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- Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage
[14 hours old]: Gatwick Airport faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.

. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[628 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 ...

- NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC
[3 hours old]: The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.

* UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
[0 hours old]: Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.

* TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
[0 hours old]: His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.

- Girlguiding unveils first major redesign of uniform range since 1990
[3 hours old]: Under the new rules, members will be able to wear a top from the new range with their own trousers.

* Man and woman die after being pulled from sea off Cornish beach
[1 hours old]: A man and a woman both died at the scene after being recovered from the sea off Cornwall.

* Amber heat health alerts for parts of UK ahead of next heatwave
[0 hours old]: Much of eastern England is under amber alerts from Wednesday as temperatures rise to the mid-30s Celsius again.

- Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X
[2 hours old]: Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.

* Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
[0 hours old]: The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

- Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape
[4 hours old]: The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.

- Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
[12 hours old]: The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

* How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
[0 hours old]: Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".

- Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
[2 hours old]: Comedian and former Goodie who became a noted ornithologist and TV presenter.

- Behind-the-scenes at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
[6 hours old]: Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.

- Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians
[4 hours old]: Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.

- Losing my leg has elevated my life, says world champion surfer
[6 hours old]: Llywelyn Williams says anything is possible with any kind of disability.

- From dragons to aliens: The hot air balloons that make everyone look up
[6 hours old]: With Bristol Balloon Fiesta around the corner, we look at the wildest shapes to ever grace the skies.

* Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery
[0 hours old]: The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".

* Luke Littler to take on everyday darts players in Netflix live event
[1 hours old]: The 19-year-old darts champion will be challenged by 20 amateur players in a live event in October.

- PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
[5 hours old]: The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

* D4vd's Apple Music page reportedly hacked while singer faces murder charge
[1 hours old]: A song titled I Did It briefly appears on the musician's profile, as a pre-trial hearing continues.

- Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat
[1 hours old]: Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.

- Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film
[2 hours old]: Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.

* Scottish businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
[1 hours old]: The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.


- Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest - what is Vinicius Jr's future?
[1 hours old]: With Real Madrid renewing contract talks and Arsenal showing interest, there may be no more intriguing transfer situation right now than Vinicius Jr's future.

- Meditate, pray or watch football instead of spreading hate - Infantino
[3 hours old]: Fifa president Gianni Infantino tells critics to "meditate, pray or watch a football match" instead of "spreading hate and false rumours" about him and the World Cup.

- Record Spurs spend shows new ambition - Van de Ven
[4 hours old]: Micky van de Ven says Tottenham's record spending highlights a "new ambition" after an "unacceptable" season.

- Ferrari must 'do better' after errors in Hungary
[2 hours old]: The BBC F1 team discuss Ferrari's performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix as, despite appearing to be the car to beat in practice, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finish the race in fourth and fifth respectively.

* England's Langton feared for gymnastics future after fall
[0 hours old]: England's Gabriel Langton says he feared for his future in gymnastics after his horror fall at the Commonwealth Games.

* Brighton captain Symonds signs new 'long-term' deal
[0 hours old]: Brighton captain Maisie Symonds signs a new contract, described by the club as long-term.

- Shein swings to m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
[9 hours old]: The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

* Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
[1 hours old]: The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.


- Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut
[1 hours old]: The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

* 'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
[0 hours old]: The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.

- Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?
[6 hours old]: Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100.

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. Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
[16 hours old]: Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.

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. A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
[68 hours old]: Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
[122 hours old]: The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

. What has the BBC ever done for me?
[194 hours old]: Romesh asks the big question on an epic journey with a host of famous faces.

. Norris and McLaren almost perfect as Ferrari flounder in Hungary
[16 hours old]: Lando Norris' first grand prix win of 2026 was a long time coming as the mistakes piled up for Ferrari in Hungary, writes Andrew Benson.

. Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
[35 hours old]: Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.

. Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
[35 hours old]: Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.

. ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
[60 hours old]: As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?

. Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
[49 hours old]: Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.

. Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
[63 hours old]: The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."

. Paramount and Warner Bros pause 0bn merger amid legal challenge
[62 hours old]: Until a judge reaches a final verdict – or until 1 June 2027 – the Hollywood studios will remain completely separate, competing operations.

. Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
[69 hours old]: While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.

. UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
[74 hours old]: Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

. Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes
[60 hours old]: The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.

. Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working?
[73 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.

. UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss
[84 hours old]: The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
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. We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more
[70 hours old]: Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[157 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

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

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[324 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
[348 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
[444 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?
[492 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?
[588 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Last chance to apply for help with school costs
[24 hours old]: The bonus scheme offers a one-off payment of up to £150 towards school essentials.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[636 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
[1116 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
[1188 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
[1445 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
[2028 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[44 hours old]: What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?

. How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
[78 hours old]: You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

. Business Daily
[87 hours old]: What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks

. What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
[98 hours old]: The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,

. What we know about 20% cut to some business rates
[100 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.