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* UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls
[1 hours old]: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.

- Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal
[6 hours old]: Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Saturday alone.

- Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief
[7 hours old]: The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.

- Nineteen injured after bus overturns in Wales
[4 hours old]: Six people have been taken to hospital after the crash on the A484 near Kidwelly.

- Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
[3 hours old]: A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.

- Prince William arrives by electric bus for climate event
[4 hours old]: At London Climate Week, Prince William said "history will ask what we did" with evidence on what works to protect the environment.

. South East Water announces new chief executive
[33 hours old]: John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.

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* Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
[0 hours old]: The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.

- From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat
[6 hours old]: People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.

- Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition
[5 hours old]: The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.

- Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
[8 hours old]: The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.

- Teen boy arrested on suspicion of murder after 14-year-old girl reported missing
[4 hours old]: A body is found in the search for Lilly, 14, who was reported missing on Saturday.

- Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say
[4 hours old]: Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violation.

- Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy
[3 hours old]: United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

- Who are the Ghana players England should look out for?
[7 hours old]: England face Ghana in their next World Cup match as both sides look to secure a place in the next round. BBC Sport takes a look at the Ghana players to look out for.

- Have World Cup changes made final group stage games unfair?
[4 hours old]: With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?

- Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?
[11 hours old]: As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.

- Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
[4 hours old]: Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.

- How Washington DC's Reflecting Pool became a global talking point
[2 hours old]: President Trump says the pool is probably going to be drained again, two weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation was completed.

- New pictures show dozens of items bought illegally by Peter Murrell
[11 hours old]: The images include a range of luxury bags, watches and pens, as well as fresh pictures of a £124,550 motorhome.

- No fuel for sale as Ukraine's blockade of Russian-occupied Crimea takes effect
[2 hours old]: In the biggest city Sevastopol, one resident told the BBC he had bought a back-up generator but had nothing to power it with.

- Donaldson's downfall shakes NI's battle-hardened political landscape
[5 hours old]: Donaldson has been told to expect a "lengthy sentence" for a string of child sex crimes, including rape.

- Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
[9 hours old]: The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

- UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
[9 hours old]: Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".

- Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending
[3 hours old]: A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.

- Tate brothers challenge decision to withhold names of their UK accusers
[4 hours old]: Andrew and Tristan Tate will face 21 charges in the UK, including rape and human trafficking, after they are extradited.

- PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation
[3 hours old]: The government says it is still planning to publish the spending proposals before a Nato Summit on 7 July.

- Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
[3 hours old]: The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.

- US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks
[5 hours old]: The former Louisiana inmate argued his Rastafarian faith was violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.

- Will Anyone Challenge Burnham For PM?
[6 hours old]: And, what is Burnham’s economic plan for the country?

* Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother
[0 hours old]: France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.

- McCullum confused by stories of rift as Stokes returns
[5 hours old]: Head coach Brendon McCullum said he remains "good friends" with England captain Ben Stokes and the pair have "no idea" why rumours of a rift have emerged.

* Portugal thrash Uzbekistan as Ronaldo scores twice to make history
[1 hours old]: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helps Portugal thrash Uzbekistan.

- Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
[11 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.

- Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI
[10 hours old]: The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.

- Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light
[6 hours old]: Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.

- Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
[8 hours old]: Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

- Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief
[15 hours old]: Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians.

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. The Climate Question: Is climate change ruining our sleep?
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. Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[22 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation
[22 hours old]: A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home.

. Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
[17 hours old]: The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.

. EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer
[34 hours old]: The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".

. Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
[33 hours old]: As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.

. Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
[45 hours old]: Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.

. Toy Story 5 scores record opening weekend for franchise
[41 hours old]: The film's opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.

. 'I couldn't sleep when I heard the last bank would close'
[46 hours old]: When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.

. Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email
[49 hours old]: The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.

. Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
[58 hours old]: Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.

. Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
[105 hours old]: Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.

. O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m
[101 hours old]: The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).

. Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
[108 hours old]: The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.

. 'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
[110 hours old]: Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

. Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
[118 hours old]: Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

. Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
[107 hours old]: With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[45 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
[117 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
[142 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?
[188 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
[213 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
[286 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?
[310 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?
[357 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[382 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
[453 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[478 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[526 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[549 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?
[102 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[108 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[309 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
[382 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
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. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[1222 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1582 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. Money Box
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. Who had the best World Cup advert?
[102 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.

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