'I kissed Rodrigo and said thanks' - De Zerbi 'liked' Spurs red card

Roberto de Zerbi praises Rodrigo Bentancur after he was sent off in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.

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Watch: 'Time for Ukraine to get a new president', says Trump

The US president's said President Volodymyr Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world".

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Boos, anguish & fading belief -'worrying day' for under-pressure Carrick

It couldn't happen again could it? Another failure to beat 10 men increases pressure on Man Utd boss Michael Carrick after a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

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Arteta's conscience clear over Man City charges

Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's rule breaches during a period when he was assistant manager at the club.

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Three men found guilty of murdering two Australian surfer brothers and US friend

The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well.

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Early release scheme prisoner jailed days after leaving

Michael Bogle had said outside prison last week that "people like me" should not be jailed "for a long time".

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Watch: Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed?

The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.

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BBC on Hurricane Isaias and its expected Gulf Coast landfall

BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes says the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season could bring dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rains to the Gulf Coast Friday.

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Burnham calls on Polanski to reverse Green Party's Zionism motion

The prime minister has intervened in the row over the motion passed by members at Green Party conference.

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Chinese runner dropped by sponsor after riding bike during marathon

Sun Yuanyuan was seemingly pictured on the back of another person's bike during part of the Berlin Marathon.

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Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since guilty verdict

Pep Guardiola is expected to attend Manchester City's Champions League tie against Paris St-Germain next week - the club's first home match since they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.

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What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?

Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.

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White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego

Gavin Newsom called the remarks "deranged", but the White House said Trump was warning of the risk of a nuclear Iran.

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Kane scores twice but who else was a 'real threat'? England player ratings

Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel rates the England players after Tuesday's 3-0 win against the Czech Republic.

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Jeffrey Archer: successful novelist, disgraced politician and convicted liar

Politician and best-selling author whose career was mired in scandal and disgrace.

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Humphries wins Grand Prix to end barren spell

World number two Luke Humphries ends a 16-month wait for a PDC major trophy with a stunning 6-4 victory over Gerwyn Price in the World Grand Prix final.

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'Money-grab' or celebration? NFL kicks off London series

The NFL kicked off this season's series of London games on Sunday but the build-up was overshadowed by anger from long-term fans over ticket prices.

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Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era

Scotland scored twice in North Macedonia but the scoreline does not reflect their dominance in Skopje, writes Tom English.

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Leicester hold off Newcastle for first Prem win

Leicester Tigers pick up their first win of the season with a tense and hard-fought victory at Newcastle Red Bulls in the Prem.

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Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'

Jude Bellingham's international future was being called into question a year ago, but now he is regarded as potentially one of England's "greatest of all time".

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Bath gain revenge on Exeter to win 11-try thriller

After losing to Exeter at home in the Prem semi-final last season, Bath beat the Chiefs 40-34 in another thriller.

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Men charged over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community

The pair were arrested in the Northern Quarter area of the city on the eve of Yom Kippur.

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Bill Nighy wins best host at British Podcast Awards

The actor has become an agony uncle in what award organisers called an "irresistibly endearing series".

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Drumcree talks resume at Hillsborough as residents' legal challenge postponed

The Orange Order and members of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition have arrived at Hillsborough Castle for further talks over the Drumcree parading dispute.

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Arsenal let two-goal lead slip to draw with Paris FC

A miscommunication between Arsenal goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez and England captain Leah Williamson gifts Paris FC a late equaliser as the sides draw 2-2 in the Women's Champions League.

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Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing

Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.

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Former American Idol contestant and pastor found guilty of murdering wife

Caleb Flynn weeps in court as he is convicted of shooting his wife, Ashley, dead in their Ohio home.

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Who continues to show how important they are? - England player ratings

How the England players rated following their Nations League match.

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Forest Green allow Savage to talk to another club

Forest Green give manager Robbie Savage permission to speak to another club, amid speculation linking him to Peterborough United.

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McNulty first US world road race winner in 33 years

Brandon McNulty becomes the first American winner of the men's road race world title in 33 years with a stunning victory in Montreal.

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'Pipe dream' to reality? Wakefield reach Grand Final

Wakefield Trinity were playing in rugby league's second tier in 2024. Two years on, they are one win away from becoming Super League champions.

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Vollering wins women's road race world title

Demi Vollering continues her remarkable season with a thrilling victory in the women's road race in Montreal.

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Mother of woman found hanging in tree shocked as police say body was staged

Christy Spivey tells the BBC she only has more questions now police think Tasia Fortune's body was put in the tree after her death.

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Who made an uncharacteristic error? England player ratings v Spain

England were beaten 3-2 in an entertaining game by world champions Spain in the Nations League - here's how BBC Sport rated the Three Lions' players.

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Northampton begin title defence with win over Newcastle

James Pater and Tommy Freeman score hat-tricks as Northampton kick off their title defence with a 59-26 win over Newcastle.

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O'Neill left 'baffled' by refereeing in late NI win in Georgia

Michael O'Neill has said he was "baffled" by some of the refereeing decisions in Friday's 1-0 win in Georgia in the Nations League.

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Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech

The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards". 

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Netanyahu defends Israeli military as delegates walk out before UN speech

The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards". 

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Buttler injury halts England as Sri Lanka level series

Jos Buttler's bravery comes in vain as Sri Lanka fight back to beat England in the second one-day international at Headingley and set up a series decider at The Oval.

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Burnham says ban on alcohol for football fans in stands is 'discrimination'

The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.

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Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace

Poland says the aircraft stayed in its skies for 42 seconds, forcing the Nato member to scramble its fighter jets.

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Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape

Essex cricketer Robin Das is charged with two counts of rape and will appear in court in October.

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Trump tells UN he has 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' Iran or make peace deal

His tone contrasted with remarks earlier from UN Secretary General António Guterres, who warned global divisions were deepening.

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Eleven injured in shooting outside Turkish school

Footage appears to show a male in the area carrying a firearm, while officials say the attacker has been captured.

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Bishop of Lincoln resigns amid sex assault inquiry

The Right Reverend Stephen Conway remains under investigation following a "safeguarding complaint".

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Atletico hit back at Mourinho over referee complaints

Atletico Madrid hit back at Jose Mourinho after he complained about the refereeing in the Madrid derby.

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Smith wins World Series of Darts Finals as Littler run ends

England's Ross Smith shocks Wales' Gerwyn Price to win World Series of Darts Finals as Luke Littler's clean-sweep dream ends in last eight in Amsterdam.

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Holdt scores hat-trick as Spurs thrash 10-player Palace

Olivia Holdt claims a hat-trick as Tottenham score seven times in the second half to condemn 10-player Crystal Palace to their first defeat since being promoted back to the Women's Super League.

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Celtic win 'changes game' - but can they reverse Rangers' derby dominance?

Former Celtic captain Scott Brown believes a win for the Scottish champions against Rangers on Sunday "changes the game" after a turbulent week for Martin O'Neill's side.

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Premier League fans and players honour Noah Woods

Everton and Ipswich supporters and players pay tribute to the three-year-old, who died this week.

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'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran

The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at $100 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.

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Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds

Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

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Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws award from Muslim cleric who praised Osama bin Laden

The award was handed out last week, on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

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England crush Sri Lanka to seal T20 series win

England comfortably chase a below-par target of 146 to thrash Sri Lanka by six wickets and seal the three-match T20 series with a game to spare.

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Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump

The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.

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Brook & Baker shine as England crush Sri Lanka

Harry Brook hit 114 not out in the first innings set up England with a total of 254 proving to difficult for Sri Lanka to chase leading to a England win by 119 runs after bowling out Sri Lanka.

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Search launched for boy, 3, missing at playground

Police carry out door-to-door inquiries in Brantham and a helicopter has been seen circling the area.

