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* Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM
[0 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
[1 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
[25 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?
[369 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 ...

- Teenagers from 15 should be given MenB vaccine, say UK experts after Kent outbreak
[2 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.

- World Cup might not be ours but Falklands definitely are, says No 10
[2 hours old]: Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.

- Why you should care about the third-place play-off between England and France
[5 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.

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[0 hours old]: The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.

* Uncle of Ann Widdecombe suspect says he 'nearly fell to floor' over arrest
[0 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
[4 hours old]: Winkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it.

* Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43
[0 hours old]: The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.

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

- US strikes oil tanker with missiles as it enforces new Iran blockade
[4 hours old]: The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.

- Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelensky's removal of popular defence minister
[2 hours old]: Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.

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

- England broke our hearts but it was always about more than football
[4 hours old]: Supporting England in the World Cup connects me to people in ways few other sporting events do.

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

- Feeling gutted? Five ways to cope with England's World Cup defeat
[6 hours old]: After England’s loss, fans and experts share their tips for managing the disappointment.

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

- 'Good day to drown a few sorrows,' says King as he pours pint
[2 hours old]: King Charles III hinted at England's World Cup semi-final loss as he poured a pint in a pub.

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

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

- Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?
[6 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.

* More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US
[1 hours old]: The air quality in large parts of Michigan, Minneapolis and Minnesota is deemed "hazardous" by authorities.

* Man killed woman asleep with her baby, court told
[1 hours old]: Daniel Sean James, 46, is accused of killing Kirandeep Kaur in her home and stabbing another man.

- Teen hackers who live streamed cyber-attack on TfL jailed
[5 hours old]: Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.

- Government drops plans to stop paying Coastguard volunteers
[3 hours old]: UK transport minister Keir Mather said he had listened to the views of coastguard rescue officers.

- MI5 court evidence based on lies, report says
[3 hours old]: Senior MI5 figures were criticised in the report by deputy investigatory powers commissioner Sir John Goldring.

- Teenager accused of carrying out sabotage actions in Poland for Russia
[3 hours old]: Polish security services say the aim was to incite ethnic tensions between Poland and Ukraine.

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

* What next for England? How does Tuchel fix key problems for Euro 2028?
[0 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.

- How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the fly
[5 hours old]: England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn't it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Not this 39-year-old. BBC Sport football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan explores a Lionel Messi masterclass.

- Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute after England exit
[8 hours old]: Jude Bellingham sparks melee as he slaps Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat.

- Female tennis players faced 12,000 abusive posts in 2025
[2 hours old]: Female tennis players received 12,000 abusive posts in 2025, according to a new report.

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

- TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
[5 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
[6 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
[5 hours old]: The company proposes cutting 290 roles in its head office, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilots.

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and in other older news ...

. 'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD
[16 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
[23 hours old]: The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.

. A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos
[17 hours old]: A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country’s first large-scale luxury survival shelter.

. 'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC
[18 hours old]: Dong Guangping, who has resettled in Canada, recounts his perilous escape from China to South Korea.

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

. Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful'
[18 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
[22 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
[21 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
[23 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
[28 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
[25 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
[29 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
[41 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
[24 hours old]: The new legislation would see Scunthorpe-based British Steel brought into public ownership.

. How will Buy Now Pay Later changes affect you?
[31 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
[29 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
[41 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
[30 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
[42 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'
[40 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
[46 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?
[47 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.

. Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks
[31 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.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[65 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
[89 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
[185 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?
[232 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?
[329 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
[521 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
[569 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[593 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
[665 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
[689 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?
[736 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?
[31 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
[377 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
[857 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
[929 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
[1185 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
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