2026 ~ World News

Sunday, September 27, 2026

England embrace growing competitiveness of women's game

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England edge past New Zealand with a last-gasp try by Zoe Harrison as they embrace the growing competitiveness of women's rugby.

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'Mr Saturday' Russell 'comes through other side after real tough period'

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George Russell described the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as "the most dominant weekend I've had in my career" after a win that felt like vindication.

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Burnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers onto housing ladder

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The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.

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R360 rebel series given ultimatum on overdue accounts

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The company behind R360, the controversial all-star rugby start-up, has been ordered to publish overdue accounts or face being dissolved.

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How 'largest phone smuggling network' was uncovered

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Police say up to 40,000 phones were smuggled - the equivalent of around 40% of devices stolen in London.

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The compromises and power struggles that shaped Fury-Joshua

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BBC Sport takes a look at the compromises, power struggles and competing interests behind Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury.

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Spain's housing crisis in focus after eviction of 87-year-old woman

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The tenant of the flat in the Retiro area of central Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay her rent set after it was increased by an investment firm.

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The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner

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Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years later, he was a World Cup winner with England.

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Cyclist who dressed as man to avoid Taliban wins silver medal

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Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins silver in the women's road race at the Asian Games, having fled oppression in her home country to pursue a sporting dream.

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Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, helping clear way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros

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Paramount has reached a settlement with the US states in a lawsuit challenging its $110bn merger with Warner Bros

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F1 reduces maximum distance of races by 15km

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F1 announces the maximum race distance for grands prix will be reduced by 15km from 305km to 290km for the 2027 season.

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Scotland call for Montgomery as Tierney & McLean drop out

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Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery gets a first call-up for Scotland as Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean drop out of the Nations League squad.

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Kelsey Parker welcomes baby after 'devastating' stillbirth last year

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The widow of The Wanted singer Tom Parker has given birth after last year announcing the "devastating" loss of a stillborn baby.

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Golf: PGA Championship

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Action from the final day of the flagship event on the DP World Tour.

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England's 39-match winning streak halted by thrilling draw with Canada

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England's winning record - stretching back to a loss in the 2022 World Cup final to New Zealand - was halted by Canada, who held the hosts to a thrilling 26-26 draw in the WXV Global Series.

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Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks

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An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

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Watch: Voting under way in Russian election tightly controlled by Kremlin

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Russia's parliamentary elections are under way, the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Men lose appeal for harrassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary

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Kristofer Deichler, Jatinder Kamra and Sukhraj Singh were given community service and restraining orders for their harassment of Catrin Nye.

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Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'

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Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

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'Built differently' - Hodgkinson reveals hamstring abnormality

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Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she is "built differently" after an MRI scan uncovered an "abnormality" in her hamstring.

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Ukrainian guilty of vandalism at mosques linked to Russian network behind Starmer arson attack

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Illia Bilyk, a 21-year-old Ukrainian man, has pleaded guilty to targeting five locations in east London.

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Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees

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There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes Katya Adler.

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UK needs 'credible path' on defence spending, says Nato chief

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Mark Rutte tells the BBC that UK ministers accept the need to make yearly steps to up spending.

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Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race

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Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.

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Charles said Diana would be forgotten 'soon enough', Earl Spencer claims in book

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Buckingham Palace has pushed back against the claim, saying grief can "colour memory" of events.

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Watch: BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report

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BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report.

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'It's a miracle' - fireball crash victim Millroy praises rescuer Hartog

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British racing driver Ollie Millroy says it is a "miracle I'm alive" after fellow driver Loek Hartog "did everything right" when saving him from his blazing car.

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Repeatedly untruthful, callous and quiet: What we learned about Letby from inquiry report

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The report has shed more details on Lucy Letby - the most prolific child killer in British legal history.

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Baby 'cot cams' plan after inquiry finds Lucy Letby crimes could have been prevented

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Plans will be "urgently" developed for live-streaming cameras after an inquiry report into Lucy Letby's crimes.

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'My son was failed' - Noah Donohoe inquest finds tunnel errors possibly contributed to death

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The nine jury members, who had 10 questions to answer, returned their verdict on Tuesday at the end of an inquest which began in January.

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No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials

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The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, are not appointed for this weekend's Premier League games.

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Zoo advertises tickets for 'child predator tour'

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Chester Zoo, which was selling tickets to see lions and tigers, says the mistake was a computer error.

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Will record donations to Reform go down as a moment of political change?

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Andy Burnham is likely to face fresh pressure to further change the rules on party donations, writes Jack Fenwick.

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Norris' real opportunity after coming from nowhere with 'masterpiece' lap

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McLaren do not have the fastest car at the Spanish Grand Prix but with overtaking expected to be difficult, pole man Lando Norris has a chance of another win.

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Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims

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The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

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Alonso cannot leave F1 while uncompetitive - FIA boss

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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says it would be "not acceptable" for Fernando Alonso to leave F1 while he is in an uncompetitive position.

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'We never recovered him': Quest to identify remains from Ground Zero continues

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Since the attacks, New York officials are working with new, complex technology to find traces of more than 1,000 victims.

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Trump's $5,000 Payout Promise

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Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterms.

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Hamilton and Leclerc 'squash' Monza controversy

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Lewis Hamilton says he and Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc have "squashed" any controversy between them from the Italian Grand Prix.

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Is This The Biggest Row Between Israel And The UK?

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What counter-measures has Israel taken against the UK?

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England demolish Pakistan to take charge of Test

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England again demolish the dismal Pakistan batting to move on course for a 3-0 clean sweep on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston.

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New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images

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The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.