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Graham & Ure make Pocognoli's first Scotland squad

Stoke City centre-half Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure will receive their first full Scotland call-ups on Tuesday when Sebastien Pocognoli names his first squad as head coach.

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Calvert-Lewin stars but Botman struggles - player ratings for Leeds v Newcastle

How Leeds United and Newcastle United's players rated following their Premier League match.

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Watch: Match of the Day

Highlights of two Premier League matches, including the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

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Only Roland Garros towel left, says Ukraine tennis player after Russian strike hits flat

Dayana Yastremska says her flat took a "direct hit" by a Russian missile in Odesa, and all that left was her Roland Garros towel.

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Hodgkinson second to Werro after hamstring tear

Keely Hodgkinson is again denied a major prize by rival Audrey Werro - but reveals she had to overcome a torn hamstring to make the start line at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship.

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Wigan beat Catalans to lift sixth League Leaders' Shield

Wigan Warriors win a sixth League Leaders' Shield as they beat Catalans Dragons to wrap up top spot in Super League heading into the play-offs.

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'Out of control' - Cook questions England tactics

England had “no plan” and were “out of control” in the face of Razaullah’s stunning hitting on the third day of the final Test against Pakistan, according to former captain Alastair Cook.

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England captain Jones calls for fertility support

England captain Meg Jones wants the Red Roses to have access to fertility support and egg freezing.

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Twenty-five dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern China

Of the 42 people on board, 17 were were evacuated, CCTV reports.

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US airport security weighs major changes 25 years after 9/11

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reversing policies put in place after 9/11.

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N Korea has built two-storey uranium enrichment facility, says watchdog

The International Atomic Energy Agency's says the facility is cause for "serious concern".

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Pakistan in 'disarray' as England take seven wickets in first session

England make stunning start to their third and final Test against Pakistan by taking seven wickets in the opening session on the first day at Edgbaston, leaving the tourists 100-7 at lunch.

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From shot-shy to shoot on sight - Villa find a way to win

Aston Villa finally found their shooting boots with three goals at Club Brugge - but their win was not straightforward.

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Palestinian parents fear for children's lives at school as settler attacks grow

A headteacher in the occupied West Bank has installed new barbed wire fencing after three pupils were killed this year.

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New videos of man in 9/11 lawsuit reveal extremist links

The footage and other evidence the FBI failed to share undermine Omar al-Bayoumi's 25 years of denials.

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Champions League returns - who are favourites and players to watch?

The Champions League is back and BBC Sport take a look at who the favourites are to win the title plus predictions from the experts.

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Video shows damaged Amazon cargo plane after crash

An Amazon Air cargo plane has overshot the runway while attempting to land at Miami International Airport.

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Raise the Colours founder charged with 14 offences

Ryan Bridge faces a string of charges including racially aggravated harassment, threats and assault.

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Antonelli 'walks over water' for win that will go down in F1 folklore

Kimi Antonelli delivered one of the great F1 drives to win the Italian Grand Prix and leave Mercedes' team-mate George Russell's title hopes almost a lost cause.

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Glasner and Williams dispute VAR call over Forest handball

Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner and Neco Williams believe VAR should not have ruled out defender's goal against Tottenham.

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From chess to battle for pole, Gasly has Russell covered at Monza

Pierre Gasly delivered the biggest surprise pole position in F1 for years in Italy as the leading contenders had scrappy qualifying sessions.

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Kolisi urges Boks to channel spirit of Soweto to beat All Blacks

Captain Siya Kolisi calls on the Springboks to summon inspiration from Soweto's pivotal part in South Africa's history as they host New Zealand on Saturday.

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Watch: Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fight for women's equality

The feminist icon who became leader of the women's liberation movement in the US died on Wednesday at the age of 92, according to her foundation.

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'Adonis' Gibbs-White's chance to shine - will Tuchel take notice?

Morgan Gibbs-White was left out of England's World Cup squad - will his continued good form be impossible for Thomas Tuchel to ignore?

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Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial

Dawn Light is accused of taking photos of jurors outside the Plymouth courthouse, a practice prohibited by the court.

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Watch: Trump 'happy' that Prince Harry and Meghan left the US

President Donald Trump said he was not a fan of the couple and added that they treated the Royal Family with "great disrespect".

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Rybakina makes winning start in race to number one

Elena Rybakina says she is "motivated" by the race to become world number one but insists her focus is on taking "one step at a time" as she got her US Open campaign off to a winning start.

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Man City sign Ndiaye from Everton in £65m deal

Manchester City sign winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth up to £65m.

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Across Latin America, 'aura battles' burst onto the scene

Young people across Latin America are taking part in the contests where participants compete to prove who has the most charisma.

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Twenty-seven people rescued from rollercoaster

Crews spend more than three hours bringing people down from the ride in Lowestoft.

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British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station

A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria.

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A new Man Utd era - but Fernandes still sets the standard

For all the new signings, it is still captain Bruno Fernandes who sets the standard at Manchester United, writes Simon Stone.

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Dubois beats Moore to keep Baumgardner in picture

Caroline Dubois coasts to victory over Amelia Moore in Birmingham to defend her WBC and WBO lightweight titles and stay on course for a blockbuster meeting with Alycia Baumgardner.

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Decision to curtail play at Lord's 'a joke' - Hussain

The decision to abandon play an hour early after a rain-hit third day of England’s second Test against Pakistan is criticised by former captain Nasser Hussain and fans.

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'I learned from Murray' - Boulter won't make wedding ring mistake

Andy Murray has long been a guiding figure for British tennis, but newly-married Katie Boulter will not be following his lead when it comes to keeping her wedding ring safe as she prepares for the US Open.

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Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

Trump's order comes after the trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week.

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'Mortified' McInnes takes responsibility for Rangers' European exit

Manager Derek McInnes says he take "full responsibility" for Rangers' "embarrassing" Conference League exit at the hands of Jablonec.

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Liverpool v Spurs & Man Utd v Brighton - full EFL Cup third-round draw

Liverpool face Tottenham in the third round of the EFL Cup, Manchester United play Brighton and Manchester City draw Norwich.

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Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea's Jackson

The striker is nearing a move to Villa Park after three years at Chelsea.

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GB's Dart and Jones advance in US Open qualifying

Britons Harriet Dart and Fran Jones both make winning starts in their bids to reach the US Open singles main draw.

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'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview

The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom.

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Al-Hilal in advanced talks to sign Arsenal's Martinelli

Arsenal are in advanced talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal over the sale of Gabriel Martinelli for at least £50m.

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Rogers & Palmer star but Sanchez struggles - Fulham v Chelsea player ratings

Morgan Rogers scores on his Chelsea debut as Xabi Alonso's side beat Fulham at Craven Cottage - here are BBC Sport's player ratings.

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Watch Match of the Day

Highlights of the day's three matches in the Premier League.

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Signs that Jaissle's Newcastle are not to be written off

Newcastle United were predicted to struggle from the off by some pundits, but head coach Matthias Jaissle will take encouragement from aspects of their display even after conceding a late equaliser against Liverpool

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Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law

The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border.

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De Zerbi learns cash alone cannot fix Spurs' losing mentality

Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi discovers cash is no cure for a losing mentality as they crash to a heavy defeat at Brentford, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank

There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.

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Man Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton's Baleba

Manchester United agree a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.

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Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with William?

The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.

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Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew

England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.

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How Root brought welcome calm on return as England captain

Joe Root took advice from Harry Brook and adopted a hands-off approach with his bowlers on his return as England Test skipper.

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'Everyone in for Christmas' - Burnham unveils rough sleeping plan

Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic.

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Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey

The Liberal Democrats say taking part in the scheme would "destroy the business model" of gangs arranging Channel crossings.

