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- Eight in critical condition after train crash
[6 hours old]: Over 100 needed hospital treatment as the transport secretary urges people not to speculate on the cause.

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

. 'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
[105 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
[105 hours old]: Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.

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- Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister
[2 hours old]: Sir Keir delivered a statement to announce his planned departure from Downing Street.

- Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
[2 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.

- UK set for hottest June day on record as searing heat continues
[2 hours old]: Heatwave conditions intensify across parts of England and Wales as the Met Office issues a rare red warning for extreme heat.

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

- US eases oil sanctions as Iran denies Vance claim on nuclear inspectors
[2 hours old]: Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

- Peter Murrell to be sentenced for embezzling SNP funds
[3 hours old]: The former party chief executive has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.

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

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

- Man charged with terrorism-linked attempted murders after alleged anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
[6 hours old]: Lewis Hawkes appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court following alleged anti-Muslim attacks in the city on Friday evening.

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

- 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.

- What does Trump want from a new UK prime minister?
[3 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
[6 hours old]: Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP for Makerfield hours after Keir Starmer announces his resignation as Labour Party leader.

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

- Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
[11 hours old]: The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.

- Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health?
[1 hours old]: Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?

- From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment
[3 hours old]: Ten years after announcing he was quitting international football, Lionel Messi is still breaking records for reigning World Cup champions Argentina.

- How England's Madueke went from rejection by club fans to World Cup starter
[14 hours old]: Noni Madueke has gone from fans protesting against him signing for Arsenal to England World Cup starter. BBC Sport look at his rollercoaster season.

- Iran leaves note about peace in dressing room after Belgium draw
[15 hours old]: Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium.

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

- How four weeks in court unravelled 'sinful and deceitful' Jeffrey Donaldson
[10 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.

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

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

- How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather
[14 hours old]: Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.

- Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author
[4 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."

- Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
[3 hours old]: The record company executive also worked with Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys and Aerosmith.

- With no laws on heat in schools, are pupils and teachers at risk?
[14 hours old]: Some pupils and teachers have passed out in sweltering heat, the BBC is told.

- Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
[9 hours old]: The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.

- Dog owner claims groomer sliced pet's nipple and superglued it back together
[9 hours old]: Tegan Williams says she was upset when her dog returned from her regular groomer with injuries.

- Twins marry twins in joyous Nigerian joint wedding
[9 hours old]: Brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye speak to the BBC after getting hitched to twin sisters.

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

- All the angles of Messi's record-breaking goal
[2 hours old]: Watch all the angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal against Austria in Argentina's 2-0 victory.

- Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova given four-year ban
[8 hours old]: Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is banned for four years for refusing an anti-doping test in December 2025.

- Man City close in on appointing Maresca as manager
[6 hours old]: Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager.

- Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation
[2 hours old]: A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home.

- EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer
[14 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
[13 hours old]: As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.

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

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

. Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
[26 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
[21 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'
[26 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
[30 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
[38 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
[85 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
[81 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
[88 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?
[90 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
[98 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
[87 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
[108 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
[109 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
[107 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?
[116 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
[126 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
[129 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
[135 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
[146 hours old]: Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[25 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
[98 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
[122 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?
[169 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
[193 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
[266 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?
[290 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?
[338 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
[362 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
[434 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
[458 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
[506 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
[529 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

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. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[88 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
[290 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
[362 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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. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1562 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

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