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* Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
[0 hours old]: Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.

- Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
[1 hours old]: Russian strikes on the Odesa region have killed 28 people in July alone, local authorities say.

- Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
[7 hours old]: The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed .

. New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
[40 hours old]: Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

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

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and in other news ...

* Faisal Islam: The new PM has big ideas - but what will they cost?
[0 hours old]: Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time

- Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
[2 hours old]: The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it would be difficult.

- Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be
[2 hours old]: The new prime minister has begun to set out key policies - starting with a vow to end rough sleeping.

- Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day so far
[5 hours old]: Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace.

- Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM
[2 hours old]: The new Labour leader has formally taken office and set out his priorities for power in No 10.

- Kevin Keegan, Liverpool footballer who managed England and Newcastle United, dies aged 75
[3 hours old]: The former England captain and manager revealed seven weeks ago that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.

- Ofcom launches investigation into Married at First Sight UK
[4 hours old]: In May, BBC Panorama revealed rape allegations from two women on the show, which the men involved deny.

- Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans
[4 hours old]: The three-year-old brother of Yamal has been hailed one of Spain's World Cup breakout stars by fans

- Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government
[8 hours old]: The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role.

* Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament
[1 hours old]: Some protesters demanding education reforms said they were injured in clashes with police who banned the march.

- Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia
[4 hours old]: The parents of the four naturally-conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital said.

- Kevin Keegan: From superstar footballer to elite manager
[2 hours old]: Keegan, who has died aged 75, was one of football's most charismatic and influential figures in a career of many chapters.

- Will the Tate brothers be extradited from the US to the UK?
[3 hours old]: Andrew and Tristan Tate are set to face extradition proceedings in the US as British prosecutors issued 38 new charges against the brothers.

- The small seaside town winning big from TV tourism
[12 hours old]: Hope Street has drawn tourists from around the world to Donaghadee in Northern Ireland - and its locals are also enjoying being part of the show.

- Why David Beckham was the face of the World Cup
[7 hours old]: After arriving in Los Angeles 19 years ago promising to grow the game, David Beckham is still helping sell football to America.

- Best goal, best player, best fans - BBC reporters' World Cup awards
[7 hours old]: BBC Sport reporters pick their best moments of the tournament - and you can vote for yours.

* Uefa president boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa
[1 hours old]: Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in protest against Fifa.

- Could Infantino really push through a 64-team World Cup?
[5 hours old]: If we have learned one thing from Gianni Infantino's Fifa tenure, it is that more is better. That could mean 64 teams at the World Cup.

- South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people
[4 hours old]: South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.

- Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68
[10 hours old]: Stourton hosted Radio 4's Today programme for a decade and was a founding member of Channel 4 News.

- Fire crews to remain at Arthur's Seat for days after blaze
[1 hours old]: A huge plume of smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife on Sunday evening.

- Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader
[3 hours old]: The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.

- Parched grass reveals 'lost' 17th Century garden
[5 hours old]: The hot weather uncovers the outline of The Great Parterre, an ornate garden designed in 1699.

- Gifted, charismatic and passionate amid highs and lows - Keegan obituary
[2 hours old]: The positivity and vibrancy Kevin Keegan brought made him a cherished figure within the game, writes chief football writer Phil McNulty.

* Could Argentina face action after post-final trouble?
[1 hours old]: Argentina are likely to face a Fifa investigation following the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final.

* Guardiola in reported talks with Italy - would England come calling?
[0 hours old]: Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, a fluent Italian speaker, is a contender for the vacant Italy head coach job.


- Rodri's stock at all-time high as he adds to trophy collection
[1 hours old]: Rodri cements status as one of the world's best midfielders after World Cup and Golden Ball triumphs.

- Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies
[3 hours old]: Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.



- Are England finally improving in ODI cricket?
[1 hours old]: After beating India 2-1, BBC Sport asks if England are finally building momentum one year out from the World Cup.

* Thank you for making this a World Cup to remember on the BBC
[0 hours old]: BBC Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski's message as BBC Sport delivers a record-breaking World Cup across TV, radio, online and social.

* Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
[0 hours old]: Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time

- AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
[2 hours old]: The Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the EU.

- West Africa signs off bn mega gas-pipeline plan
[1 hours old]: A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.

- Jobs, borrowing and taxes: Andy Burnham's economic challenges
[8 hours old]: The person in charge of the country will change but the financial challenges remain the same.

- Former academy pupil offers students free haircuts
[12 hours old]: Razwan Amin set up his barbers after leaving Erdington Academy and wants to help people with the cost of living.

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. My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
[18 hours old]: Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.

. Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check
[18 hours old]: Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.

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. What No 10 Will Really Be Like For Andy Burnham
[28 hours old]: Former insiders explain ahead of moving in day.

. Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?
[83 hours old]: Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

. Get inside access to the new super-elite: The tech billionaires
[210 hours old]: Matt Shea meets the new tech billionaires trying to reshape the world.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[18 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

. Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
[23 hours old]: The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.

. Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation
[30 hours old]: Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.

. 'My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange': Gazundering and how to avoid it
[64 hours old]: It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself.

. Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
[27 hours old]: The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.

. The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
[41 hours old]: More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?

. Brewdog founder faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm
[73 hours old]: The UK data watchdog has received complaints after James Watt reportedly contacted former shareholders.

. The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
[78 hours old]: Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?

. Anger as water supply misery continues for second day
[28 hours old]: Residents in Kent describe South East Water as "incompetently useless" as supply issues continue.

. Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
[84 hours old]: Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

. China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
[73 hours old]: The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

. Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM
[83 hours old]: From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

. China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
[72 hours old]: The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.

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

. Why has British Steel been nationalised?
[27 hours old]: The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.

. Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
[75 hours old]: UK fuel prices are going up again after the collapse of peace talks to end the US-Israel war with Iran.

. Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?
[80 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.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[162 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
[186 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
[282 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?
[330 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?
[426 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
[618 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
[666 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[690 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
[762 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
[786 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?
[833 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park
[42 hours old]: Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[474 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
[954 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
[1026 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
[1283 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
[1866 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[54 hours old]: Call for help for people on low incomes who must now wait longer for their state pension.

. Why women should speak openly about money
[71 hours old]: Emma joins Nuala McGovern to discuss her book Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life.

. What are your rights if you buy something that breaks?
[74 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why you should go back to the item's retailer, not the manufacturer.

. How do you split the bill with friends?
[84 hours old]: Hands down the worst part of going out for dinner.

. Business Daily
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