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* Germany rail network comes to complete halt nationwide due to IT malfunction
[1 hours old]: Rail company Deutsche Bahn has paused train services across the country due to a nationwide IT disruption.

- UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls
[2 hours old]: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.

- Nineteen injured after bus overturns in Wales
[6 hours old]: Six people have been taken to hospital after the crash on the A484 near Kidwelly.

- Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
[6 hours old]: A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.

- Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal
[8 hours old]: Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Saturday alone.

- Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief
[10 hours old]: The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.

- Prince William arrives by electric bus for climate event
[7 hours old]: At London Climate Week, Prince William said "history will ask what we did" with evidence on what works to protect the environment.

. South East Water announces new chief executive
[36 hours old]: John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.

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- Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
[3 hours old]: The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.

- From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat
[9 hours old]: People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.

* Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition
[0 hours old]: The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.

* Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer
[0 hours old]: A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?

- Teen boy arrested on suspicion of murder after 14-year-old girl reported missing
[7 hours old]: A body is found in the search for Lilly, 14, who was reported missing on Saturday.

* Largest maternity review in NHS history to be published
[0 hours old]: The review of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust is expected to detail how failings led to deaths and avoidable harm.

- Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say
[6 hours old]: Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violation.

* England held to goalless draw by Ghana
[1 hours old]: England fail to repeat their performance that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they are held to a draw by a resolute Ghana at Boston Stadium.

- Which players failed to make an impact? England player ratings
[1 hours old]: BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the 0-0 draw with Ghana - plus have your say.

- Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey
[1 hours old]: Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.

- 'I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics
[2 hours old]: Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect response to those that doubted him as he becomes the first player to score at six World Cups.

- Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?
[13 hours old]: As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.

- Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
[7 hours old]: Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.

- How Washington DC's Reflecting Pool became a global talking point
[5 hours old]: President Trump says the pool is probably going to be drained again, two weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation was completed.

- New pictures show dozens of items bought illegally by Peter Murrell
[13 hours old]: The images include a range of luxury bags, watches and pens, as well as fresh pictures of a £124,550 motorhome.

- No fuel for sale as Ukraine's blockade of Russian-occupied Crimea takes effect
[5 hours old]: In the biggest city Sevastopol, one resident told the BBC he had bought a back-up generator but had nothing to power it with.

- Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
[11 hours old]: The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

- UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
[12 hours old]: Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".

- Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending
[6 hours old]: A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.

- Tate brothers challenge decision to withhold names of their UK accusers
[7 hours old]: Andrew and Tristan Tate will face 21 charges in the UK, including rape and human trafficking, after they are extradited.

- PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation
[6 hours old]: The government says it is still planning to publish the spending proposals before a Nato Summit on 7 July.

- US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks
[7 hours old]: The former Louisiana inmate argued his Rastafarian faith was violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.

- Will Anyone Challenge Burnham For PM?
[9 hours old]: And, what is Burnham’s economic plan for the country?

- Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother
[3 hours old]: France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.

* The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
[0 hours old]: Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.

* Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?
[0 hours old]: The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence.

* E-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist
[0 hours old]: The e-commerce giant is suing the US defence department after it was added to a blacklist of firms with ties to the Chinese military.

- Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
[5 hours old]: The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.

- Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp
[1 hours old]: Kunal Shah has been a recognisable figure in India's startup ecosystem for a while but now he faces global spotlight.

* Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
[1 hours old]: The 15-year-old plaintiff's case against three other tech giants begins next month.

- Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
[13 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.

- Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI
[13 hours old]: The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.

- Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light
[8 hours old]: Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.

- Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
[11 hours old]: Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

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. The Climate Question: Is climate change ruining our sleep?
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. Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[24 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation
[25 hours old]: A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home.

. Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
[19 hours old]: The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.

. EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer
[37 hours old]: The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".

. Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
[35 hours old]: As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.

. Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
[48 hours old]: Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.

. Toy Story 5 scores record opening weekend for franchise
[44 hours old]: The film's opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.

. 'I couldn't sleep when I heard the last bank would close'
[48 hours old]: When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.

. Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email
[52 hours old]: The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.

. Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
[60 hours old]: Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[48 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
[120 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
[144 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?
[191 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
[216 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
[288 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?
[312 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?
[360 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[384 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
[456 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[480 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[528 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[552 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief
[18 hours old]: Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians.

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. Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
[110 hours old]: With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[110 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[312 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
[384 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
[641 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
[1224 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1584 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. Money Box
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. Who had the best World Cup advert?
[105 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.

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