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- Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up
[4 hours old]: Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.

. Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you
[52 hours old]: Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.

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

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- Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
[5 hours old]: The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".

- Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda
[5 hours old]: His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".

- US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
[1 hours old]: The US says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs", while Iran warns it will "take decisive measures" in response.

- Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
[5 hours old]: Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

- 'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK
[4 hours old]: Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.

- Why replacing leasehold may be easier said than done
[4 hours old]: The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated

* Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
[1 hours old]: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.

- Egypt fume at 'injustice' and make Messi favouritism claims after exit
[6 hours old]: BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.

- 'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again
[4 hours old]: It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.

- Watch: Buckling support beams seen inside New York high-rise
[4 hours old]: The structure, which is under construction, was evacuated along with surrounding buildings after reports of falling bricks.

- Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services
[3 hours old]: No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.

- Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career
[7 hours old]: Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

- England players to be told not to jump hoardings
[10 hours old]: England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury.

- Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed
[8 hours old]: Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.


- Can Scotland learn from history-making Norway?
[12 hours old]: Norway, a nation of a similar size to Scotland, are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, so can lessons be learned from their neighbours from across the North Sea?

- Harry's bad news lands at wrong time, but prince sticks to script
[8 hours old]: The Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK, but his first day of engagements was overshadowed by his defeat in court.

- From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits
[5 hours old]: The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.

- 'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China
[3 hours old]: Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.

- Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war
[4 hours old]: El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.

- The Papers: 'Let the people judge' and 'Farage gamble turns to farce'
[4 hours old]: Nigel Farage's announcement he was resigning as an MP to trigger a by-election is the lead of many of Wednesday's papers.

- Watch: Clacton's mixed views on Farage's resignation
[11 hours old]: Nigel Farage announced he is resigning as an MP, triggering a by-election he will stand in.

- Presidency bid while continuing court fight a gamble for Le Pen
[8 hours old]: Hard-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing her case to France's top civil court, but it could backfire.

- Reform asks NCA to investigate leaks of private financial information
[4 hours old]: The party's deputy leader Richard Tice says he found out payments to his company had been flagged to the agency, after questions from the media.

- Search under way for cargo plane that vanished off Pakistan coast
[3 hours old]: The plane, carrying five people, rapidly descended before losing contact, authorities say.

- Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence
[2 hours old]: Hilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.

- Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
[2 hours old]: A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.

- Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda
[9 hours old]: The country's main state TV channel displayed a message saying it was "sorry" for lying on Tuesday.

- Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics
[8 hours old]: Russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension.

- One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
[12 hours old]: Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.

- Nigel Farage Resigns As MP
[9 hours old]: Nigel Farage resigns as MP but says he’ll fight the by-election.

- Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India
[8 hours old]: England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.

- Fulham appoint Arbeloa as Silva's successor
[5 hours old]: Fulham appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager on a three-year contract, succeeding Marco Silva who left for Benfica.

- 'How?!' - Gauff battles into first Wimbledon semi-final
[10 hours old]: Coco Gauff surprised even herself by overcoming her recent grass-court struggles to reach a first Wimbledon semi-final against Karolina Muchova.

- Victims of 23andMe data breach to get m payout, judge rules
[4 hours old]: 23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.

- Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks
[13 hours old]: Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.

- 'You have to say no': Families struggling with holiday food costs
[5 hours old]: Susan Lilley, a single mother of two, said the weekly shop has become one of her biggest financial worries.

- Budget Energy announces 9.5% price increase
[15 hours old]: Budget Energy NI says the rise is due to the "continued volatility" in wholesale energy markets.

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. After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
[107 hours old]: Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America

. Banks accused of pushing customers away from basic accounts
[28 hours old]: Some of the UK's biggest banks have been failing their most vulnerable customers, according to the financial regulator.

. Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course
[28 hours old]: Rachael Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.

. 'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
[28 hours old]: Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.

. Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI chip sales soar
[20 hours old]: The firm's shares fell sharply on Tuesday as some investors had expected an even stronger performance.

. Phone contract comparisons 'amounted to mis-selling' student loans, MPs say
[29 hours old]: A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.

. E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums
[18 hours old]: It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.

. Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
[30 hours old]: China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.

. Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
[36 hours old]: The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.

. ITV hits such as I'm a Celebrity to stay free to watch after Sky takeover
[37 hours old]: Sky boss Dana Strong's comments came as the channel announces it is buying ITV's media and entertainment divisions in a £1.6bn deal.

. Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know
[41 hours old]: The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.

. Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton .5m
[49 hours old]: A court in China ruled that Molly Tea had infringed on the luxury brand's four-petal flower design.

. Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[28 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?
[125 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
[317 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
[365 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[388 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
[461 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
[485 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?
[532 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[556 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[629 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[653 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[701 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Volunteers racing to save surplus Silverstone food
[20 hours old]: A Towcester community larder is collecting produce from the circuit following the Grand Prix.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[173 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
[653 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
[725 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
[981 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
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. Money Box
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. How to avoid fees when spending abroad
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