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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice

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Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow

BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.

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Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentary

A new documentary series about Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City reveals the bust-up he had with former captain Kyle Walker.

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Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move

Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.

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Super Giants survive late wobble to win men's Hundred

Trent Rockets fail in their bid to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year, as they are beaten by Manchester Super Giants in the men's final.

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US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported aboard

Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.

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West Ham break EFL record to sign Engels for £22m

West Ham United pay a £22m fee, a new EFL record, to sign Celtic's Belgium international midfielder Arne Engels.

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Castleford shrug off coach problems to beat Hull

Castleford Tigers put their coaching problems aside as they beat Hull FC at the MKM Stadium to record only their third Super League away win of the season.

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Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire

Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.

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Walter puts dominant Super Giants in Hundred final

All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundred final.

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Heroic Leigh defence denies table-toppers Leeds

Leigh Leopards ruin Leeds Rhinos' perfect home record in Super League this season and pick up a vital two points in their hunt for a top-six spot.

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Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarms

Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.

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GB's Evans wins European gold in 100m breaststroke

Great Britain's Angharad Evans won her first European Championship gold in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.

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Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement

As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.

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Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

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Super Giants deny Sunrisers and boost knockout bid

Manchester Super Giants gave themselves a huge chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of The Hundred with a 10-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds.

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Forest to host Leeds in EFL Cup - second-round draw in full

Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.

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Rockets face nervous wait after defeat by Brave

Trent Rockets face a nervous wait to see if they will qualify automatically for the final of The Hundred after a six-wicket defeat by Southern Brave.

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McInnes left frustrated amid Rangers' poor start to season

Derek McInnes is still seeking a win after three games as Rangers managers and feels hard done by following a 2-1 home defeat by Hibernian and injury to big-money striker Youssef Chermiti.

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'Celtic fans are going to fall in love with him' - Hogh makes his mark

Kasper Hogh earns rave reviews after his first goals - and first hat-trick - for Celtic in Saturday's 5-1 thrashing of Kilmarnock.

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Simpson avenges only loss in Williamson rematch

Callum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.

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Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino

Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

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Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies

Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.

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Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant

The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.

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Watch: BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president

The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.

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India is a nation of walkers - but its cities forgot them

India's top court has put the spotlight on unsafe footpaths and the country's forgotten pedestrians.

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Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition

The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anemia.

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Old habits haunt Rangers in early McInnes tenure

Derek McInnes says Rangers were "guilty of beating ourselves" as he bemoaned the loss of cheap goals in the Europa League qualifying first-leg defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok in Poland.

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Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing

They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

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Everton sign midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal

Everton sign Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year contract for a reported fee of £7m.

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Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty

The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.

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Brilliant Brook leads Sunrisers to record Hundred score

Harry Brook hits a 15-ball fifty and Ryan Rickelton makes 94 not out as Sunrisers Leeds set a new Hundred record, making 241-2 against London Spirit.

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Paramount chief executive David Ellison breaks silence on Warner Bros mega merger

The chief executive of Paramount-Skydance says criticism of $110bn (£82m) merger with Warner Bros. relies on outdated Hollywood model.

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'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

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'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth doubts

Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.

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Day to remember for record-breaking Finucane

Emma Finucane creates history by winning a fourth track cycling Commonwealth Games gold and leads Wales into closing ceremony.

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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

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

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Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'

Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.

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Hunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after 800m gold in Glasgow

England's Georgia Hunter Bell eyes an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.

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Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

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Vomit in the morning, gold in the afternoon for England's gamblers

Sickness struck England's team pursuit squad on Thursday morning, but a late gamble and fine ride secured Commonwealth Games gold in the velodrome.

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'Change is inevitable' - Liverpool CEO on FSG, Iraola and consortium talks

Liverpool Billy Hogan talks to BBC Sport in New York about investment, transition and why FSG aren't done yet.

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Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

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Despair to delight for Wales' golden girl Evans

Gymnast Ruby Evans goes from despair to gold in Glasgow after glory in the floor final at the Commonwealth Games.

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Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue

The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in Santa Cruz, California after the boy had been swept offshore.

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Savinho open to leaving Man City amid Spurs interest

Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club and is keen to join Premier League rivals Tottenham.

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Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled

A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

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'Nothing makes sense' - Ramsay-Peaty beaten again

Adam Ramsay-Peaty says "nothing makes sense" as he again has to settle for bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Craig Overton hits twin Jamie for decisive six

Craig Overton wins the battle against his twin brother as Trent Rockets beat London Spirit, while Jos Buttler stars for Manchester Super Giants.

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'Masterful' Duckett's 75-run knock inspires Rockets to win over Spirit

Ben Duckett hits 75 runs off 47 balls to help Trent Rockets to a four-wicket win over London Spirit in the 2026 Men's Hundred.

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Could Mount be final piece in Man Utd midfield jigsaw?

Mason Mount has been outstanding alongside new arrival Andrey Santos for Manchester United in their first two pre-season games.

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Several injured at Berlin Pride after reports vehicle drove into crowd, police say

Police say an intensive manhunt is under way after the incident in Berlin's city centre.

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Littler sets up Price final at World Matchplay

Luke Littler is on course to beat Phil Taylor's tournament average record after another impressive victory saw him reach the final.

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Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution

A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".

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Kim feels 'pretty cool' after carding historic 59

Michael Kim is thrilled to be "part of the history books" after a superb 12-under par round of 59 at the 3M Open in Minnesota.

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Scotland win three medals in 45 minutes to kick-start Glasgow 2026

Scotland claim three medals in a magnificent 45 minutes in the pool to kick-start the hosts' Commonwealth Games in fine style in Glasgow.

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'What's happened there?!' - Buttler and Dawson's moment to forget

Manchester Super Giants fielders Jos Buttler and Liam Dawson inadvertently teach a vital lesson in communication after a huge fielding mix-up, missing a simple catch that would have removed London Spirit's Kiran Carlson in the men's Hundred.

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Captain Salt leads Fire to victory against Brave

Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt leads from the front as his unbeaten 47 helps them begin the 2026 Hundred season with a six-wicket win against Southern Brave in Southampton.

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Iraola wants Mac Allister & Alisson to stay with Liverpool

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola wants midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club.

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Littler throws nine-darter in superb Matchplay win

World number one Luke Littler throws a thrilling nine-darter as he books his place in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a 11-8 win over Nathan Aspinall.

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Chelsea sign £117m Rogers - what will he bring?

Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock - so how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?

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King hails design of Europe's first eco mosque

King Charles says he is impressed with "all the care and attention" on the building in Cambridge.

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Rate the Spain and Argentina players in World Cup final

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

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Stars shine at the World Cup final half-time show

Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira entertain the crowd at half-time in the World Cup final, with a special appearance from Ronaldo and Ronaldinho at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

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England beat Argentina in thriller after late TMO call

England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship after the hosts have a last-gasp try controversially ruled out in Santiago del Estero.

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Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge

A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.

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Tuchel urges England to finish strongly in emotional address

England manager Thomas Tuchel has called on his players to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address to the squad following their agonising semi-final defeat by Argentina.

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England move Buenos Aires base to avoid potential World Cup party

England's rugby players have switched hotels in Buenos Aires to avoid their return home being wrecked by World Cup celebrations should Argentina's football team beat Spain in Sunday's final.

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Final two World Cup matches to be shown live on BBC

Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off between England and France and Sunday's World Cup final will both be live on BBC TV.

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Man Utd target Summerville - Thursday's gossip

West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville is a target for Manchester United, Arsenal are preparing an offer for Norway winger Antonio Nusa, Everton consider moving for Manchester City's Rico Lewis, plus more.

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'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot Captain Sully diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

The 75-year-old says he was recently diagnosed and the disease is at an early stage.

