'It doesn't make sense' - Ronaldo & Liverpool lead tributes to Jota

Liverpool say they are "devastated" by the "unimaginable loss" of their Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, who has died in a car crash.

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Outstanding Raducanu beats former champion Vondrousova

British number one Emma Raducanu sweeps aside 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova to reach the Wimbledon third round.

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Talking points as Lions Test team begins to take shape

The talking points after the British and Irish Lions' 52-12 victory over Queensland Reds, as Tom English attempts to pick his Test squad.

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Watch: President Trump tours controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz'

The US president touted the new immigration detention centre located deep in the Florida Everglades.

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Draper through Wimbledon opener as opponent retires

British number one Jack Draper starts his Wimbledon bid with a comfortable victory over clay-court specialist Sebastian Baez.

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How safe is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, really?

Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

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Raducanu beats compatriot Xu at 'favourite tournament'

British number one Emma Raducanu cruises to a comfortable victory over compatriot Mimi Xu in her opening-round match at Wimbledon.

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Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok

Trump says he thinks China's president Jinping will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group.

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I feel like I've been gaslit - like the life I had before the war was made up

The private thoughts and reflections of a young woman whose life has altered course because of the war in Gaza.

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Motorbike convoy escorts boy to prom after dad's plea

Family says the large turnout of about 1,000 people had "restored our faith in humanity".

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Djokovic has some fun as he joins Sabalenka media conference

Novak Djokovic crashes Aryna Sabalenka's media conference with an assessment of his training partner before Wimbledon.

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At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday.

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Kneecap hit back at Starmer in highly-charged Glastonbury set

The Irish-language rap trio play to a packed crowd, despite calls for their performance to be banned.

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GB's Xu ready for 'role model' Raducanu at Wimbledon

British teenager Mimi Xu is "ready" to face Emma Raducanu on her Wimbledon debut after initially being left in suspense about her first-round opponent.

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Norris says he needs to make fewer mistakes

Lando Norris says he needs to stop making as many mistakes to ensure he has the best chance of winning the F1 drivers' title.

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Diplomacy, Defence and... Daddy?

Trump claims “big win” as Nato defence spending set to increase to 5% of GDP.

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England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test

Ben Duckett hits 149 and Zak Crawley and Joe Root both make half-centuries as England produce a brilliant run chase on the final day to win the first Test against India at Headingley.

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Watch: US strikes against Iran spark protests in North America

Protesters took to the streets in New York, LA, Washington DC and Toronto after the US hit Iranian nuclear sites.

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Americanswers... Has Trump triggered all out war in the Middle East?

Iran retaliates as US president hints at regime change

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Rahul and Pant star as India set England big target to chase on final day

KL Rahul hits 137 whilst Rishabh Pant adds 118 as India make 364 in their second innings, setting England 371 to win the opening Test at Headingley, with the home side closing on 21-0 at stumps on day four.

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'We're not Rottweilers': Behind the scenes at a GP 8am scramble

The BBC goes behind the scenes at a GP surgery dealing with the high demand for appointments.

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Cricket: Today at the Test

Day three highlights from the first Test match between England and India.

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England v India - highlights of day two of first Test

Day two highlights from the first Test match between England and India.

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Jaiswal & Gill star as India dominate England on day one

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill both hit centuries on the opening day of the first Test to give India early control against England.

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Woman, 66, arrested on suspicion of 'Rolex murder'

Jennifer Abbott was found by her niece and neighbours with tape across her mouth at her home.

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Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgery

Hayley Butler, 40, died after falling ill following a procedure in Turkey, an inquest hears.

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Kneecap rapper bailed over terror charge as protesters gather outside court

Kneecap's Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara, is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah.

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Is Donald Trump about to put the US at war with Iran?

The US president says his patience is “wearing thin” with Iran

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Sacking Postecoglou was emotionally difficult - Levy

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says sacking manager Ange Postecoglou after he led the club to victory in the Europa League was "emotionally" difficult.

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The Grooming Gangs Report

“Collective failure” to address questions about grooming gang’s ethnicity says report.

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Grooming report pulls no punches - but will it lead to meaningful change?

For survivors of sexual abuse, practical on the ground change will be vital, writes social affairs editor Alison Holt.

