'I can't hear it' - Wimbledon's first day of electronic calling

Some players have said the calls are too quiet. Others say they miss the tradition. How has the first day of electronic line-calling gone at Wimbledon?

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'Mariupol is diseased': Residents deny Russia's stories about occupied city

Russian shattered Mariupol with a months-long siege in 2022. Now, it says it's rebuilding it.

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'Ballon d'Or' James makes England return before Euros

Lauren James makes her return for England as she recovers from a three-month injury lay-off.

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Government condemns Glastonbury chants aired live on BBC

Chants from rap duo Bob Vylan were streamed live and called for "death" to the Israeli military.

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'Proud to be gay': K-pop star on coming out to the world

Only a handful of K-pop artists have come out as gay, but none as publicly as Bain. Is this a turning point?

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Two more arrests after break-in at RAF base

Six people are now in custody after pro-Palestine activists claim they sprayed paint on planes.

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Carrie Johnson warns mums over dehydration from hospital bed

The wife of former PM Boris Johnson thanked the NHS after what she said was a "brutal" week for her and her new baby.

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Brentford reject Man Utd's new £62.5m Mbeumo bid

Manchester United have improved bid worth up to £62.5m for Bryan Mbeumo rejected by Brentford.

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Israeli strike at Gaza market kills 18 Palestinians, doctor and witnesses say

Witnesses said Israeli drones fired at Hamas police members dressed in civilian clothing and wearing masks.

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Kim Kardashian 'grandpa robber' dies month after trial

Didier Dubreucq, 69 years old, was diagnosed with lung cancer while in detention.

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Can Keir Starmer stop a Labour rebellion?

And, what is it like being married to a Cabinet Minister?

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Stormzy awarded Cambridge University doctorate

The rapper is awarded an honorary degree for helping black students get into higher education.

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'Idyllic' island with ruined castle goes on sale for first time in 80 years

The Island of Shuna, which includes a ruined castle, working farm and a holiday accommodation business, is on sale for £5.5m.

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Man Utd make improved £60m bid for striker Mbeumo

Manchester United submit an improved bid of more than £60m for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo.

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Watch: How successful have the US strikes on Iran been?

BBC security analyst Gordon Corera examines how much damage is likely to have been caused to Iran's nuclear sites.

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NBA star Durant to join Rockets in blockbuster trade

Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant will join the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster move from the Phoenix Suns.

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Rosenberg: Russian government clearly nervous as country faces economic challenges

Russian minister Maxim Reshetnikov has warned that the country's economy was teetering "on the brink of recession".

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Freed Columbia activist vows to continue to support Palestinian rights

After his release from more than three months in immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil shouts: "Free Palestine!"

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Vaughan 'staggered' by England decision to bowl

Former captain Michael Vaughan says he was “staggered” by England’s decision to field first after India piled on 359-3 on day one of the first Test at Headingley.

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US joining Israeli strikes would cause hell, Iranian minister tells BBC

Saeed Khatibzadeh told the BBC that this is "not America's war".

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Blake Lively and Taylor Swift messages can be included in legal case, judge rules

Lively's team had claimed they were irrelevant to the ongoing legal case but the judge disagreed.

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US woman found not guilty of murdering her police officer boyfriend

Her lawyers argued she was being framed for the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe.

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Gambling and social media abuse of women in sport - what is going on?

BBC Sport looks at what is going on with the relationship between gambling, tennis, women in sport and online abuse.

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Watch: Virginia police find alligator outside motel

The reptile was found just 20 minutes south of Washington DC.

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Tennis players call for ID verification after Boulter abuse

Tennis players call for the introduction of identity verification on social media after British number two Katie Boulter shared her experiences of online abuse.

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'Betrayed by the state' and 'Israel claims control'

Tuesday's front pages are dominated by the reaction to Baroness Louise Casey's report on grooming gangs.

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Chelsea play in front of 50,000 empty seats - apathy or bad scheduling?

Chelsea kick off their Fifa Club World Cup campaign against Los Angeles FC to tens of thousands of empty seats in Atlanta.

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Historic three super overs as Netherlands beat Nepal

An historic T20 sees the Netherlands beat Nepal after an incredible three super overs in Glasgow.

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MI6 appoints first female chief in 116-year history

Blaise Metreweli joined the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in 1999 and will become its 18th chief.

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A footballing mismatch – why were Auckland City playing Bayern Munich?

Bayern Munich's Club World Cup group game against Auckland City was a mismatch on the pitch - so why were the part-timers from New Zealand facing the 34-time German champions?

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'Nowhere feels safe': Iranians on life under Israeli attacks

Some of those in Iran who have spoken to the BBC use one word to describe life in there right now.

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McIlroy 'frustrated' after 'pretty average' US Open showing

Rory McIlroy has described his performance at the US Open as "pretty average" as he shot a 74 on Saturday to fall back to 10 over.

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'Sky the limit' for treble winners Bath - Spencer

Bath captain Ben Spencer says the "sky is the limit" for the club after they ended a 29-year wait for a Premiership trophy.

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South Africa World Test win would 'be massive for country'

A victory for South Africa in the World Test Championship final would be "massive for the country" as they head into day four looking to banish their chokers tag.

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What satellite imagery and verified video tell us about the Israeli strikes on Iran

Israel's wave of strikes against Iran, which began on Thursday night, has continued through today. BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas has been examining footage of the attacks and the damage they've caused.

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Mills 'can be in mix with best' after smashing Farah's UK record

New British men's 5,000m record-holder George Mills says beating Sir Mo Farah's benchmark was "the best result of my career".

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Mills beats Farah's British record at Oslo Diamond League

George Mills sets a British record in the men's 5,000m at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo.

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Bomb attack plans found at Austria gunman's home

Police say they also found a non-functional pipe bomb and a "farewell letter" during a search.

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'That was outstanding!' - Brook takes stunning diving catch

England's Harry Brook dives low to take a brilliant catch to dismiss Romario Shepherd for a duck to leave West Indies on 120-6 in the third T20 International in Southampton.

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Watch: Moment Israeli forces board Gaza aid boat

Onboard security footage from the Madleen aid vessel shows activists throwing their tech overboard and putting up their hands.