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Fourteen go on trial over deadliest Channel small boats disaster

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At least 30 men, women and children drowned when their dinghy capsized on 24 November 2021.

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GB's Brennan wins his fourth stage of 2026 Vuelta

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Britain's Matthew Brennan sprints to his fourth stage win of the 2026 Vuelta a Espana.

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Allow overseas stars to play for England - Lawes

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England selection should no longer be restricted to players based at domestic clubs, according to cap centurion Courtney Lawes.

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Last-gasp Maitland-Niles stunner rescues point for Everton

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Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his return to English football by scoring a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as a resilient Everton came from behind twice to draw with Manchester United in the Premier League.

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Odegaard and Saka star - player ratings for Arsenal v Chelsea

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How Arsenal and Chelsea's players rated following their Premier League match.

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Man Utd cannot ignore more dropped points despite positives

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Manchester United boss Michael Carrick remains optimistic despite his side dropping another two points at Everton.

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Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win

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Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.

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Fernandez and Ndiaye show signs of promise on Man City debuts

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Manchester City gave £185m of deadline-day talent their Premier League debuts in the win over Coventry - and manager Enzo Maresca will have enjoyed what he saw.

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South Africa finish strongly to take 2-1 series lead against All Blacks

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South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.

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UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size

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The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it.

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'It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smell

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Aryna Sabalenka briefly halts her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of the smell of cannabis before going on to reach the fourth round.

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Burnham’s Big Economic Choices

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How is the global economic picture shaping Andy Burnham’s first budget?

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Wong stars as England thump Ireland to seal series

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Issy Wong's first international five-wicket haul leads England to a six-wicket win over Ireland and seals the three-match series with a game to spare.

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Spurs omit Richarlison from Premier League squad

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Richarlison is left out of Tottenham's Premier League squad as he does not figure in the club's plans this season.

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Sussex's Crocombe takes second hat-trick in eight days

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Sussex paceman Henry Crocombe takes a second hat-trick in consecutive games as Essex lose their last seven wickets for six runs.

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Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says

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The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

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South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby, regulator says

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The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.

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Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move

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The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".

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Superb England crush Ireland with record ODI chase

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Maia Bouchier's stunning century helps England women seal their record one-day international chase of 282 to beat Ireland in the series opener.

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US launches more strikes on Iran as state media reports explosions

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US Central Command accused Iran of targeting commercial shipping and American service members deployed in the region.

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Everton agree to re-sign Grealish on loan as Beto leaves

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Everton agree a deal for Jack Grealish to return to the club on a season-long loan from Manchester City and Beto leaves for Fiorentina.

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US singer D4vd's celebrity lawyers withdraw from murder case

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The singer, 21, will be now represented by a public defender in the murder trial of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has pleaded not guilty.

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How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border

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The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.

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Goals, records, tears ... Messi's most iconic moments

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As Lionel Messi retires from international football following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.

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Barcola - Liverpool's £123m 'grasshopper' who has overcome setbacks

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As Liverpool complete a £123m transfer for Bradley Barcola, BBC Sport looks at how he has ridden triumphs and setbacks to reach the top with the help of his family.

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Why Chelsea need more than a new goalkeeper to be title challengers

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Chelsea's new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made his debut in a thrilling 4-3 win over Brighton - but is unable to solve his new club's defensive problems on his own.

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South Africa hold off All Blacks fightback to level series

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World champions South Africa deliver a powerful first-half performance as they edge past New Zealand and level 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series at 1-1.

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Lawrence impresses as weather delays England

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Dan Lawrence impresses in devilishly difficult batting conditions to advance England’s push for a series win over Pakistan on a weather-hit third day of the second Test.

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Hrgovic slaps Itauma after being pushed off stage at weigh-in

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British heavyweight Moses Itauma pushes Filip Hrgovic off the stage before the Croat slaps him as chaos erupts at the weigh-in for Saturday's world-title bout.

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Smith & Cox help England to 248-9 on truncated day one

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Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox battle difficult conditions and an improved Pakistan performance to take England to a competitive total on the opening day of the second Test.

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Funeral held for renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour

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The 79-year-old was best known for paintings depicting the Palestinian landscape and cultural scenes featuring Palestinian symbols of identity.

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Littler's Players Championship hopes dented

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Luke Littler loses to Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals of the 27th Players Championship contest of the year.

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Villa in talks with Club Brugge for defender Ordonez

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Aston Villa are working on a move for Club Brugge central defender Joel Ordonez after failing to agree a deal with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

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What Is Andy Burnham's Missile Offer To Ukraine?

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Andy Burnham makes his first foreign trip as Prime Minister to Ukraine

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Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30

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A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

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Watkins' absence at Brighton a question for him - Emery

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Ollie Watkins' absence in Aston Villa's thrashing at Brighton is a question for the striker, says boss Unai Emery.

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Tarling third in Vuelta opener after brother's death

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Britain's Josh Tarling finishes third in the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana just eight days after his brother Fin lost his life in a crash.

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Norris expects challenge after back-to-back poles

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World champion Lando Norris says he expects other teams to challenge for victory after securing pole position for Sunday's final Dutch Grand Prix.

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Brighton reject Liverpool's new £60m Minteh bid

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Liverpool have an improved bid of £60m for winger Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton but talks between the clubs continue.

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Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out

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Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.

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England's two-man show - Tongue and Robinson take five wickets each

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Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue have a day to remember as they both take five-wicket hauls, as England bowl Pakistan out for 171 on day one of the first Test at Headingley.

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Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka

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Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.

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Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City in £65m deal

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Barcelona sign Spain midfielder Rodri, the player of the 2026 World Cup, from Manchester City after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League club.

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Australia's Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know

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The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.

