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* Police name man wanted over murders of wife and daughters
[0 hours old]: An international manhunt is under way for Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who left the country via Heathrow Airport.

- Has Harry's war with the press finally run out of road?
[7 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.

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

- The places where it's cheaper to holiday this summer
[5 hours old]: Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.

. Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you
[64 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?
[176 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 ...

- Ruth Ellis, last woman to be hanged in UK, gets conditional posthumous pardon
[1 hours old]: Ruth Ellis was hanged at London's Holloway Prison in 1955 after being convicted of murdering her lover David Blakely.

- Chris Mason: It's far from certain whether by-election will strengthen Farage
[4 hours old]: The Reform UK leader faces a challenge from Count Binface as the main parties rule out standing in Clacton.

- Multiple cakes and stolen keepsakes: Greg James spills the tea on Taylor Swift's wedding
[5 hours old]: The DJ shared details on his Wednesday morning show after flying to New York City for the wedding.

- Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics
[3 hours old]: The tech giant said people can opt out - but privacy campaigners called it a "recipe for disaster".

- Egypt want officials kicked out of World Cup
[1 hours old]: The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.

- Neo-Nazi who planned gun attack jailed after MI5 sting
[2 hours old]: Alfie Coleman, 22, is sentenced at the Old Bailey after being found guilty in April.

* Ofsted promises to penalise councils using illegal children's homes
[0 hours old]: The watchdog has previously faced criticism for failing to take action against unregistered premises.

- TV licence fee is 'yesterday's model', new BBC director general says
[2 hours old]: Matt Brittin gives his views on the corporation's future, six weeks after taking over the BBC.

- More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
[6 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
[9 hours old]: From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

* From glamour model to nightclub manager - who was pardoned killer Ruth Ellis?
[1 hours old]: Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in the UK, has been granted a conditional posthumous pardon.

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

- Tom Holland: Getting Odyssey role was 'a real pinch-me moment'
[10 hours old]: The Spider-Man star and other cast members talk about the hotly anticipated Christopher Nolan movie.

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

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

- 'Your boys took a hell of a beating' - England and Norway's football rivalry
[6 hours old]: England's meeting with Norway in the World Cup quarter-final revives memories of a commentary more famous than their rivalry.

- 'Forgotten' host Canada's unforgettable World Cup
[4 hours old]: The country's co-hosting duties have come to an end along with an eventful journey for the national team.

- The World Cup stars who could have played for England
[5 hours old]: While there is no shortage of talent in the England squad, a number of World Cup stars from other nations could have featured for the Three Lions if things had worked out differently.

* Teenager arrested after two girls, 13, seriously injured in German school attack
[0 hours old]: Police said a major operation was under way in the area of Welfen-Gymnasium secondary school in Schongau, Bavaria.

- Virgin Media fined after hanging up on customers trying to cancel contracts
[4 hours old]: Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.

- 'Lifeless' three-year-old resuscitated by heroes after pond rescue
[9 hours old]: Stefan Johnson jumped in to pull the boy out of the water before two nurses came to help.

* Millions awarded to survivors of 1992 UVF pub attack that killed one man
[0 hours old]: It is believed to be one of the largest payouts involving a Troubles case.

- Eight killed after landslide hits girls' school in Bangladesh
[1 hours old]: Rescuers pull bodies from the mud after heavy monsoon rains batter the south-eastern coast.

* German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more
[1 hours old]: The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients.

- Smuggler accepts most of his drugs mules 'will get caught'
[10 hours old]: A smuggler taunts the government even though the UK Border Force is seizing record amounts of cannabis.

* London City sign Ballon d'Or winner Putellas
[0 hours old]: London City Lionesses sign two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas on a three-year deal in one of the biggest scoops in women's football history.

* ICC contacts ECB over Stokes retirement video
[1 hours old]: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is contacted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Ben Stokes’ retirement announcement.

- Egypt want officials from Argentina match kicked out of World Cup
[1 hours old]: The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.

- Fury v Joshua could be held overnight at Wembley
[4 hours old]: The proposed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could be held at Wembley Stadium in the early hours of the morning, BBC Sport understands.

- Has World Cup signalled end of chaos at corners?
[2 hours old]: Can the Premier League learn anything from the refereeing of corners at the World Cup?

- Who is Arthur Fery? - Meet GB's Wimbledon wildcard hoping to go all the way
[15 hours old]: He's grown up watching matches on Centre Court and his game is inspired by the legendary Andre Agassi - learn all about British wildcard Arthur Fery ahead of his quarter-final match against Flavio Cobolli at Wimbledon 2026.

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

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

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

- Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change
[2 hours old]: The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.

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

- Severn Trent avoids fine for wastewater failures
[2 hours old]: The water firm took "genuine accountability" after breaching wastewater obligations, Ofwat says.

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

- How to find lost bank accounts
[2 hours old]: How to find lost bank accounts

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and in other older news ...

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

. How to keep your baby cool
[317 hours old]: Battling the heat can be hard - especially for babies and young children.

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

. How the leasehold revolution could transform neighbourly relations
[16 hours old]: The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated

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[10417 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

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

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

. A chaotic big-screen adventure for Mrs Brown
[206 hours old]: Mrs Brown faces car chases and ninjas as she battles to save her Dublin market stall.

. Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks
[25 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
[24 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
[40 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
[40 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
[40 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
[32 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
[40 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
[29 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?
[41 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'
[48 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
[48 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
[52 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
[61 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?
[39 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?
[136 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
[328 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
[376 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[400 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
[472 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
[496 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?
[543 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
[568 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
[640 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?
[664 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?
[712 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Budget Energy announces 9.5% price increase
[26 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
[31 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
[184 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
[664 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
[736 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
[992 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
[1576 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

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

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

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