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- 'Absolutely buzzing': Scotland fans arrive on US soil
[12 hours old]: Thousands of Tartan Army members are travelling to Boston ahead of the country's first match at the weekend.

* Three ships attacked by the US in three days: What we know
[0 hours old]: Three tankers have been struck by the US military over the past three days, killing at least three people.

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and in other news ...

- El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
[3 hours old]: An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.

- Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time
[2 hours old]: Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.

* Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK high street mini-marts
[0 hours old]: Rapist Bawan Harwe lured underage girls back to his flat with the promise of free vapes and cash.

- 'Mum was killing me': England's Declan Rice on sunburn for his World Cup photoshoot
[7 hours old]: The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.

- A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
[9 hours old]: The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

* Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him
[0 hours old]: The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands.

* BBC tours UFC arena at White House
[0 hours old]: White House reporter Bernd Debusmann gets a preview of the temporary structure that will host a UFC fight 14 June.

- Jilted bride who went ahead with wedding gets engaged
[1 hours old]: Rather than cancel the £12,000 big day, Kayley Stead went ahead with it, posting videos and photos online.

- 'I haven't left my house, I'm scared' says Mean Girls actor as Belfast shows cancelled over violence
[3 hours old]: The Mean Girls musical's run in Belfast is cancelled following disorder in the city.

- Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
[13 hours old]: In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.

- Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon's ad libs
[5 hours old]: The noughties girl group are back for a reunion gig to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album.

* Three jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protest
[0 hours old]: Disorder broke out in Southampton close to where the 18-year-old student was murdered.

- Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures show
[3 hours old]: While the government has cut the backlog of cases waiting for a decision, the number of appeals has risen.

* Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
[0 hours old]: The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

- Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries
[2 hours old]: Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.

* Pentagon floors on lockdown after 'hazardous materials' incident
[0 hours old]: The building's systems detected an "air quality issue", a Pentagon spokesperson said, prompting a response from hazmat teams.

- 'Hidden house' farmer slams contempt conviction
[12 hours old]: Helen Lowe was found in contempt of court for failing to remove a house she built inside a barn.

- Dani Dyer returns to Strictly a year after pulling out with broken ankle
[6 hours old]: "Hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one," the TV and social media star says.

- The Democrats fight back Trump-style in Maine… but have they messed up?
[12 hours old]: New scandals and allegations emerge against Democrat Graham Platner in Maine

- Fatigue? The World Cup players who have had toughest seasons
[3 hours old]: BBC Sport examines which World Cup teams and players have played the most minutes since last summer, when the Club World Cup was kicking off in the United States.

- Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot
[3 hours old]: Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

- Key considers imposing alcohol ban on England team
[4 hours old]: Director of cricket Rob Key is considering imposing an alcohol ban on the England team and has given no assurances Ben Stokes will remain Test captain.

- Man City second offer for Anderson worth £120m rejected
[3 hours old]: Elliot Anderson would prefer a move to Manchester City over Manchester United should a deal be agreed with Nottingham Forest, but a second offer has been rejected.

- 'You're not even the best player in your house' - the rise of 'Meatball' McGinn
[3 hours old]: John McGinn was a boy from Clydebank with a "big, round head" and bigger dreams. Scotland's World Cup opener marks a new high in a storybook career.

- Trump says 'I love the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
[8 hours old]: The US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher.


- Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
[12 hours old]: Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

- Korea fines e-commerce giant 0m over data breach affecting millions
[9 hours old]: The record fine comes after around 37.5 million users had their private data exposed.

- SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet
[3 hours old]: SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

* Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?
[1 hours old]: Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.

- Dozens of crisis payments handed out by council
[3 hours old]: Many of the completed payments have gone to low income families with surging heating oil costs.

- Paper plant closure fears spark community protest
[4 hours old]: Workers and families held a demonstration with 167 jobs at risk at the site in Launceston.

- Will UK interest rates go up?
[4 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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. The Secret Jungle Hospital
[44 hours old]: Saving lives in a hidden hospital, rebels fighting against Myanmar's military.

. Kevin Bridges asks if football still has beauty at its heart
[156 hours old]: Kevin Bridges embarks on a journey to understand whether the beautiful game still exists.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[18 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss
[18 hours old]: The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.

. I'd have vetoed foreign sale of UK tech giant, says Business Secretary
[18 hours old]: Peter Kyle's comments come as the government sets out how it would back British technology companies.

. SpaceX IPO: Preparing for the biggest liftoff yet?
[20 hours old]: It’s not just about rockets: what SpaceX does and why its IPO matters

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[18 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history
[22 hours old]: The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.

. Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available
[42 hours old]: The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.

. Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
[37 hours old]: Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

. World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
[43 hours old]: In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

. How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side
[42 hours old]: Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.

. UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why
[36 hours old]: UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.

. Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim
[42 hours old]: The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds.

. Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
[42 hours old]: After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.

. Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public
[46 hours old]: Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.

. AI giants' race to raise funds heats up as ChatGPT-owner plans stock market debut
[57 hours old]: The company behind ChatGPT files its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.

. Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows
[66 hours old]: Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

. US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties
[58 hours old]: The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.

. How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
[66 hours old]: From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

. Final piece of 'iconic' Denby Pottery signed
[52 hours old]: The firm, founded in 1809, appointed administrators due to rising energy and labour costs.

. Widow 'distressed' by firm's nine-month delay to husband's pension
[82 hours old]: BBC Scotland has heard testimony from people affected by delays in pensions managed by outsourcing firm Capita.

. Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
[72 hours old]: The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.

. Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories
[66 hours old]: Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[66 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
[90 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
[162 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
[186 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
[234 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
[258 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
[329 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?
[354 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
[366 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
[426 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. 'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
[448 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

. Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
[498 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[522 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

. Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
[570 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

. Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
[586 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[90 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
[346 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
[930 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
[1290 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. Trump: 'I love the inflation'
[24 hours old]: The president also revealed that the US is 'taking out' millions of barrels of oil from Iran, saying Tehran didn't know 'until right now'.

. Debenhams boss on the daily habit he swears by
[31 hours old]: Dan Finley has overseen the successful turnaround of Debenhams department store. He shares the best advice he's received and some of the keys to his success.

. The Interview
[41 hours old]: Charles Gitonga speaks to entrepreneur Mohammed Dewji about being a billionaire in Africa

. Consumer Fight Back
[127 hours old]: A new report says that 3 in 4 people are not saving enough for a moderate retirement.