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'Britain's most bashed' bridge hit twice in two days

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A road in Hinckley is shut due to the "road traffic collision" with a bridge, police say.

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Rangers host Celtic in League Cup quarter-finals

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Rangers will host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with Kilmarnock v Aberdeen the other all top-flight tie.

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Inter sign England full-back Spence from Tottenham

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England full-back Djed Spence signs a five-year deal at Inter Milan as he makes a move to Italy from Tottenham.

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Davies calls for WRU board to step down

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Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies calls for the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) board to step down.

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'I worked really hard and it paid off': Elation, nerves and proud parents as students get results

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A Ukrainian refugee, a firefighter and triplets are among the students reacting to their results.

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Can Mourinho restore Real Madrid to former glory?

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Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu? BBC Sport speaks to those who know Mourinho and Real Madrid best to assess whether his second stint can be a success.

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Jaissle 'bit scared' how refs will take 'emotional' touchline style

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Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle cut a measured figure at his unveiling news conference, but Premier League managers will come up against someone very different

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Subscriptions, ‘Intergalactic Affairs’ and Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan

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Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike join us at the Edinburgh Fringe

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Defiant Hodgkinson says home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold

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Keely Hodgkinson will seek to prove she is still number one following a "tricky" outdoor season when she faces world-class rivals for European 800m gold in Birmingham.

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Digne completes move to PSG from Aston Villa

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France international Lucas Digne has completed his move from Aston Villa to European champions Paris St-Germain.

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We cannot sustain the level we want - Iraola

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After throwing away a two-goal lead for the second match in a row, Andoni Iraola says his Liverpool side "cannot sustain the level we want".

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Eight-try Wigan thump Toulouse to move into second

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Try-machine Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall both score twice as Wigan Warriors beat Toulouse Olympique 48-18 to go second in Super League.

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Irish government jet leaves for UAE for Kinahan extradition

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Daniel Kinahan was arrested in Dubai under a warrant issued by the Irish courts in April but has fought attempts to extradite him.

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Niewiadoma-Phinney wins on Ventoux to take Tour lead

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Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney produces a thrilling solo ride to the summit of Mont Ventoux to claim her first Tour de France Femmes stage win and the overall race lead.

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Kerr brilliance keeps MI London's slim hopes alive

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Melie Kerr's unbeaten 69 rescues MI London as they beat London Spirit for their first win of the 2026 campaign.

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Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr improved contract offer

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Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer as they look to keep the Brazil winger at the Bernabeu.

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Woman arrested after four stabbed in central London

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A woman is arrested after four men are stabbed in central London, the Metropolitan Police said.

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Tributes paid to 'quietly seismic' theatre director and playwright Peter Gill

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Gill performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before embarking on a successful directing career.

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Princess Eugenie gives birth to baby girl in Portugal

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The daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson welcomed her third child on Monday.

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West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches

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London Stadium recommends West Ham's co-owner stay away amid fears of fan unrest following sexual misconduct claims.

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Raducanu to miss US Open to continue recovery

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Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture.

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Irish boxer Reeves 'critical but stable' in hospital

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Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital after he was stretchered out of the ring in Dublin on Saturday.

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Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco

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Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.

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Multiple trackside fires halt trains between London and Stansted Airport

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Some trains in and out of London are delayed or cancelled.

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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

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The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.

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Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincy

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England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.

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The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?

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A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.

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Ryu leads Open in pursuit of third straight major

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South Korea's Haeran Ryu bounces back from a poor start to end the second round as leader of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

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Who is Nirmal Purja, the famed mountaineer missing in Broad Peak avalanche?

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The British-Nepali climber is one of the most recognised figures in mountaineering.

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Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on

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The Green Party is grappling with how to manage its social media following a controversial post by its leader.

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Duckett leads Rockets to convincing win over Fire

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Trent Rockets demolish Welsh Fire by nine wickets in Cardiff to make it two wins from three matches in this season's Hundred.

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Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry

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It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

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Hull & Woad provide hope for home Women's Open win

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The previous two Women's Opens held at Royal Lytham and St Annes were won by British golfers - Charley Hull and Lottie Woad are hoping to make it three in a row this week.

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Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims

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Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.

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Liverpool's centre-back situation and why Iraola must act

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BBC Sport looks at Liverpool's issues at centre-back, and what Andoni Iraola might do to fix them.

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Buttler at his best as Super Giants thrash Phoenix

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Jos Buttler stars with 90 from 50 balls as Manchester Super Giants ease past Birmingham Phoenix at Old Trafford - winning by 87 runs in the men's Hundred.

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Complete weekend for Norris but poor result for Sainz - driver ratings

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BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Man charged over intercepted bomb in car

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The man in his 40s is due to appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday.

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'He'll go right through this guy' - Joshua v Prenga predictions

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Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga.

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Pogacar on verge of fifth Tour after Alpe d'Huez win

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Defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is on the verge of winning a record-equalling fifth Tour de France after taking a storming victory on stage 19 to Alpe d'Huez.

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Russell proud of resilience after string of problems

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George Russell says he has had to be "the most resilient I've ever been" to cope with the string of problems that have affected his title challenge.

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Why are cycling's anti-doping tests being carried out at night?

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Drug testing at cycling's biggest race, the Tour de France is in the spotlight following a series of night-time anti-doping tests on the sport's biggest names.

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Tours form new alliance in latest blow to LIV Golf

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LIV Golf suffers another setback with the announcement of a global alliance between three of the leading men's tours.

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Guardiola in reported talks with Italy - would England come calling?

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Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, a fluent Italian speaker, is a contender for the vacant Italy head coach job.

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'Can you believe it?' - Best shots from final round of The Open

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Enjoy the best shots from the final day of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy and Ryan Fox.