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R360 rebel circuit is flawed - Premiership boss

The breakaway R360 event, which aims to sign top stars, does not have a clear route to reality say Premiership Rugby bosses.

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Liechtenstein friendly has 'no bearing' on World Cup quest

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says Monday's friendly with Liechtenstein will not have "any bearing" on their quest to reach next summer's World Cup.

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NI 'showed a lot of character' in Denmark defeat

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is proud of the character shown by his players in Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat in Denmark.

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Postecoglou sacked by Spurs after Europa League win

Ange Postecoglou is sacked as Tottenham manager 16 days after leading them to victory in the Europa League final.

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The cracks the Europa League lustre could not hide

An in-depth look at why Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou 16 days after their Europa League success.

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No assurances over England number three - Wright

England selector Luke Wright stops short of backing incumbent number three Ollie Pope after Jacob Bethell was included in the squad for the first Test against India.

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Are the surprise airfield attacks a turning point for Ukraine?

Ukraine is still digesting the full implications of Operation Spider's Web, writes our correspondent.

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Chelsea sign Ipswich striker Delap in £30m deal

Chelsea complete the signing of Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap for £30m.

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Wales must learn from painful defeat - Wilkinson

Rhian Wilkinson tells her Wales side to learn from painful lessons after likening the firsst-half of their 4-1 defeat by Italy to "a punch in the face".

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Euthanasia activist arrested over 'suicide pod' dies

Dr Florian Willet was arrested last September following the death of a woman in a forest in Switzerland.

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England thrash Windies to seal 3-0 series win

England romp to a 3-0 series clean sweep over West Indies with a seven-wicket victory in the third one-day international at The Oval.

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UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site

Antonio Guterres says he is "appalled" by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza.

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UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site

Antonio Guterres says he is "appalled" by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza.

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England to train in tents to replicate World Cup heat

England use heated tents as part of training to replicate the conditions they could experience at next year's World Cup.

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Anderson stars for Lancs in first T20 since 2014

James Anderson takes three wickets and a catch as Lancs beat Durham, while Glamorgan defeat Middlesex in the T20 Blast.

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Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71

The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says.

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Hamilton says new front wing rule 'waste of money'

Lewis Hamilton says the introduction of a new rule clamping down on front wing flexibility at the Spanish Grand Prix was "a waste of money".

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Raised in Manchester, joining Liverpool - meet fun-loving Frimpong

He loves a goal celebration but fun-loving Jeremie Frimpong, who is joining champions Liverpool, is deadly serious when it comes to his football.

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Chelsea trigger Delap's £30m release clause

Premier League clubs have been made aware of Liam Delap's preference to move to Chelsea.

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'Genius' Palmer 'made the difference' against Real Betis

Cole Palmer was called a "genius" after inspiring Chelsea to victory against Real Betis in the Conference League final.

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Debt-hit rustler steals 73 ewes from neighbour

Carmarthenshire farmer Hywel Williams pleads guilty to theft after revealing he faced financial difficulties.

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GB's Jarman & Evans win silver in mixed team event

Jake Jarman and Ruby Evans combine to win silver in the first mixed team event at the European Gymnastics Championships in Leipzig.

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Drug-fuelled driver who caused death of three-year-old girl jailed

Rawal Rehman is jailed for 12 years after his van hit and killed Louisa Palmisano in Manchester.

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Sick Raducanu 'really proud' of battling first-round win

Emma Raducanu battles through illness to win on her French Open return and set up a second-round meeting with defending champion Iga Swiatek.

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'Big Four' reunite at Nadal's French Open farewell

Rafael Nadal reunites with Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray in a special farewell ceremony to the 14-time French Open champion.

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'Situation is dire' - BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade

Malnourished five-month-old baby Siwar is now out of hospital in Gaza - but as we found, she and her family are struggling.

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Bordeaux mix beauty and beast to shatter brave Saints

Northampton's continental romance is ultimately ended by the grim realities of Bordeaux's power, but there is plenty of promise for the future

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Iranian director speaks out after Cannes triumph

Jafar Panahi uses his Palme d'Or acceptance speech to send a message against the regime's restrictions.

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Bath overpower Lyon to win European Challenge Cup

Bath clinch their first European title in 17 years with a commanding display against Lyon in the Challenge Cup final.

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England crush West Indies to seal T20 series win

England take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20 series against West Indies with a dominant nine-wicket win at Hove.

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Get to know maybe the coolest, calmest F1 driver in history

Oscar Piastri tells BBC Sport how his "calm personality" helps him be "aggressive" on track - and what he has done to become a "faster driver" this year.

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Enhanced Games swimmer 'breaks world record'

Organisers of a controversial event allowing banned performance-enhancing drugs say a swimmer has broken a long-standing world record.

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Still leading candidate to be Southampton manager

Southampton identify Lens manager Will Still as their leading candidate for the vacant position at St Mary's Stadium.

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Brexitcast: The EU-UK Deal (and our Rachel Reeves interview)

Keir Starmer says it is time to move on from “political fights” about Brexit.

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How 'delicious' Verstappen move caught McLaren by surprise

Max Verstappen reminded everyone in Imola that he cannot be ruled out of the championship fight but the maths still favour McLaren, writes Andrew Benson.

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Warsaw's liberal mayor leads Polish presidential vote – exit poll

Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off.

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Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

The former US president was diagnosed on Friday after seeing a doctor for urinary symptoms.

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Police investigate fatal explosion near fertility clinic in California

No one from a nearby fertility clinic was harmed, but one person was killed and several were injured.

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How Glasner led Palace through darkness to light of FA Cup glory

After their worst start to a season in more than 30 years, how did manager Oliver Glasner steer Crystal Palace to their first major trophy?

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Police investigate fatal explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs

No one from a nearby fertility clinic was harmed, but one person was killed and several were injured.

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'Maybe the thought of taking a penalty at Wembley was too much'

Erling Haaland's Wembley goal drought continues as he fails to score on his sixth visit during Manchester City's FA Cup final loss to Crystal Palace.

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Sinner & Alcaraz set up huge Italian Open final

Jannik Sinner sets up a blockbuster Italian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, after the world number one fought from behind to beat American Tommy Paul.

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Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack

The singer was taken into custody in Manchester over an alleged altercation at a Mayfair nightclub.

