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- What you need to know if you're travelling to France or Spain
[12 hours old]: The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.


. How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans
[16 hours old]: For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

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* Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14, Burnham says
[0 hours old]: The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

* Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux
[1 hours old]: Temperatures are expected to soar past 40C in some regions as a heatwave builds, further hampering firefighting efforts.

- Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
[13 hours old]: A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

* On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption
[0 hours old]: The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

- Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine T-shirt post
[7 hours old]: The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.

- Johnson & Johnson offers up to .5bn to settle US baby powder lawsuits
[3 hours old]: The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

- Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series
[7 hours old]: For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.

- BBC reports from outside court after judge rules singer D4vd will stand trial for murder
[4 hours old]: The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found last September inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd.

- 'I just found all the classified stuff downstairs' - Biden to ghostwriter
[2 hours old]: Recordings between Biden and his ghostwriter reveal references to classified information and memory gaps.

- Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast
[5 hours old]: A fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week.

- Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service
[5 hours old]: Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England.

- Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme
[6 hours old]: Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.

- Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William
[9 hours old]: The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.

- Witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
[10 hours old]: Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.

- Why attachment theory is everywhere right now and how it can help you
[5 hours old]: Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?

- What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington
[5 hours old]: Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their region's wars.

* Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle
[0 hours old]: The BBC's Orla Guerin goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

- China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos
[7 hours old]: Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.

* The Papers: 'Race against time' and 'We've lost a Goodie'
[1 hours old]: Raging fires burn in France and Spain while tributes flow for comedian Bill Oddie lead Tuesday's papers.

- As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?
[8 hours old]: The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.

- Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
[13 hours old]: One of Britain's best known comedians and naturalists, his life was plagued by bouts of acute depression which saw many visits to psychiatric hospitals.

- Burnham appoints Phillipson as Labour Party chair
[4 hours old]: She will work closely with Lucy Powell, having lost out to her in the deputy leadership contest.

* Chip stocks slide in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors
[0 hours old]: Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after slumping by 8%.

- Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes
[8 hours old]: The US president says "there is a good chance that something could happen", as Iran denies direct talks are taking place.

- Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says
[13 hours old]: The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.

- Funeral director who left people unburied breached families' trust 'on industrial scale', court hears
[13 hours old]: The sentencing hearing of Robert Bush hears how the funeral parlour was likened to a "horror scene".

- Chelsea open talks to sign Henderson and Welbeck
[10 hours old]: Chelsea are in talks to sign Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson and Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.

- 'Nothing makes sense' - Ramsay-Peaty beaten again
[9 hours old]: Adam Ramsay-Peaty says "nothing makes sense" as he again has to settle for bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

- Inter in advanced talks with England defender Stones
[9 hours old]: England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining the Italian side on a free transfer.

- Greaves takes 5-0 in incredible Test bowling spell
[7 hours old]: West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves takes five wickets without conceding a run during an incredible spell of bowling on day three of the first Test against Pakistan.

- English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts
[12 hours old]: English football will implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season.

- Liverpool's centre-back situation and why Iraola must act
[12 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at Liverpool's issues at centre-back, and what Andoni Iraola might do to fix them.

- Injured Draper withdraws on eve of another tournament
[9 hours old]: Former British number one Jack Draper withdraws from another event because of issues around his recurring long-term arm injury.

- Some people's chats with Claude AI found publicly available online
[7 hours old]: Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.

- Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos
[11 hours old]: Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino will exit following customer backlash over modern logo redesign.

- Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
[6 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

- Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer
[13 hours old]: John Burford was jailed in 2025 after taking more than £1m from his victims.

- Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
[14 hours old]: The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

- Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
[15 hours old]: The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.


* Michelin-starred chef calls for VAT cut for restaurants
[1 hours old]: Sat Bains offers deli versions of some of his dishes to promote local businesses facing high costs.

- Average income down in real terms, survey says
[13 hours old]: The results of the 2023/24 Household Expenditure Survey have been published.

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. A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
[140 hours old]: The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

. What has the BBC ever done for me?
[212 hours old]: Romesh asks the big question on an epic journey with a host of famous faces.

. Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut
[19 hours old]: The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

. Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
[30 hours old]: The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

. Shein swings to m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
[27 hours old]: The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

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

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[175 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
[198 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?
[342 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
[366 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
[462 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?
[510 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?
[606 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. 'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
[18 hours old]: The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.

. Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?
[24 hours old]: Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[654 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
[1134 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
[1206 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
[1463 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
[2046 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[62 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?
[96 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
[105 hours old]: What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks

. What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
[116 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
[118 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.