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* US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
[0 hours old]: The US says the attacks were aimed at degrading Iran's capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

- Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
[8 hours old]: Russian strikes on the Odesa region have killed 28 people in July alone, local authorities say.

- Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills
[1 hours old]: Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.

- Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
[14 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
[46 hours old]: Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

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

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- Burnham pledges to 'bring back hope' as he makes Healey chancellor
[2 hours old]: The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space".

- Man, 28, charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe
[5 hours old]: Joshua Kerry from Rotherham will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

- Kevin Keegan, Liverpool footballer who managed England and Newcastle United, dies aged 75
[9 hours old]: The former England captain and manager revealed seven weeks ago that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.

* Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports
[0 hours old]: The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

- Fifa opens investigation into Argentina post-final trouble
[5 hours old]: Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed.

- Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings
[5 hours old]: They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny.

- Watch: 'My flat was turned into a brothel,' landlord tells BBC Panorama
[3 hours old]: A Panorama investigation uncovers how organised gangs are exploiting the UK's private rental market.

* Is UK facing drought for second summer in a row?
[0 hours old]: The longest dry spell in over 30 years for central England raises concerns about drought and when it might rain.

* Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves - but you can help them
[0 hours old]: The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.

- Russian warship carried out firing exercise off Plymouth coast
[2 hours old]: The Neustrashimy's live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.

- Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
[3 hours old]: Known as "El Mayo", the co-founder the Sinaloa Cartel was also ordered to pay bn after he admitted to sending vast amounts of drugs to the US.

* Who's in the cabinet?
[1 hours old]: An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

- Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day in 101 seconds
[11 hours old]: Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace.

- Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
[6 hours old]: The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it would be difficult.

- Faisal Islam: The new PM has big ideas - but what will they cost?
[2 hours old]: Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time

* Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
[0 hours old]: Is there any common ground left?

* Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love
[0 hours old]: Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.

- 'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
[1 hours old]: Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.

- Misleading posts about Trump at World Cup final viewed by millions
[4 hours old]: Some of the most viral posts focus on US President Donald Trump and Spain's wonderkid Lamine Yamal.

* Will the Tate brothers be extradited from the US to the UK?
[1 hours old]: Andrew and Tristan Tate are set to face extradition proceedings in the US as British prosecutors issued 38 new charges against the brothers.

- The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[2 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

- Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament
[8 hours old]: Some protesters demanding education reforms said they were injured in clashes with police who banned the march.

- Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia
[11 hours old]: The parents of the four naturally-conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital said.

- Fire crews to remain at Arthur's Seat for days after blaze
[4 hours old]: A huge plume of smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife on Sunday evening.

- South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people
[11 hours old]: South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.

- Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US air
[6 hours old]: The US president raised the issue with the the Canadian prime minister while the pair attended the World Cup Final in New Jersey.

- Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge
[4 hours old]: US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.

- Andy Burnham: Who is the new PM?
[10 hours old]: From Manchester mayor to prime minister; who is he and what does stand for?

- Gifted, charismatic and passionate amid highs and lows - Keegan obituary
[9 hours old]: The positivity and vibrancy Kevin Keegan brought made him a cherished figure within the game, writes chief football writer Phil McNulty.

- Fifa opens investigation into Argentina post-final trouble - what happens next?
[5 hours old]: Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed.

- Guardiola in reported talks with Italy - would England come calling?
[7 hours old]: Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, a fluent Italian speaker, is a contender for the vacant Italy head coach job.


- Gallery: Spain celebrate World Cup triumph in Madrid
[2 hours old]: Thousands of fans take to the streets of Madrid as the Spain squad enjoy a bus parade after winning the World Cup.

- What will Rogers bring to Alonso's Chelsea?
[9 hours old]: Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock, but how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?

- Humphries suffers shock first-round exit at Matchplay
[2 hours old]: World number two Luke Humphries is out of the World Matchplay after a shock first-round loss to Scotland's Cameron Menzies.

- Earl wants changes to 'brutal' Nations Championship format
[2 hours old]: Ben Earl calls for a change to the Nations Championship format after England's "brutal" schedule in the summer leg of the inaugural competition.

- John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
[5 hours old]: The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.

- Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
[2 hours old]: Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time

* Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
[0 hours old]: The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

- AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
[9 hours old]: The Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the EU.

- West Africa signs off bn mega gas-pipeline plan
[8 hours old]: A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.

- Jobs, borrowing and taxes: Andy Burnham's economic challenges
[15 hours old]: The person in charge of the country will change but the financial challenges remain the same.

- Healey seen as 'safe pair of hands' as he is appointed chancellor
[6 hours old]: The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor.

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. What No 10 Will Really Be Like For Andy Burnham
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[217 hours old]: Matt Shea meets the new tech billionaires trying to reshape the world.

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

. My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
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. Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
[30 hours old]: The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.

. Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation
[37 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
[71 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?
[34 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
[48 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
[79 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
[85 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
[35 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?
[91 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
[79 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
[90 hours old]: From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

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

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[169 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
[193 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
[289 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?
[336 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?
[433 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
[625 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
[673 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[697 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
[769 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
[793 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?
[840 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

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

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[481 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
[961 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
[1033 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
[1289 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
[1873 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[61 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
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. What are your rights if you buy something that breaks?
[81 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?
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