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- Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[7 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
. Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
[22 hours old]: Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.
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* Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending 'mess' for Burnham [1 hours old]: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised what she called a missing £5bn in the defence investment plan.
* Is Andy Burnham facing a £5bn defence funding 'black hole'? [0 hours old]: BBC Verify investigates whether a shortfall in funding for the government's defence investment plan is a "black hole".
* Judge 'wrong' to spare boy rapists from custody, court told [1 hours old]: Three teenage boys convicted of rape should have been detained, the Court of Appeal hears.
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Nowak case officers face gross misconduct investigation [4 hours old]: Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.
* England's warmest June ever after record-breaking heatwave [1 hours old]: England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office.
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Woman raped by Superdry co-founder tells BBC she was working for him at the time [9 hours old]: She described feeling fear and dread as she returned to her job, working for James Holder, after the attack.
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Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74 [5 hours old]: Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs including YMCA.
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Williams' knee injury leaves Wimbledon doubles in doubt [2 hours old]: Serena Williams' hopes of playing alongside her older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles look in doubt because of a knee injury.
* Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved [0 hours old]: The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.
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Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81 [2 hours old]: Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.
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Pick your England XI to face DR Congo at World Cup [2 hours old]: Who should start for England against DR Congo in their last-32 tie? It's time to put yourself in Thomas Tuchel's shoes.
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Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca - and England could be next [9 hours old]: Mexico have won all four games and not conceded a goal at this World Cup. Their last-16 opponents must also contend with playing at the Azteca Stadium.
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Man spends £40k house deposit on dad's World Cup dream [5 hours old]: Jack Goodwin describes it as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" for him and his father.
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [15 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened [15 hours old]: The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.
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It looks like an ordinary house - but our tropical garden is packed with poisonous plants [9 hours old]: The garden was once a sun trap with decking - it is now filled with tropical trees and ferns shading it.
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Chris Mason: Starmer's defence plan leaves crunching trade‑offs for Burnham to confront [7 hours old]: The BBC's political editor Chris Mason reflects on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan.
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Is it really happening this weekend? What we do and don't know about Taylor Swift's wedding [8 hours old]: The couple has been mum about their upcoming nuptials, but speculation has mounted about a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden.
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A trip to India left me with 38 parasites in my brain [6 hours old]: Lowri's headaches, seizures and psychosis were due to an infection caused by pork tapeworm larvae.
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'We're still standing': Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year [9 hours old]: The BBC spoke to US citizens across the country ahead of its big anniversary celebration this weekend.
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Two dead after plane crashed during flight experience [3 hours old]: The two-seat Cessna plane comes down off Mill Lane in High Ongar during a 30-minute flying experience on Tuesday.
* Trump made more than bn from crypto in first year back in office [0 hours old]: The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.
* PlayStation will stop releasing games on discs in 2028 [1 hours old]: The firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only.
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Family of boy attacked by crocodile thank zoo staff who rescued him [3 hours old]: The boy remains at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a stable condition, police say.
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Canada will take part in Eurovision Song Contest 2027 [2 hours old]: The country becomes the first new participant since Australia joined the contest in 2015.
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Fire at Antwerp apartment block kills at least six [1 hours old]: A man is seen clambering through a window to escape black smoke in the block where some 200 people live.
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Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog [15 hours old]: Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
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Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone [5 hours old]: England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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'Everything was worth it' - Evans bids emotional farewell as career ends [2 hours old]: Dan Evans bids an emotional farewell at Wimbledon as he and Henry Searle lose in the final match of the Briton's career.
* Chelsea sign Italy defender Palestra for £47m [1 hours old]: Right-back Marco Palestra, 21, becomes Xabi Alonso's first signing as Chelsea manager.
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Hull sell two players hours before deadline to avoid points deduction [3 hours old]: Hull City avoided the threat of a points deduction in the Premier League by selling two players hours before Tuesday's deadline.
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Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations [3 hours old]: More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico City on Tuesday to mark the country's win over Ecuador.
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Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise [15 hours old]: Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.
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Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools [11 hours old]: Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.
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Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers [13 hours old]: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law
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Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure [7 hours old]: Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.
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Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail [15 hours old]: Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.
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What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills? [5 hours old]: Typical annual household bills rose by 13% under Ofgem's new energy cap which took effect on 1 July.
* Trump's .4bn crypto earnings revealed [0 hours old]: US President Donald Trump made more than .4 bn (£750m) last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, according to his mandatory financial report for 2025.
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Refunds: Hidden Tricks [4 hours old]: Struggling to get a refund? Consumer journalist Rebecca Wilcox shares some tips.
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Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final? [81 hours old]: BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.
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BBC News app [10248 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe? [19 hours old]: The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.
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Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history? [43 hours old]: A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power
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We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40 [39 hours old]: The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.
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Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers [32 hours old]: Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
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Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix [42 hours old]: He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.
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Shetland backs plan to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnels [26 hours old]: The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.
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India's biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones [35 hours old]: NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade.
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Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan [47 hours old]: Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.
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Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth? [43 hours old]: BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.
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WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers [29 hours old]: The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.
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British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs [49 hours old]: The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".
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Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook [46 hours old]: The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.
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Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks [50 hours old]: The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.
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South Korea unveils 0bn chip and AI investment plan [53 hours old]: It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.
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Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free [49 hours old]: As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.
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Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote [57 hours old]: Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back.
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Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it [111 hours old]: Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax [109 hours old]: The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.
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The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers [159 hours old]: A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.
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Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech [207 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?
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Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity? [231 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
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The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages [303 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.
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'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots [327 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.
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What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon? [374 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
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Why I sold my business to my staff [399 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry [471 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
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New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why? [495 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.
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Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield? [543 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash [495 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
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How the High Street became a window on our political instability [567 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil [824 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
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages [1407 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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Woman's Hour [28 hours old]: We discuss the key findings of Baroness Amos' National Maternity Investigation.
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The Everyday Hustle [57 hours old]: Af Malhotra sits in and discusses how entrepreneurs can use AI daily with Polly Dhaliwal.
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Money Box [99 hours old]: Paul Lewis interviews Richard Lloyd, the chair of the Access to Banking Review.