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Forest's Awoniyi out of coma after surgery

Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi is no longer in an induced coma after having surgery to repair a serious abdominal injury.

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Reddit founder Ohanian buys £20m stake in Chelsea women

Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian has bought a £20 million stake in Women's Super League champions Chelsea.

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Cryptocurrency boss's daughter escapes kidnap gang in Paris street

A masked gang tried to abduct the woman and her young son in the latest gang attack in France.

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'This is my closure': Emotional Kim Kardashian shares fears and forgives robber in court

The celebrity businesswoman grew tearful as she gave evidence in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing her at gunpoint.

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'Box office Blackmore' - pioneer who transformed racing

As trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore retires from the saddle, we look at her impact and success in jump racing.

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'Not nice to hear' - were Trent jeers 'shocking' or 'understandable'?

As Trent Alexander-Arnold is booed by a section of the Liverpool fans after appearing for the first time since announcing he is to leave in the summer, BBC Sport looks at the reaction.

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'Fantastic' record-breaker Watkins 'shows weight in gold'

"I said from the start when I joined the club that that's what I had my eyes on." - It's official, Ollie Watkins is Aston Villa's record Premier League goalscorer.

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India and Pakistan accuse each other of 'violations' after ceasefire deal

Delhi and Islamabad accused each other of breaching a ceasefire brokered after four days of cross-border attacks.

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Champions League race hots up as Man City slip & Villa win

Manchester City have dropped points in the race for the Champions League - so who needs what?

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Mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies

He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler.

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Sweden's national security adviser quits over Grindr images

Tobias Thyberg resigned from the job just hours after taking up the position on Thursday.

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The First American Pope: Pope Leo XIV

And, how big a deal is US and UK tariff agreement?

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Americanswers... on 5 Live! Are the US and Canada friends again?

And will Trump really reopen the Alcatraz prison?

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Fatal Supersport crash - what happened and what next?

Following the deaths of two riders at the British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park on Monday, BBC Sport looks at what is next for the sport.

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Arsenal need 'big balls and magic moments' - Rice

Declan Rice says Arsenal need "big balls" and "magic moments" if they are to overturn their semi-final deficit against Paris St-Germain and reach the Champions League final.

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Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights

Watch the best shots as Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams 18-12 in the final of the World Snooker Championship to become the first player from China to win the title.

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Piastri wins from Norris in Miami to extend lead

McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins for the fourth time in six races this year as he beats team-mate Lando Norris in the Miami Grand Prix.

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NI & Aston Villa legend McParland dies aged 91

Former Northern Ireland and Aston Villa forward Peter McParland dies at the age of 91.

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Arsenal to use 'anger and rage' of Bournemouth loss against PSG

Arsenal will use the "anger, rage and frustration" from their home loss to Bournemouth against PSG on Wednesday, says boss Mikel Arteta.

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Williams defeats Trump in World Championship semi-final

Three-time champion Mark Williams produces a vintage display to defeat world number one Judd Trump 17-14, becoming the oldest ever player to reach a World Championship final.

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Postecoglou bemoans 'negative narrative' around Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou bemoans the "negative narrative" around the club despite their success in the Europa League.

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GB's Draper beats Musetti to reach Madrid Open final

Britain's Jack Draper books his spot in the Madrid Open final with a hard-fought 6-3 7-6 (7-4) victory against Lorenzo Musetti.

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Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks postponed

The delay comes after Washington imposed new sanctions targeting Iran on Wednesday.

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North Korea fights for Russia

What does it tell us about shifting global alliances?

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How to follow the local elections on the BBC

BBC News is on on hand to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments across all platforms.

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O'Sullivan moves past Si to reach Crucible last four

Ronnie O'Sullivan books his place in the World Championship semi-finals with a 13-9 win over Si Jiahui as he maintains his bid for record eighth title in the modern era.

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Arsenal need 'something special' to reach final - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side "need to do something special" to progress to the Champions League final after suffering a 1-0 defeat in the semi-final first leg at Emirates Stadium.

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How putting faith in youth revitalised Barcelona

BBC Sport look at Barcelona's journey over the ten years since they last won the Champions League in 2015 and how a new generation of academy players have revitalised the club.

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Canadian Electioncast

Mark Carney wins Canadian election in remarkable turnaround

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Champions League run 'a beautiful story' but Arteta wants 'much more'

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal "want much more" in the Champions League before they take on Paris St-Germain in the semi-finals in "one of the biggest games the Emirates Stadium has seen".

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'No-one expected this' - how Slot guided Liverpool to the title

As Liverpool are crowned Premier League champions, BBC Sport explores the impact made by Arne Slot this season.

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'Off days don't exist' for Celtic 'mentality monsters'

Celtic's domination of Scottish football should not be underestimated, say Kasper Schmeichel and Chris Sutton.

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'Glasner's FA Cup heroes give Tuchel food for thought'

Crystal Palace's spectacular FA Cup semi-final win over Aston Villa must give England boss Thomas Tuchel food for thought, writes Phil McNulty.

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Eubank accuses Benn and team of 'derailing' weight cut

Chris Eubank Jr suggests he wasn't allowed to urinate as he narrowly missed weight for his fight with Conor Benn.

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Cardiff beat Munster with thrilling comeback

Cardiff move up to fifth with a bonus-point win over Munster in the United Rugby Championship.

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'Mum's record in mind' - McColgan ready for marathon debut

Eilish McColgan will make her marathon debut in London this weekend and hopes to run faster than her mother and coach, who just happens to be a previous winner.

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An inner drive mistaken for laziness: The makings of Van Dijk

As Virgil van Dijk prepares to lift his second Premier League title with Liverpool, we look at how the 33-year-old centre-back learned from early setbacks to become one of the best in the world.

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Returning O'Sullivan feared Crucible 'meltdown'

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he was "worried" about returning to snooker, fearing he would "implode" and "have a meltdown" in his first competitive match since January.

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Early turnout shatters record in Canada polls with 7.3m ballots cast

Elections Canada, the organisation which runs federal elections, reports a 25% jump when compared to early voting in 2021 polls.

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Prince William to attend funeral of Pope Francis

The Prince of Wales will represent the King at the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday.

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Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays

Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards.