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Two riders die in separate British eventing competitions

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Two riders have died after separate incidents in competitions on Saturday, British Eventing confirms.

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Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa's Rogers

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Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.

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South Africa ease to seven-try win over pointless Wales

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South Africa ease to a seven-try bonus-point victory over Wales in the third round of the Nations Championship in Durban.

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Villa complete club record Manzambi signing

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Unai Emery makes his first summer signing by bringing in Johan Manzambi for a club record fee of just over £50m.

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From Southgate to Tuchel - has anything changed?

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Thomas Tuchel was meant to be the man whose fresh approach would win England major honours, but defeat by Argentina felt like a familiar story - has anything really changed from the Gareth Southgate era?

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Forest set to make £45m offer for Spurs' Bergvall

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Nottingham Forest are set to make an offer of £45m for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall.

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Dog walker killer also guilty of attempted murder

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A man who stabbed a dog-walker to death is guilty of attempting to kill his landlord.

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British Steel nationalistion 'will protect future generations'

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Scunthorpe responds to the government's decision to nationalise British Steel.

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Son guilty of leaving mum to die in bathroom

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Veronica Irwin, 74, lay dying for two weeks in a flat she shared with her son Stewart, a jury hears.

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Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea

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Chelsea's entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins.

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Paramount and Warner Bros sued to block $110bn mega merger

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A dozen US states are taking legal action to halt the largest media consolidation in Hollywood history.

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Serial killer to give DNA sample after claiming he murdered mum and daughter 30 years ago

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Milly Dowler killer Bellfield claims he murdered the Russells - now a new DNA sample will be taken.

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England want new coach before Pakistan - who could it be?

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England will consider between six and 10 names as they look to replace Brendon McCullum as Test head coach, says ECB chief executive Richard Gould.

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England too good for India as Buttler hits 131

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Jos Buttler's sublime 131 and Harry Brook's unbeaten 95 help England crush India in the fifth T20 and replace their opponents at the top of the world rankings.

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Man believed to be carrying crossbow shot by police in Newport

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Police were called to an address in Newport on Friday following reports of threatening behaviour.

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Ecclestone makes history as England fight back

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Sophie Ecclestone becomes England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts fight back late on day one against India of the first women's Test at Lord's.

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'Archer's got him again!' - Sooryavanshi goes for 15

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India's star 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struggles again as he scores just 15 before being caught by Sam Curran off the bowling of Jofra Archer in the fourth T20 at Bristol.

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Man Utd agree deal for Chelsea's Santos

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Manchester United agree a £50m deal with Chelsea for their Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos.

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England players to get hoarding warning after freak Henderson injury

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England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury.

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Can Scotland learn from history-making Norway?

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Norway, a nation of a similar size to Scotland, are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, so can lessons be learned from their neighbours from across the North Sea?

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James expected to return for Norway quarter-final

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England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday.

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Newcastle sign Toure for £43m - what will he bring to club?

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Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly looks at why the club have bought forward Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £43m.

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'Stand and deliver!' - Brook turns tables with 15-ball blitz

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Captain Harry Brook produces yet another memorable white-ball innings, hammering 39 off 15 balls to help England recover from 1-2 and chase down 191 to beat India by four wickets in the second T20 at Old Trafford.

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Ex-Spurs boss Postecoglou takes over at Al-Nassr

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Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is appointed the new head coach of Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.

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Mexico-England resale tickets cost over £2.6k

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England fans hoping to attend the World Cup last-16 showdown with Mexico face paying a minimum of £2,600 for one ticket on Fifa's resale site.

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I needed to use a food bank after graduating - now I want to end the stigma

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Steven, who now runs his own therapy business, struggled to make ends meet after graduating.

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Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation'

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Lisa Nandy says her department is also leaving Elon Musk's platform, which she claims "isn't healthy for our democracy".

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Relief for England as Kane heads in equalising goal against DR Congo

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Harry Kane heads in from Anthony Gordon's cross as England equalise against DR Congo in their round of 32 game in Atlanta.

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Rate the players as England face DR Congo

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Rate the England and DR Congo players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

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Should England have been awarded a penalty?

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England's appeals for a penalty are waved away after DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi appears to bring down Harry Kane.

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Missing US congressman explains mysterious four-month absence

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New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr, told fellow lawmakers that depression was the reason he had been away since March.

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Fury to fight Wach in Thailand as warm-up to Joshua bout

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Tyson Fury will fight Poland's Mariusz Wach in Thailand on 24 July as a warm-up for a potential all-British encounter with Anthony Joshua.

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Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivors

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Rescuers armed with a range of techniques continue to search through the rubble in Venezuela.

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Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes

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The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "critical".

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Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped woman in car, court told

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The award-winning actor goes on trial on charges of rape and sexual assault, which he denies.

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Stokes created moments and the moments are no more

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Ben Stokes was a cricketer of moments, and the moments are now no more, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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England heading for series defeat against NZ after chaotic day

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England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side closed on 103-4, needing 270 runs to win and avoid a series defeat in Ben Stokes' last in charge, following his shock announcement that he'll be retiring from international cricket after the match.

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Ireland clinch shock 2-0 T20 series win over India

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Ireland's historic weekend continues as they inflict a first Twenty20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont.

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Who do Scotland fans want as the next head coach?

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The speculation has started, but who do Scotland fans want to replace Steve Clarke?

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Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland's Xhaka

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Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale amid reports Chelsea have entered talks over a move.

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Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief

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Former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.

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England in huge danger in third Test against NZ

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England’s deciding Test against New Zealand - and perhaps the future of the hosts’ management - hangs in the balance after a dramatic and fluctuating third day at Trent Bridge.

