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Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft?

The aeroplane inside Wellington Hospital you probably don't know about
On level nine of one of the older blocks, plastic patients lie in the beds, and one room is taken up by half a plane.

Hamilton and Ferrari a huge title threat - Russell
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari are "a huge threat" for this year's world championship, according to Mercedes driver George Russell.

Raducanu misses Wimbledon practice amid injury concern
Emma Raducanu misses training at Wimbledon on Thursday as she manages an injury aggravated by her run to the Queen's final.

Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high
It is the highest yearly increase in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) since they were introduced.

Stay or go home? Tartan Army in limbo as Scotland awaits fate
BBC Scotland examines options for the Tartan Army in Miami as Scotland wait to discover if their World Cup adventure will continue or not.

In pictures: Britain swelters in record-breaking heat
A rare red weather warning is in place as extreme temperatures continue across much of the UK.

UK braced for hottest June night
Temperatures reach 36.7C in Merryfield, Somerset, the highest temperature so far this year and the hottest June day on record.

Depth, scale and location of quakes - in maps and graphics
The shallow quakes occurred within seconds of one another, exacerbating the damage caused.

Teenager cleared of murdering nine-year-old girl
A jury at Bristol Crown Court finds a 16-year-old not guilty of murder and manslaughter.

The games that show the flaws in a 48-team World Cup
Two matches in the final round of group games present the chance for two teams to simply play out a draw to qualify.

Charity sector faces double whammy of credit cap, reduced support
But one commentator says positive moves may be being overlooked.

'I made a mistake': Convicted rapist ‘disgusted’ he abused a 13-year-old girl
Luca Fairgray, who’s serving a four year prison sentence, has appeared before the Parole Board for the first time.

NFL's Arnold 'primary conspirator' in alleged kidnapping
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery.

Why it's time for Saka and Rashford - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel needs to change some personnel as well as his team's mindset when they face Panama.

'Disruptive' passenger restrained on Jet2 flight dies
Callum Kerr was held by other passengers after an alleged assault on a Cyprus to Manchester flight.

How brands banned from the World Cup became the story
When we try to suppress something, we often make it more visible - and Fifa is living that in real time with its sponsors.

How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.

Quake is devastating blow at time of uncertainty
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

Prosecutors drop outstanding rape case against Harvey Weinstein
The case had already been tried three times, and accuser Jessica Mann said she does not wish to go through with a fourth trial.