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England trio among Wisden cricketers of the year

England's Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith and Sophie Ecclestone are among Wisden's five cricketers of the year, with India's Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana the world choices.

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US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell

The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.

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Radcliffe secures Six Star Medal with Boston Marathon

Former world record holder and four-time British Olympian Paula Radcliffe completes Boston Marathon to secure the Six Star Medal.

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Whittaker wins by TKO then yells at Cameron's team

Ben Whittaker steers his career back on track with a second-round stoppage of Liam Cameron to win their light-heavyweight rematch in Birmingham.

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Guy & Scott finish equal first in dramatic 200m

James Guy and Duncan Scott tie for first in a dramatic men's 200m freestyle at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, with Matt Richards third.

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'A club at a crossroads' - relegated Leicester in need of rebuild

The banner flown over the King Power Stadium made its point before a second relegation in three seasons, and instant return to the Championship, was confirmed soon afterwards for Leicester City.

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'I've let myself & the team down' - Norris on qualifying 'shunt'

Lando Norris says he has a "big job" on his hands to try to recover in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from his crash in qualifying.

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Iraola guides Bournemouth to another record - can they keep him?

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola gave a coy response when asked about his future after the frustrating goalless draw at Crystal Palace, but supporters remain desperate for him to extend his stay at Vitality Stadium.

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Watch: Olympic legend leaves parents in her dust at school sports day

The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica.

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Madeleine McCann investigation given more cash

The three-year-old disappeared from an apartment in Portugal in May 2007.

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Why PSG are ready to end Champions League wait - Sutton

The Monday Night Club's Chris Sutton explains why he think PSG will win the Champions League this season.

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Guirassy's rise from journeyman to Champions League 'goal machine'

From injury-hit journeyman to Champions League goal machine - BBC Sport charts the rise of Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy.

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Hamas says it has lost contact with US-Israeli hostage

The group says it lost communication after an Israeli strike on where Edan Alexander was being held.

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Pope puts 'God's architect' Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

The Spanish architect was a devout Catholic and is best known for Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica.

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El Salvador's leader will not return man deported from the US in error

Nayib Bukele has won praise from Donald Trump for imprisoning some "very bad people" deported from the US.

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More than 400 killed by rebels in Sudan says UN

The UN cites "credible sources" for the estimated death toll of recent attacks on refugee camps in Darfur.

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The Papers: Katy Perry in space and Birmingham bin strikes

A number of Tuesday's front pages reflect on Katy Perry becoming the first pop star to venture into space.

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El Salvador's leader will not return man deported from the US in error

Nayib Bukele has won praise from Donald Trump for imprisoning some "very bad people" deported from the US.

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Bayindir's failed Man Utd audition offers Onana dilemma

Altay Bayindir failed his audition to become Manchester United's first choice goalkeeper after Andre Onana was dropped for the defeat by Newcastle.

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It's like I've never driven an F1 car - Norris

Lando Norris says he felt "clueless" and "like I have never driven a Formula 1 car before" after qualifying sixth for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

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Boulter & Burrage secure GB's BJK Cup Finals place

Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage produce a superb doubles performance to help Great Britain beat the Netherlands 2-1 and reach the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

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Eight-try Leinster crush Glasgow to reach semi-finals

Leinster score eight unanswered tries against Glasgow Warriors to advance to the Champions Cup semi-finals and underline their status as tournament favourites.

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A bitter price hike in US coffee shops after tariffs

Higher prices are worrying independent US coffee shops, which import almost all their beans.

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Judge allows Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil's deportation

Mahmoud Khalil was arrested in March for his role in pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Columbia.

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At least one dead in Hudson River helicopter crash

It is unclear how many people were on board the helicopter at the time of the crash.

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Prince Harry in surprise visit to Ukraine to meet war victims

The Duke of Sussex visits an orthopaedic clinic in the western city of Lviv.

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Union bosses held up Birmingham bin deal, BBC told

A strike by hundreds of Birmingham refuse workers has seen rubbish piled high on streets.

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McIlroy's daughter makes incredible putt at Masters Par 3 Contest

Rory McIlroy's four-year old daughter Poppy makes an incredible putt at the Par 3 Contest before the Masters tournament in Augusta.

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Ukraine captures two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

President Zelensky says two soldiers were captured while fighting in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

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Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China

The US president said he will introduce the extra tariff unless China withdraws its own 34% counter-tariff on American goods.

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Trying to be Guardiola - Why promoted teams are struggling in the Premier League

Match of the Day 2's Troy Deeney, Shay Given and Mark Chapman look at why newly promoted teams are getting in a "muddle" in the Premier League, after confirmation of Southampton's relegation.

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Man Utd are improving - Amorim

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says his side are "improving" but admits that "doubts" affected both sides in the Manchester derby as the Red Devils and Manchester City played out an uninspiring goalless draw.

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Flooding sweeps away 9-year-old as storms slam central US

High winds and heavy rain were expected to continue into Sunday, delaying clean-up efforts.

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'Raging' Ferguson 'not scared to make changes' after fifth Ibrox loss in row

Interim Rangers manager Barry Ferguson fulminates after his side suffered a fifth consecutive home defeat.

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I am the only voice defending Spurs - Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou gives an impassioned, detailed defence of his record while adding he is struggling with unique challenges at Tottenham.

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'Watching football hurts' - Williams seeking return

Former Manchester United defender Brandon Williams says it "hurts watching football" after being without an employer since last summer.

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Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest

North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.

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Match of the Day

Highlights from nine midweek Premier League matches, including the Merseyside derby.

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Watch: President Trump announces new tariffs on all imports to US

The US president said a "baseline" 10% tariff would go into effect on what he has dubbed "Liberation Day".

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Tariffs 'a huge blow to Scotland's whisky industry'

Business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us what US tariffs could mean for them.

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Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

The president is expected to unveil details of his plans for a wider set of import taxes. But what tariffs and when?

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Virginia Giuffre grateful for 'love and support' after car crash

Ms Giuffre 'remains in serious condition' in hospital following a collision with a school bus, her family say.

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'Hands-on' prison governor denies fling with inmate

Kerri Pegg denies two counts of misconduct in public office and one count of possessing criminal property.

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Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus

The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023.

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Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus

The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023.

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Le Pen attacks ban from running for public office as 'political decision'

The far-right National Rally leader's sentence jeopardises her chances of running for president in 2027.

