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The 100ml liquid rule returns for UK and EU airports

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Air travellers who hoped the era of "tiny toiletries" was nearly over are facing fresh disappointment.

AI chip giant Nvidia shares fall despite record sales

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The California-based technology giant has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom.

Are AI-created recipes hard to swallow?

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Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed.

'Hellway' - the new-build estate with no end of snags

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Residents complain of three years of "chaos" including a collapsing staircase.

Autumn Budget will be painful, warns Starmer

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The PM said he would have to make "big asks" from the public for the "long-term good".

Shop prices fall for first time in nearly three years

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Prices in August were down 0.3% from a year ago, the first fall since October 2021, a retail group says.

Uber fined €290m for personal data transfer

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The Dutch watchdog said the transfers were a "serious violation" of EU data protection regulation.

Defence firms 'need reassuring' that big orders will be long-term

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Western military production has ramped up due to Ukraine, but will it continue after the war ends?

Ex-Boeing staff claims electrical faults 'concealed'

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A campaign group has accused Boeing of concealing information about electrical problems on a plane.

Fish and chips price rise tops UK takeaways

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The deep fried delicacy has seen the biggest price increase of some of the UK’s most popular takeaways, according to new figures.

Royal Mail fails to meet spring delivery targets

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Royal Mail delivered less than 80% of first class post on time between April and the end of June.

EE tells parents: don't give under-11s smartphones

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The mobile phone network recommends parents to buy under-11s phones that can only text or call.

Typical household energy bill up £149 a year in October

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Energy regulator Ofgem announces price changes for 27 million households in England, Wales and Scotland.

Have supermarkets reached peak self-scan?

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Supermarket are beginning to question the divisive technology after years of criticism from shoppers.

US accuses software firm of driving rent hikes

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The US has sued software firm RealPage, accusing it of allowing landlords to co-ordinate on pricing.

Gatwick Airport has one of its busiest summers

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Almost 20 million passengers have travelled through its terminals in the first half of 2024.

When vets are scarce what can farmers do?

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In Vietnam farmers are being encouraged to track the use of antibiotics and monitor disease.

Canada rail shutdown threatens US supply chains

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government would soon move to resolve the work stoppage.

Disney drops bid to stop allergy death lawsuit over Disney+ terms

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The firm had argued the case should go to arbitration because of its streaming service's small print.

The mind-bending mirrors behind advanced technology

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Huge, tiny or incredibly flat, advanced mirrors are essential to high-tech machines.

King Charles III £1 coin enters circulation

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The coins celebrate the King's love of nature, with the reverse side featuring a pair of bees.

7-Eleven gets takeover offer from Canadian firm

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Shares in the Japan-based convenience store chain's parent company rose by more than 20% on the news.

Is this the end for the magnetic stripe?

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Once common on tickets and cardkeys the magnetic stripe is being phased out.

KSI and the Sidemen among UK's richest gamers

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YouTubers KSI and the Sidemen are listed alongside billionaire developers and industry legends in The Sunday Times UK Gaming Rich List 2024.

Is Wizz Air's 'all you can fly' subscription too good to be true?

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The budget airline's subscription has sparked excitement in some - and angered others who have suffered delays and cancellations.

Shops boosted by Euros and summer sales in July

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Retail sales in Britain ticked up in July as the Euros football championship lifted demand.

Wizz Air launches 'all you can fly' annual deal

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Wizz Air was named the worst airline for UK flight delays for the third year in a row in June.

No laughing matter - how AI is helping comedians write jokes

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Some comedians are turning to artificial intelligence for their new new material.

China firm claims world's fastest-charging EV battery

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Zeekr says its new batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 10 and a half minutes using its chargers.

No laughing matter - how AI is helping comedians write jokes

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Some comedians are turning to artificial intelligence for their new new material.

The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India

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New farming techniques have seen a rapid expansion of makhana or fox nuts in northern India.

King Charles banknotes go for 11 times face value

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Early issues of new King Charles III banknotes raises close to a million for 10 UK charities.

China EV firm claims world's fastest-charging battery

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Zeekr says the new batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 10 and a half minutes using its chargers.

Why is Elon Musk's X struggling with technical problems?

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The billionaire's interview with Donald Trump was delayed while the platform struggled with tech issues.

Concerns over 'dangerous gases' at closed copper mine

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A legal dispute over the facility in Panama has caused new environmental fears.

YouTube's former chief Susan Wojcicki dies aged 56

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One of Google's earliest employees, Ms Wojcicki had been ill with lung cancer for two years.

Final offer of £5.4bn for Hargreaves Lansdown takeover

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Plans for the financial firm's future have been announced by the company's new owners.

Delta attacks CrowdStrike over $500m outage claim

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The US-based carrier has indicated it will sue both CrowdStrike and Microsoft for the damages

Russia airspace ban forces BA to drop key China flights

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British Airways to drop flights to Beijing from October, as Russian airspace ban bites.

Could Australia become a green hydrogen superpower?

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Australia's iron ore and coal have powered major economies. Many hope that hydrogen could follow.

Former Qantas boss exit pay slashed by millions

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Alan Joyce will lose $9.2m following a series of scandals and legal cases during his tenure.

Could reading instruction manuals become a thing of the past?

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AI can now read instruction manuals on behalf of the human user and give its advice.

Alaska Air crew detail 'chaos' after mid-air blowout

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Boeing tells officials it will introduce design changes to 737 Max 9 planes after mid-air incident.

Elon Musk sues Unilever and Mars over X 'boycott'

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The social media site claims the firms unfairly deprived it of billions of dollars of advertising revenue.

Google's online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules

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The decision is a major blow to Alphabet, Google's parent company, and could reshape how technology giants operate.

Watchdog to fine NHS IT firm £6m after medical records hack

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The 2022 breach included medical records and information on gaining entry to the homes of 890 people.

Is carbon capture an efficient way to tackle CO2?

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In Iceland a new plant is capturing and storing CO2 directly from the atmosphere.

US stocks tumble on fears over slower growth

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US stock markets follow Asia and Europe down, amid fears of a downturn in the American economy.

Is carbon capture an efficient way to tackle CO2?

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In Iceland a new plant is capturing and storing CO2 directly from the atmosphere.

Can 24-hour drinking zones transform a city?

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Montreal is planning to allow bars and clubs to stay open all night, but opinions are mixed.