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Duckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test

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Ben Duckett’s scintillating century builds on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes to haul England back into the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

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Rice back in England training but James misses out again

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Declan Rice returns to England training on Friday, but Reece James again misses out and remains a doubt to face Panama.

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Is an outsider right about reasons for Scottish football's ills?

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From undervalued broadcasting deals to unfulfilled potential, Ian Wright says he feels sorry for Scottish football fans - but is the former England striker right?

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Could a Madison Square Garden wedding be the love story of Taylor Swift's wildest dreams?

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Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July.

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Tennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned

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Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time.

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Tennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned

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Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time.

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Hamilton and Ferrari a huge title threat - Russell

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Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari are "a huge threat" for this year's world championship, according to Mercedes driver George Russell.

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Man who died at summer solstice event named

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Police say a 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

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Can Trump convince Republicans he’s won the war on Iran?

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Republicans are critical of the US lifting sanctions against Iran

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Players to expand prize money protest at Wimbledon

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Leading tennis players will expand their prize money protest at Wimbledon - despite a 20% increase in this year's pot.

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No hiding place as England again drink in last chance saloon

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There no excuses now England have their captain back and their best XI available for series decider against New Zealand, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say

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Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violation.

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Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending

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A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.

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Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy

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United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

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Analysis: Everything points to Burnham becoming PM within weeks

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If no leadership contest presents itself, Andy Burnham may not have to wait until September to enter Number 10.

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How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather

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Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.

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'He is human' - Messi misses from the spot as he chases scoring record

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Lionel Messi badly misses a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time World Cup record goalscorer.

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Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup

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Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.

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Yamal on target as Spain put four past Saudi Arabia

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Lamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain beat Saudi Arabia to register their first win of the tournament.

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Starmer considers political future as pressure to quit mounts

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It comes as US President Donald Trump says on social media that the PM will resign, in a further blow to the Labour leader.

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Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game

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Bukayo Saka was the only player not present in group training as England continued their preparations for their second World Cup match against Ghana.

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Brobbey scores twice against Sweden

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Brian Brobbey scores twice in the first half in Netherland's World Cup match with Sweden.

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Fery's Queen's run ended by Cerundolo in narrow loss

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Britain's Arthur Fery narrowly misses out on another career milestone as he falls to Francisco Cerundolo in the Queen's quarter-finals.

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Tuchel's complaints lead to Fifa moving photographers

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England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems.

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'Electric' Ombudsman claims second straight Ascot win

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Ombudsman wins the Prince of Wales's Stakes for a second straight year after producing an impressive display in the feature race of day two at Royal Ascot.

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Mason: Starmer remains defiant as leadership challenge inches closer

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The prime minister wants to raise the political bar for his potential challengers to clear.

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Lack of World Cup segregation a risk - fans' chief

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The head of fan group Football Supporters Europe says a lack of fan segregation at the 2026 World Cup shows Fifa has "lost control of their ticketing".

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GB's Jones misses match points in Nottingham loss

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Britain's Francesca Jones misses two match points in a narrow defeat by Talia Gibson in the Nottingham Open first round.

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Arbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places - with agent key to swaps

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Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva are replacing each other at Fulham, Real Madrid and Benfica - with one super-agent key to the swaps.

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Mandhana and Deepti star as India beat Pakistan

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Smriti Mandhana hits 68 as India open their T20 World Cup with a 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group One.

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Fight is on for Hamilton as he and Russell reset successfully

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Lewis Hamilton says "the fight is on" as he and fellow Briton George Russell prepare to start at the front in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

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Australia begin World Cup with win over South Africa

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Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker.

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Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team

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Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.

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Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener

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Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.

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Three ships attacked by the US in three days: What we know

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Three tankers have been struck by the US military over the past three days, killing at least three people.

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Manager McKenna leaves promoted Ipswich

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Ipswich Town announce that Kieran McKenna has decided to resign, before the club's Premier League campaign.

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Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's

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Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

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Hidden camera found in government building

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The complex is shared by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and the Home Office.

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Sikh group calls for inquiry into Henry Nowak death

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Dabinderjit Singh of the Sikh Federation has written to the government calling for an inquiry.

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Epstein victim says she had dinner at Andrew's palace apartment

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Testimony to US Congress members is the first time a woman abused and trafficked by the late financier has publicly spoken of attending royal residences.

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Stokes & Atkinson investigated over nightclub incident

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The England and Wales Cricket Board investigates an incident in a nightclub involving captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson following the first Test against New Zealand.

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Stokes & Atkinson investigated over nightclub incident

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Watch: Today at the Test, day four highlights

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Day 4 highlights from the Test match between England and New Zealand.

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Hodgkinson stunned by Werro despite personal best

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Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson runs a personal best at the Diamond League in Stockholm but it is not enough to beat Audrey Werro.

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Hodgkinson beaten by Werro despite personal best in Diamond League

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Despite setting a new personal best, Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson is beaten by Switzerland's Audrey Werro during the women's 800m at the Stockholm Diamond League.

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'I want to thank myself' - Andreeva's journey to Grand Slam glory

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Mirra Andreeva thanks her coach, her team and most importantly herself as she claims her first Grand Slam trophy at the French Open.

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Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrants

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On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".

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Watch: Today at the Test, day three highlights

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Day 3 highlights from the Test match between England and New Zealand.

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Norway's crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace says

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Mette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.

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Will This Be The Donald Trump World Cup? (With Football Daily, Part 1)

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And what’s going on with the Infantino bromance?