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Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive negotiations' on economic deal

The call comes after sources at No 10 say the government is prepared to retaliate against US tariffs if needed.

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FA Cup 'sparkle' returns - but will there be a 'fairytale ending'?

The FA Cup "seems to have its sparkle back" - but will Manchester City stop there being a "fairytale ending" for Aston Villa, Crystal Palace or Nottingham Forest?

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GB win first world figure skating medal since 1984

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson win GB's first figure skating World Championship medal since Torvill and Dean in 1984 with ice dance bronze in Boston.

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Yates scores winning penalty to put Forest through to FA Cup semi-finals

Ryan Yates scores the winning penalty in a shootout against Brighton before running the length of the pitch as Nottingham Forest reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1991.

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Alex Warren was homeless and sleeping in friends' cars - now he's number one

The influencer-turned-musician is topping the charts after turning trauma into music that heals.

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Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip

Denmark's prime minister said the visit by the US VP and other top officials  showed a "lack of respect".

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North Sea crash oil tanker to have cargo of fuel removed

Barrels of jet fuel are being removed from the Stena Immaculate before it is towed to Newcastle.

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Australia to hold federal election on 3 May

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be seeking to fight off a resurgent opposition and win a second term.

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Canada PM Mark Carney says old relationship with US 'is over'

The Canadian leader said his country's relationship with the US had changed due to Trump's tariffs, jeopardising future cooperation.

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N Korea's Kim inspects test of 'AI suicide attack drones'

Analysts said the development of the technology was likely assisted by Russia.

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Men make sacrifices many women don't for top jobs, Farage says

The Reform leader makes the comments on the role of women in the workplace at an event in Westminster.

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French film star Depardieu denies sexual assault allegations at trial

The two legal teams have clashed repeatedly in court as the French film star's lawyer has questioned the credibility of the two plaintiffs.

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Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five years

Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani is promoted to the highest rank in the army, and dissolves all political parties.

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'So surreal' - teenager Eala stuns out-of-sorts Swiatek

Second seed Iga Swiatek suffers a monumental shock as Filipino teenager Alexandra Eala continues her dream run to reach the Miami Open semi-finals.

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A journalist has entered the top secret military chat

And there’s a Ukraine-Russia Black Sea ceasefire deal.

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Meghan launches online shop for fans to buy her fashion favourites

The ShopMy platform is marketed at "elite creators" for them to earn money from links they have shared.

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Raducanu powers into Miami Open quarter-finals

Emma Raducanu is through to her first WTA 1,000 quarter-final after a blistering straight-set win over 17th seed Amanda Anisimova.

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Erdogan calls Turkey protests 'evil' as unrest continues

Protesters gather for a sixth night in Istanbul after city Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest.

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Rate England's players against Latvia

Who impressed for England in Thomas Tuchel's second game as head coach against Latvia? Rate the players here

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'A return to Scotland's worst of times under Clarke'

Scotland's alarming defeat by Greece in the Nations League play-off leaves head coach Steve Clarke with much to ponder, writes Tom English.

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Can Chelsea script perfect ending to Man City mini-series?

Chelsea have the edge over Manchester City, but who will triumph in their fourth meeting in the space of 13 days? BBC Sport takes a look at the intriguing battle so far.

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Protesters in Turkey rally 'for justice' after mayor's arrest

Protesters have taken to the streets for a fourth night after Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained.

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Protesters in Turkey rally 'for justice' after mayor's arrest

Protesters have taken to the streets for a fourth night after Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained.

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At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea

Two people were found dead as multiple fires raged across the country on Saturday.

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Raducanu earns remarkable Miami win over top-10 opponent

Emma Raducanu shows fight to beat world number 10 Emma Navarro in a gripping Miami Open contest which she ranks as her best victory of the season.

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'We will rescue anyone': BBC accompanies Syria's White Helmets after deadly attacks

The BBC accompanies the civil defence group as they respond to violence in Syria's coastal region.

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Watch: How the Heathrow disruption unfolded

BBC Verify's Nick Beake explains how Europe's busiest airport was taken out of action.

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Fingerprints identify Paraguayan woman seven years after death

Ainoha Izaga Ibieta Lima, 33, was found dead in a poultry shed attached to a farmhouse in Spain's Girona province in 2018.

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'They're playing politics with my little boy': Parents on US Department of Education cuts

Mass firings at the Office of Civil rights made one mother fear her disabled son's case will vanish

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Fingerprints identify Paraguayan woman seven years after death

Ainoha Izaga Ibieta Lima, 33, was found dead in a poultry shed attached to a farmhouse in Spain's Girona province in 2018.

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Why has Netanyahu Resumed the War?

Israel has "resumed combat in full force" against Hamas.

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'It's him, it's him!' - Mother spots son deported from US in mega-prison footage

Some relatives of accused and deported gang members say their sons have been wrongly swept up in a Trump administration crackdown.

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IOC presidential race reaches finish line - key questions answered

BBC Sport looks at the key questions before Thursday's IOC presidential vote.

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PM reveals he watches Adolescence with family and backs call to tackle misogyny

The drama focuses on the impact of social media and misogynist influencers on some teenage boys.

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Harry's US visa records unsealed after drug claims

They are heavily redacted, and no details have been given as to what he put on his immigration form.

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Missing South African girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'

Court witnesses reveal shocking details about the disappearance of Joshlin Smith.

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Labour’s Benefits Crackdown

And what happened when Trump phoned Putin?

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Missing South African girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'

Witnesses reveal shocking details into the disappearance of a young South African girl.

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Davina McCall 'feels amazing' returning to work after brain tumour

TV presenter Davina McCall says going back to work is "like the final piece of the jigsaw."

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Putin urged to prove Russia wants peace ahead of Trump talks

The UK and France challenge Russia's president to agree a ceasefire, ahead of Trump-Putin talks on Tuesday.

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Watch: Kate drinks Guinness, pets mascot in St Patrick's Day celebration

The Irish Guards regiment toasts the Princess of Wales, who has been its colonel since 2023.

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Cup final loss ends tough week for Liverpool - Slot

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says his side's 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle at Wembley ends a "tough week".

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Could Starmer be in for a benefits rebellion as tribes clash in his own party?