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Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina

Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to be the only players unavailable for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

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Leeds agree £34.1m fee for defender Muharemovic

Leeds United agree a £34.1m fee with Italian club Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic.

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Villa assess Estupinan move - Tuesday's gossip

Aston Villa assess Pervis Estupinan, Bruno Guimaraes is not far sale, Inter Milan give up on signing Trevoh Chalobah, plus more

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US Senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia

The veteran Republican says he will not return to work "quite yet", in his first statement following weeks of speculation about his health.

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Arthur Fery invites Prince George and Princess Charlotte to play tennis

The Princess of Wales congratulated Arthur Fery on his run to the semi-finals and wished him a happy birthday.

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Tears of joy & Tiger text as Kim ends three-year title wait

Tom Kim excels in the final round to claim his first title in three years with a two-shot victory at the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open.

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Fitzpatrick shares lead at fog-disrupted Scottish Open

Matt Fitzpatrick holds a share of the lead and out-of-sorts Rory McIlroy struggles in an unfinished third round at the Genesis Scottish Open where fog caused havoc.

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Noskova, an astonishing Wimbledon fightback - and a kiss to the sky

Linda Noskova produces "one of the all-time greatest efforts on Centre Court" to win Wimbledon - and thanks her late mother, Ivana, for inspiring her.

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Eleven-try England thrash sorry Fiji to end losing run

Henry Pollock scores a hat-trick as England run out convincing winners against a Fiji side reduced to 14 players for the second half in Liverpool.

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Merino pounces on Lammens' mistake to score late winner for Spain

Mikel Merino pounces on a mistake by substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens to score an 88th-minute winning goal for Spain in their World Cup quarter final win over Belgium.

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England favourites to reach semis, says Norway boss

England are favourites to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, Norway boss Stale Solbakken has told BBC Sport.

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Man Utd's Ederson move in doubt

Manchester United's attempt to complete a £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder is in doubt

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What's next for Iran after the funeral of their late supreme leader?

The BBC's chief international correspondent looks at how Iran's new leadership will respond to several issues affecting the country.

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Big-hitting in Bristol - Brook's special innings in England win

Watch Harry Brook's best shots against India in the fourth T20 as he finishes unbeaten on 79 from 35 balls to guide England to a nine-wicket win in Bristol, securing a 3-0 series lead with one match to play.

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Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato

The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.

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How a rise in ADHD benefits claims is adding to Andy Burnham's welfare challenge

More than 100,000 people with ADHD as their main condition receive Pip, latest figures show, an increase of 40% since Labour came to power.

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Government offers to meet woman abused by neo-Nazi MI5 agent

A secret inquiry by MI5's watchdog found the service knew an agent it defended in court was "obsessed" with violence, the BBC revealed on Tuesday.

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Watch: Marine Le Pen confirms run for French presidency

The National Rally leader also said she will attempt to appeal an embezzlement conviction.

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Presidency bid while continuing court fight a gamble for Le Pen

Hard-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing her case to France's top civil court, but it could backfire.

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Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display - Rooney

Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham's performance against Mexico ranks alongside iconic Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane displays

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Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal

Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.

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Mum who accused ex-partner of rape wins appeal against family court judge

Family Court Judge Robin Tolson KC's decisions have been successfully appealed several times in the last six years.

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Safety car plays decisive role again in confusing end to chaotic race

The safety car staying out might have been an unsatisfactory way to end the British Grand Prix but this time the rules were followed, writes Andrew Benson.

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Scotland beat Argentina in 12-try thriller

Debutant Gregor Hiddleston is among the seven try-scorers for Scotland as they open their Nations Championship campaign with a 47-38 win over Argentina in Cordoba.

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Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'

Alexandra Eala dedicates her stunning win over defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to "all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks".

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Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope

A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.

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A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking

In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.

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After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America

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Williams sisters earmarked for doubles on Saturday

Serena Williams' planned appearance alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles is added to Saturday's order of play.

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At least eight arrests linked to forums that encourage drugging and raping women

The National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 individuals linked to the abuse websites.

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I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham

The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.

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'Spain are furious' - Cucurella has goal ruled out

Marc Cucurella sees his goal ruled out for a foul on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their round of 32 game in Los Angeles.

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Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six surprising ways Trump made money in 2025

Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House.

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Genuine superstar Kane produces his biggest England moment

Harry Kane's England career is filled with great moments - his World Cup rescue act against DR Congo in Atlanta is his greatest, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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'I've been dreaming of this moment' - Joint stunned to beat 'legend' Williams

Maya Joint, 20, says she has been "dreaming" of playing on Centre Court since she was little, after overcoming "legend" Serena Williams to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2026.

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Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache

Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.

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The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase died of Aids

Substance abuse was listed as another significant condition the former child star was experiencing.

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McCullum & Key should go in 'complete clearout' - Vaughan

Former captain Michael Vaughan says England coach Brendon McCullum and Rob Key should resign as part of a "complete clear-out" following the retirement of Ben Stokes.

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Canada into last 16 with late winner against South Africa

Stephen Eustaquio scores a dramatic winner in the second minute of injury time as co-hosts Canada beat South Africa to move into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time.

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Hunter Bell triumphs again at Paris Diamond League

Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell storms to her second Diamond League win of the season with a commanding victory in the women's 1500m in Paris.

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In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history

Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.

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'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes

Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris.

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India-born Moondra realises dream in Ireland win over world champions

India-born bowler Jai Moondra says helping Ireland claim a historic T20 win over the world champions is a "dream come true".

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

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

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Saracens' Auvaa not punished for Stokes incident

Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa is not sanctioned after he was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes.

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Vinicius Jr pounces on Scotland mistake to give Brazil early lead

Brazil forward Vinicius Junior pounces on a mistake by the Scotland defence to give his side an early lead in their World Cup Group C match in Miami.

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Fury fight only goes to US if Joshua agrees new terms - Hearn

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are contractually committed to staging their fight in the UK, says Eddie Hearn - and any attempt to move it to the United States would need Joshua's team to agree new terms.

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Chelsea close in on Palestra as Alonso's first signing

Chelsea are set to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra for a fee in excess of £43m.

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'We're begging' - Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as details of her mother’s case emerge

Savannah Guthrie spoke on NBC's Today show about a note sent to the media in February regarding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, which claimed she had died.

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Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother

France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.

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From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment

Ten years after announcing he was quitting international football, Lionel Messi is still breaking records for reigning World Cup champions Argentina.

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Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32

Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.

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'Oh my word!' - Cape Verde take shock lead against Uruguay

Cape Verde's Kevin Pina scores the opening goal against Uruguay in their Group H match in the 2026 World Cup.

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Kids were made to eat dog biscuits off the floor - pupils speak out after school abuse payouts

Former pupils describe staff pelting them with footballs and pouring pints of blackcurrant over them.

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The questions facing England after awful fortnight

As English cricket deals with the fallout of an extraordinary two weeks, BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explores the questions hanging over the entire England set-up.

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Scotland expects: What is behind McTominay's understated World Cup?

Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?

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Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty announce they are expecting first child

The news comes six months after Gordon Ramsay's daughter and the Olympic champion married in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey.

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USA close in on last 32 with win over Australia

The United States take a huge step towards winning their World Cup group beating Australia 2-0 with a dominant, high-energy performance in front of a boisterous sellout crowd in Seattle.

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England winger Saka unlikely to start against Ghana

England head coach Thomas Tuchel hints that Bukayo Saka is unlikely to be in contention to start against Ghana on Tuesday.

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Scotland fall short of famous win over Windies

Scotland come up agonisingly short of a famous victory at the T20 World Cup as West Indies somehow come through to win a tumultuous game at Headingley.

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US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'

Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".

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What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it

BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.

