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

. World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied
[19 hours old]: Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel permit to enter the United States before Sunday's World Cup final.

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

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

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- Andrew Tate and brother arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UK
[3 hours old]: The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are "innocent".

- Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge
[9 hours old]: A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.

- Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?
[5 hours old]: When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.

* US and Iran exchange strikes after two US deaths in Jordan attack
[0 hours old]: US forces target Iranian sites for the eighth night in a row, while Iran says it fired drones at the US military in Kuwait.

- The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
[5 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?

- How did England players rate during the World Cup?
[6 hours old]: BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions' players fared in North America.

- Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
[5 hours old]: Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.

- Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come
[4 hours old]: The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.

- Why some women are being driven out of the workplace by an illness
[3 hours old]: Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.

- Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
[5 hours old]: Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.

- Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham
[15 hours old]: Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out

- The honours system used to be too posh but I'm proof change is happening
[3 hours old]: Record numbers of people from poorer backgrounds are now receiving awards.

- Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park
[6 hours old]: Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.

- Mother killed while asleep with baby ‘was my world’, sister tells BBC
[13 hours old]: Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India.

- Britain's Kerr breaks 27-year mile world record in London
[14 hours old]: Great Britain's Josh Kerr smashes the long-standing men's mile world record in a spectacular performance at the London Diamond League.

- The Papers: 'Messiah without a mandate' and 'attack of the Argie ants'
[4 hours old]: Today's papers spotlight Andy Burnham on the eve of him becoming Britain's new prime minister.

- Burnham is 'people pleaser' with 'airy fairy' plans, says Kemi Badenoch
[14 hours old]: Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, the Conservative leader accused the incoming PM of not knowing "what the country's priorities are".

- German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
[14 hours old]: Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.

- Bakery owner criticises ITV's The Voice over free cake request
[12 hours old]: The company behind The Voice UK apologises after asking bakery Get Baked for free food.

- Best England team for a long time? That's a fact, says Rice
[3 hours old]: Midfielder Declan Rice says "this is the best England group for a very long time" after the Three Lions secure a third-placed finish at the 2026 World Cup.

- England beat France in 10-goal thriller to win third-place play-off
[4 hours old]: Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men's World Cup finish since 1966.

- England's discipline 'verging on comical' - Dawson
[4 hours old]: Matt Dawson described England's discipline as "comical" and says they have a problem to address after receiving four yellow cards in the 31-24 win over Argentina.

- Fleetwood still dreaming as Burns leads an open Open
[9 hours old]: Local favourite Tommy Fleetwood is five shots behind Open leader Sam Burns after two late bogeys threaten to crush his Birkdale dreams.

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and in other older news ...

. Messi and Tom Brady in disbelief over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photo
[20 hours old]: Argentina's Lionel Messi says it is "crazy" to be facing Spain's Lamine Yamal in a World Cup final after being photographed with him as a baby.

. Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes
[16 hours old]: Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components".

. Viking re-enactor prepares to walk 100 miles in Viking clothing
[45 hours old]: After the lose of his teacher viking re-enactor Ryan has decided to walk 100 miles in Viking clothing in her memory

. Bison rams grandfather in Yellowstone Park, knocking him metres into the air
[132 hours old]: The man and his grandson appeared a safe distance away from the bison before it quickly chased them down.

. 'Mind-blowing' ancient bones discovery sparked by family holiday
[48 hours old]: The "once in a lifetime" discovery in Pembrokeshire could rewrite history, researchers say.

. The man who balances bikes, ladders and sheds on his chin
[72 hours old]: Salford builder Tobey Newall plans to set the world record for balancing large items on his chin.

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

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

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

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

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

. Brewdog founder faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm
[37 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
[36 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
[37 hours old]: The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

. The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
[42 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?

. I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
[54 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?
[43 hours old]: The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.

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

. Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?
[44 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
[46 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
[58 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
[71 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
[66 hours old]: The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

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

. TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
[66 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
[67 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'
[79 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
[66 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
[83 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
[83 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
[84 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
[89 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
[86 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
[90 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?
[126 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
[150 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
[246 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?
[293 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?
[390 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
[582 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
[630 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[654 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
[726 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
[750 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?
[797 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Guidance needed for families reclaiming childcare
[22 hours old]: Some families have had problems claiming back cash as part of the pilot scheme.

. Rural residents back heating oil protection plan
[23 hours old]: Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed.

. 'I'd rather not leave the house so I don't get into more debt'
[24 hours old]: Great Yarmouth has some of the highest levels of problem debt in the country, but help is at hand.

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

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[438 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
[918 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
[990 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
[1247 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
[1830 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

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

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

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