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Footage shows burning cars after missile strike in Israel

Footage from Reuters news agency shows burning cars after a missile strike in the Israeli city of Haifa.

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Norris & Piastri collide as Russell wins in Canada

Lando Norris crashes out of the Canadian Grand Prix in a collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, as George Russell wins.

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Duplantis breaks men's pole vault world record for 12th time

Watch as Sweden's Armand Duplantis sets a new world record of 6.28m in the men's pole vault at the Diamond League in front of his home crowd in Stockholm.

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What does the Air India crash mean for Boeing?

Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record.

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Leinster dominate Bulls in URC final for ninth title

Leinster win the United Rugby Championship for the first time since 2021 as they produced a dominant display to beat Bulls 32-7 at Croke Park.

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Markram helps South Africa close in on Test Championship victory

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma propel South Africa to within touching distance of the ICC World Test Championship with impressive performances in Day 3 of the final against Australia.

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Downtown LA under curfew for second night after days of protests

LA Mayor Karen Bass has accused federal authorities of "provoking" residents and spreading "chaos" with immigration raids.

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What does the crash mean for Boeing?

Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record.

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'Playing piano and singing takes me to another world' - Brian Wilson

The late Beach Boys co-creator spoke to the BBC's David Silitto in 2011 and looked back at his career.

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Hundreds arrested as calm returns to Los Angeles

Police in the city say they have made mass arrests, as a war of words between the president and California's governor ramps up.

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Boy whose father and nine siblings were killed in Israeli strike goes to Italy for treatment

Adam al-Najjar is evacuated to Milan, where surgeons can work to save his arm which was severely damaged in the attack.

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'Terrifically entertaining' - superb Smith knock puts England in charge

Jamie Smith scores 60 runs off 26 balls, including five sixes, to put England in a commanding position of 120-1 inside nine overs in the third T20 International against West Indies in Southampton.

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R360 rebel circuit is flawed - Premiership boss

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

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Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why has Donald Trump sent the National Guard to protests in LA?

The California governor says it’s unnecessary and illegal.

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'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City want 'genius' Cherki

Manchester City want to sign France midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon, but who is he exactly and why is everybody so excited about him?

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NI 'showed a lot of character' in Denmark defeat

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

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Six games, six wins - but what have England learned?

England have started the summer by thrashing a depleted West Indies side - but what does it mean for the team's post-Ashes rebuild and World Cup hopes?

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Plane returns to Heathrow due to windscreen crack

The aircraft was flying to the US when the pilot reported an issue with the windscreen.

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How Trump and Musk are still linked - despite falling out

Political contributions, government contracts and staff with divided loyalties mean the fallout may have only just begun.

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Elon Musk says Donald Trump is "in the Epstein files”

The big public bust up between the tech billionaire and US president

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Eight injured on Ryanair flight hit by 'severe turbulence', police say

The flight's captain called ahead for medical assistance and the plane "landed normally" in southern Germany.

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Trump's new travel ban dodges pitfalls faced by last attempt, experts say

It appears the US president has learned lessons from a previous effort to ban entry from several nations.

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All aboard the spending bus

And, Chancellor confirms more people will receive winter fuel payment this year.

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Grealish set to be left out of Man City's Club World Cup squad

Jack Grealish is expected to be left out of the Manchester City squad for the Fifa Club World Cup with doubts over his future.

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Kirby announces England retirement before Euros

England attacking midfielder Fran Kirby retires from international football with immediate effect after being told she will not be in the Euro 2025 squad.

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Intruder arrested in Windsor Castle grounds

A man in his 30s is arrested on suspicion of trespass on a protected site in Windsor, police say.

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Major study shows exercise improves colon cancer survival rates

Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise levels.

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Anderson stars for Lancs in first T20 since 2014

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

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Alcaraz beats Shelton to reach quarters

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is through to the French Open quarter-finals after a four-set win over American Ben Shelton.

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Ncuti Gatwa leaves Doctor Who in shock regeneration

The actor leaves his role as the Doctor after playing the iconic character for two series on Doctor Who.

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Trump's mass firings to remain on hold, appeals court rules

"The Executive Order at issue here far exceeds the President's supervisory powers under the Constitution," the court wrote.

