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

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- Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
[6 hours old]: Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".

- Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
[6 hours old]: The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

* Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
[0 hours old]: More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.

- Iran's 'sabre-rattling' should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says
[2 hours old]: The defence secretary warns Britain "stands ready to respond to any attacks Iran wishes to wage against this country or our allies".

- Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight
[12 hours old]: The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.

- Ramsay-Peaty in tears after missing out on gold again
[13 hours old]: An emotional Adam Ramsay-Peaty questions how his future looks after missing out on gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

- I thought the Lockerbie bombing was a closed case until I started asking questions
[2 hours old]: Almost four decades on I delved into this complex case with fresh eyes - who really was behind the bombing?

- What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
[12 hours old]: From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture

- Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
[11 hours old]: Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.

- What a week's work experience taught these Year 10s about their futures
[11 hours old]: Three 15-year-olds tell the BBC how their outlook changed after one week in the world of work.

- Sunscreen doesn't cause cancer. Why do those claims keep spreading?
[12 hours old]: Each summer, false claims about sunscreen causing cancer continue to spread online.

- How rapper Aitch's sister inspired him to climb one of the world's toughest peaks
[4 hours old]: The rapper has been taking on challenges to raise awareness and money for the Down's Syndrome Association.

- Another UK heatwave looms after cooler end to weekend
[12 hours old]: Temperatures are forecast to surge next week as another UK heatwave begins.

* Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
[1 hours old]: The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tell, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.

* Man in critical condition after sea rescue
[1 hours old]: A man in his 50s is in critical condition, and a man in his 20s and a teenage girl remain in hospital.

- People call me the sex MP but we need to be educating
[11 hours old]: Samantha Niblett officially launches her "summer of sex" campaign, as her educational bid ramps up.

- The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label
[11 hours old]: New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.

- Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
[11 hours old]: Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.

- After chaotic return, where does Joshua win leave Fury fight?
[4 hours old]: Where does Anthony Joshua's chaotic comeback win over Kristian Prenga leave the super-fight with Tyson Fury?

- Gomez injury overshadows winning start for Iraola
[5 hours old]: Liverpool start life under Andoni Iraola with a 4-2 win over Sunderland thanks to goals from Kieran Morrison, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa and Lewis Koumas.

- Wilson makes Leeds debut in defeat by Wrexham
[5 hours old]: Wales attacking midfielder Harry Wilson makes his first outing for Leeds United as they are beaten 3-2 by Wrexham in the club's opening pre-season game.

* Last chance to apply for help with school costs
[0 hours old]: The bonus scheme offers a one-off payment of up to £150 towards school essentials.

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and in other older news ...

. Mr Motivator delivers fitness class at care home
[100 hours old]: The 90s TV legend brightens up the day for a group of residents at a facility in West Yorkshire.

. Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love
[131 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.

. 'Extraordinary sight' of rare bird from Asia spotted in UK
[139 hours old]: A long-tailed shrike has been spotted in Eastleach in Gloucestershire after flying off course from Asia.

. Organ donation helped save seven lives after crash
[115 hours old]: Tributes are paid to Edward Pearce after the 20-year-old died in a crash on the A27 near Pevensey.

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[10845 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
[44 hours old]: Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
[98 hours old]: The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

. With great power comes great responsibility
[135 hours old]: Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here

. Norris cautious despite pole as it 'falls apart' for Hamilton
[16 hours old]: Lando Norris has an opportunity to win his first grand prix of the year in Hungary, but Lewis Hamilton says his positivity is being tested after another penalty.

. ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
[36 hours old]: As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?

. Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
[25 hours old]: Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.

. Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
[39 hours old]: The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."

. Paramount and Warner Bros pause 0bn merger amid legal challenge
[37 hours old]: Until a judge reaches a final verdict – or until 1 June 2027 – the Hollywood studios will remain completely separate, competing operations.

. Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
[45 hours old]: While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.

. Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes
[36 hours old]: The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.

. UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
[49 hours old]: Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

. Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working?
[49 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.

. UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss
[60 hours old]: The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
Dr Charles Woodburn


. We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more
[46 hours old]: Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

. US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
[47 hours old]: Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

. Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
[48 hours old]: UK petrol and diesel prices are going up again as the price of oil returns to around 0 a barrel.

. Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays?
[61 hours old]: The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

. Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs
[50 hours old]: The Scottish government welcomed the lifting of the 10% levy, which the US President agreed after the state visit of King Charles.

. Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife 4m in divorce settlement
[51 hours old]: The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

. Oil prices hit 0 for the first time since May
[68 hours old]: The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

. Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
[69 hours old]: Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

. Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI models go rogue
[62 hours old]: A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.

. Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
[62 hours old]: As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.

. Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
[67 hours old]: A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

. Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'
[64 hours old]: Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

. Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired
[78 hours old]: Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff.

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

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[156 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?
[300 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
[324 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
[420 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?
[467 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?
[564 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. What does the South make of the King of the North?
[29 hours old]: BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.

. 'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'
[29 hours old]: Parents say childcare costs, unpaid leave and SEND support gaps make summer holidays harder

. Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down
[36 hours old]: Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[612 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
[1092 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
[1164 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
[1420 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
[2004 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[20 hours old]: What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?

. How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
[54 hours old]: You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

. Business Daily
[63 hours old]: What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks

. What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
[73 hours old]: The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,

. What we know about 20% cut to some business rates
[76 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.