Labour may have ditched its factional in-fighting - but deep welfare cuts could reignite tensions.

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Arlington Cemetery strips content on black and female veterans from website

The Army-run cemetery said it is working to follow Trump's orders on ending diversity while restoring information.

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No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss

Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.

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Florence and Pisa on alert as flooding hits Italy

Tuscany's president advises residents to exercise "the utmost attention and caution".

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Meta stops ex-director from promoting critical memoir

Social media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book.

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Tributes to 'secret hero' of Glasgow terror attack

Builder Stephen Clarkson, who took down one of the attackers, has died from cancer, aged 59.

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BBC reports from 'blistered and burnt' oil tanker in North Sea

While at least two million litres of jet fuel are in the water, there is some positive news.

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Iran rejects nuclear talks as UAE delivers Trump's letter

The US president says he has proposed talks on a deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and to avert military action.

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Government to tighten law on online suicide drugs

Two young people from Southampton died after taking substances suggested by pro-suicide forums.

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What we know about the oil tanker and cargo vessel collision

BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel.

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England shine in the sun but Cardiff cauldron awaits

England delivered the scoreline and style that their fans craved, but they will face a stiff test to repeat that feat on the final day.

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'Does it always have to be so dramatic, Scotland?'

Scotland earn their second win of the 2025 Six Nations, but only after doing things the hard way, writes Tom English.

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Grandmother gets X-rated message after Apple AI fail

Louise Littlejohn said she was shocked and then laughed when she received the error strewn voicemail transcription.

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GB's Walcott-Nolan wins 1500m bronze at European Indoors

Great Britain's Revee Walcott-Nolan wins 1500m bronze at the European Athletics Indoor Championships as gold-medal favourite Georgia Hunter Bell misses out.

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Denmark postal service to stop delivering letters

The decision will end 400 years of the company's letter service, and postboxes will disappear from June.

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What pausing US intelligence means for Ukraine's military operation

Without US intelligence, Ukraine will not be able to make such effective use of long-range Western weaponry, writes Paul Adams.

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Briton accused of fighting for Ukraine jailed in Russia for 19 years

James Scott Rhys Anderson is the first UK citizen to be convicted by Russia during the war with Ukraine.

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Wales' largest theme park shuts down after 40 years

Oakwood Theme Park, which opened in 1987, employed up to 200 people.

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'Game's best chaser' - Kohli hailed after more ODI heroics

Australia captain Steve Smith lauds Virat Kohli as "arguably the best chaser" in history but what do the statistics say and what makes the India great so good?

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Crowds of 273 to Champions League - rise of Europe's 'hottest property'

Before Club Brugge face Aston Villa on Tuesday, manager Nicky Hayen is being touted as one of Europe's "hottest properties".

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Belfast factory to supply 5,000 missiles to Ukraine

The deal is worth up to £1.6bn and will involve recruiting 200 additional staff.

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Rail fare rise 'piles on misery', campaigners say

People are being "priced off" the railways, one group says, as ticket prices in England and Wales rise by 4.6%

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They lost their families in a plane crash - then came the online hate

Families of those killed in the Jeju Air crash have been smeared as "fake victims" and "scammers".

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Starmer gives Zelensky 'full backing' in warm No 10 welcome

A £2.26bn loan was signed during Zelensky's No 10 visit, which came ahead of a summit on ending the war in Ukraine.

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R&B hitmaker Angie Stone dead in car crash

The Wish I Didn't Miss You singer was involved in a collision in Alabama following a performance.

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R&B hitmaker Angie Stone dead in car crash

The Wish I Didn't Miss You singer was involved in a collision in Alabama following a performance.

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Trump and Zelensky clash in the Oval Office

The Ukrainian president leaves White House after angry meeting

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Man City's Rodri returns to individual training

Rodri is back in training at Manchester City, completing an individual workout at the club's Etihad Campus on Friday.

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Man City reported to European Commission over rule breaches - Tebas

La Liga president Javier Tebas reports the Premier League champions to the European Commission over sponsorship deals and subsidiary companies

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Replacing Buttler as captain the sensible thing to do - Agnew

Replacing Jos Buttler as captain could rejuvenate him as a player and is the sensible thing for England to do after Champions Trophy exit, says Jonathan Agnew.

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Bosnian-Serb leader sentenced to jail in landmark trial

Dodik's trial had been widely seen as a test for the Balkan nation's weak central government.

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Eubank Jr slaps Benn with egg at chaotic face-off

Chris Eubank Jr slaps Conor Benn across the face with an egg during a head-to-head at an extraordinary media conference for their fight in Manchester.

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Killing Me Softly singer Roberta Flack dies aged 88

The star's other hits included The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Feel Like Makin' Love.

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The Macron And Trump Bromance Returns

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Donald Trump at the White House

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'What he's done is amazing' - Isak reaches landmark to join elite list

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak becomes the seventh-fastest player to reach 50 Premier League goals.

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Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives you his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

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England move on up into title mix with canny win

England's grinding win over Scotland opens up a route to a potentially glittering prize.

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Trump fires top US general CQ Brown in shake-up at Pentagon

The new Pentagon chief had accused CQ Brown of a "woke" focus on diversity, equity and inclusion programmes.

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'I'm very, very angry' - Arteta after Arsenal hopes suffer 'big blow'

The Premier League title race may not be done yet - but Mikel Arteta was "very, very angry" after Arsenal's loss to West Ham.

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French far-right leader cancels speech, accusing Bannon of 'Nazi' gesture

Former top Trump adviser Steve Bannon denies making Nazi salute at CPAC and says Jordan Bardella is "unworthy to lead France".

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Ros Atkins on... the fight for Ukraine's critical minerals

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at why the US wants access to Ukraine's minerals.

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Gordon Ramsay restaurant sees 477 lucky cat thefts

The cat figurines known as maneki-neko feature within the TV chef's Lucky Cat restaurants.

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Marvellous Mbappe sends Man City crashing out of Europe

A Kylian Mbappe hat-trick sees off Manchester City in convincing fashion to send Real Madrid into the last sixteen of the Champions League with a 3-1 (6-3 on aggregate) win at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

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Feyi-Waboso to miss Six Nations after shoulder surgery

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will miss the Six Nations after deciding to undergo shoulder surgery.

