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. Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you
[32 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?
[144 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

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- Watch: Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
[5 hours old]: Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.

- MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds
[3 hours old]: A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’.

- Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
[8 hours old]: Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.

- Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
[3 hours old]: The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.

- Prince Harry begins his UK visit with court verdict
[8 hours old]: The Duke of Sussex begins a week of charity engagements and will hear the outcome of his newspaper court battle.

- Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37
[7 hours old]: Bennett's cause of death was not immediately clear and bandmates from her former group G.R.L say their "hearts are broken".

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

- Women hit fertility tipping point at 49 - even with young donor eggs
[8 hours old]: Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.

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

- Erika Kirk attends hearing for suspect charged with husband's murder
[5 hours old]: The hearing will decide whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial in the shooting death of Kirk, a key Trump ally.

- Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why today's ruling matters for France
[1 hours old]: The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

- The US World Cup dream ends in shambolic fashion - did red card saga play a part?
[3 hours old]: Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.

- Fans react to US loss after red card drama
[3 hours old]: The BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke to US fans after the FIFA World Cup co-hosts were knocked out of the tournament.

* 'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
[1 hours old]: Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.

- Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs
[8 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.

- Watch: Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal
[10 hours old]: Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.

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

- Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei
[7 hours old]: Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

- The Papers: 'World Cup storm' and 'King puts foot down'
[3 hours old]: The global reaction to Donald Trump's intervention in the 2026 World Cup dominates today's papers.

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

- Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
[7 hours old]: The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

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

- Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation
[5 hours old]: Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" in the race.

- China sentences official to death for taking 5m in bribes
[4 hours old]: The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.

- Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course
[8 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.

- Fery 'stands tall and takes advantage' to continue dream Wimbledon run
[9 hours old]: Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.

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

- Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China
[2 hours old]: At least four have been killed by flooding due to Maysak, while another 62,000 have been evacuated across the southern Guangxi province.

- Is Trump interfering in the World Cup?
[14 hours old]: Trump spoke to Fifa president about controversial red card for USA player.

- A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?
[3 hours old]: Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.

- 'Learn how to lose' - tempers flare in Wimbledon mixed doubles
[9 hours old]: Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo advance to the Wimbledon mixed doubles semi-finals in straight sets, but the victory is marred by a fiery post-match argument.

- Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino
[9 hours old]: After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.

- Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[8 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

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

. Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
[16 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
[17 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
[20 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
[29 hours old]: A court in China ruled that Molly Tea had infringed on the luxury brand's four-petal flower design.

. EasyJet agrees 'in principle' to £5.2bn takeover deal
[22 hours old]: The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.

. What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows
[25 hours old]: Sky is set to buy ITV's TV and streaming channels for up to £1.6bn, the companies announced on Monday.

. No-gift policy for Taylor Swift, but how much should you give at a wedding?
[93 hours old]: Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

. 'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?
[42 hours old]: Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.

. AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
[105 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
[296 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
[345 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[368 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
[440 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
[465 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?
[511 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
[536 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
[609 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?
[633 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?
[681 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Fuel providers hopeful of more price reductions
[26 hours old]: Rubis and ATF Fuels both say they expect to see prices fall further in time.

. SSE Airtricity bills to increase by more than £70 a year
[89 hours old]: SSE Airtricity said electricity bills will increase by 6.2% seeing the customer's bill rise by about 20p a day- that's £71.57 extra a year.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[153 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
[632 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
[705 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
[961 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
[1545 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Shoppers hit by hidden fees
[21 hours old]: Shoppers hit by hidden fees

. Consumer Fight Back
[70 hours old]: Linzi checks in on 89-year-old Margaret's battle to get her landline reconnected.

. Money Box
[68 hours old]: Half a million people say 'no thanks' to joining a workplace pension, why?

. How to avoid fees when spending abroad
[87 hours old]: Martin is revealing everything you need to know right now to cut the cost of getting away.

. 'Not a lot of Gen Z trust the state pension system'
[91 hours old]: Young people tells the BBC what they think about the state pension.