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

. 'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
[18 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
[18 hours old]: Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.

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- Chris Mason: Emphatic win leaves Starmer with big decision on leadership
[3 hours old]: The PM will see the stonking scale of Andy Burnham's victory - will it shift his outlook, his defiance, so frequently recently expressed?

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

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

* US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip
[0 hours old]: Lebanon meanwhile says 18 people were killed in clashes in the south and the IDF reports four soldiers killed, despite a truce meant to be in place in the country.

* Boy, 3, was attacked by crocodile at zoo as man bailed
[0 hours old]: Police say the boy remains in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital.

- Scotland fans fly 22 hours in tiny plane to World Cup
[4 hours old]: David Smith and Fraser MacIntyre flew across the Atlantic, with stops in Iceland, Greenland and northern Canada.

- London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027
[4 hours old]: The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed.

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

- Amber heat health alerts in place as temperatures set to soar above 30C
[4 hours old]: Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK, with a potential heatwave set to develop this weekend.

* Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah
[0 hours old]: It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.

- 'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
[3 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
[9 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.

* How the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
[0 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.

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

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

- The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan
[10 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?

- How the Tartan Army captured the heart of Boston
[4 hours old]: An estimated 50,000 Scotland fans have visited the city and won new friends in the period surrounding Scotland's two group stage matches.

- A day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's moment
[6 hours old]: Canada's first-ever win at a World Cup finals should have been cause for pure joy - but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, and the angry and emotional scenes that followed.

- Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'
[4 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.

- Traitors star says he lost life savings to a scam
[4 hours old]: The former contestant of BBC show The Traitors is speaking out about falling victim to the scam.

- BBC pulls new Ashley Cain series after sexist language accusations
[10 hours old]: The BBC said it has "no future projects" with Cain planned as it pulls his BBC Three documentary series Into the Danger Zone

- Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
[10 hours old]: Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

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

- UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost £157m into Australia
[8 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?
[2 hours old]: Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.

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

- Why Morocco game could be greatest of all for Scotland
[3 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.

- McIlroy makes solid US Open start before conditions alter dynamic
[12 hours old]: Shinnecock Hills served up a tale of changing conditions that altered the dynamic on the opening day of the fog-delayed US Open.

* Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
[0 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
[10 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?
[1 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.

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

- Business Daily
[13 hours old]: Which jobs could be most resistant to the rise of AI?

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

. Layla Wright investigates Rachel Fulstow's life sentence
[42 hours old]: Layla Wright’s investigation into the conviction of a ‘killer couple'.

. Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
[21 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
[22 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
[19 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?
[28 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
[39 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
[42 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
[48 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
[58 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
[50 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
[52 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
[60 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
[56 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
[69 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
[73 hours old]: The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[70 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?
[70 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?
[90 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
[34 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?
[81 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
[106 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
[178 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?
[202 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?
[250 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
[274 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
[346 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
[370 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
[418 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
[442 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[514 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?
[538 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
[551 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
[610 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. Finance-help scheme 'unlocks £1.4m' for residents
[19 hours old]: The council's Boost project has now teamed up with Citizens Advice to help more people access income.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[202 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
[274 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
[531 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
[1114 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1474 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. Do online saving methods really work?
[72 hours old]: Do online saving methods really work?

. Have you been mis-sold car finance?
[165 hours old]: Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.