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

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?

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

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Kemp inspires England to win over India in Bristol

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

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

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

The latest from the Makerfield by-election

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?

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Listen: 5 Live Sport - The Making of Jannik Sinner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

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Are Ipswich better equipped for Premier League this time?

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?

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

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

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French PM fuels row with trip to buy baguettes

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

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Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in Miami practice

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

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?

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

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

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

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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