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* US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
[1 hours old]: Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.

- Ryanair boss says 'foreign object' may have caused plane window incident
[4 hours old]: Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.

* Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport
[0 hours old]: The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.

- Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'
[4 hours old]: Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.

* Union plans rail strike action over three weekends
[0 hours old]: RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet.

. Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills
[18 hours old]: Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.

. Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
[31 hours old]: The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed .

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

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- Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say
[1 hours old]: Joshua Kerry, 28, attacked Widdecombe while she was eating lunch at her home in Devon before stealing her wallet, prosecutors say.


* London-based civil servants offered move to No 10 North in Manchester
[1 hours old]: London-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands.

- Argentina's Fernandez defends team after ugly scenes in World Cup final loss to Spain
[4 hours old]: Midfielder Enzo Fernandez claims Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" in the World Cup.

- Row escalates in Ukraine over army chief's future
[4 hours old]: Protesters are demanding Oleksandr Syrskyi be removed and former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov reinstated by Friday.

- Parts of the UK move closer to drought
[3 hours old]: Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather – the stage before drought.

- Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million
[4 hours old]: The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.

* Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
[1 hours old]: The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.

- Russian warship carried out firing exercise off Plymouth coast
[1 hours old]: The Neustrashimy's live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.

- Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike
[1 hours old]: The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.

- VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
[3 hours old]: Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

* Angela Rayner: Cabinet comeback for one of Labour's biggest names
[1 hours old]: The potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham.

- Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?
[1 hours old]: An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

* Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
[1 hours old]: The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.

- Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz
[2 hours old]: None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.

- How a former Blue Peter presenter stunned America's Got Talent judges
[6 hours old]: Joel M made the judges' personal items disappear on the latest series of America's Got Talent.

- Owners of viral TikTok blue lagoon warn people to stay away
[12 hours old]: Visitors flocked to see the 30m-deep (100ft) turquoise waters during the Covid pandemic.

* Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
[0 hours old]: The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

- Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to former rival Kevin Keegan
[4 hours old]: Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Kevin Keegan "carried the love of the game on his sleeve" as he paid tribute to his former rival.

- Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say
[1 hours old]: Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.

- Teenagers jailed for murdering 16-year-old in beach knife attack
[2 hours old]: Kayden Moy was fatally wounded during a confrontation on Irvine Beach in North Ayrshire in May 2025.

* B&M fined £2m over mice infestations
[0 hours old]: Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.

- Fernandez defends Argentina as Messi questions remain
[4 hours old]: Midfielder Enzo Fernandez claims Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" in the World Cup.

* Consortium in talks to buy Liverpool minority stake
[0 hours old]: A consortium led by British-Indian millionaire businessman Amit Bhatia expresses an interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool.

- 'They want us gone' - Man Utd fans' fury over ticket ultimatum
[2 hours old]: Fans tell BBC Sport that a crackdown on touting is affecting some of the club's most loyal fans.

* Villa in talks to sign Chelsea's Garnacho
[1 hours old]: Aston Villa enter talks to sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan, with a potential obligation to buy.

- 'Pressure is intense and scrutiny constant' - referee Taylor retires
[1 hours old]: Anthony Taylor announces his retirement from refereeing with immediate effect - ending a 20-year career.

* Tours form new alliance in latest blow to LIV Golf
[0 hours old]: LIV Golf suffers another setback with the announcement of a global alliance between three of the leading men's tours.

- Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising
[2 hours old]: Novo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its rival denies.

- Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
[6 hours old]: The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government

- UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge
[4 hours old]: Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.

- UK's first sugar factory at risk of closure
[3 hours old]: Over 100 jobs are at risk after British Sugar announced plans to shut one of its four factories.

* B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings at Birmingham shops
[0 hours old]: Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.

- What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money?
[7 hours old]: The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it would be difficult.

* Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
[0 hours old]: The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.

- Minister pressed on electricity bills savings figures
[8 hours old]: The government says a typical home will save about £45 a year when VAT is cut from 5% to 0%.

- Dad facing difficult summer as food donations plunge
[12 hours old]: Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.

- Is the internet broken?
[2 hours old]: 75% of the world is online, and in many ways it makes all our lives better. But faced with AI slop, misinformation and toxicity, many people are asking: Is there a better way?

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and in other older news ...

. 'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
[18 hours old]: Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.

. Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they might love
[17 hours old]: Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.

. Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves - but you can help them
[17 hours old]: The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.

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

. BBC News app
[10731 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Newscast
[18 hours old]: Andy Burnham makes John Healey his chancellor as he assembles his cabinet.

. Who is the new PM?
[27 hours old]: From Manchester mayor to prime minister; who is he and what does stand for?

. Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary
[22 hours old]: The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.

. Paramount and Warner Bros mega merger paused by judge
[21 hours old]: US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.

. Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams
[21 hours old]: More than 1,000 illegal streaming sites were shut down in the US during the tournament, with a similar amount blocked in Colombia.

. Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
[17 hours old]: Is there any common ground left?

. Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
[19 hours old]: Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time

. AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
[26 hours old]: The Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the EU.

. West Africa signs off bn mega gas-pipeline plan
[25 hours old]: A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.

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

. Jobs, borrowing and taxes: Andy Burnham's economic challenges
[32 hours old]: The person in charge of the country will change but the financial challenges remain the same.

. South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people
[28 hours old]: South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.

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

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[42 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?
[186 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
[209 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
[306 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?
[353 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?
[450 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[498 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
[978 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
[1050 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
[1306 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
[1890 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Healey seen as 'safe pair of hands' as he is appointed chancellor
[22 hours old]: The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor.

. Money Box
[77 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
[95 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?
[97 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why you should go back to the item's retailer, not the manufacturer.