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- From Boston to Miami: Tartan Army adjusts to World Cup culture shock
[1 hours old]: Scotland football fans are set for a different experience after travelling to Miami, Florida.

- Killed train driver was well-known community figure
[3 hours old]: Tributes are paid to Shaun Burton, who was killed in the crash near Bedford on Friday.

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

. 'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
[113 hours old]: Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

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and in other news ...

- Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
[10 hours old]: Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes.

* Can you refuse to work or send your children to school during a heatwave?
[0 hours old]: As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.

- First drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes made available on NHS
[9 hours old]: The immunotherpay can give children and adults three extra years before they need to use insulin.

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

- How stressful is watching the World Cup? Scientists tested me to find out
[4 hours old]: Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?

* Ticket reseller StubHub ordered to refund customers over hidden fees
[1 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.

- Fears 1,000 LGBT veterans could miss gay ban compensation deadline
[9 hours old]: Charities are urging any veterans who haven't yet registered for the scheme to come forward.

* Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction
[0 hours old]: The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.

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

- What does Trump want from a new UK prime minister?
[10 hours old]: The US president was once considered to have a close friendship with Keir Starmer, but that quickly fell apart with the war in Iran.

- Watch: A day of big changes and mixed emotions for Labour
[14 hours old]: Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP for Makerfield hours after Keir Starmer announces his resignation as Labour Party leader.

- England boss Tuchel not a fan of hydration breaks
[7 hours old]: England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits he is not a fan of the controversial hydration breaks being used at the World Cup.

- A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?
[4 hours old]: It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?

- How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack
[9 hours old]: For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.

- Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[9 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

- The Papers: 'Keir's tears... Andy's crown' and 'Messiah without a mandate'
[4 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer's resignation and Andy Burnham's "coronation" lead Tuesday's papers.

- National Portrait Gallery display withdrawn after Churchill row
[11 hours old]: The video installation prompted a row over its claims about Churchill's role in the Bengal famine.

- South Korea could deport stalker who rang BTS star's doorbell 133 times
[5 hours old]: The Brazilian woman visited BTS member Jungkook's home 20 times in less than two months.

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

- Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles
[5 hours old]: Trump said vandals cut a long slit in it and possibly dumped fertiliser in the water, and later threatened to sue over reporting on the pool.

- Donaldson's first night in prison as downfall shakes NI politics
[2 hours old]: Donaldson has been told to expect a "lengthy sentence" for a string of child sex crimes, including rape.

- Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author
[12 hours old]: Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."

- Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister
[14 hours old]: Keir Starmer resigns as PM, and Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him.

- Norway win five-goal thriller against Senegal to make last 32
[6 hours old]: Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey.

- What France & Iraq did during 'mentally draining' two-hour weather delay
[5 hours old]: France's World Cup match against Iraq was delayed for two hours because of the weather. BBC Sport look at how the sides dealt with it.

- Is Gasly's podium justice or a can of worms best left unopened? F1 Q&A
[1 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Austrian Grand Prix.

* Battling egos and stereotypes - the rise of female tennis coaches
[0 hours old]: In a sport like tennis, which prides itself on gender equality, why are there still so few female coaches and what is being done to address the issue?

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

- Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation
[10 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
[4 hours old]: The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.

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

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and in other older news ...

. Energy bills, defence and social care: What are Burnham's potential policies?
[18 hours old]: After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.

. Why did Starmer resign and what could happen next?
[16 hours old]: The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.

. How four weeks in court unravelled 'sinful and deceitful' Jeffrey Donaldson
[18 hours old]: The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charges.

. A decade on from Brexit, the new PM has big calls to make on Europe
[17 hours old]: A decade on from Brexit, the EU is more cohesive than many expected, but faces growing pressure from within.

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. Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
[131 hours old]: And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer

. EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer
[22 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
[20 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
[33 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
[29 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'
[33 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
[37 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
[45 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
[93 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
[89 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
[96 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?
[97 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
[105 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
[95 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.

. Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
[115 hours old]: The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

. Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
[117 hours old]: Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[33 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
[105 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
[129 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?
[176 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
[201 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
[273 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?
[297 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?
[345 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
[369 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
[441 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
[465 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
[513 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
[537 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?
[90 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?
[95 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
[297 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
[369 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
[626 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
[1209 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
[1569 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
[69 hours old]: Civil service pensioners face further delays to payments.

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

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[93 hours old]: The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space

. Business Daily
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