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MP Cameron Thomas suspended amid police investigation

It is understood the MP was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday.

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Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

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A Sonny day after dark week for English cricket

Bowler Sonny Baker lifts the mood around English cricket on day one of the second Test against New Zealand by staying true to himself after previous horror debuts.

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Rate the players in England's World Cup opener against Croatia

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

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'Very, very special' - Mbappe scores twice to break France goals record

Kylian Mbappe scores twice for France in their opening World Cup game against Senegal to become Les Bleus' all-time leading goalscorer.

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Briton on around-the-world walk since 1998 refused access to Channel Tunnel for final leg

Karl Bushby says he is prepared to swim the channel in order to complete his 28-year journey.

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Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer

Kylian Mbappe has become France's joint record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.

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VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'

Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.

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'Cartwheels at breakfast' & kicking about Boston - the culture shift in Scotland camp

Steve Clarke "doing cartwheels" is a sign of the shift among the Scotland squad and staff, writes Amy Canavan in Charlotte.

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The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut against Spain

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.

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Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Geneva

Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.

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Havertz scores twice as Germany thrash Curacao

Four-time winners Germany overcome a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston.

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Saibari's 'clinical' finish gives Morocco the lead over Brazil

Morocco's Ismael Saibari fires his side into the lead against Brazil with a clinical finish in the 21st minute of their Group C match at the 2026 World Cup.

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Switzerland stunned by late Qatar equaliser

Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi scores a stoppage-time equaliser to earn his country their first ever World Cup point against Switzerland in San Francisco.

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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut

Musk's AI and reusable rocket company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

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'Toronto erupts' - Larin equalises for Canada

Substitute Cyle Larin equalises for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Toronto Stadium at the 2026 World Cup.

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Quinones scores opening goal of 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Julian Quinones scores the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium.

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Defence coach Edwards negotiating France exit

Shaun Edwards' departure from France's national team is being negotiated after nearly seven years on their staff.

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Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army

The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

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Williams makes winning return at Queen's

Serena Williams and Victoria Mboko defeat third seeds Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe to reach the second round at Queen's. The unseeded pair came through a tie-break in the opening set before racing away with the second set to win 7-6 (7-2) 6-2.

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McGinn in the form of his life and now dancing to Scotland's tune

If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke's side, writes Tom English.

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Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?

For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

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Recycling plant fire causes severe rail disruption

About 100 firefighters are tackling flames and rail services through the area have come to a halt.

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Monaco great for Hamilton but no fairytale for Leclerc - driver ratings

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

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Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim

During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.

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Chwalinska rewarded for '18 years of patience and perseverance'

Qualifier Maja Chwalinska reflects on how "18 years of hard work, patience and perseverance" took her to the brink of a fairytale French Open title.

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

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

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Ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40m in gold bars is 'master manipulator', prosecutors say

The former CIA official has been charged with theft of public funds relating to timesheet claims he made.

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Tuchel will not let Tampa pitch affect selection

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says reports about the state of the pitch at the venue for his side's friendly against New Zealand will not influence team selection.

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Man Utd will not be swayed on transfer plan - Berrada

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says the club will not bow to pressure and overpay in the summer transfer window.

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'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks

Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.

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Cobolli sets up all-Italian French Open semi-final

Flavio Cobolli battles past Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach his first major semi-final and ensure an Italian will play in Sunday's French Open showpiece.

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Keane v O'Neill: Celtic's big decision?

Martin O'Neill and Robbie Keane are reportedly the main contenders to become Celtic manager next season.

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Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact

In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.

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Meet the new Rafa planning to conquer Roland Garros

A year ago, 19-year-old Rafael Jodar was ranked 707th in the world. Now he is three wins away from emulating Rafael Nadal at the French Open.

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Love of tennis behind revival of injury-plagued Berrettini

A beaming Matteo Berrettini says tennis is the "love of my life" after reaching a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time in almost four years.

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Nicaraguan indigenous leader dies after three years in prison

Rights groups condemn the death of Brooklyn Rivera, 73, following his long arbitrary detention by the governing regime.

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Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

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Second batch of Mandelson files to be published on Monday

A government spokesperson said the documents "will be among the largest publications ever laid in Parliament".

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Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?

Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

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Atletico mock Barca's Alvarez move with joke Lamine Yamal bid

Atletico Madrid aim a tongue-in-cheek dig at La Liga rivals Barcelona on Friday over their "smear campaign" in pursuit of Argentine forward Julian Alvarez.

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Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal

The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

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Celtic penalty right, Hearts wrongly denied - SFA

Celtic's late penalty at Motherwell was the correct decision but Hearts were wrongly denied a spot-kick at Fir Park, the Scottish FA's head of refereeing says.

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USA boss Pochettino holds initial talks with AC Milan

Mauricio Pochettino has held initial talks with AC Milan to become their next manager following the sacking of Massimiliano Allegri.

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Girl tells BBC she is 'scared to go out' after teenage rapists spared jail time

She told BBC Newsnight she was living in fear after the attack by teenage boys, whose sentences are being reviewed.

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The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China

The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

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Jill Biden says she thought husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate

The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.

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Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe, says DR Congo governor

The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.

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Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

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Have Rangers just signed Scotland's World Cup number nine?

Will Lawrence Shankland's transfer from Heart of Midlothian to Rangers coincide with him becoming Scotland's main striker at the World Cup?

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'Blistering heat' in Delhi as temperatures reach 45C

The BBC's Sumedha Pal describes how difficult it is to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rise to 45C .

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Three ACL injuries later - how Notts County's Jones lit up Wembley

Notts County winger Jodi Jones once went five years without starting a league game - now he is man of the match in the League Two play-off final.

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Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast

The 39-year-old was fatally injured at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland, apparently while spearfishing.

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Could title win start period of dominance for Arsenal?

It's been a long wait but after 22 years, Arsenal finally have their hands on the Premier League trophy once more.

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A one-horse French Open or will somebody stop Sinner?

Jannik Sinner's dominance - and Carlos Alcaraz's absence - means the French Open has its biggest favourite for the men's title since Rafael Nadal in his pomp.

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Bordeaux inspired by McIlroy's Masters feat

From Rory McIlroy to mentality, Bordeaux are leading a golden era as France complete a Six Nations, Champions Cup and Challenge Cup clean sweep.

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Next stop Vegas - jubilant Hull back in the big time

Even the most dedicated Hull City fan could not have envisaged their season ending like this, with Wembley glory and a return to the top flight.

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Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?

The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.

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The Rachel Reeves "Fun" Tax Cuts

Cheaper amusement parks, theatre tickets and kid's meals.

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Prince William visits newly built Cornish suburb

The Prince of Wales visits Nansledan, a "sustainable urban extension" of coastal town Newquay.

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Villa keep alive English hopes of six Champions League spots

Aston Villa's Europa League win against Freiburg keeps alive the Premier League's chances of having six teams in next season's Champions League.

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Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal

Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.

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The key moments that decided the Premier League title race

BBC Sport looks at the key moments that helped turn Arsenal from nearly men to league winners.

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Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government

The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

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Man City preparing for Guardiola departure

Manchester City are preparing for manager Pep Guardiola to leave the club at the end of the season after a decade in charge and 17 major trophies.

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Fans fury as West Ham on brink of drop - how have they got here?

It was less than three years ago that West Ham were lifting a European trophy in Prague. But they are now on the verge of relegation from Premier League.

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Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria

The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

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Why Democrats are panicking about losing California

Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?

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No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope

From the gloom of an FA Cup final loss amid a turbulent campaign, Xabi Alonso's impending arrival gives Chelsea hope, writes Nizaar Kinsella.

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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives

Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.

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How China critics in Maga movement reacted to Trump's Beijing trip

Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.

