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- Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
[5 hours old]: The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

- Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches
[3 hours old]: Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel.

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

. CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator
[23 hours old]: Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.

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* Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?
[0 hours old]: Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.

* Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile, BBC understands
[0 hours old]: Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.

* 'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Meloni says Trump made up story about photo
[1 hours old]: The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.

- Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks
[1 hours old]: Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.

* Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'
[0 hours old]: Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

- MP arrested on suspicion of assault and coercion
[1 hours old]: The Lib Dem MP for Tewkesbury Cameron Thomas has had the whip suspended pending a police investigation.

- Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
[3 hours old]: Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.

- What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?
[6 hours old]: How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?

- Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
[2 hours old]: The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.

* The key figures in Andy Burnham's inner circle
[0 hours old]: The MPs and advisers likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.

* Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies?
[1 hours old]: After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.

- Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
[10 hours old]: Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.

- We only found out we had the same sperm donor dad when we were in our 20s
[9 hours old]: Natasha, Gemma and Helen say finding each other has been a "fairy tale".

- 'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
[8 hours old]: Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

- Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend
[14 hours old]: Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.

- Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be known
[9 hours old]: Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.

- Real, raw and unfiltered? Authenticity helps female singers rule the charts
[1 hours old]: Is the relatable style of Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia Dean and Lola Young changing pop music?

- The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan
[15 hours old]: Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?

- Harry Kane says singing Wonderwall with fans one of his favourite moments
[5 hours old]: Harry Kane says singing 'Wonderwall' with fans after England's win over Croatia on Wednesday was one of his "favourite ever moments" in a Three Lions shirt.

- A heavily jeered 0m goldmine - are hydration break ads here to stay?
[4 hours old]: BBC Sport explores how hydration break ads work in other countries and how they could impact the future of football.

- Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'
[9 hours old]: The BBC’s Will Grant was amongst the crowds swarming to meet Merlin, a pet duck who went viral for waddling around Mexico City in the Mexican team's jersey.

- Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle
[1 hours old]: Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.

- Obama moved to tears by wife Michelle's speech
[4 hours old]: The couple were opening a site in Chicago, which the former president described as a "celebration of community".

- Scottish guidance on trans prisoners ruled unlawful
[2 hours old]: Judge Lady Ross said sex segregation in prisons must be based on biological sex, based on a Supreme Court ruling last year.

* Rapist who used social media to blackmail Muslim men jailed for 16 years
[0 hours old]: Waleed Saeed used fake Snapchat, Instagram and Grindr profiles to target his victims.

- GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game
[3 hours old]: Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year.

- UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost £157m into Australia
[13 hours old]: Emaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal.

- Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?
[7 hours old]: Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.

- Why Morocco game could be greatest of all for Scotland
[4 hours old]: Scotland will need their best display since Steve Clarke took over to achieve the result against Morocco that will secure knockout tournament football for the first time, writes Tom English.

- Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener
[5 hours old]: Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season.

- Stick or twist? Rashford and Guehi are Tuchel's big dilemmas
[2 hours old]: Before England's World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Thomas Tuchel's big selection dilemmas.

- Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
[6 hours old]: The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.

- Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
[15 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
[5 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.

- The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[15 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

- What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[6 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.

* Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?
[0 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!

- Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for island
[9 hours old]: Only chief minister candidate wants to tackle costs, boost investment and increase housing supply.

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

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

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. Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
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. Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
[26 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
[27 hours old]: Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

. Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
[24 hours old]: The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.

. Why has Texas set its sights on London?
[33 hours old]: Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.

. Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meeting
[44 hours old]: The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

. Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
[47 hours old]: The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.

. Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
[53 hours old]: Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.

. Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
[63 hours old]: Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.

. Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
[55 hours old]: The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.

. 'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
[57 hours old]: The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.

. Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for .7bn
[66 hours old]: The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.

. Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
[61 hours old]: Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.

. Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
[74 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

. Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
[78 hours old]: The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[75 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
[75 hours old]: Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

. How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
[95 hours old]: Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[39 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?
[86 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
[111 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
[183 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?
[207 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?
[255 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
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. The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
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[375 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

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. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
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. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[519 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[543 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

. The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
[556 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
[615 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[207 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
[280 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
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. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
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