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- US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
[2 hours old]: Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.

- At least 27 dead and 83 missing after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana
[6 hours old]: An investigation into the tragedy has been launched, the island's prime minister says, adding he hopes more will be found alive.

- Monkey abandoned in laundry bag on London bus
[2 hours old]: A marmoset monkey is rescued by animal welfare officers on the 302 service in north-west London.

- Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills
[9 hours old]: Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.

. Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
[22 hours old]: The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed .

. New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
[54 hours old]: Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[481 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

- Families skipping meals during holidays - charity
[3 hours old]: FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays.

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* Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?
[0 hours old]: An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

* Chris Mason: New chancellor faces tough spending choices
[1 hours old]: The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

* Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
[0 hours old]: The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

- Man due in court charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe
[2 hours old]: Joshua Kerry from South Yorkshire, is set to appear at Westminister Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

- Is UK facing drought for second summer in a row?
[8 hours old]: The longest dry spell in over 30 years for central England raises concerns about drought and when it might rain.

- Watch: 'My flat was turned into a brothel,' landlord tells BBC Panorama
[11 hours old]: A Panorama investigation uncovers how organised gangs are exploiting the UK's private rental market.

- Russian warship carried out firing exercise off Plymouth coast
[10 hours old]: The Neustrashimy's live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.

- Fifa opens investigation into Argentina post-final trouble
[13 hours old]: Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed.

* UK government borrowing lower than expected in June
[0 hours old]: Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.

- Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves - but you can help them
[8 hours old]: The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.

- Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
[8 hours old]: Is there any common ground left?

- Who's landed the top jobs in the cabinet?
[9 hours old]: The BBC's Annita McVeigh talks us through some key appointments as Andy Burnham takes office.

- Louise Haigh: Labour power broker behind Burnham's rise
[12 hours old]: The Sheffield MP's return to the cabinet comes after she emerged as one of the PM's key political allies.

- Key takeaways from Andy Burnham's first day as PM
[12 hours old]: The new Labour leader has formally taken office and set out his priorities for power in No 10.

- Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love
[8 hours old]: Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.

- 'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
[9 hours old]: Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.

- The Papers: 'Burnham era begins' and 'King Kev'
[3 hours old]: The papers are dominated by Andy Burnham's first day as prime minister.

- Misleading posts about Trump at World Cup final viewed by millions
[12 hours old]: Some of the most viral posts focus on US President Donald Trump and Spain's wonderkid Lamine Yamal.

- 'If only people knew what a tick could do' - the deadly meat allergy caused by tick bites
[14 hours old]: Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.

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

- Will the Tate brothers be extradited from the US to the UK?
[9 hours old]: Andrew and Tristan Tate are set to face extradition proceedings in the US as British prosecutors issued 38 new charges against the brothers.

- A baby trafficking ring has been convicted - but what now for the babies?
[2 hours old]: Nineteen people in Indonesia have been convicted for trafficking at least 34 babies, but the biggest question wasn’t answered in court - what happens to the children now?

- Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams
[12 hours old]: More than 1,000 illegal streaming sites were shut down in the US during the tournament, with a similar amount blocked in Colombia.

- Northern Ireland's deputy first minster was 'floored' by news of Donaldson arrest
[3 hours old]: The deputy first minister says people who worked alongside Jeffrey Donaldson are "floored, shocked and utterly repulsed".

- 'Anti-ICE' Army veteran set fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials
[6 hours old]: Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was armed with two axes, a machete, three knives and fireworks, says the FBI.

- Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast
[6 hours old]: Storm surges up to 4ft are possible along parts of the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts, officials say.

- Newscast
[9 hours old]: Andy Burnham makes John Healey his chancellor as he assembles his cabinet.

- Fifa opens investigation into Argentina post-final trouble - what happens next?
[13 hours old]: Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed.

* Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract
[0 hours old]: Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejects a new contract amid growing Premier League interest in the England international.

- Earl wants changes to 'brutal' Nations Championship format
[10 hours old]: Ben Earl calls for a change to the Nations Championship format after England's "brutal" schedule in the summer leg of the inaugural competition.

- Why was Hamilton penalised but not Leclerc? - F1 Q&A
[1 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Hungarian Grand Prix.

- Guardiola in reported talks with Italy - would England come calling?
[15 hours old]: Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, a fluent Italian speaker, is a contender for the vacant Italy head coach job.


- Fake kits worth £18m seized by UK police over safety concerns
[3 hours old]: Counterfeit football shirts worth over £18m were seized in the UK during the course of the World Cup because of safety concerns, with the Fire Service warning the outfits can be a danger to those who wear them.

- Humphries suffers shock first-round exit at Matchplay
[10 hours old]: World number two Luke Humphries is out of the World Matchplay after a shock first-round loss to Scotland's Cameron Menzies.

* VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
[0 hours old]: Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

- Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary
[13 hours old]: The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.

- Paramount and Warner Bros mega merger paused by judge
[12 hours old]: US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.

- Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
[14 hours old]: The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it would be difficult.

- Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
[10 hours old]: Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time

- Dad facing difficult summer as food donations plunge
[3 hours old]: Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.

- Healey seen as 'safe pair of hands' as he is appointed chancellor
[14 hours old]: The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor.

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. Who is the new PM?
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. Get inside access to the new super-elite: The tech billionaires
[225 hours old]: Matt Shea meets the new tech billionaires trying to reshape the world.

. AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
[17 hours old]: The Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the EU.

. West Africa signs off bn mega gas-pipeline plan
[16 hours old]: A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.

. Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check
[33 hours old]: Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.

. Jobs, borrowing and taxes: Andy Burnham's economic challenges
[23 hours old]: The person in charge of the country will change but the financial challenges remain the same.

. South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people
[19 hours old]: South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.

. My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
[33 hours old]: Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.

. Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
[38 hours old]: The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.

. Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation
[45 hours old]: Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.

. 'My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange': Gazundering and how to avoid it
[79 hours old]: It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself.

. Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
[42 hours old]: The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.

. The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
[56 hours old]: More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?

. Brewdog founder faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm
[87 hours old]: The UK data watchdog has received complaints after James Watt reportedly contacted former shareholders.

. The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
[93 hours old]: Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[33 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?
[177 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
[201 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
[297 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?
[344 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?
[441 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
[633 hours old]: A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

. Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[681 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[705 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[777 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[801 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[848 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[489 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
[969 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
[1041 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
[1297 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
[1881 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[69 hours old]: Call for help for people on low incomes who must now wait longer for their state pension.

. Why women should speak openly about money
[86 hours old]: Emma joins Nuala McGovern to discuss her book Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life.

. What are your rights if you buy something that breaks?
[89 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why you should go back to the item's retailer, not the manufacturer.

. How do you split the bill with friends?
[99 hours old]: Hands down the worst part of going out for dinner.