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Humphries & Price seal Premier League play-off spots

Defending champion Luke Humphries beats Gerwyn Price to win his first night of the Premier League season, but the pair both seal play-off spots in Birmingham.

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Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown

A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.

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Man City beat rivals Man Utd 2-1 to win FA Youth Cup

Reigan Heskey smashes home a late winner as Manchester City beat Manchester United to win the FA Youth Cup.

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Assist of the season? Mesmerising Foden keeps title hopes alive

Phil Foden's magical first-half assist proves the catalyst that Manchester City needed to maintain their challenge in this season's fascinating Premier League title race.

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Durham to Bedford - Gay's 200-mile drive to tell parents of England call-up

On the day he learned he would be England’s new opener, Emilio Gay drove from Durham to Bedford to tell his parents about his first international call-up.

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Maddison says referees are petrified of making decisions

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison suggests referees are "petrified" to make decisions after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds.

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NBA player Clarke dies aged 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.

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Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip

A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

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Calvert-Lewin penalty earns Leeds draw at Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur squander the opportunity to take a significant step towards Premier League safety as they are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Leeds United.

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Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech

It is understood that the government is not yet ready to propose a new parliamentary bill on welfare.

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Anderson shows character to go with talent after personal loss

Elliot Anderson's crucial equaliser against Newcastle for Nottingham Forest was even more admirable given the huge personal loss he has suffered.

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Watch: Match of the Day

Gabby Logan presents highlights from the day’s five Premier League games.

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'The goals are coming' - is Doku keeping Man City in title race?

Jeremy Doku said last month that he needed to add more goals to his game to be considered one of the best wingers in the world, so is he part of that conversation now?

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Glasgow beat Cardiff to move top of URC table

Glasgow Warriors cruise to a bonus-point victory over Cardiff to go top of the United Rugby Championship with one round of the regular season remaining.

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Tight-lipped Dubois weighs in at career-heavy 18st

Daniel Dubois will not to be drawn into a war of words after weighing in at a career-heavy 18st for Saturday's all-British heavyweight world-title fight against Fabio Wardley.

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Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win

Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.

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World Athletics rejects IOC proposal to lift Belarus ban

World Athletics rejects a recommendation by the International Olympic Committee that a ban on Belarusian athletes and teams competing under the flag of their nation should be lifted.

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Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants

Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas 'for free' and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.

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Inside Man City's WSL title-winning season

Manchester City have won a first Women's Super League title in 10 years - but how did they achieve it?

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'No ego, no noise, just consistent excellence' - humble Halfpenny retires

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will leave a lasting legacy after announcing he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.

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'Nothing will bring back my son': How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon

The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.

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Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks

Trump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.

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Robinson in contact with England as he eyes Test recall

Bowler Ollie Robinson confirms he has been in contact with both England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key as he eyes a recall to the Test side.

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The high-quality relegation battle more like a title race

The battle for Premier League survival is hotting up with Nottingham Forest, Tottenham and West Ham fighting for their lives.

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UK to enter talks to join £78bn EU loan scheme for Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer will meet leaders at the European Political Community summit in Armenia on Monday.

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Antonelli wins in Miami to extend title lead

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli holds off Lando Norris in a race-long battle to win the Miami Grand Prix and take a commanding championship lead.

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Antonelli takes Miami pole from Verstappen

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli bounces back from a difficult sprint race to take pole position for the Miami Grand Prix.

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Three red cards for hair pulling in 2026 - is it time to change law?

Sunderland defender Dan Ballard becomes the third player to be sent off for pulling an opponent's hair in the Premier League this season. Is it time to change the law?

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Norris on Miami sprint pole as McLaren return to form

McLaren's Lando Norris becomes the first driver to beat a Mercedes in qualifying this year with sprint pole at the Miami Grand Prix.

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Is the UK heading for another drought this summer?

Has a very dry April sparked concerns of another drought in some parts of the UK this summer? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the current situation.

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Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

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'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle

"If eyes could kill, I'd be dead," he tells the BBC when recounting the moment he saw the suspect.

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Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles

A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.

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Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's last rate decision as Fed chair

Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence

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Comey's seashell post got him indicted. But experts are sceptical the government can win

Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."

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What next for Mali's junta after shock of rebel offensive?

The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.

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The Morgan McSweeney Evidence

And, MPs vote against Starmer facing parliamentary inquiry over Mandelson vetting.

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Who will win the Champions League? Place your vote

Thirty-two teams have fallen in this season's Champions League and four remain - so who will become kings of Europe on 30 May? BBC Sport delves into the stats, while experts make predictions.

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The King Arrives In The US, But Can He Mend The Special Relationship?

The King lands in Washington for four day state visit.

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Fire breaks out on ship carrying 1,000 tonnes of scrap metal

The fire service says there is no threat to life and crews remain on scene to tackle the blaze.

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'It's not done' - Arsenal back up Rice's words with crucial win

Arsenal deliver on Declan Rice's promise that the Premier League title race is "not done" with an important win over Newcastle.

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Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war

Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

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Trophyless to treble? Man City's quest for more history

Manchester City were in a state of turmoil this time last year – staring at a first trophyless season since 2017 – but they are now in with a chance of a domestic treble.

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Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud.

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Leeds stay top with eight-try win over Catalans

Leeds Rhinos stay top of Super League as they run in eight tries to steamroller Catalans Dragons at Headingley.

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Bristol go fourth with big win at Newcastle

Bristol Bears run in eight tries to move back into The Prem's top four with a 52-19 win at Newcastle Red Bulls.

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New Zealand great Bates to retire from internationals

New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after this year's Women's T20 World Cup, ending an illustrious 20-year career.

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Will Zhao v Ding draw the biggest TV audience in snooker history?

China prepares for the last-16 match between Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong – the country's first ranking event winner and trailblazer against its first - and the defending - world champion.

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Respecting the ball, losing the players - inside Rosenior's reign

Liam Rosenior lasted just 106 days at Chelsea. So what went wrong? And how did it go wrong so quickly?

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Brighton beat Chelsea to heap more pressure on Rosenior

Brighton heap more pressure on Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior as they ease to a comfortable 3-0 win thanks to goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck.

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How Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decade

Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. How?

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Why Wolves' relegation had been coming after slow decline

Wolves have been relegated from the Premier League.

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FBI Director Kash Patel files $250m lawsuit against The Atlantic

Patel alleges that the magazine published false and harmful claims about his conduct, including accusations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences from duty.

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Will lack of a ruthless match-winner cost Arsenal the title?

Arsenal's lack of killer instinct is looking like it could damage their chance of a first league title in 22 years.

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Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated

Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.

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Arteta must prove he won't be remembered as Arsenal's 'nearly man'

Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta may still have a season of glory - but must prove they are not 'nearly men' after Manchester City loss, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland

Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0.

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Bayern keen on Villa's Rogers - Sunday's gossip

Bayern Munich are keen on Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Curtis Jones is preparing to leave Liverpool, and Real Madrid are considering appointing Jose Mourinho again.

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How Coventry earned Premier League return after 25 years

Coventry City are back in the Premier League after 25 years. Here's how they achieved promotion under the guidance of Frank Lampard.

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O'Sullivan chasing eighth Crucible title aged 50

In 2001, Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first World Snooker Championship. Now, a quarter of a century later, the Rocket is aiming for a record-breaking eighth title.

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School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mourns

An expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but "not a surprise".

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Israel and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

The US president invites the two countries' leaders to Washington as Israel's prime minister insists troops will not leave southern Lebanon.

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Clayton beats Littler in Rotterdam to extend lead

Jonny Clayton delights the Rotterdam crowd as he beats Luke Littler 6-4 to extend his lead at the top of the Premier League table.

