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- How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips after NHS reward scheme announced
[6 hours old]: From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit.

- Security staff strikes averted at Aberdeen Airport
[7 hours old]: The strikes, involving baggage screening staff, were due begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays".

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

. How to bag a bargain flight
[38 hours old]: Finance expert Laura Pomfret shares her top tips for finding cheaper flights, from spotting rare error fares to knowing the best time to book. Plus, why airline bundles aren't always the bargain they seem.

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- Starmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning
[6 hours old]: In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.

* Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
[1 hours old]: It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attendence.

- England-Mexico kick-off unchanged after Fifa U-turn
[3 hours old]: England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico will kick off as scheduled at 01:00 BST on Monday.

- Trump's new take on 250 years of American expansionism
[3 hours old]: The US has grown, both in terms of its land and its people, over the last 250 years. What's next?

- UK temperatures forecast to exceed 30C as another heatwave imminent
[3 hours old]: Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains.

- Mini-marts linked to convicted people smuggler closed after BBC investigation
[2 hours old]: We traced Twana Jamal, once the "the godfather" of French migrant camps, to two shops in Leicestershire.

- Force bosses to face MPs over maternity scandal, says Streeting
[3 hours old]: Former health secretary Wes Streeting says the "cowardice" of leaders who refused to co-operate was "an insult".

- Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
[6 hours old]: The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.

- Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat
[11 hours old]: Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.

- Nowak killer appeals against conviction and sentence
[11 hours old]: Vickrum Digwa is serving a minimum of 21 years behind bars after fatally stabbing the student.

* Farewell Cape Verde - defeat by Argentina but they are the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
[0 hours old]: Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.

- Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos
[2 hours old]: For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how a story of confusion and anger - culminating in a Fifa U-turn - unfolded.

- 'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts
[2 hours old]: Temperature records have tumbled across the UK and Europe as scientists warn it is a sign of things to come.

* The schools starting late after 01:00 England kick-off to 'reduce pressure' on parents
[1 hours old]: Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed it.

- The Papers: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband'
[4 hours old]: Shifting start times at the Fifa World Cup are the lead story for the papers on Saturday.

- What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money?
[2 hours old]: Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals.

- China's internet got so mad about a celebrity's 'bad' singing, her concert was cancelled
[5 hours old]: Celebrities have become outlets for young people's social and economic frustrations.

- Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine
[4 hours old]: Moscow's campaign for students to sign army contracts comes as the Kremlin seeks to sustain its war effort for a fifth year.

- Ear plugs have become a festival must-have - but they aren't all created equal
[2 hours old]: Ear plugs are becoming an increasingly popular accessory at music festivals.

- Tartan Army's World Cup traffic cone high jinks are taking over Scotland
[5 hours old]: Scotland fans' coning of statues during the World Cup has led to a surge in the practice back home, but not everyone has welcomed it.

- 'Flamingo Revolution' takes off as thousands demand Albanian PM's resignation
[3 hours old]: Flamingos have become a national symbol of protest, triggered by opposition to a luxury development.

- William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast
[11 hours old]: The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".

- Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'
[12 hours old]: Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out the scene of the attack.

- Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder
[11 hours old]: The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.

- Burnham rules out calling early election as PM
[9 hours old]: The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto.

- Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks
[11 hours old]: The NCA says there is a growing threat of children's images being used to create child abuse material.

- The Story Of Andy Burnham's Return To Westminster - Live At Crossed Wires Festival
[11 hours old]: Chris and Faisal look at how he's gone from mayor to likely next PM.

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

* Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
[0 hours old]: Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.

- Argentina overcome Cape Verde in extra-time thriller
[1 hours old]: Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.

- Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race
[9 hours old]: Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.

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

- Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
[15 hours old]: But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.

- Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds
[12 hours old]: The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.


- SSE Airtricity bills to increase by more than £70 a year
[13 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.

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

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

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and in other older news ...

. BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico
[17 hours old]: The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.

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. Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle
[125 hours old]: A love triangle forms between three tennis players.

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

. Tackle workplace sickness to unlock hidden growth, former John Lewis boss says
[18 hours old]: More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers have signed up to his 'Get Britain Working' taskforce.

. Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am on Monday for England Mexico match
[31 hours old]: The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.

. AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
[28 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. 'Less than 10% sheep': How millions may have unknowingly eaten goat, skin and fat kebabs
[16 hours old]: Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.

. Ryanair warns of 'queue chaos' from new EU border system
[34 hours old]: The airline calls on European governments to postpone the EES system until after the summer holiday period.

. World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June
[38 hours old]: There had been early signs of a jobs boom from the tournament, but hospitality jobs declined in June.

. Car finance compensation payments delayed until next year
[39 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. Diesel sees biggest monthly fall in 26 years. What's happening to fuel prices?
[52 hours old]: When the US-Israel war with Iran began, fuel costs jumped, but they are now plummeting as hope of lasting peace grows.

. 'I spent ,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate'
[46 hours old]: Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

. Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals
[42 hours old]: A Google spokesperson said the judgement "fails to recognise" the firm's "significant investment to ensure Android remains open."

. Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six takeaways from Trump's 2025 finances
[58 hours old]: Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House.

. Why the expected fight over the North American trade deal never kicked off
[38 hours old]: The US has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, but stopped short of more dramatic action.

. Don't expect connected car apps to save your stolen car, experts say
[52 hours old]: Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.

. Singapore seizes m mansion over Nvidia chip smuggling
[45 hours old]: The luxury home was seized as part of a probe into the illegal trade of servers containing AI semiconductors.

. Old British fridges 'cannot cope with the heat'
[34 hours old]: Experts say older fridges are failing in hot weather as rising temperatures put them under pressure.

. Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years
[55 hours old]: Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.

. US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal
[56 hours old]: US blocks 16-year North America trade deal renewal, triggering annual rolling reviews

. Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise
[76 hours old]: Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.

. Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved
[61 hours old]: The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.

. Trump made more than bn from crypto in first year back in office
[59 hours old]: The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.

. Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81
[60 hours old]: Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[76 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
[220 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
[268 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[292 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
[364 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
[388 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?
[435 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
[460 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
[532 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?
[556 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?
[604 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Excitement and concerns over credit card plans
[16 hours old]: Some islanders say changes will help but others are worried about their data being shared.

. Livery bookings rise as horse owners struggle with costs
[22 hours old]: The livery provides an affordable service for owners to be able to have their horses cared for.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[556 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
[628 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
[885 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
[1468 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Can our fridges cope with heatwaves?
[34 hours old]: An expert says many can not handle the high temperatures we have been experiencing.

. Why Gen Z are taking mini-retirements
[41 hours old]: Many young people are choosing to spend money they would otherwise put into a pension, on trips now.