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Norrie beats Fearnley after firework disruption

Cameron Norrie maintains focus to beat British rival Jacob Fearnley in a French Open match disrupted by loud fireworks outside Paris St-Germain's stadium.

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Embarrassing defeat and bizarre parade - inside Man Utd's troubled trip

The BBC's Simon Stone covered Man United's post-season tour of Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong and the trip did not go to plan.

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Father-of-three charged over Liverpool parade crash

Seventy-nine people were hurt when a car hit fans attending Liverpool's Premier League victory parade.

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Fans arrested after clashes before Conference League final

Riot police in the Polish city of Wroclaw use a water cannon to stop trouble between Chelsea and Real Betis fans before the Uefa Conference League final.

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Controversial US-backed group says it has begun aid distribution in Gaza

Hundreds of Palestinians collect food from a site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, whose work the UN calls a "distraction".

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Alan Bates's 'kangaroo court' claims denied by Post Office payout board

The body overseeing compensation has pushed back against criticisms by Sir Alan Bates, who led the campaign for redress.

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Wolves to reject Man Utd's five-year pay plan for Cunha

Wolves are set to reject Manchester United's proposal to pay Matheus Cunha's £62.5m release clause over five years.

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'Poor' decision by PGMOL to pick Bramall - Hackett

The referees' body made a "poor management decision" in appointing Thomas Bramall to officiate Aston Villa's defeat by Manchester united, says former referees' boss Keith Hackett.

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In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed in Ottawa

The King and Queen are in Canada for a historic visit meant to underscore Canada's sovereignty.

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Swinney accuses Reform of racism over Sarwar advert

The first minister has urged Facebook's parent company Meta to remove the "unacceptable" video.

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'I fought for Jack' - does Grealish have Man City future?

Manchester City avoided the unthinkable of missing out on next season's Champions League - and boss Pep Guardiola then provided a passionate defence for his decision to leave out Jack Grealish from the squad.

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Van Dijk lifts Premier League trophy at rapturous Anfield

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk lifts the Premier League title aloft at Anfield - the first league title trophy lift in front of a crowd at Anfield in 35 years after their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

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How Watson went from outcast to Sunderland promotion hero

Tommy Watson had been booed by Sunderland fans following a deal to join Brighton in the summer, only to score the goal to secure Premier League football for the Black Cats.

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Bethell comments 'twisted to suit agenda' - Stokes

Captain Ben Stokes says his comments about a potential immediate return to the England team for Jacob Bethell were "twisted to suit an agenda".

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Monaco pole 'a big thing' for Norris but there's jeopardy

Lando Norris says his pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix is a "step in the right direction" and "quite a big thing" after being unhappy with his form since the start of this season.

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Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to stop Harvard enrolling foreign students

It comes a day after the administration said it had revoked Harvard's access to student visa programmes.

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Legendary photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81

He was known for dramatic and unflinching black-and-white images of hardship, conflict and natural beauty.

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Pope, Crawley & Duckett hit centuries as England dominate Zimbabwe

Centuries from Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett highlight a dominant batting display as England wrap up day one on 498-3 in the first innings of their single Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.

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'Oh goodness me!' - Grimmond run out in bizarre fashion

West Indies' Realeanna Grimmond is run out in bizarre fashion to leave West Indies on 47-3 in their first T20 against England at Canterbury.

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French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims

Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.

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Impressive Raducanu beats Kasatkina in Strasbourg

Emma Raducanu produces an encouraging display to reach the second round in Strasbourg as she continues to build momentum before the French Open.

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'More to come' from Ferrari, says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says there are "lots of positives to take" from the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after he finished fourth from 12th on the grid.

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Norris 'just not good enough' in qualifying

McLaren's Lando Norris says "I always go slower" when other people improve as his qualifying struggles continue at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

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Palace shock Man City to win first major trophy in their history

A first half goal from Eberechi Eze is enough for Crystal Palace to secure a 1-0 win over Manchester City and win the first ever major trophy in the club's history in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

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Tesco apologises after software issue hits website and app

The company apologised to customers after its app and website went down on Friday afternoon.

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McIlroy struggles as Ryder Cup captains impress at US PGA

American Ryan Gerard leads the US PGA Championship from Europe's Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald while Rory McIlroy endures a tough start on day one at Quail Hollow.