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Anthropic: AI could escape human control

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US firm proposes coordinated global slowdown on building advanced artificial intelligence

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O'Neill set to stay on as Celtic manager

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Martin O'Neill will continue as Celtic manager after leading the side to a Premiership and Scottish Cup double.

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Henry Nowak deserves legacy that goes beyond tragedy, says PM

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer mets the family of Henry Nowak at 10 Downing Street.

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Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women

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Police raided the suspects' homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities.

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Kate hugs mum ringing 'end of cancer treatment' bell

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The Princess of Wales encourages an emotional cancer patient at The Christie by saying "you can do it!"

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Remarkable Robinson lights up Lord's on England return

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England's Ollie Robinson bowls a triple-wicket maiden in his first Test appearance for two years, as New Zealand fall to 2-3 on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's.

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Iraola will make Liverpool fans excited again - Murphy

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Andoni Iraola is set to be announced as the Liverpool head coach this week - but what is the feeling around the city to his impending arrival?

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'Part-timer' McIlroy will continue to pick and choose events

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Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".

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How many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches?

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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which of this summer's 2026 World Cups shirts may not be worn in matches

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Why do managers struggle after stepping up to 'big-six' clubs?

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Will Liverpool-bound Andoni Iraola buck the trend of Premier League managers struggling after moving to a so-called 'big-six' club?

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No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup

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The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.

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Starmer uses disappearing messages on his phone, No 10 confirms

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A batch of messages between ministers and Lord Mandelson were published on Monday - but there were only a few from the prime minister.

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King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim

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Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

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Reform Makerfield candidate admits making 'crass' comments in past

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Robert Kenyon says he was not involved in politics when he made remarks unearthed during the campaign.

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Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage

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When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.

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Weapons-obsessed killer jailed for student's murder

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University student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton.

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Boy missing in river named as search continues

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Police name Mackenzie Swift, 11, as the boy they are searching for in the River Don in South Yorkshire.

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Rodri to sort out Man City future after World Cup

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Manchester City midfielder Rodri says he will wait until after the World Cup to sort out his future at the club amid links to Real Madrid.

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About 40,000 take part in Great Manchester Run

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Katie and Harrison were among the Race Across the World contestants competing in memory of Sam Gardiner.

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Liverpool to open formal talks with Iraola

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Liverpool will open formal talks with Andoni Iraola this week over becoming their new head coach.

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Konate expresses sadness over Liverpool exit

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France defender Ibrahima Konate says he will leave Liverpool with "lifelong memories" after experiencing "highs and lows" during his time at Anfield.

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Exeter stun Leicester to set up Prem play-off drama

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Exeter Chiefs move back into the Prem play-off places as they leave it late to win 35-26 at third-placed Leicester Tigers.

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Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself

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Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.

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Does the US need new laws to protect elections?

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And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

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Kemp inspires England to win over India in Bristol

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Freya Kemp breathes life into England's preparations for the T20 World Cup as they level their series against India with a 26-run victory in Bristol.

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Arsenal's Timber fit to start Champions League final

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Mikel Arteta says that Dutch defender Jurrien Timber is fit to start the Champions League final after more than two months out with a groin injury.

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Sturgeon wishes she had not kept Murrell on as SNP chief executive

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The former first minister says she didn't think it was fair that Murrell - who embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP - should lose his job when she became SNP leader.

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By-Electioncast: Old Tweets and New Essays

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The latest from the Makerfield by-election

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'Not a robot' - Sinner had 'no energy' in shock defeat

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Jannik Sinner says he "couldn't find any energy" as he lost in the second round to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in one of the biggest French Open shocks in recent years - but the world number one says the Paris heat was not to blame.

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Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave

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French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.

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Israel strikes Tyre after ordering evacuation of south Lebanon city

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Israel's military says it struck Hezbollah targets after telling residents it would "act forcefully" against the group.

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Spanish police raid HQ of governing Socialists as corruption probe escalates

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The searches come amid a series of scandals affecting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's PSOE.

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Heated exchange and no handshake in French Open 'cheating' row

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Germany's Tamara Korpatsch says it would be "embarrassing" if she cheated against China's Wang Xinyu following their heated exchange at the French Open.

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Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave

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Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.

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Shankland completes 'dream' move to Rangers from Hearts

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Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland says he is fulfilling his "dream" of joining "boyhood club" Rangers as he completes his transfer from Scottish Premiership rivals Heart of Midlothian.

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London City pursuing Putellas after Barca exit

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Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has announced she is leaving Barcelona after 14 years, with London City Lionesses in pursuit.

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How are French Open stars coping with Paris 'heat dome'?

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With temperatures reaching 34C at the French Open, players are having to tweak their games to deal with firmer courts, higher bounces and the heat.

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Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave

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It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.

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Threat of massive chemical tank explosion is 'eliminated', California officials say

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Tens of thousands of people in southern California, however, remain under evacuation orders due to the failing chemical tank.

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Met police to share more bodycam footage online

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The force said the move would help people understand the "very challenging role" police carry out.

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Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of US

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Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum agrees to allow Iran to stay in the country during the World Cup, with the United States unwilling to host them.

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Spurs survival celebrations can't disguise season of embarrassment

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Tottenham Hotspur's celebrations in survival cannot cover up their embarrassment of a season that almost ended in the unthinkable, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Raducanu beaten in French Open first round

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Emma Raducanu's French Open campaign comes to an early end as she suffers a frustrating first-round defeat by Argentina's Solana Sierra.

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'Too high a mountain' for Leinster as Bordeaux lift Champions Cup

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After their previous European final defeats came down to "fine margins", Bordeaux's thrashing of Leinster in Bilbao highlighted a gulf between the sides

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Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

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They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

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Maguire 'very unlucky' to miss World Cup - Rooney

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Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Harry Maguire is "very unlucky" to miss out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad this summer.