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Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump criticism

The prime minister spoke to Zelensky on the phone and expressed support for "Ukraine's democratically elected leader".

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Djokovic loses in Qatar after Murray coaching announcement

Novak Djokovic says the partnership with Andy Murray as his coach will continue "indefinitely".

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Rees-Zammit re-signs as wide receiver for Jaguars

Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit re-signs as a wide receiver for Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

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Hat-trick hero Marmoush can ease burden on Haaland

There is not much Erling Haaland has failed to do when it comes to scoring goals since he joined Manchester City, although none of his 11 hat-tricks have come quicker than Omar Marmoush's first for the club.

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Hospital chairman who plotted against boss resigns

Ian Haythornthwaite was found to have conspired against Dr Susan Gilby with other senior figures.

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Ukraine end game: What each side wants from a peace deal

Donald Trump's phone call with Putin has shocked both Ukraine's president Zelensky and allies alike, but is it enough to start peace talks?

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Peruvian police in capybara gear make Valentine's drug bust

Video shows the moment police use fancy dress to carry out a drug raid in Lima, Peru.

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Could the War in Ukraine be About to End?

Trump says there’s a “good possibility” it could be.

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Trump calls Putin AND Zelensky to begin talks

The US president says negotiations to begin 'immediately'

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UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration

It follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."

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From world's best to Wales' worst - Gatland shows danger of going back

From world's best to Wales' worst, Warren Gatland may have proved why you should never go back as his second stint as Wales head coach ends.

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Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily

More than 1,200 officers were involved in an operation aimed at "dismantling" the mob in the Palermo.

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Trump, Tariffs, Taylor, Texts

President Trump announces 25% tariffs on steel.

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'I'm only asking for basic respect' says trans doctor in NHS changing room row

A tribunal hears Dr Beth Upton denied being a man multiple times in a row over who can use women's changing rooms.

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Man who lost Bitcoin fortune wants to buy tip where it may be buried

James Howells wants to search a landfill site where he lost 8,000 bitcoins now worth about £620m.

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Man City to host Plymouth in FA Cup fifth round

Manchester City will host Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

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Bodies of migrants found in Libya mass grave, authorities say

It comes just days after another mass grave with 19 bodies was found on a farm nearby.

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Plymouth stun Liverpool in FA Cup giant-killing

Watch highlights as the Championship's bottom side Plymouth Argyle knock out Premier League leaders Liverpool with a hard-fought victory in the FA Cup fourth round.

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Cool heads and bloody minds combine as England pluck victory from chaos

It was a finale that defied logic and order, but, for the first time in a long time, England found a way through the final-quarter maelstrom to victory.

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African summit urges immediate DR Congo ceasefire

Leaders from east and southern Africa call on all warring parties - including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - to meet within five days.

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Oasis fans see tickets cancelled over 'bots' claim

Fans say they have been wrongly accused of using bots to buy their tickets for the comeback shows.

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Zelensky says North Korean troops back on front line

Kyiv had indicated last week the North Koreans may have been withdrawn due to heavy losses in battle.

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Ecuador chooses president against backdrop of gang violence

Whoever wins the presidential election will be tasked with restoring security to the country.

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Swedish school shooting victims were seven women and three men

Families have been identifying victims of the attack - all between 28 and 68 years old.

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Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws

The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate.

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Israeli soldier jailed for abusing Palestinian detainees from Gaza

Israel's military says he punched detainees and used his weapon while they were handcuffed and blindfolded.

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Man launches fight against €200 fine for loudspeaker call at French station

The outraged passenger hires a lawyer to dispute the fine over a public phone call in Nantes.

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How long could the Santorini 'seismic crisis' last?

Scientists say it is unclear how many more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.

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China challenges Trump tariffs as 'discriminatory'

Beijing says the US is making "unfounded" claims about its role in the fentanyl trade to justify new tariffs.

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Hunger-striking journalist challenges Georgia's government from jail

Mzia Amaglobeli is accused of slapping a police chief but her detention has made her a symbol of resistance.

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BBC Verify: Can Trump really take ownership of Gaza?

BBC Verify examines international law to understand if the US has the authority to "take over" the Gaza Strip.

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US Postal Service resumes deliveries from China

The company said it is working with customs after Donald Trump closed a tax loophole on low-value parcels.

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13 VAR mistakes in Premier League so far this season

There have been a total of 13 video assistant referee (VAR) mistakes in the Premier League so far this season, say league bosses.

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Emmerdale and Coronation Street schedules face cut backs

The flagship ITV soaps will lose an hour a week of schedule time between them in a move bosses say will make the shows more "streaming-friendly".

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British medic loses arm and leg in Ukraine strike

The 28-year-old from Dorset was evacuating people from a town on the front line when his vehicle was hit.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawyers spar during first court hearing

Each lawyer claimed the other was attacking their client outside of court.

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What is USAID and why is Trump reportedly poised to close it?

The US aid agency spends billions around the world on humanitarian support - but its future is in doubt.

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Trump’s Tariff Turmoil

And, Prime Minister Keir Starmer heads to Brussels to meet EU leaders.

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Around 160,000 protest against far-right in Berlin

The protests came after some parties voted alongside the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), over a non-binding resolution on immigration last week.

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Pub free pint offer backfires after Forest's 7-0 win

The home team delivered for thirsty punters at the Gedling Inn in Nottinghamshire.

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Watch: Match of the Day

Gary Lineker presents highlights from another exciting day of Premier League action.

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Two children die in hit-and-run crash

Police urged anyone who saw what happened or has dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch.

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At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN

The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.

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British-Israeli hostage says Hamas held her at UN facilities

During a call with the UK prime minister, Emily Damari says she was detained on UN premises inside Gaza.

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Alleged spy thought she was helping with police work

Vanya Gaberova is one of several Bulgarian nationals accused of spying for Russia.

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No targets for aviation or farming in UK climate plan

The UK has set an ambitious goal to radically reduce carbon emissions by 2035.

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Aston Villa reject Arsenal approach for Watkins

Aston Villa reject an initial approach from Arsenal for England striker Ollie Watkins.

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The Rachel Reeves Runway for Growth

The chancellor backs a Heathrow expansion.