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Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 50, hospital says

The hospital says 22 children and 15 women are among the dead after several homes in the Jabalia area were hit overnight.

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Pig farm operations suspended over abuse claims

Cranswick says it has suspended "the team" at one of its Lincolnshire sites while it investigates.

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The humble pioneer who transformed racing

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

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Blackmore - the humble pioneer who transformed racing

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

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

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

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'We are all frustrated' - Marinakis defends 'scandalous' confrontation

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo plays down owner Evangelos Marinakis' post-match intervention following the 2-2 draw against Leicester.

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Watch: The Women's Football Show

Highlights from the final weekend of the Women's Super League 2024/25 season.

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Trump calls for 20,000 new officers to aid deportations

The directive is part of the administration's drive to incentivise illegal immigrants to self-deport.

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Welbeck ends 17-year wait to hit double figures

At the age of 34, Danny Welbeck hits double figures for Premier League goals in a single season for the first time in 17 years in Saturday's 2-0 win at Wolves.

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Women's World Cup to expand to 48 teams from 2031

Fifa announces that the Women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 tournament.

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Swiatek breezes through to Italian Open third round

Defending champion Iga Swiatek cruises through to the Italian Open third round with a straight-set win over Elisabetta Cocciaretto.

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Pay day banking outages hit 1.2m people, banks reveal

In a letters to MPs, four major banks have set out the extent of the disruption caused in February's outage.

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Man whose remains found in suitcase raped teenager, court hears

Albert Alfonso, whose dismembered body was found in Bristol, sexually assaulted and blackmailed a teenager years earlier, a court hears.

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Titans snatch victory in extraordinary IPL finish

Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians - and the rain - to snatch a remarkable final-ball victory and go top of the Indian Premier League.

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Trump says US to stop attacking Houthis in Yemen as group has 'capitulated'

Oman's foreign minister says a "ceasefire" between the US and the Iran-backed group has been reached.

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Investigations ongoing over alleged terror plot, says minister

A Home Office minister says the arrests on Saturday were among the biggest counter-terror operations in recent years.

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Romanian PM resigns and pulls out of coalition after nationalist vote win

Marcel Ciolacu told his colleagues their government had no credibility after presidential elections.

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'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time

Arsenal face a period of self-reflection as back-to-back WSL defeats threaten to derail what was shaping up to be a historic season.

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Draper loses to Ruud in Madrid final

British number one Jack Draper misses out on a first ATP Tour clay-court title as Casper Ruud edges an absorbing Madrid Open final.

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Father charged with killing deputy a day after police killed son

Rodney Hinton Jr allegedly ran over an officer after watching footage of police shooting his son.

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McFly thrill fan after chance M4 services meeting

A chance meeting in a motorway services leads to a dream moment Joel, who has Down's syndrome.

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US court rules ex-Abercrombie CEO unfit for trial

Mike Jeffries is "mentally incompetent" and will spend time in hospital to see if his condition improves, a judge rules.

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Warren Buffett, 94, stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

The veteran investor known as the Sage of Omaha told his company's annual meeting that he would hand over the reins to Vice-Chairman Greg Abel.

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'Pretty special' - Leeds and Burnley's fight to the end for Championship glory

Leeds United and Burnley both reached 100 points in the Championship, a first in a season for the division. BBC Sport explores why both sides were so dominant.

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Guardiola to take coaching break after Man City

Pep Guardiola says he will take a break from management after he leaves Manchester City, though he does not know when he will retire.

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Two opposing views on football's transgender ban

BBC Sport speaks to two campaigners with different views of the Football Association's decision to ban transgender women from the women's game

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Norris 'not worried at all' about title challenge

Lando Norris says he has "no reason to be worried" about this title campaign despite Oscar Piastri outperforming him at the start of the season.

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Are We (Finally) About to See a US-Ukraine Minerals Deal?

Plus, President Trump receives bad economic numbers - but blames President Biden.

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More Kneecap gigs cancelled amid 'kill your MP' controversy

A ticket site for the Irish rap band's gigs in Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne confirms the summer shows are no longer going ahead.

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English FA 'carefully reviewing' transgender policy

The English Football Association is "carefully reviewing" the decision made just weeks ago to allow transgender women to continue playing in women's football.

