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return.

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- Madeleine McCann suspect turns down Met Police interview
[3 hours old]: Christian Brückner is due to be released from prison in Germany in relation to a separate offence.

* Tories demand answers on Mandelson in letter to Starmer
[0 hours old]: Conservatives call for release of documents showing what and when the PM knew about the former ambassador's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

- We will never surrender our flag, Sir Keir Starmer says
[12 hours old]: The prime minister said the flag represents "our diverse country" and he will not allow people to feel intimidated.

- Kirk suspect 'not co-operating' with authorities, governor says
[8 hours old]: He adds that "much more evidence and information" will become available once charges are filed in the case.

- Beckham and Fury lead tributes to champion boxer Ricky Hatton after his death aged 46
[13 hours old]: Ricky Hatton, known as 'The Hitman', was found dead at home in Manchester earlier. The former world champion was set to return to the ring in December.

- Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai's glamour districts unmasked by BBC
[4 hours old]: Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.


- 'My wife died giving birth after Trump cut funding to our clinic'
[6 hours old]: The BBC hears devastating accounts of Afghan mothers and babies dying after US-backed clinics shut.

- Children and teenagers share impact of pandemic in new report
[3 hours old]: Children describe positive memories of family time, as well as the darker side of pandemic life online.

- UK and US unveil nuclear energy deal promising thousands of jobs
[3 hours old]: Key among the plans is a proposal to build up to 12 advanced modular nuclear reactors in Hartlepool.

- 'Killer' child car seats still on sale 10 years on
[4 hours old]: Which? advised families to buy approved seats with a clear orange label indicating they are safe.

- Struggling with brain fog? Here's how to fix it
[3 hours old]: It's common to become forgetful or mentally sluggish but there are easy ways to cut through the haze.

- 'Hatton was the people's champion who fought with every part of his soul'
[10 hours old]: British boxer Ricky Hatton is remembered as a "warrior" who became the "people's champion" as the sporting world reacts to his death.

- 'Rest in peace, champ' and 'scramble inside No 10'
[3 hours old]: The death of former boxer Ricky Hatton and increasing pressure on Starmer leads many of Monday's front pages.

- US farmers are being squeezed - and it's testing their deep loyalty to Trump
[3 hours old]: Why so many corn belt Americans continue to back Trump, even while feeling economic pressure driven partly by his trade policy

- The secrets began before I even auditioned, says The Summer I Turned Pretty actress
[4 hours old]: With 25 million viewers and a passionate fandom, season three of The Summer I Turned Pretty is a global sensation.

- 'It's just scary': In Florida, parents ponder future with fewer vaccines
[3 hours old]: Florida is pushing to end vaccine mandates as RFK Jr, an immunisation sceptic, remakes US vaccine policy.

* Man arrested over alleged 'racially motivated' rape
[0 hours old]: A woman reported being attacked by two men in Oldbury, during which they reportedly made a racist remark.

- Mandelson should never have been ambassador, says Epstein victim's family
[5 hours old]: In an exclusive interview on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Virginia Giuffre's brother said, "he should never have been given the position".

- Final stage of Spanish cycling race abandoned after pro-Palestine protests
[6 hours old]: The final stage of the Vuelta a Espana is abandoned after pro-Palestinian protesters enter the course in the centre of Madrid.

- England sweep aside Scotland to reach semi-finals
[10 hours old]: England overcome Scotland and driving rain in Bristol to register a record-breaking 31st straight Test win and make the World Cup semi-finals.

- Why Man Utd's problem is not the system, it's the personnel
[4 hours old]: MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester United's defeat by Manchester City was not down to Red Devils coach Ruben Amorim's rigid 3-4-2-1 formation.

- 'There is, and there will always be, only one Ricky Hatton'
[9 hours old]: Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, who has died aged 46, achieved all he dreamed of and more, writes Chris McKenna.

- Red Roses master conditions and sidestep Scots to set up France semi-final
[7 hours old]: On a wet and windy day in Bristol, England played the percentages against Scotland and earned their reward - a spot in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

- Haaland scores twice as Man City cruise to win against Man Utd
[8 hours old]: Manchester City beat rivals Manchester United 3-0, with a goal from Phil Foden followed by two from Erling Haaland at Etihad Stadium.

- Salah scores dramatic late penalty to beat Burnley
[8 hours old]: Liverpool remain unbeaten as they win 1-0 against Burnley after Mohamed Salah's stoppage time penalty at Turf Moor.

- Final stage of Vuelta abandoned because of protests
[6 hours old]: The final stage of the Vuelta a Espana is abandoned after pro-Palestinian protesters enter the course in the centre of Madrid.

