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- Man injured in dockside crane 'collapse'
[8 hours old]: Emergency services attend the Port of Tyne after a crane "collided" with a container ship, police say.

. New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
[25 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
[81 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?
[451 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

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and in other news ...

- Burnham to promise 'more breathing room' for people in first speech as PM
[2 hours old]: The Labour leader will say he is "acutely conscious" of the UK's high turnover of prime ministers, as he becomes the seventh in 10 years on Monday.

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

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

- US soldier killed and one injured after Iranian attack in Iraq
[7 hours old]: The US military reports another death a day after two of its soldiers were killed in Jordan.

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

- Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities
[8 hours old]: Eight people die and dozens are injured as several cities are hit by missile and drone attacks, while Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.

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

- The 1975's Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel in Los Angeles
[12 hours old]: The newlyweds were first linked in 2023 after Healy's brief relationship with Taylor Swift.

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

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

- How Fox kept cool at baked Birkdale to win The Open
[8 hours old]: Ryan Fox wins the Open Championship - his first major title - with his final putt on a record-breaking weekend at Royal Birkdale.

- Victory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
[2 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.

- Sixteen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force
[1 hours old]: We look at what's behind Spain's dominance after they become the first nation to be men's and women's World Cup champions at the same time.

- Trump, Bieber and Shakira - a World Cup final like never before
[2 hours old]: The 2026 World Cup final may not linger long in the memory for what happened on the pitch but it will for all that surrounded it, with an appearance by President Trump, the longest half-time in football and songs by a host of stars.

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

- Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player
[4 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 Papers: 'Burnham's new era' and 'Viva España!'
[2 hours old]: Two stories are dominating Monday's front pages, with Andy Burnham set to become PM, and Spain winning the World Cup.

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

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

- Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole
[13 hours old]: Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole.

- Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59
[14 hours old]: The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.

- What No 10 Will Really Be Like For Andy Burnham
[13 hours old]: Former insiders explain ahead of moving in day.

- Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show
[5 hours old]: Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson also performed, with Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet among the celebrities in the crowds.

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

- Who made the difference for Spain? World Cup final player ratings
[4 hours old]: BBC Sport journalist Neil Johnston rates the players after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

- 'The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time
[2 hours old]: The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra time.

- England seal series with record Lord's ODI total
[8 hours old]: England hit the highest one-day international total at Lord's to beat India by 27 runs and seal a thrilling 2-1 series victory.

- Russell 'numb to disappointment' after bitter blow to title hopes
[7 hours old]: George Russell crashing out at Spa and falling 50 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli is a bitter blow to the Briton, writes Andrew Benson.

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

- Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
[12 hours old]: The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.

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

- Why has British Steel been nationalised?
[12 hours old]: The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.

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and in other older news ...

. The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
[27 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?

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

. Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
[27 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.

. Neighbours actor Terence Donovan dies aged 90
[18 hours old]: His son, actor Jason Donovan, posted to social media that his father died on Saturday night peacefully in Melbourne, Australia

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. Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation
[16 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
[50 hours old]: It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself.

. Brewdog founder faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm
[58 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
[63 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?

. Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
[70 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
[58 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
[69 hours old]: From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

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[58 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
[76 hours old]: Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

. Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
[61 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?
[65 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
[67 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
[80 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
[92 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
[87 hours old]: The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

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

. TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
[88 hours old]: It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[148 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
[171 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
[268 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

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[315 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

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[412 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

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[675 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

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[748 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

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[27 hours old]: Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.

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