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- Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
[3 hours old]: Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.

* Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
[1 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
[32 hours old]: Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

. Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations
[88 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?
[458 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

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- Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend
[9 hours old]: Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester.

- Victory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
[9 hours old]: It might seem like a trite cliche, but you won't find many neutrals disagreeing with that verdict on the World Cup final.

- Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at World Cup half-time show
[12 hours old]: Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira entertain the crowd at half-time in the World Cup final, with a special appearance from Ronaldo and Ronaldinho at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

- Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68
[2 hours old]: Stourton hosted Radio 4's Today programme for a decade and was a founding member of Channel 4 News.

* Fire crews battle blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
[0 hours old]: A huge plume of smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife on Sunday evening.

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

* Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government
[0 hours old]: The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role.

- ‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
[9 hours old]: Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.

- JD Vance announces birth of baby boy with wife Usha
[10 hours old]: The couple welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday morning.

* A very quick guide to Andy Burnham
[0 hours old]: Andy Burnham will replace Sir Keir Starmer as PM, after winning the backing of Labour MPs.

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

* From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown
[1 hours old]: BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.

- How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team
[11 hours old]: Now Spain have been crowned world champions after victory over Argentina in New Jersey, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season.

- This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[10 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

- Lamine Yamal 'completes football' at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
[8 hours old]: Spain's Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi's evening ends in tears.

- Moment fans in Madrid celebrate World Cup win
[10 hours old]: Thousands of spectators watched Spain's victory in central Madrid on late Sunday night.

- Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player
[10 hours old]: Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.

- The small seaside town winning big from TV tourism
[4 hours old]: Hope Street has drawn tourists from around the world to Donaghadee in Northern Ireland - and its locals are also enjoying being part of the show.

- Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre
[8 hours old]: The artwork in the capital Oslo was unveiled on Sunday ahead of the 15th anniversary of the attack.

- Residents told to pay £7,000 each to fix water pipe outside their homes
[3 hours old]: Welsh Water says it doesn't own the pipe and residents have 11 days to fix it - or face prosecution.

* Stay or go - at 28, Rashford faces big Man Utd call
[1 hours old]: The World Cup is over, and Marcus Rashford returns home not knowing if his future at club level lies with Manchester United.

- Argentina boss Scaloni leaves news conference in tears talking about his future
[9 hours old]: Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni leaves his post-match news conference after Sunday's World Cup final defeat by Spain in tears.

* Players will need sex test to play on WTA Tour
[0 hours old]: The Women's Tennis Association is to ask all players to undergo genetic sex testing in order to compete on the WTA Tour.

* Jobs, benefits and taxes: What Andy Burnham means for your finances
[0 hours old]: The person in charge of the country will change but the financial challenges remain the same.

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

- Former academy pupil offers students free haircuts
[4 hours old]: Razwan Amin set up his barbers after leaving Erdington Academy and wants to help people with the cost of living.

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

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

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

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

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. Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation
[22 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
[56 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?
[19 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
[33 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
[65 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
[70 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?

. Anger as water supply misery continues for second day
[20 hours old]: Residents in Kent describe South East Water as "incompetently useless" as supply issues continue.

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

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

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

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

. I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
[82 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?
[19 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?
[67 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?
[72 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
[74 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
[86 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
[99 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
[94 hours old]: The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[154 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
[178 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
[274 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?
[321 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?
[418 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
[610 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
[658 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[682 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
[754 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
[778 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?
[825 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

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

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

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

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[466 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
[946 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
[1018 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
[1275 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
[1858 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[46 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
[63 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?
[66 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?
[76 hours old]: Hands down the worst part of going out for dinner.

. Business Daily
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