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- Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM
[5 hours old]: Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer.

- Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations
[6 hours old]: It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.

. EasyJet passengers stuck on tarmac for hours when plane couldn't refuel
[31 hours old]: One passenger said she only got home at 06:00 after being stuck on the runway in the middle of the night.

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

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- Burnham to promise new path for UK when he becomes new Labour leader
[1 hours old]: In a speech on Friday, he will begin to set out his vision for government, before becoming prime minister next week.

- Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords
[6 hours old]: The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.

- Fifa 'assessing match reports' over Falklands banner
[4 hours old]: Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.

- Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes
[1 hours old]: The US says its attacks aim to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities", as fighting continued for the sixth day in a row.

- Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub in England and Wales under new plans
[7 hours old]: The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.

- Teenagers from 15 should be given MenB vaccine, say UK experts after Kent outbreak
[6 hours old]: Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing the jabs following concerns over a meningitis B outbreak earlier this year, in which two people died.

- Uncle of Ann Widdecombe suspect says he 'nearly fell to floor' over arrest
[7 hours old]: The uncle of a man being held on suspicion of murder tells the BBC his legs "went like jelly" when he heard his nephew had been arrested.

- Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after one series
[10 hours old]: Winkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it.

- Hundreds of Canada wildfires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke spreads south
[3 hours old]: Smoke from more than 800 blazes has affected cities from Toronto to New York, as well as the US Midwest.

- Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
[4 hours old]: It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.

- Mother guilty over baby's hairdryer burns death
[6 hours old]: Courtney Gartshore, 28, denied the culpable homicide of her three-month-old daughter Dahlia-Rose.

- Trump administration tightens visa rules for foreign students
[1 hours old]: Students will need federal permission to stay longer than four years in the US and universities will lose the power to extend visas.

- Some England players disappointed at tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA
[3 hours old]: BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad.

- Why you should care about the third-place play-off between England and France
[12 hours old]: It might feel like the last thing anyone wants right now - but here is why, actually, you do want to watch the World Cup's third-place play-off.

- 'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting
[10 hours old]: BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny

- What next for England? How does Tuchel fix key problems for Euro 2028?
[7 hours old]: The manner of England's World Cup exit was meek, and Thomas Tuchel must now find a way to fix those problems as focus will soon turn to qualifying for Euro 2028.

- Fan may get 'only joking' added to England World Cup winners tattoo after defeat
[9 hours old]: Sean Carrington says he has "no regrets" about his tattoo despite the Three Lions' frustrating exit.

- Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species
[8 hours old]: New monkey species hailed as 'amazing discovery' by conservationist.

- Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?
[13 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.

- Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo dies aged 91
[3 hours old]: Mary Jo 'MJ' Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.

- Teenager's inquest to reopen after mum's campaign
[11 hours old]: Ellen Roome believes her son's death in 2022 was as the result of an online challenge gone wrong.

- JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war
[2 hours old]: The US vice president says he thinks some Israeli politicians are trying to detail efforts to end the conflict.

* At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died
[1 hours old]: The same area devastated by floods last year's floods, which caused more than 130 deaths, is once again being hit.

- Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelensky's removal of popular defence minister
[6 hours old]: A rift between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was apparently at the heart of Zelensky's decision.

- White House teleprompter operator accused of making 0k off Trump speech bets
[4 hours old]: A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly 0,000 on Kalshi.

- Andrew Marr on Burnham's Plan For Number 10
[8 hours old]: What will Andy Burnham do when he becomes Prime Minister?

- England learning on the job in ODIs - Root
[1 hours old]: England batter Joe Root explains the difficulties for young batters in 50-over cricket because of a lack of exposure to the format.

- Brown leads English contingent at The Open as McIlroy struggles
[3 hours old]: When England's World Cup hopes were extinguished, it paved the way for the home golfers to take centre stage at the Birkdale Open - led by the colourful Dan Brown.

- From Southgate to Tuchel - has anything changed?
[5 hours old]: Thomas Tuchel was meant to be the man whose fresh approach would win England major honours, but defeat by Argentina felt like a familiar story - has anything really changed from the Gareth Southgate era?

- England move Buenos Aires base to avoid potential World Cup party
[2 hours old]: England's rugby players have switched hotels in Buenos Aires to avoid their return home being wrecked by World Cup celebrations should Argentina's football team beat Spain in Sunday's final.

- New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final
[2 hours old]: Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.

* Trump Media to sell early access to key social posts
[0 hours old]: Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed of the its social posts for Wall Street traders.

- British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply
[11 hours old]: The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

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

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

- Chip giant TSMC pledges another 0bn to expand US production
[13 hours old]: The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to 5bn.

- Aer Lingus proposes cutting 500 jobs under savings plan
[12 hours old]: The company proposes cutting 290 roles in its head office, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilots.

* I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
[0 hours old]: Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

- Calls for government taskforce to tackle poverty
[6 hours old]: Charities, schools and businesses warn too many families are struggling with the cost of living.

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and in other older news ...

. Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram
[16 hours old]: The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.

. 'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD
[22 hours old]: Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.

. The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews
[30 hours old]: The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.

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. ICE fatally shoot two men in Maine and Texas
[29 hours old]: Trump tells immigration officers not to pause vehicle stops after the killings

. Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful'
[25 hours old]: The billionaire investor's firm has stopped giving donations to the Microsoft co-founder's charity.

. SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
[29 hours old]: Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.

. Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws
[28 hours old]: The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.

. Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
[30 hours old]: Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.

. Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham
[35 hours old]: Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.

. Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm
[32 hours old]: Watt says he has made an offer to buy back the craft beer business months after it was sold to a US company.

. Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling
[36 hours old]: Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

. Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes
[48 hours old]: The cost of heating oil spiked following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.

. British Steel nationalisation takes step closer
[31 hours old]: The new legislation would see Scunthorpe-based British Steel brought into public ownership.

. How will Buy Now Pay Later changes affect you?
[38 hours old]: Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.

. Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17
[36 hours old]: The government says it will improve teenagers' lives but campaigners call it a "missed opportunity".

. I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted
[48 hours old]: The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.

. China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
[37 hours old]: Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.

. From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers
[49 hours old]: The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?

. Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'
[47 hours old]: The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?

. Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity
[53 hours old]: The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[72 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
[96 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
[192 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?
[239 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?
[336 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
[528 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
[576 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[600 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
[672 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
[696 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?
[743 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[38 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[384 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
[864 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
[936 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
[1192 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
[1776 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[32 hours old]: New regulations start for shoppers using Buy Now, Pay Later.

. Woman's Hour
[61 hours old]: We hear about a new study exploring the impact hormones have on women with ADHD.

. Should you be switching bank accounts?
[153 hours old]: Martin Lewis covers whether you should be switching bank accounts.

. How to find lost bank accounts
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