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Exeter suspend coaches Hunter and Hepher after record loss

Exeter Chiefs suspend head coach Rob Hunter and attack coach Ali Hepher following their record Premiership loss at Gloucester.

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Dubois to fight Usyk at Wembley Stadium on 19 July

Britain's Daniel Dubois and Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk will meet in an undisputed heavyweight contest at Wembley Stadium on 19 July.

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Slot thanks Klopp moments after Liverpool win title

Liverpool manager Arne Slot pays tribute to his predecessor Jurgen Klopp moments after the club clinched the Premier League title.

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Highlights: Palace beat Villa to reach FA Cup final

Crystal Palace reach the FA Cup final in spectacular style as Eberechi Eze and Ismaila Sarr drive them to a fully deserved victory against Aston Villa at Wembley.

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Cyclists who kill could face life sentence

The amendment would also see increased sentences for deaths and serious injury caused by cyclists.

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Americans with autism push back after RFK Jr questions their contributions

Robert F Kennedy said people with autism "will never pay taxes, they'll never hold a job, they'll never play baseball," in remarks that are now being criticised.

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Gang members trafficked women to UK as sex workers

Women were trafficked to the UK from Romania and lived with their "controllers" at rented properties.

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'One of my favourite wins' - Norrie battles illness to beat Landaluce

Britain's Cameron Norrie describes his first-round victory at the Madrid Open as one of his favourite wins in his career after overcoming illness to defeat Martin Landaluce.

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Opportunity for big US-China trade deal, says Bessent

The comments from the US Treasury Secretary come as the trade war between the world's two biggest economies has escalated.

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Istanbul residents flood streets after 6.2-magnitude quake

Many people have prepared to spend the night outside to safeguard against another strong tremor.

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Rangers confirm takeover talks with US investors

Reports of interest first surfaced earlier this year but the Ibrox club has now confirmed "productive conversations" are ongoing.

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What Happens After the Death of a Pope?

And, Adam and Chris answer listeners political questions on Radio 2.

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British Steel redundancy plans halted after rescue

The consultation over job losses that had been started by the company's previous owner ends.

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Tories push to ban recording of non-crime hate incidents

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says the incidents waste police time and calls for them to be scrapped.

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West Brom sack head coach Mowbray

Championship club West Bromwich Albion sack head coach Tony Mowbray after defeat by Derby County.

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'Iconic moment in a special Liverpool career - but was it a farewell?'

Can Trent Alexander-Arnold's magic moment and will celebrations yet keep at Liverpool, asks BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty

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Piastri wins in Saudi Arabia and takes title lead

McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from Max Verstappen and takes the lead in the drivers' championship.

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'If we don't score, nothing matters' - Man Utd lack 'a lot of things'

Manchester United's worst ever Premier League season hits another low as they fail to score in defeat by Wolves at Old Trafford.

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Home-made Hawk-Eye? Sabalenka takes pic of ball mark to dispute call

Aryna Sabalenka takes a photograph on court of a disputed ball mark during her quarter-final victory over Elise Mertens at the Stuttgart Open.

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Wendy's clarifies 'little spice' in Katy Perry tweets after space trip

Following criticism from followers, the company put out a statement this week saying it had no ill-will for Perry.

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Flintoff 'didn't leave house for six months' after crash

The former England cricketer speaks about his recovery from the crash ahead of a new documentary.

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Fury v AJ can happen, all it takes is a DM - Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn is confident Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua could still happen, and says all it takes is a direct message on social media between the fighters.

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Play Champions League Squares during Real Madrid v Arsenal

Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action.

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Obama calls Trump's freeze of Harvard funding 'unlawful'

The former president broke with his practice of not criticising policies or leaders on social media to praise Harvard's stand

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Why Amorim's next move on Onana is a big call

Ruben Amorim will either recall or drop goalkeeper Andre Onana for Man Utd's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon - and it's a big call for several reasons.

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

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

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Praised by Wolves - what happened when football manager joined happy fans in the pub?

Vitor Pereira lives up to the "first the points, then the pints" flag that appears at Molineux.

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Blue Origin crew safely back on Earth after all-female space flight

Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission

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What's gone wrong for Man City in trophyless season?