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DeepSeek shows AI's centre of power could shift away from US

The app's strong debut has shaken beliefs that the US would remain the unchallenged global AI superpower, writes the BBC's Marc Cieslak.

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Biased AI rejected my job applications, says ex-MP

Former Welsh Secretary David TC Davies says CV scanners rejected him over lack of a university degree.

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Can Trump and Starmer Have a Special Relationship?

Plus, the rise of a Chinese artificial intelligence firm plunges US shares.

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Closure of SAS investigation was premature, inquiry told

An inquiry into alleged killings carried out by British soldiers in Afghanistan continued on Monday.

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The Women's Football Show

Highlights from the Women's Super League, including Chelsea v Arsenal.

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Vicky Pattison's sex tape warning and The Weeknd's final chapter: This week's big releases

Hard Truths starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a new Diddy documentary and The Apprentice are also coming out this week.

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Neil Gaiman's publisher cancels future works

Dark Horse Comics was set to publish more works in the Anansi Boys series, a spin-off of the British author's novel American Gods.

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Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs

Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'.

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Palestinians' return on hold as Israel accuses Hamas of breaching truce deal

Israel says it will not open a key road until plans are in place for the release of an Israeli civilian.

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Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia against PM Fico

Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup.

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Slovak opposition protests as PM Fico warns of coup

Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup.

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Bulgarian woman based in UK denies spying for Russia

Katrin Ivanova denied knowing that information she gathered would be sent to Moscow.

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'I knew I was running for my life': How Southport attack unfolded, as told by survivors

Survivors of the horrific incident have recounted how the deadly incident played out.

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'Carnage' as mini tornado tears through village

Residents in a Cornish village are clearing up after violent winds cause major damage.

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Prince Harry’s day out of court

The Sun newspaper publisher has apologised and agreed to pay him damages

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Rashford's camp hold Barca talks - Thursday's gossip

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford's camp meet Barcelona, Arsenal initiate move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, Nottingham Forest prepare club record bid for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, plus more.

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Trump comes out swinging in fast start to presidency

He has made waves with dozens of actions that represent a substantial expansion of White House power, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Israel's military chief resigns over 7 October 2023 failures

Lt Gen Herzi Halevi says "the terrible failure" to prevent the Hamas attack "accompanies me every day".

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US exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappear

Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Queen Camilla praises work of hospices

The Queen says "I wish we could clone these places" while meeting people at a hospice in Wiltshire.

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Can opposites Trump and Starmer find common ground?

The prime minister and the new president of the United States are rather different characters.

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'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction

Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble.

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President Trump Is back

Newscast, Americast, Ukrainecast and The Global Story join forces to dissect Trump’s speech.

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Hugs and tears: How Israeli hostage return unfolded

Three freed hostages are returned to Israel after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force.

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A new Traitors series and Jade opens up about Harry Styles date: This week's big releases

We've rounded up all the key culture releases for the week ahead, from film to music.

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Palestinians in West Bank wait anxiously for prisoners to be released

Ninety Palestinians should be freed from Israeli jails in exchange for three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza.

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Two Iranian supreme court judges shot dead

The attacker reportedly used a handgun to shoot both judges, before killing himself.

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Thousands protest in Washington against Trump as he prepares for inauguration

The march took place ahead of Trump's arrival to the nation's capital as he prepares to be sworn in on Monday.

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TikTok ban will be first test for Trump as dealmaker-in-chief

The new law will land in the incoming president's lap – but it's also a political opportunity, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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'How could this be true?' - the house that survived an inferno

A Los Angeles resident returned to find his home still standing after the Eaton fire torched his street.

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How did we reach the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza?

The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.

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Americast

Could Donald Trump intervene to block the app’s ban?

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Tamworth footballer refuses to play over club's reaction to racism

Forward Chris Wreh refuses to play for Tamworth after being racially abused, claiming the club have not supported him enough.

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Watch: Crowd erupts after Si's 'brilliant' escape shot

Watch Si Jiahui make a "brilliant" escape shot against Mark Allen in the first round of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.

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US man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark

Prosecutors alleged the man from Texas sent threatening and explicit messages to the Indiana Fever star player.

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Watch: Moment man's saved from burning LA home

Retired firefighter Rich Snyder rescued his neighbour when the LA wildfires spread to their street.

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International Court of Justice president Salam named Lebanon's new PM

His appointment is another blow to Hezbollah, which had sought to reappoint caretaker PM Najib Mikati.

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PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth

Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.

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Meghan Netflix show delayed over LA wildfires

The series will now premiere in March after devastating fires in southern California, where it was filmed.

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Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian".

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Molly-Mae's 'raw' new show and Liam Payne cinema tribute: What's coming out this week?

We've rounded up all the key culture releases for the week ahead, from film to music.

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Man who was brutally attacked 23 years ago dies

Leon Adams was found unconscious near Grangetown train station in the early hours of 14 February 2002.

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Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says.

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Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says.

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Passengers evacuate plane on snowy tarmac amid storm

The Delta flight, with more than 200 passengers on board, was suspended shortly after takeoff due to engine issues.

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Zebra dies after 'incident' with rhino at zoo

A spokesperson from Colchester Zoo says they are devastated by what has happened.

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Jeremy Hunt apologises to Letby victims' families

The former health secretary has been giving evidence at the Thirlwall Inquiry into the nurse's crimes.

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Will Trump really take Canada and Greenland?

He also said he wants to reclaim the Panama Canal

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Explosive fertiliser in Ivory Coast harbour nothing to fear, officials say

Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK.

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Do Facts Meta on Facebook?

Mark Zuckerberg removes fact-checking on his platforms.

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Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases

Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.

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Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume

It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

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'Humans are all they know' - Fate of whales uncertain as marine zoo shuts

Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent.

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Referee makes history as first openly gay official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.

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US Olympic sprinter Kerley tasered after police confrontation

United States Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley is tasered and arrested by police following a confrontation with officers in Miami, Florida.

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Hamas police chief among 40 reported killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

The officer was killed in an overnight air strike on a displaced people’s camp in the southern Gaza.

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What we know about the New Orleans attacker

The man who drove into a large crowd in the French Quarter was identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, a US citizen and Army veteran.

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Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans attack

The college football match between Notre Dame and the University of Georgia will now be played in New Orleans on Thursday.

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