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. Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations
[33 hours old]: It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.

. EasyJet passengers stuck on tarmac for hours when plane couldn't refuel
[59 hours old]: One passenger said she only got home at 06:00 after being stuck on the runway in the middle of the night.

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

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and in other news ...

* US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
[1 hours old]: The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.

- Burnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
[8 hours old]: The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.

- Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz
[5 hours old]: There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.

- White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
[4 hours old]: The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.

- Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene
[9 hours old]: Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.

- Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says
[9 hours old]: The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".

* Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities
[1 hours old]: Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.

- Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder
[10 hours old]: The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.

- Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
[7 hours old]: Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.

- Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates
[5 hours old]: The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.

- EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
[8 hours old]: Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

- One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
[6 hours old]: While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.

- Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
[13 hours old]: Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.

- I took a month of unpaid leave to look after my daughter for the summer holiday
[3 hours old]: Like many parents, Natalie and her husband had to combine organised childcare and annual leave to cope with the six-week break.

- The Papers: 'The Burn supremacy' and 'Spice up your wife'
[2 hours old]: Britian's new prime minister Andy Burnham is the main focus of Saturday's papers.

- Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop
[4 hours old]: Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.

- Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
[2 hours old]: Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".

- Gracie Abrams captures pain of early adulthood in new album - but you're left wanting more
[2 hours old]: The singer's third album is full of incisive, witty lyrics that are let down by muted production.

- Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?
[8 hours old]: BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted.

- Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
[12 hours old]: UK fuel prices are going up again after the collapse of peace talks to end the US-Israel war with Iran.

* Trump questions Kane's 'defensive' role in semi-final loss
[0 hours old]: US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.

- 16 World Cup viral moments - from Posh Spice's calm reaction to Haaland's bromance
[2 hours old]: We look at some of the most memorable scenes during the 2026 World Cup that set the internet alight.

- Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup
[11 hours old]: Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.

- The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
[14 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?

- Mum was sent photo of dead baby: NHS trust's mortuary failings explained
[1 hours old]: Donna Ockenden says there were "recurring examples of failure to protect the dignity of the deceased".

- Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists
[1 hours old]: Forecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains.

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

- The 'ultimate all-round sportsman' - Garfield Sobers could do it all
[9 hours old]: Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.

- How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer
[3 hours old]: Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population.

- Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex abuse convictions
[11 hours old]: His legal team has lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast.

- My Left Foot and Home Alone 2 actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
[11 hours old]: She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.

* 'They made him a defensive player' - Trump questions Kane role in loss
[0 hours old]: US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.

- Two-shot penalty 'fires up' Open contender DeChambeau
[5 hours old]: Bryson DeChambeau says the decision to give him a two-shot penalty for "inadvertently improving his lie", "fires me up" for the final two rounds of the championship this weekend.

- The ultimate all-round sportsman - Sobers could do it all
[9 hours old]: Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.

- Tuchel urges England to finish strongly in emotional address
[5 hours old]: England manager Thomas Tuchel urges his players to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address after their agonising semi-final defeat by Argentina.

- How Birkdale crowd helped carry Fleetwood into contention
[3 hours old]: Home favourite Tommy Fleetwood praises the support of the fans at Royal Birkdale as Scotland's Robert MacIntyre quietly fires himself into contention in round two of the 154th Open Championship.

- Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney
[6 hours old]: Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.

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

- China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
[9 hours old]: The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.

- China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
[9 hours old]: The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

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

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

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and in other older news ...

. Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM
[20 hours old]: From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

. Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
[21 hours old]: Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

. The names in the frame to be chancellor - and what it could mean for your finances
[16 hours old]: Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.

. Winning team will get World Cup rings with engravings
[17 hours old]: Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.

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. Andrew Marr on Burnham's Plan For Number 10
[35 hours old]: What will Andy Burnham do when he becomes Prime Minister?

. Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?
[20 hours old]: Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

. I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
[27 hours old]: Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

. Why has British Steel been nationalised?
[16 hours old]: The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.

. Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?
[16 hours old]: Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.

. Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts
[19 hours old]: Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.

. White House teleprompter operator accused of making 0k from Trump speech bets
[31 hours old]: A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly 0,000 on Kalshi.

. Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram
[43 hours old]: The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.

. British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply
[39 hours old]: The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

. UK economy returns to growth in May
[41 hours old]: The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.

. TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
[39 hours old]: It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.

. Chip giant TSMC pledges another 0bn to expand US production
[40 hours old]: The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to 5bn.

. Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful'
[52 hours old]: The billionaire investor's firm has stopped giving donations to the Microsoft co-founder's charity.

. Aer Lingus proposes cutting 500 jobs under savings plan
[39 hours old]: The company proposes cutting 290 roles in its head office, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilots.

. SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
[56 hours old]: Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.

. Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws
[55 hours old]: The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.

. Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
[57 hours old]: Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.

. Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham
[62 hours old]: Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.

. Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm
[59 hours old]: Watt says he has made an offer to buy back the craft beer business months after it was sold to a US company.

. Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling
[63 hours old]: Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[99 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
[123 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
[219 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?
[266 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?
[363 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
[555 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
[603 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[627 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
[699 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
[723 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?
[770 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. 'Volunteering with food charity saved me from loneliness'
[20 hours old]: FoodCycle takes surplus food and turns it into three-course meals served to the community.

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

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[411 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
[891 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
[963 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
[1219 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
[1803 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Business Daily
[30 hours old]: China's economy slows, New York targets AI centres, and the ‘king of fruits’ giveaway

. Money Box
[60 hours old]: New regulations start for shoppers using Buy Now, Pay Later.