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- Pizza Express held inquiry into Andrew's Woking claim
[15 hours old]: BBC Newsnight has learnt the pizza chain held an internal investigation into the former prince's assertion that he had visited its Woking branch.

- Resignations after male councillors vote for rapist taxi driver to keep operator licence
[4 hours old]: The four have resigned from Highland licensing committee after voting to allow David Brown to keep an operator's licence.

. Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you
[21 hours old]: Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.

. Security staff strikes averted at Aberdeen Airport
[71 hours old]: The strikes, involving baggage screening staff, were due begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays".

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

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* Trump confirms he asked Fifa boss for review of US striker's ban
[1 hours old]: The US president says Fifa "made the right decision" to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, adding that otherwise, it would have left a "big stain" on the World Cup.

* Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry will not stay there despite his team announcing he would
[1 hours old]: Royal sources say the Duke of Sussex had not responded to the offer of accommodation at a Royal residence by the deadline last week.

* Britain's Arthur Fery reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals in history-making match
[0 hours old]: Arthur Fery's outstanding Wimbledon run continues as he beats Grigor Dimitrov in five thrilling sets to become the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.

- Consultants in England vote in favour of NHS strikes
[1 hours old]: The senior doctors in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.

- Amber heat-health alerts issued as UK could see 10 consecutive days of temperatures over 30C
[7 hours old]: Temperatures in the UK could reach above 30C for 10 consecutive days during the third heatwave of the summer

- Chris Mason: Accusations around Farage leave him looking vulnerable to his rivals
[6 hours old]: The Reform UK leader is in the news and at the heart of the headlines are questions about power, transparency and money.

- 'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran for supreme leader's funeral
[3 hours old]: Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

- Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
[5 hours old]: The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.

- Coach told FA footballer Maddy Cusack was a liar, inquest into her death hears
[4 hours old]: Jonathan Morgan says she left out detail about their relationship when speaking to her family.

* Top Boy actor tells rape trial that encounter was consensual
[0 hours old]: Micheal Ward, who denies the charges, tells a jury he thought they were "having a great time".

- Frenchman convicted of 2020 murder of wife confesses from jail
[5 hours old]: Cédric Jubillar, who previously denied killing his wife, was convicted despite her body not being found.

* Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator
[1 hours old]: France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.

- PM intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time
[3 hours old]: Fifa had been set to bring the match forward by six hours, due to a forecast of thunderstorms.

- Henderson expected to have surgery on injured wrist
[4 hours old]: Jordan Henderson is expected to have surgery on the wrist injury he sustained while celebrating England's win over Mexico on Monday.

- Reece James expected to return for Norway quarter-final
[2 hours old]: England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday.

- 'It's a very sad day' - Mexican fans react to loss to England
[3 hours old]: Mexico's World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat to England in Mexico City.

- Why is Farage facing renewed scrutiny over his finances?
[3 hours old]: The Reform UK leader faces further pressure after reports he did not declare support from an ally.

- From an audience of one to 45,000: Wolf Alice's homecoming gig shows how far they've come
[9 hours old]: The band break out their own version of Smells Like Teen Spirit at their biggest-ever headline show.

- Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know
[9 hours old]: The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.

- 'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours
[15 hours old]: Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.

- Where's our doctor, dentist, new school? The sprawling Glasgow suburb lacking basic amenities
[15 hours old]: About 2,000 new homes are currently being built in Robroyston, but residents say no amenities are being provided alongside them.

- Why Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin
[14 hours old]: Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.

- Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people
[7 hours old]: Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.

- Inquiry into care of man held after 3-year-old injured in crocodile enclosure
[6 hours old]: A council and the CQC confirm they have begun inquiries after a boy, 3, was attacked by a crocodile.

- Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 23 killed in Kyiv region
[5 hours old]: President Zelensky says Sunday's "massive Russian attack" on Kyiv consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones.

- More than 1,000 arrested as part of global human trafficking crackdown
[2 hours old]: Interpol says the vast majority of the 2,070 victims or potential victims identified were women being trafficked for sex.

- UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea
[8 hours old]: The Ministry of Defence calls Moscow's activity "unsafe" and "unprofessional".