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Broad surprised by Robinson's England recall

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Stuart Broad says he was "surprised" England decided to recall fast bowler Ollie Robinson for the first Test against New Zealand, which begins on 4 June.

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Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?

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And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year

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Players to cut short French Open interviews in pay row

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The world's leading tennis players plan to limit their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at the prize money on offer.

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Tesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use 'wade mode', police say

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Police said the vehicle was abandoned by the driver after it took on water near the shoreline of Grapevine Lake in north Texas.

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Women's coach given lifetime ban for secret filming

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Czech coach Petr Vlachovsky, who secretly filmed female football players in changing rooms and showers, is handed a lifetime ban by Uefa.

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Clarke's key questions for Scotland World Cup squad

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Steve Clarke names his Scotland squad for the World Cup on Tuesday and while the head coach has a largely settled group, BBC Sport Scotland takes a look at potential bolters.

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Sinner speeds into history with Rome win

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Jannik Sinner wins the Italian Open in Rome to become only the second man in history - and easily the youngest - to claim all nine ATP Masters titles.

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'What a finish!' Breach scores 'brilliant' try as England close on title

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Jess Breach finishes off a sweeping move to score a decisive try as England beat France 43-28 to win the Women's Six Nations.

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Chelsea closing in on appointing Alonso as next manager

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Chelsea are closing in on appointing Spaniard Xabi Alonso as the club's next permanent head coach.

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US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members

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The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.

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Why Democrats are panicking about losing California

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Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?

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Listen: 5 Live Sport - The Making of Jannik Sinner

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BBC Sport has travelled across Italy to tell the Jannik Sinner story.

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'My caddie was yelling at me' - late Higgo denied US PGA lead

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South Africa's Garrick Higgo receives a rare two-shot penalty at the start of his first round - for arriving a minute late to the tee - denying him a share of the US PGA Championship lead.

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Recalled Robinson one of best bowlers in the world - Key

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England director of cricket Rob Key said Ollie Robinson is "one of the best bowlers in the world" after ending the Sussex seamer's two-year international exile.

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Relaxed enough to rip off a toenail - McIlroy's unusual US PGA preparation

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Rory McIlroy is a different man compared with the tetchy figure who shunned the media for much of last year's PGA Championship, writes Iain Carter.

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Huddersfield boss Manning leaves League One club after compassionate leave

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Huddersfield Town boss Liam Manning leaves the club by mutual consent, two months after taking compassionate leave.

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Celtic eye own fairytale as Hearts' story continues to captivate

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Celtic have taken care of Rangers and are coming for Hearts. Can Derek McInnes' side hold them off in the final days of a tumultuous campaign?

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Man charged as three Jewish people assaulted

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Two men, aged 58 and 26, and a 53-year-old woman were left with minor injuries from the attack.

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Are Celtic now favourites to win Scottish Premiership?

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Hearts have led the Scottish Premiership since October and remain one point ahead with two games to go - but are Celtic now favourites for the title?

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Dean drags England to one-wicket win over NZ

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Charlie Dean and 18-year-old debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman salvage a tense one-wicket victory for England in the first one-day international against New Zealand.

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Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different

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The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.

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WHO chief reassures Tenerife residents ahead of arrival of virus-hit cruise ship

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"This is not another Covid," Tedros Ghebreyesus tells islanders before MV Hondius docks on Sunday.

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Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans

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The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

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11-try France beat Scotland to set up England decider

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France run in 11 tries to sweep Scotland aside and earn the bonus-point win that sets up a final day showdown with England next weekend.

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Shaw named Football Writers' Women's Player of Year

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Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw is crowned the Football Writers' Association Women's Player of the Season.

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Valverde taken to hospital after alleged incident with Tchouameni

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An incident involving team-mates Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni threatens to overshadow one of Real Madrid's biggest matches of the season.

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Replacement rule 'daft' & 'nonsensical' - Anderson

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James Anderson calls the regulations around injury replacements in the County Championship “daft” and “nonsensical”.

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Neymar apologises for slapping teenager Robinho Jr

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Neymar apologises to his Santos team-mate Robinho Jr for slapping the teenager during a training session on Sunday, saying he "crossed the line".

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Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats

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There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.

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Celtic could win double - but is change inevitable?

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Celtic could yet have another successful domestic season despite a rancorous and turbulent campaign. But is lots of change at the club inevitable even with success?

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Is the US-Iran War Restarting?

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Is the US-Iran ceasefire under threat after repeat attacks in Strait of Hormuz?

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Lidl's new loyalty scheme less generous, shoppers say

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Under the changed system customers collect points rather than reward coupons, with £1 spent equalling one point.

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US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI

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New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.

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What Champions League failure means for 'broken club' Chelsea

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After a sixth-straight league loss, Chelsea are almost certain to miss out on Champions League qualification - a bitter blow which is likely to have far‑reaching consequences.

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Police probe over 'antisemitic' post of Jewish actress with devil horns

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The image was posted by the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign as part of its petition to cancel Maureen Lipman's upcoming performance in Aberdeen.

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Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spying accusations

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They gathered information using a "forest of antennas" installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister says.

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Carrick secures Champions League - what are Man Utd waiting for?

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Unless Manchester United appoint Luis Enrique, it is hard to think of an acceptable alternative to giving Michael Carrick the job on a permanent basis, writes Simon Stone.

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Police conclude search at religious group's HQ

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Cheshire Police were searching a property used by the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.

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Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal

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Before reviewing the proposal on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said he could not imagine it "would be acceptable".

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Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip

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It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".

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LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?

