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- Prince William arrives by electric bus for climate event
[14 hours old]: At London Climate Week, Prince William said "history will ask what we did" with evidence on what works to protect the environment.

. Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief
[16 hours old]: The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.

- Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
[12 hours old]: A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.

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

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and in other news ...

* Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
[1 hours old]: Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.

- England handed reality check by Ghana but remain in strong position after 0-0 draw
[5 hours old]: England's drab performance against Ghana is no cause to panic – but it will not have struck fear into their rivals, writes Phil McNulty.

- 'They were very passive' - England fans lament Ghana draw
[2 hours old]: England remain top of Group L, but will now have to wait until their game against Panama to ensure qualification for the World Cup knockout phase.

- The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?
[6 hours old]: Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.

- Largest maternity review in NHS history to be published
[7 hours old]: The review of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust is expected to detail how failings led to deaths and avoidable harm.

- Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer
[7 hours old]: A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?

- Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran
[2 hours old]: The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.

- Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
[6 hours old]: Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

* World's oldest football in Miami for Scotland's game against Brazil
[1 hours old]: The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570, was discovered in Stirling in the 1970s.

- Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog
[6 hours old]: The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut.

- Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row
[5 hours old]: England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.

- 'VAR went for a coffee' - should Ghana have had penalty against England?
[6 hours old]: England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?

- Watch: Football fans celebrate in Ghana after England denied victory
[4 hours old]: Ghana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.

- Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey
[8 hours old]: Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.

- Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
[14 hours old]: Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.

- Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe
[8 hours old]: France, Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far.

- The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
[7 hours old]: Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.

- Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?
[7 hours old]: The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence.

* The Papers: 'Heat engulfs UK' and 'Ghana be alright'
[1 hours old]: UK braces for record June heatwave and England's 0-0 draw against Ghana leads Wednesday's papers.

- How Washington DC's Reflecting Pool became a global talking point
[11 hours old]: President Trump says the pool is probably going to be drained again, two weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation was completed.

- Bondi Beach shooting hero pleads not guilty to alleged assault on his father
[2 hours old]: Ahmed al Ahmed tackled one of the gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish event in December.

* Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary
[1 hours old]: Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.

- Stone circle murder inquiry as man's body found
[9 hours old]: The Nine Ladies, near Darley Dale, is 4,000 years old and a focal point at the summer solstice.

- Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot
[6 hours old]: An officer was shot in the neck during the Texas disorder by "Antifa Cell operatives", prosecutors said.

- Teen boy arrested on suspicion of murder after 14-year-old girl reported missing
[14 hours old]: A body is found in the search for Lilly, 14, who was reported missing on Saturday.

- Sydney woman wakes from induced coma more than a week after shark attack
[4 hours old]: Leah Stewart, 34, had one of her arms amputated after she was bitten while swimming at Coogee Beach.

- No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check
[5 hours old]: England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.

* Anisimova plots Wimbledon sequel with happier ending
[0 hours old]: Many wondered how long it would take Amanda Anisimova to recover from last year's Wimbledon final. About six weeks was the answer.

- Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
[5 hours old]: The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

- Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending
[13 hours old]: A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.

- Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist
[7 hours old]: It is suing the US defence department after it was added to a list of firms with ties to the Chinese military.

- Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
[12 hours old]: The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.

- Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp
[8 hours old]: Kunal Shah has been a recognisable figure in India's startup ecosystem for a while but now he faces global spotlight.

- Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
[6 hours old]: The 15-year-old plaintiff's case against three other tech giants begins next month.

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

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and in other older news ...

. From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat
[16 hours old]: People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.

. What are the signs of heatstroke in dogs?
[40 hours old]: How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.

. Weather for the week ahead
[38 hours old]: Will the extreme heat forecast for some parts of the UK last into next week? Chris Fawkes has the details.

. New pictures show dozens of items bought illegally by Peter Murrell
[20 hours old]: The images include a range of luxury bags, watches and pens, as well as fresh pictures of a £124,550 motorhome.

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. Will Anyone Challenge Burnham For PM?
[16 hours old]: And, what is Burnham’s economic plan for the country?

. The Climate Question: Is climate change ruining our sleep?
[65 hours old]: How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health

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

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

. Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
[20 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.

. Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI
[20 hours old]: The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.

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

. Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
[18 hours old]: Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

. Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
[26 hours old]: The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.

. EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer
[44 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
[42 hours old]: As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.

. Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
[55 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
[51 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'
[55 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
[59 hours old]: The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[55 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
[127 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
[151 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?
[198 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
[223 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
[295 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?
[319 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?
[367 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
[391 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
[463 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
[487 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
[535 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
[559 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief
[25 hours old]: Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians.

. Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?
[111 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!

. Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
[117 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.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[117 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
[319 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
[391 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
[647 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
[1231 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
[1591 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. Money Box
[91 hours old]: Civil service pensioners face further delays to payments.

. Who had the best World Cup advert?
[112 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.

. Americast
[115 hours old]: The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space

. Business Daily
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