* US-China trade talks set for day two as TikTok deadline looms
[0 hours old]: The negotiations are the latest attempt to end a trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

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. The Mandelson-Epstein Emails - Who Knew What, When?
[34 hours old]: We speak about how Starmer knew about Mandelson’s links to Epstein when appointing him.

. Charlie Kirk's killing: A dangerous moment for America?
[83 hours old]: Why the right wing influencer was shot and what next for the US?

. Unlimited contactless cards may lead to spending sprees
[28 hours old]: Spontaneous spending is likely to rise if the £100 limit on contactless cards is scrapped, academics say.

. New wave of US investment to create up to 1,000 jobs
[28 hours old]: Bank of America is set to create up to 1,000 new jobs in Belfast, marking its first operation in Northern Ireland.

. Some Jaguar Land Rover suppliers 'face bankruptcy' due to cyber attack crisis
[54 hours old]: The government has been urged to "act fast" to protect hundreds of jobs following the cyber attack.

. Millions missing out on £24bn of benefits and government support, analysis suggests
[51 hours old]: A report from Policy in Practice says awareness, complexity and stigma are the main barriers stopping people claiming.

. AstraZeneca pauses £200m Cambridge investment
[54 hours old]: Its decision comes as the industry says there is a lack of government investment and as the US pressures firms to invest there.

. UK economy saw zero growth in July
[63 hours old]: The economy failed to grow following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year.

. Will the latest iPhone kill off the Sim card?
[70 hours old]: The iPhone Air will only have an eSim - will other phone makers also shift away from the familiar - but fiddly - plastic cards?

. We will build 1.5m homes, new housing secretary insists
[70 hours old]: Steve Reed tells the BBC the government is "absolutely committed" to the pledge, which was in Labour's election manifesto.

. Warner Bros Discovery shares surge on buyout reports
[76 hours old]: The reported bid would be for a business which includes news network CNN, HBO, and the film studio behind Barbie and Harry Potter.

. Jaguar Land Rover shutdown extended to next week
[82 hours old]: Staff in Solihull, Halewood and Wolverhampton have been told not to come into work until Wednesday.

. US energy chief tells BBC nuclear fusion will soon power the world
[76 hours old]: AI will soon enable harnessing of the energy that powers the sun and stars, says Chris Wright

. John Lewis losses nearly triple to £88m
[87 hours old]: The owner of the eponymous department store and Waitrose expects the business to return to profit.

. US inflation rises ahead of key interest rate decision
[84 hours old]: The pace of price rises ticked up as focus turns to the next move by the US Federal Reserve.

. Will farming under solar panels take off?
[76 hours old]: Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?

. 'We are playing with fire': Fears persist over battery storage
[100 hours old]: More battery energy storage facilities are needed around the world, but fire risks remain.

. Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic
[148 hours old]: Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.

. The US factory spending 0,000 a month more due to tariffs
[159 hours old]: The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.

. The Caribbean islands battling the region's 'highest murder rate'
[171 hours old]: Turks and Caicos Islands, a popular high-end tourist destination, is beset with violent crime.

. Trump's tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China
[243 hours old]: Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest from exporters in trade with China.

. The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking
[244 hours old]: Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?

. Lack of charging facilities a 'barrier' for electric lorries
[268 hours old]: Haulage firms are introducing electric heavy goods vehicles, but say many more chargers are needed.

. Will drones deliver your next hot food order?
[316 hours old]: A Swedish firm hopes that drones will open up a new market for hot food delivery.

. Rising cost of school uniform is scary, says mum
[45 hours old]: A school supplies charity says demand for its help has risen by up to 20% compared with last year.

. Seven million households missing out on benefits and support
[51 hours old]: A report from Policy in Practice says awareness, complexity and stigma are the main barriers stopping people claiming.

. Hundreds of families to get school uniform cash
[59 hours old]: More than 1,000 students will be given a £50 uniform voucher, Hull City Council said.

. The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
[796 hours old]: Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

. Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
[1084 hours old]: The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

. Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
[1715 hours old]: What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[2332 hours old]: The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

. The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
[2861 hours old]: An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

. How to get out of a customer service 'doom loop'
[84 hours old]: BBC Breakfast Business Presenter Emma Vardy has these tips for how to get complaints heard - and dealt with - when you're dealing with customer services.

. Martin Lewis: Act now to save on your energy bills
[231 hours old]: Still on an energy price cap tariff? Martin Lewis has this warning for you ahead of the 2% rise on 1 October.

. Short guide to saving money for freshers - by students
[257 hours old]: Three students share their savvy tips for saving money at university.

. Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11
[310 hours old]: Unveiling a hidden scandal affecting a group of former Premier League players.

. Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40
[473 hours old]: He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.