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* Gatwick Airport left without running water after major outage
[0 hours old]: Bottled water is being handed out to passengers and staff while the issue is investigated.

. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[609 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 ...

- What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack
[2 hours old]: A police manhunt is under way after a suspect rammed a car into a crowd at a Pride event in the German capital on Saturday night.

- Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
[11 hours old]: Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".

- Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
[11 hours old]: The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

* Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
[0 hours old]: More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.

- Meghan calls Harry 'a charmer' during MasterChef Australia appearance
[3 hours old]: The duke surprises his wife with a video call during her guest judge appearance on MasterChef Australia.

* Norris wins his first grand prix of year in Hungary
[1 hours old]: Lando Norris takes his and McLaren's first victory of the year in a compelling Hungarian Grand Prix.

- Teen charged over record crossing on 'mega dinghy'
[2 hours old]: Chan Mathok Atak, 19, is accused of endangering another during a journey by sea to the UK.

- Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider
[3 hours old]: During a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, the actor says the character is one he has "wanted to play for a very long time".

- How rapper Aitch's sister inspired him to climb one of the world's toughest peaks
[8 hours old]: The rapper has been taking on challenges to raise awareness and money for the Down's Syndrome Association.

- Man in critical condition after sea rescue
[6 hours old]: A man in his 50s is in critical condition, and a man in his 20s and a teenage girl remain in hospital.

- I thought the Lockerbie bombing was a closed case until I started asking questions
[7 hours old]: Almost four decades on I delved into this complex case with fresh eyes - who really was behind the bombing?

- Left-wing Democrats are on a winning run in the US - but can they defeat Republicans?
[12 hours old]: They have seen a flurry of recent wins, but Michigan will test their ability to win back working-class voters in crucial states.

- My entire family went on a boat trip that they never returned from
[2 hours old]: Peter Watts was just 14 when a pleasure boat disaster killed 15 people, including his entire family.

* Gymnast Reuben Ward goes from Glasgow dreamer to gold medallist
[1 hours old]: Twelve years ago, a young Reuben Ward watched wide-eyed as Dan Keatings won gymnastics gold for Scotland in Glasgow. Now he celebrates achieving the same feat in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

- Emmerdale makers seek forever home for soap village
[4 hours old]: The company behind the TV drama asks to make permanent the site of its current set in Leeds.

- 'It was like a movie - I looked up and an exploded barn rained on me'
[9 hours old]: Photographer Scott Johnson's studio is close to where a fire triggered a massive explosion.

- Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
[6 hours old]: The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tell, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.

* Chiesa happy but wants new chapter at Liverpool
[0 hours old]: Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa says he is "happy" at the club amid speculation over his future.

* Gymnast Ward goes from Glasgow dreamer to gold medallist
[1 hours old]: Twelve years ago, a young Reuben Ward watched wide-eyed as Dan Keatings won gymnastics gold for Scotland in Glasgow. Now he celebrates achieving the same feat in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

* Greaves wins Women's Matchplay in last-leg decider
[0 hours old]: Beau Greaves wins the Women's World Matchplay for the third time after coming through a thrilling last-leg decider to beat Fallon Sherrock.

- After chaotic return, where does Joshua win leave Fury fight?
[9 hours old]: Where does Anthony Joshua's chaotic comeback win over Kristian Prenga leave the super-fight with Tyson Fury?

* Raining sixes - Buttler goes big against Birmingham Phoenix
[0 hours old]: Jos Buttler scores 90 off 50 balls, in an innings that included five sixes, as he helps his Manchester Super Giants side reach 187-5 against Birmingham Phoenix in the men's Hundred.

- Female referee injured in melee during friendly
[2 hours old]: A female referee is injured and has to leave the pitch after being knocked to the ground during a friendly.

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

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and in other older news ...

. Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
[16 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.

. Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight
[17 hours old]: The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.

. What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
[17 hours old]: From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture

. Sunscreen doesn't cause cancer. Why do those claims keep spreading?
[16 hours old]: Each summer, false claims about sunscreen causing cancer continue to spread online.

. How to see July's full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky
[16 hours old]: July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky next week.

. Another UK heatwave looms after cooler end to weekend
[17 hours old]: Temperatures are forecast to surge next week as another UK heatwave begins.

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

. BBC News app
[10850 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

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

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

. With great power comes great responsibility
[140 hours old]: Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here

. ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
[41 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?
[30 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
[44 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
[42 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
[50 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
[54 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
[41 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?
[54 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
[65 hours old]: The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
Dr Charles Woodburn


. We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more
[51 hours old]: Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

. US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
[51 hours old]: Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

. Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
[53 hours old]: UK petrol and diesel prices are going up again as the price of oil returns to around 0 a barrel.

. Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays?
[66 hours old]: The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

. Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs
[55 hours old]: The Scottish government welcomed the lifting of the 10% levy, which the US President agreed after the state visit of King Charles.

. Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife 4m in divorce settlement
[56 hours old]: The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

. Oil prices hit 0 for the first time since May
[73 hours old]: The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

. Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
[74 hours old]: Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

. Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI models go rogue
[67 hours old]: A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.

. Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
[67 hours old]: As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.

. Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
[72 hours old]: A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

. Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'
[69 hours old]: Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

. Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired
[83 hours old]: Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[138 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
[161 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?
[305 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
[329 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
[425 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?
[472 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?
[569 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. What does the South make of the King of the North?
[34 hours old]: BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.

. 'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'
[34 hours old]: Parents say childcare costs, unpaid leave and SEND support gaps make summer holidays harder

. Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down
[41 hours old]: Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[617 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
[1097 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
[1169 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
[1425 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
[2009 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[25 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?
[59 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
[68 hours old]: What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks

. What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
[78 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
[81 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.