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* Has Harry's war with the press finally run out of road?
[1 hours old]: The Duke of Sussex and six others have lost their High Court privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.

- Dubai and Egypt package holidays cheaper to lure customers back
[9 hours old]: Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.

* Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company
[0 hours old]: Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown.

. Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you
[57 hours old]: Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.

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

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- Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
[2 hours old]: The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".

- Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda
[10 hours old]: His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".

- Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
[9 hours old]: Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

- Extreme marine heatwave expected for parts of UK with risk to sea life, Met Office warns
[9 hours old]: Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.

* Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts
[1 hours old]: Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.

- Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
[2 hours old]: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.

- Tom Holland on his 'last chance to play a boy' in The Odyssey
[3 hours old]: The Spider-Man star and other cast members talk about the hotly anticipated Christopher Nolan movie.

* International manhunt after mother and two children found dead at home
[0 hours old]: Bedfordshire Police says it believes the suspect officers are looking for has left the country.

- The housing revolution that may create new problems
[9 hours old]: The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated

- 'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again
[9 hours old]: It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.

* More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
[0 hours old]: When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

- Your tips from the last heatwave on how to cope in extreme temperatures
[3 hours old]: From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

- From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits
[9 hours old]: The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.

- Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling
[5 hours old]: Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.

- Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war
[9 hours old]: El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.

- What must British wildcard Arthur Fery do to become Wimbledon semi-finalist?
[3 hours old]: Arthur Fery is bidding to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era - here is how he can beat Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli.

- Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war?
[3 hours old]: Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?

- The Papers: 'Let the people judge' and 'Farage gamble turns to farce'
[4 hours old]: Nigel Farage's announcement he was resigning as an MP to trigger a by-election is the lead of many of Wednesday's papers.

- Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career
[12 hours old]: Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

- England players to be told not to jump hoardings
[15 hours old]: England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury.

- Unusual or predictable? How Europe is dominating the World Cup
[3 hours old]: Six of the eight quarter-finalists at the World Cup in North America are from Europe, so why are they doing so well and what does history tell us about the chances of one of them winning it all?

* Watch: Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble
[1 hours old]: Hundreds of people cheered for Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza, in the match against Argentina.

- 'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China
[8 hours old]: Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.

- Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services
[7 hours old]: No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.

- Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence
[6 hours old]: Hilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.

- Search under way after Boeing 737 plane vanishes off Pakistan coast
[7 hours old]: The plane, carrying five people, rapidly descended before losing contact, authorities say.

- Watch: Buckling support beams seen inside New York high-rise
[8 hours old]: The structure, which is under construction, was evacuated along with surrounding buildings after reports of falling bricks.

- Nigel Farage Resigns As MP
[13 hours old]: Nigel Farage resigns as MP but says he’ll fight the by-election.

- Egypt fume at 'injustice' and make Messi favouritism claims after exit
[11 hours old]: BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.

- Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India
[13 hours old]: England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.

- How GB's Fery can beat Cobolli to reach Wimbledon semi-finals
[3 hours old]: Arthur Fery is bidding to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era - here is how he can beat Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli.

- Victims of 23andMe data breach to get m payout, judge rules
[9 hours old]: 23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.

- Airbnb data identifies illegal social home sublets
[3 hours old]: Nearly 6,000 social homes are thought to be illegally listed on short-term rental platforms.

- Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
[2 hours old]: A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.

* 'You have to say no': Families struggling with holiday food costs
[0 hours old]: Susan Lilley, a single mother of two, said the weekly shop has become one of her biggest financial worries.

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and in other older news ...

. Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool
[381 hours old]: Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

. What does hot weather do to the body?
[379 hours old]: Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

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. After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
[111 hours old]: Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America

. Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks
[18 hours old]: Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.

. One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
[17 hours old]: Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.

. Banks accused of pushing customers away from basic accounts
[33 hours old]: Some of the UK's biggest banks have been failing their most vulnerable customers, according to the financial regulator.

. Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course
[33 hours old]: Rachael Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.

. 'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
[33 hours old]: Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.

. Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI chip sales soar
[25 hours old]: The firm's shares fell sharply on Tuesday as some investors had expected an even stronger performance.

. Phone contract comparisons 'amounted to mis-selling' student loans, MPs say
[33 hours old]: A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.

. E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums
[22 hours old]: It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.

. Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
[34 hours old]: China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.

. Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
[41 hours old]: The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.

. ITV hits such as I'm a Celebrity to stay free to watch after Sky takeover
[42 hours old]: Sky boss Dana Strong's comments came as the channel announces it is buying ITV's media and entertainment divisions in a £1.6bn deal.

. Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know
[45 hours old]: The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.

. Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton .5m
[54 hours old]: A court in China ruled that Molly Tea had infringed on the luxury brand's four-petal flower design.

. Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[33 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?
[129 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
[321 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
[369 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[393 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
[465 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
[489 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?
[536 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[561 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[633 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[657 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[705 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Budget Energy announces 9.5% price increase
[20 hours old]: Budget Energy NI says the rise is due to the "continued volatility" in wholesale energy markets.

. Volunteers racing to save surplus Silverstone food
[24 hours old]: A Towcester community larder is collecting produce from the circuit following the Grand Prix.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[177 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
[657 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
[729 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
[986 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
[1569 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. People Fixing The World
[25 hours old]: The people turning life experience into business ideas with funding and other support

. Shoppers hit by hidden fees
[46 hours old]: Shoppers hit by hidden fees

. Consumer Fight Back
[94 hours old]: Linzi checks in on 89-year-old Margaret's battle to get her landline reconnected.

. Money Box
[93 hours old]: Half a million people say 'no thanks' to joining a workplace pension, why?