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- Several flights diverted after plane blocks Gatwick runway
[3 hours old]: An Easyjet flight had to land at Stanstead Airport instead, but then became stuck there when it couldn't find fuel.

. Port of Dover works to avoid summer travel chaos
[21 hours old]: It is hoped the long queues and delays seen over the May bank holiday will not be repeated.

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

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* Tributes and tears as Starmer takes final Prime Minister's Questions
[0 hours old]: The prime minister told MPs it was "the end of my political journey", and that he was "proud of everything I have achieved".

* Watch: Standing ovation for Starmer in the Commons
[1 hours old]: The prime minister received applause and cheers from his party and other MPs after giving his final answer.

- Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
[1 hours old]: US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.

- England close in on immortality with biggest match since 1966
[2 hours old]: England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.

* Three men who raped woman on Brighton beach jailed
[0 hours old]: The rapists carried out a "cynical, predatory and callous" attack, jurors were told.

- Tourists warned of methanol poisoning risks in new campaign
[3 hours old]: Holidaymakers are urged to understand the dangers and symptoms of methanol poisoning.

- UK's extreme weather is the new normal, Met Office says
[2 hours old]: The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.

- After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
[14 hours old]: As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK

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

* Reform UK proposes £100m 'round-the-clock' security plan for MPs
[1 hours old]: The policy was announced after police said party spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe was killed in a "targeted attack".

* Russian attacks kill eight as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
[0 hours old]: Civilian casualties are reported in four Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.

- I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England, says Shearer
[8 hours old]: England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever.

- Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi
[8 hours old]: Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.

* Fan has huge £550 tattoo declaring England World Cup winners
[1 hours old]: Sean Carrington said if the Three Lions fail to bring the trophy home he will add the words "only joking".

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

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

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

- Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war
[14 hours old]: The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.

- Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
[8 hours old]: More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

- Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
[1 hours old]: Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.

- Briton's Iran jail sentence extended by two years, family says
[5 hours old]: Relatives of Craig Foreman say his punishment is being extended for talking to the media from jail.

- Vigil to be held after family found dead in house in Ballymena
[2 hours old]: Prayers have been said for the family during a church service in Ballymena on Wednesday morning.

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

- Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'
[13 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?

- England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality
[2 hours old]: England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.

- We shouldn't confuse politics and football - Scaloni
[5 hours old]: Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he is "not going to mix" football and politics before his side's World Cup semi-final against England.

- Portmarnock 'pretty close' to hosting first Open outside of UK
[2 hours old]: Chief executive Mark Darbon says the R&A is "getting pretty close" to bringing the Open Championship to Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin.

- What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?
[8 hours old]: England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998. As the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup knockout stage again, BBC Sport asks: what happened to him?

- Keane was Kane's England team-mate - this week they are on different paths
[6 hours old]: Will Keane and Harry Kane used to be team-mates for England Under-19s - but this week the former strike partners are on very different paths.

- Stokes set for first game since England retirement
[4 hours old]: Former England captain Ben Stokes is set to play for Durham against Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup next week.

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

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

- China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
[3 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
[15 hours old]: The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?

- Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks
[4 hours old]: Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports.

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

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. The £10bn wasted on Covid PPE
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. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?
[43 hours old]: A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks

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

. Gas prices drive down US inflation - but will it last?
[20 hours old]: While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.

. The mysterious crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor
[39 hours old]: Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.

. South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures
[27 hours old]: Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.

. UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
[25 hours old]: Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

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. Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets
[24 hours old]: Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.

. California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger
[27 hours old]: The state, where both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.

. How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
[33 hours old]: Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.

. US burrito giant Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico
[35 hours old]: Other US fast-food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated in.

. Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
[45 hours old]: The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.

. UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes
[33 hours old]: The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

. How to change bank, energy or broadband provider and save money
[62 hours old]: Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.

. The SpaceX IPO made history. One month on has it lost momentum?
[50 hours old]: A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.

. UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
[45 hours old]: The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[38 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
[62 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
[158 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?
[206 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?
[303 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
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. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
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