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And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

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Are Ipswich better equipped for Premier League this time?

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Ipswich Town have won promotion from the Championship for the second time in three years - but are they better equipped for the Premier League in 2026?

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4n5be5v

VAR, fine margins & 'superior' Lyon cost Arsenal Champions League final spot

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Arsenal eliminated from the Champions League by Lyon after a 4-3 aggregrate defeat and an eventful match in France - with VAR heavily involved throughout

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ReYCg6

French PM fuels row with trip to buy baguettes

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Sébastien Lecornu visited a boulangerie on Labour Day, defying unions who say 1 May must remain a mandatory rest day.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4entTqY

Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in Miami practice

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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is fastest in the only practice session for the Miami Grand Prix.

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Raducanu links up with coach from US Open win

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Emma Raducanu has linked up again with Andrew Richardson, who coached her to the US Open title as a teenage qualifier.

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What now for Rahm, DeChambeau and LIV's biggest names?

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Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter.

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It's a miracle I survived, Golders Green victim tells BBC

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Shloime Rand says he is thankful he survived after being stabbed during the attack in north London on Wednesday.

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'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations

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The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.

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Soldiers 'overreacted' when they shot five people dead in Belfast, judge says

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On 9 July 1972 three Catholic teenagers, a father-of-six and a priest were shot dead in the Springhill estate, west Belfast.

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We can't abolish leasehold outright, housing minister says

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Matthew Pennycook rejects criticism the government is dragging its feet on leasehold reform.

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Ex-FBI director James Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

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Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.

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Stranded whale ferried out of German waters in barge

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The final operation to save the whale is being closely followed, after the failure of earlier attempts.

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Draper out of French Open with knee injury

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Britain's Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season - including next month's French Open - with a knee tendon injury.

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More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on

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The UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration and declining fertility rates

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Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block

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Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.

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Swarm of 10,000 bees settles on bike outside Louvre in Paris

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The swarm gathers underneath the saddle of a bike locked to the railings of a metro station.

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'A superstar in the making' - teen's journey from dog-sitting to World Cup

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Who is England newcomer Tilly Corteen-Coleman, and what does she offer Charlotte Edwards as the team's third left-arm spinner?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UtcZWVv

White House to review Trump's security

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Questions have been raised about security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel

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A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.

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Footballer Lamine Yamal and Coldplay's Chris Martin help Polish influencer raise more than £50m for cancer patients

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The YouTuber, Piotr Hancke, had celebrity backing for his nine-day, non-stop livestream.

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Players guilty of misconduct face two-shot penalty

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R&A chief executive Mark Darbon says that players guilty of on course misconduct could receive a two-shot penalty at the Open in July.

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Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man City

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Enzo Fernandez' first-half header gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.

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Sawe runs sub-two-hour marathon in London

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Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes the first person in history to run a sub-two-hour marathon in race conditions as he wins the 2026 London Marathon.

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Why 'muted' England's dominance prompts concern

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England were feeling "muted" after beating Wales but the defending champions remain on course for an eighth straight title.

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Has Salah played last Liverpool game? Slot says 'wait and see'

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Liverpool will have to "wait and see" whether Mohamed Salah has played his final game for the club, says manager Arne Slot.

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Key figure in Mandelson vetting row will not appear to give evidence to MPs

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The Foreign Affairs Committee says Ian Collard will only be giving evidence in writing.

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Zack Polanski calls for Trump to be 'kicked out' of his Scottish golf courses

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Trump International responded calling the Greens leader an "imbecile" after he shared his personal opinion on the Holyrood campaign trail.

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Three Kosovo Serbs jailed over deadly gun battle and monastery siege

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Kosovo's court sentences two men to life imprisonment and another to a 30-year term for the 2023 attack.

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Why I stayed at 'struggling' Man Utd and didn't think we'd be third now - Fernandes

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes speaks to club legend Wayne Rooney in a wide-ranging interview.

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Superb Murphy beats Xiao with session to spare

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Former winner Shaun Murphy produces a fine performance to thrash China's Xiao Guodong 13-3 and become the first player into the 2026 World Championship quarter-finals.

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Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the seas 100 million years ago

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Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.

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Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?

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Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

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Jewish man called 'baby killer' in antisemitic attack

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The victim says he feared for his life after being assaulted and subjected to antisemitic abuse.

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Grime artist Skepta cleared of drug-driving charge

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The charges are dismissed after a court hears an expert cannot be sure the reading was accurate.

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Moldovan oligarch jailed in $1bn 'theft of the century' case

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Vlad Plahotniuc, once Moldova's richest man, was found guilty of partaking in a fraud which involved around 12% of the country's GDP.

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Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit

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Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.

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Will anyone turn up in Islamabad for peace talks?

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The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri is in Islamabad, where preparations for the peace talks continue, despite no confirmed date.

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O'Sullivan's 'rolling the dice' cue gamble pays off

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For some snooker players, changing their cue would be a traumatic experience – not for Ronnie O'Sulivan, who cruised into the last 16 at the Crucible.

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No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief

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Sir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve the peer's security clearance for the role.

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Two Palestinians killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say

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A 14-year-old boy was among those shot dead, according to the mayor of al-Mughayyir.

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O'Sullivan in charge against China's He at Crucible

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Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.

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Bellingham invests in Birmingham Hundred franchise

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England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham purchases a 1.2% stake in Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix.

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Adoptive father 'sexually abused and smothered baby'

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A man is on trial accused of murdering 13-month-old Preston Davey in Blackpool.

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Can Iran and the US find middle ground to make a deal?

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The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is reporting from Tehran on condition that none of her material is used on the BBC's Persian Service. These restrictions apply to all international media organisations operating in Iran.

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