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

- Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
[3 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
[35 hours old]: Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

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

. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[461 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 ...

* Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
[0 hours old]: New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?

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

* Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
[0 hours old]: Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.

* 'A circuit-breaker moment': Watch Andy Burnham's first speech as PM in full
[0 hours old]: Andy Burnham spoke outside Downing Street after he replaced Keir Starmer as prime minister and leader of the Labour party.

- 'I go with a smile': Watch Keir Starmer's last speech as prime minister in full
[2 hours old]: Starmer spoke in front of an applauding crowd on Downing Street.

- Victory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
[12 hours old]: It might seem like a trite cliche, but you won't find many neutrals disagreeing with that verdict on the World Cup final.

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

* Fire crews battle blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
[0 hours old]: A huge plume of smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife on Sunday evening.

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

- Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government
[4 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.

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

- The small seaside town winning big from TV tourism
[7 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
[2 hours old]: After arriving in Los Angeles 19 years ago promising to grow the game, David Beckham is still helping sell football to America.

* Will the Tate brothers be extradited from the US to the UK?
[0 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.

- ‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
[12 hours old]: Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.

- How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown from hundreds to thousands
[4 hours old]: BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.

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

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

* Could Infantino really push through a 64-team World Cup?
[1 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.

- Scaloni leaves news conference in tears talking about his future
[12 hours old]: Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni leaves his post-match news conference after Sunday's World Cup final defeat by Spain in tears.

- Tennis players must take sex test to play on women's tour under new WTA policy
[4 hours old]: The Women's Tennis Association is to ask all players to undergo genetic sex testing in order to compete on the WTA Tour.

- JD Vance says wife Usha and son 'happy and healthy' after birth of fourth child
[1 hours old]: The couple welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday morning.

- Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre
[12 hours old]: The artwork in the capital Oslo was unveiled on Sunday ahead of the 15th anniversary of the attack.

- Residents told to pay £7,000 each to fix water pipe outside their homes
[7 hours old]: Welsh Water says it doesn't own the pipe and residents have 11 days to fix it - or face prosecution.

- Stay or go - at 28, Rashford faces big Man Utd call
[4 hours old]: The World Cup is over, and Marcus Rashford returns home not knowing if his future at club level lies with Manchester United.

- How fast Fox trumped divisive DeChambeau to win Open
[2 hours old]: Ryan Fox's pacy play set him apart from his peers as he triumphed at a fiery Birkdale that threatened to be overshadowed by Bryson DeChambeau's penalty, writes Iain Carter.

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

- How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team
[14 hours old]: Now Spain have been crowned world champions after victory over Argentina in New Jersey, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season.

- Jobs, benefits and taxes: What Andy Burnham means for your finances
[4 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
[8 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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. What No 10 Will Really Be Like For Andy Burnham
[23 hours old]: Former insiders explain ahead of moving in day.

. Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?
[79 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
[206 hours old]: Matt Shea meets the new tech billionaires trying to reshape the world.

. Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
[18 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
[26 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
[60 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?
[22 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
[37 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
[68 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
[73 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
[24 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?
[80 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
[68 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
[79 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
[68 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
[86 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?
[22 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?
[71 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?
[75 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.

. Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts
[77 hours old]: Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.

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

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

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[158 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
[181 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
[278 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?
[325 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?
[422 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
[614 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
[662 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[685 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
[758 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
[782 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?
[829 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
[37 hours old]: Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.

. Guidance needed for families reclaiming childcare
[53 hours old]: Some families have had problems claiming back cash as part of the pilot scheme.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[470 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
[950 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
[1022 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
[1278 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
[1862 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[49 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
[67 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?
[69 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?
[79 hours old]: Hands down the worst part of going out for dinner.

. Business Daily
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