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Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya

Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

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Players told LIV Golf to run 'for many years' amid collapse rumours

Sergio Garcia says LIV Golf's players were told earlier this year the event would run for "many years" as rumours swirl the Saudi-backed venture is on the verge of collapse.

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Slot fears Ekitike injury is 'really bad'

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Hugo Ekitike's injury 'looks really bad' after the France striker was taken off on a stretcher during Tuesday's Champions League loss to Paris St-Germain.

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Success over Spain - but how can England get best out of classy James?

How can Sarina Wiegman get the best from one of England's most talented footballers, Lauren James?

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US-Kuwaiti journalist detained in Kuwait after social media posts, watchdog says

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin is understood to be facing charges including spreading false information, the Committee to Protect Journalists says.

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Okafor fires Leeds to first league win at Old Trafford since 1981

Leeds boost their Premier League survival hopes with a 2-1 win against 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford.

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Man Utd's Martinez sent off for hair-pull against Leeds

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is sent off after 56 minutes for pulling the hair of Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Old Trafford.

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'A truly historic moment': BBC reports from Hungary as Viktor Orbán concedes election

Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.

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Trio of birdies send Rose to the top of the leaderboard

Justin Rose hits three birdies in a row to move up from fourth to the top of the leaderboard in the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

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Watch: Match of the Day

Highlights from five Premier League games as the season enters the final stretch.

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Fortune favours the brave - will Slot start Ngumoha against PSG?

Liverpool's 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha stole the show against Fulham - will Arne Slot now start him against PSG?

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Teenager Suryavanshi smashes 15-ball fifty in IPL

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 15, continues his astonishing run of form in the IPL as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets.

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People walk along motorway towards Dublin Airport as fuel protests continue

The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles "blocking critical infrastructure".

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Jolly Fury takes aim at heavyweight rivals & even Spurs

A jolly Tyson Fury delivers typically theatrical monologue as he takes aim at rival heavyweights and even a struggling Premier League club.

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Trapped miner rescued from flooded Mexican tunnel after 14 days

The 42-year-old gold miner was standing in waist-high water when rescuers found him in a flooded tunnel.

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Rowland starts as much-changed England face Ireland

England utility back Helena Rowland will start at inside centre in a much-changed team for their Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

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Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.

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Maguire on his major lows and belief he is still one of world's best

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire on how his mum defended him in his lowest moments, his return to form, new contract and bright future

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Dominant PSG beat Liverpool in quarter-final first leg

Goals from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia give PSG a 2-0 victory over Liverpool in the first-leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

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'I'm as sharp as I've ever been' - Fury on Makhmudov fight

Tyson Fury says he is "as sharp as I've ever been" ahead of his fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is keen to take on fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, after Saturday's bout.

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What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum

The US can do a lot of damage to civilian infrastructure but military experts say it's not feasible to carry out all Trump's threats.

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Legendary manager Lucescu dies days after resigning

Legendary manager Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80, five days after stepping down as Romania's head coach.

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Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killings

The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.

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Boulter suffers first-round exit to Ruse in Austria

Britain's Katie Boulter suffers a first-round defeat to Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz Open.

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Arteta calls for perspective as Arsenal look to avoid slump

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants his side to channel the pain of back-to-back defeats when they take on Sporting in the Champions League quarter-finals.

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Britain's Cameron becomes two-weight world champion

Britain's Chantelle Cameron put on a dominant performance to beat Michaela Kotaskova and claim the vacant WBO light-middleweight world title at the Olympia in London.

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Sale hold off Quins comeback to reach Champions Cup last eight

Sale Sharks hold off a second-half comeback from Harlequins to progress to the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

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Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".

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Search for missing airman presents serious test for US

The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.

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Marshmallows fall from the sky at annual Michigan Easter event

At the annual 'Great Marshmallow Drop', more than 15,000 fluffy treats fell from a helicopter as kids raced to collect them.

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Price wins in Manchester after Littler and Van Veen spat

Gerywn Price secures victory in Manchester after Gian van Veen accuses Luke Littler of being "out of order" on night nine of the Premier League.

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Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say

The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

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World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193

The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity".

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Bompastor angry with VAR after McCabe hair pull

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor criticises VAR after Arsenal's Katie McCabe avoids a red card for pulling Alyssa Thompson's hair during their Women's Champions League quarter-final.

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US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.

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Wolf bites woman in shock German attack on busy Hamburg shopping street

It is believed to be the first wolf attack on a human since the animals began to reestablish themselves in Germany decades ago.

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Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry

Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.

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Céline Dion announces comeback shows in Paris after incurable diagnosis

The star was diagnosed with a rare condition that affects her singing voice and her ability to walk.

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TMS Debate: The State of English Women's Cricket

Mark Chapman and guests look at what lies in store for the women's game in the 2026 season

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Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings stolen in Italian job

The paintings were taken from a museum in Parma by four masked men in the middle of the night, police say.

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Lahore punished for ball tampering in PSL defeat

Lahore Qalandars are penalised for ball tampering during their Pakistan Super League defeat by Karachi Kings.

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Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney

Hundreds of bakers head to Sydney's Botanic Gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.

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Were England players really 'playing for themselves' - and what next?

Did England manager Thomas Tuchel judge this international break correctly by naming such a large squad? Or was it a missed opportunity?

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Who was England's attacking spark? How England's players rated

Who impressed for England in Friday's friendly against Uruguay? Alex Howell rates the players.

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Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children

The proposed under-14 ban follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.

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Woods involved in Florida car crash

Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods has been involved in a car crash in Florida, police confirm.

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'Stunning, breathtaking, glorious!' James gives Wales lead against Bosnia

Dan James scores a stunning long-range effort to give Wales a crucial lead in their World Cup Play-off semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff.

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Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is launching his party's push to take control of more councils at a rally in Sunderland.

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Northern Ireland deserve Italy's respect - Buffon

World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon says Italy have been fully concentrated on overcoming Northern Ireland as the sides prepare to face each other in Bergamo on Thursday.

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The US-Iran Briefing Wars

Are the US and Iran peace talks going anywhere?

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Premier League great Salah will leave lifetime of memories

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool as an all-time great and iconic Premier League figure, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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UN warns Earth's climate being 'pushed beyond its limits' as El Niño looms

The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency says.

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Newcastle v the system - is Saudi 2030 vision unrealistic?

Newcastle want to be one of the top clubs in the world by 2030. BBC Sport examines why their Saudi owners are going to have to show a lot more ambition to get anywhere near that.

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Hodgkinson wins 800m gold in championship record time

Keely Hodgkinson runs a championship record time of one minute 55.30 seconds to take gold in the women's 800m at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

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Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows

Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.

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Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire

Eleven people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.

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GB's Azu narrowly misses out on world 60m medal

Defending champion Jeremiah Azu narrowly misses out on a medal in the men's 60m final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland.

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US broadcaster pulls The Bachelorette after domestic abuse allegations

The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show Taylor Frankie Paul in an altercation with her ex-partner.

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US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.

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England's World Cup-winning captain Stratford announces pregnancy

England's World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford announces she is pregnant with her first child.

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(Another) Labour Leadership Challenge?

Angela Rayner sparks leadership speculation claiming Labour is “running out of time”.

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Starmer Turns His Attention To Ukraine (Or Tries To)

Zelenksy comes to parliament, as Trump hits out at Starmer (again).

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Americanswers… on 5Live! Will Trump lose his MAGA base over Iran?

And should the US have been better prepared over the Strait of Hormuz?

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Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano

Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.

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'Wake up... or be happy with Conference League'

Liverpool have been here far too often this season. Another late, late goal costing them points as they drew 1-1 with struggling Tottenham.

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Is Cuba Trump’s next target after Iran?

The US president threatens Cuba with a “friendly takeover”

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Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum

Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.