- Is Trump interfering in the World Cup?
[2 hours old]: Trump spoke to Fifa president about controversial red card for USA player.

* FA considering appeal after Quansah red card
[0 hours old]: The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.

* GB's Fery beats Dimitrov in five-set thriller to extend historic run
[0 hours old]: Arthur Fery's outstanding Wimbledon run continues as he beats Grigor Dimitrov in five thrilling sets to become the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.

* Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
[1 hours old]: President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.

- ITV hits such as I'm a Celebrity to stay free to watch after Sky takeover
[5 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.

- EasyJet agrees 'in principle' to £5.2bn takeover deal
[10 hours old]: The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.

- What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows
[14 hours old]: Sky is set to buy ITV's TV and streaming channels for up to £1.6bn, the companies announced on Monday.

- Fuel providers hopeful of more price reductions
[15 hours old]: Rubis and ATF Fuels both say they expect to see prices fall further in time.

- Shoppers hit by hidden fees
[9 hours old]: Shoppers hit by hidden fees

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. The dark side of the Brazilian butt lift boom
[20 hours old]: The aesthetics industry is worth billions but campaigners say there have been numerous cases of serious harm.

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

. Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton .5m
[18 hours old]: A court in China ruled that Molly Tea had infringed on the luxury brand's four-petal flower design.

. No-gift policy for Taylor Swift, but how much should you give at a wedding?
[81 hours old]: Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

. 'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?
[30 hours old]: Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.

. Clay, kilns and the cost of survival for tile makers
[38 hours old]: While some firms lean into their heritage, others are modernising in the face of economic pressures.

. Tackle workplace sickness to unlock hidden growth, former John Lewis boss says
[82 hours old]: More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers have signed up to his 'Get Britain Working' taskforce.

. What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money?
[67 hours old]: Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals.

. Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am on Monday for England Mexico match
[95 hours old]: The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.

. Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
[79 hours old]: But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.

. 'Less than 10% sheep': How millions may have unknowingly eaten goat, skin and fat kebabs
[80 hours old]: Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.

. Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds
[77 hours old]: The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.


. Ryanair warns of 'queue chaos' from new EU border system
[99 hours old]: The airline calls on European governments to postpone the EES system until after the summer holiday period.

. World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June
[102 hours old]: There had been early signs of a jobs boom from the tournament, but hospitality jobs declined in June.

. Car finance compensation payments delayed until next year
[103 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. Diesel sees biggest monthly fall in 26 years. What's happening to fuel prices?
[117 hours old]: When the US-Israel war with Iran began, fuel costs jumped, but they are now plummeting as hope of lasting peace grows.

. 'I spent ,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate'
[111 hours old]: Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

. Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals
[106 hours old]: A Google spokesperson said the judgement "fails to recognise" the firm's "significant investment to ensure Android remains open."

. Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six takeaways from Trump's 2025 finances
[122 hours old]: Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House.

. Why the expected fight over the North American trade deal never kicked off
[102 hours old]: The US has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, but stopped short of more dramatic action.

. Don't expect connected car apps to save your stolen car, experts say
[116 hours old]: Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.

. Singapore seizes m mansion over Nvidia chip smuggling
[110 hours old]: The luxury home was seized as part of a probe into the illegal trade of servers containing AI semiconductors.

. AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
[93 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
[285 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
[333 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[356 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
[429 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
[453 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?
[500 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
[524 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
[597 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?
[621 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?
[669 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. SSE Airtricity bills to increase by more than £70 a year
[78 hours old]: SSE Airtricity said electricity bills will increase by 6.2% seeing the customer's bill rise by about 20p a day- that's £71.57 extra a year.

. 'Not a lot of Gen Z trust the state pension system'
[79 hours old]: Young people tells the BBC what they think about the state pension.

. Excitement and concerns over credit card plans
[81 hours old]: Some islanders say changes will help but others are worried about their data being shared.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[141 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
[621 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
[693 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
[949 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
[1533 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

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

. Money Box
[56 hours old]: Half a million people say 'no thanks' to joining a workplace pension, why?

. How to avoid fees when spending abroad
[75 hours old]: Martin is revealing everything you need to know right now to cut the cost of getting away.