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'Shot at history passes Scotland by amid Irish ferocity'

BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English picks through Scotland's failed bid to clinch the Six Nations with defeat in Ireland again.

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Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

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Why 2026 was Cheltenham's year of the outsider

The average starting price of the 28 winners hit a 10-year high as 2026 marked a difficult year for punters at the Cheltenham Festival.

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Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC

Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.

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King expresses 'concern' over Alberta separatists in meeting with First Nations chiefs

One First Nation has sued the province of Alberta, arguing that allowing a possible referendum on separating from Canada is a violation of indigenous rights.

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Ireland, Scotland or France - who will win the Six Nations title?

Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, John Barclay and Sam Warburton look ahead to a "blockbuster" Super Saturday, when the three-horse race for the 2026 Six Nations title comes to ahead.

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Spurs keeper Kinsky thankful for support after 'nightmare'

Antonin Kinsky thanks those who have sent messages of support after a "nightmare" display in Spurs' Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid.

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Acclaimed Peruvian writer Alfredo Bryce Echenique dies aged 87

The author is best known for his novel A World for Julius, which chronicles the frivolous lives of the elite.

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Townsend's dilemmas before 'most significant' Scotland selection

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend faces the most significant team selection of his long reign before Saturday's Six Nations trip to Dublin, writes BBC Scotland's chief sports writer Tom English.

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Head of Police Federation of England and Wales suspended

CEO Mukund Krishna has been suspended due to an ongoing police investigation, the organisation confirms.

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Premier League survival is Spurs' priority and Atletico tie can help - Tudor

Tottenham Hotspur will prioritise earning Premier League survival over Champions League progress, says interim manager Igor Tudor.

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Scholes 'did not intend to be offensive' to Carrick

Paul Scholes says an Instagram story post about Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick was "in no way intended to be offensive" towards his former team-mate.

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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

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Vape shop fire causes major disruption at Glasgow Central Station

Six crews and a specialist vehicle were sent to the scene on Union Street at about 15:45 on Sunday.

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India triumphant again - do the rest have any hope of catching them?

India's dominant T20 World Cup title win - their third white-ball trophy in a row - shows the other nations need to catch up, writes Matthew Henry.

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'Risk you take' - Rosenior explains Chelsea rotation

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior defends his heavy squad rotation after his side edged past 10‑man Wrexham to reach the FA Cup quarter‑finals.

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Chelsea overcome Wrexham in extra-time FA Cup thriller

Chelsea come from behind twice to scupper 10-man Wrexham's hopes of a giant-killing in a thrilling FA Cup fifth-round tie.

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'Fantastic French made to look ordinary as Scotland come of age'

Scotland deliver arguably their best performance in almost 40 years to give themselves unlikely shot at Six Nations title.

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Trump cuts his losses on Noem after controversial tenure at homeland security

Noem was one of the administration's brightest stars when she stepped into the role, but has faced a mounting backlash in recent months.

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Mexico to deploy 100,000 security personnel for World Cup

World Cup co-hosts Mexico plan to deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at this summer's tournament, amid ongoing cartel violence in the country.

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Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.

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'Brave and brilliant, Russell has compelling case as Scotland's greatest'

Tom English assesses Finn Russell's credentials as one of Scotland's greatest as the fly-half approaches a century of caps.

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How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict

Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.

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How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict

Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.

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Lionesses deliver Wiegman's 'clear win' to make World Cup statement

A "clear win" was what Sarina Wiegman wanted from her England side against Ukraine - and that was what they delivered in a bright start to their World Cup qualifying campaign.

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Rayner felt 'great concern' at threats, court told

A woman from Luton admits leaving "grossly offensive" voicemails to the ex-deputy prime minister.

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'I cheated head-injury assessment to play on in 2017 Lions Test'

Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 series in New Zealand.

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What now for 'epic' Scottish title race after Old Firm draw?

Amid one of the most captivating title fights in the history Scotland's top flight, BBC Scotland looks at the state of play for each of the four clubs involved.

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How responsible are climbers for each other's safety? Mountaineers react to manslaughter

A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.

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Would it be bigger gamble not to give Carrick Man Utd job?

With six wins and a draw from seven games in charge of Manchester United, would it prove more of a gamble not to give Michael Carrick the head coach position full-time?

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Lisowski beats 'god' Higgins to set up Welsh Open final with Hawkins

Jack Lisowski beats four-time world champion John Higgins 6-5 to set up a meeting with Barry Hawkins in the final of the Welsh Open in Llandudno.

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Man, 49, dies taking part in skydive at airfield

Police say they were called to Dunkeswell Aerodrome at about 13:00 GMT on Saturday.

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New set-piece kings Liverpool can still achieve 'something beautiful'

Liverpool boosted their Champions League hopes with a 5-2 win against West Ham, helped by three goals from set-pieces in the first half.

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Messi tackled by pitch invader in Inter Miami game

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is hauled to the ground by a pitch invader during Inter Miami's friendly in Puerto Rico.

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Usyk to defend title against kickboxer in Egypt

Oleksandr Usyk will return to the ring in May when he defends his WBC heavyweight title against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

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Moment cooling tower is demolished at German power plant

Onlookers watched as the cooling tower of the decommissioned Frimmersdorf power plant in Germany collapsed.

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Afghanistan launches 'retaliatory' attack on Pakistan, Taliban says

Islamabad says it is responding to the 'unprovoked fire' with both sides claiming to have inflicted casualties on the other.

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Pope Leo to visit four African countries in April

This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

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Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention?

How a young designer got brought on to help redesign a legacy sports brand following a TikTok post.

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'The day Brook showed he is an England leader'

After an immature winter, Harry Brook's mature and majestic century against Pakistan proved he is England's leader for the future, writes Matthew Henry.

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Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage

The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.

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MPs openly criticising Andrew reflects shift in tradition

In the Commons, MPs shared their personal experiences of meeting the former prince – all of them were resoundingly negative.

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Italian cricket in crisis amid sexual assault allegation

Italian cricket is in crisis days after the country's World Cup debut as it deals with an allegation of sexual assault by a senior figure within the national governing body.

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Arsenal pass derby test of nerve as title race looks set to go to wire

Arsenal passed the north London derby test with flying colours as Premier League title race looks likely to go to the wire, says chief football writer Phil McNulty

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Old Firm 'buckle under pressure' as incredible title race twists again

After a defeat for Celtic and surprise draw for Rangers, where does the latest weekend of drama leave the Scottish Premiership title race?

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Burnley 'disgusted' by racist abuse sent to Mejbri

Burnley say they are "disgusted" by online racist abuse directed at midfielder Hannibal Mejbri after the Clarets' Premier League match at Chelsea on Saturday.

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Who is Tucker Carlson and what does he tell us about the future of MAGA?

And what does MAGA look like post-Trump?

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'Wonderfully different' Pollock ready to fire up England

"Wonderfully different" Henry Pollock will start his first England Test in Saturday's must-win Six Nations game against Ireland.

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Svitolina beats Gauff in epic to reach Dubai final

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina beats world number four Coco Gauff to set up a final against American Jessica Pegula at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

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Hull KR beat Brisbane to win World Club Challenge

Hull Kingston Rovers withstand a fierce comeback from Brisbane Broncos to win the World Club Challenge.

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Single nasal spray vaccine could protect against all colds and flus, researchers say

A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials.

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Italian phenomenon Arianna Fontana wins 14th Olympic speed skating medal

A lot can change in sport over two decades - but not Arianna Fontana's ability to collect Olympic medals.

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Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial

The billionaire chief executive faces is questioned over whether use of Instagram harms children.

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GB curlers on brink of early exit after Canada defeat

Team GB's Winter Olympics curling medal hopes are now in serious jeopardy after Bruce Mouat's world champions were beaten 9-5 by Canada in Cortina.

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