Women's Champions League qualification hopes hanging by a thread, an interim manager in charge and no silverware - what has gone wrong at Manchester City this season?

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Van Dijk cryptic on when new Liverpool contract to be announced

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk subtly refuses to confirm when his reported new contract with the club will be announced.

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Leaky Spurs leave Postecoglou facing date with destiny

It is now or never in the Europa League for Ange Postecoglou after Spurs capitulate again at Wolves, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Piastri takes Bahrain pole with Russell second

McLaren's Oscar Piastri takes pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix from Mercedes' George Russell with the second McLaren of Lando Norris down in sixth.

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RFK Jr pledges to find the cause of autism by September

Autism researchers and experts call the effort, which is short on detail, misguided and unrealistic.

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RFK Jr pledges to find the cause of autism by September

Autism researchers and experts call the effort, which is short on detail, misguided and unrealistic.

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Two American Airlines jets clip wings on runway at Reagan airport

At least two members of Congress were aboard one of the flights when the minor collision occurred.

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Greenpeace UK boss arrested over US embassy red dye protest

Five people are arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and conspiracy to cause criminal damage, police say.

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Penny Mordaunt joins British American Tobacco

The company says Mordaunt would be "asked to contribute her insights" on tobacco harm reduction.

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Despair as death toll from Dominican Republic nightclub collapse rises

Rescue workers are searching for survivors of the incident, which killed at least 124 people and injured more than 150 others.

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Trump’s Tariffs: Has He Backed Down?

Trump hikes China tariffs to 125% while cutting others

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Ineos' Britannia abandons challenge for next America's Cup

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Britannia sailing team has withdrawn its intention to challenge for the next America's Cup.

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Play BBC Sport's new Champions League game

Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action.

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Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests react to the weekend's football.

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Fans 'should be ashamed' of Foden chants - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says derogatory chants about Phil Foden's mother from Manchester United fans showed "a lack of class".

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'The plan nearly worked' - will Maresca regret selection gamble?

Enzo Maresca stands by his decision to rotate his Chelsea team against Brentford - but will he come to rue the changes?

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

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

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An obsessive who has lived through tragedy: The man behind PSG's title

European football expert Guillem Balague takes a closer look at how manager Luis Enrique has transformed PSG - guiding them to successive Ligue 1 titles.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new charges of sex trafficking and prostitution

The rap mogul now faces a total of five charges in a criminal trial that is set to begin next month.

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

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

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Harris hawk captured after tormenting villagers

A resident says he was able to humanely catch the hawk, which has attacked an estimated 50 people.

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Girl, 13, killed in blaze as seven others escape

Police and firefighters say two adults and five children survived the fire.

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Jagtar Singh Johal 'moved to solitary' after acquittal

The Scottish activist from Dumbarton was detained on a trip to Punjab after his wedding in 2017.

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Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockade

Many Palestinians say they are going hungry after Israel stopped all aid deliveries to put pressure on Hamas.

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Slovakia backs plan to shoot 350 bears after man killed in attack

Around a quarter of the country's brown bears will be culled after a man was attacked in a forest.

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Don't deport us over health issue, say British couple in Australia

A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition.

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Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 85

PC Lock was awarded for his bravery after it emerged he had tackled a gunman and saved the life of an SAS soldier.

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Trump says he 'couldn't care less' about higher car prices

Trump says he hopes foreign carmakers raise prices as it means people will buy US-made cars.

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Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith, and Joe Hart react to the weekend's football.

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Comedian dropped from hosting White House correspondents' dinner

Ruffin has been attacked by the White House for being critical of the Trump administration.

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Trump 'very angry' with Putin over Ukraine ceasefire negotiations

The US president threatened Russia with tariffs if Putin does not agree to a ceasefire within the next month.

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More Myanmar quake survivors pulled from rubble but hundreds still missing

At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.

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Kildunne marks 50th England cap with hat-trick against Wales

Ellie Kildunne scores a hat-trick on her 50th England appearance in an emphatic victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium in the Women's Six Nations.

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Lies and confrontation: LeBron's beef with a basketball pundit

The NBA is known for its rivalries, but this feud has seen a courtside showdown and verbal swipes.

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Prominent Jewish figures boycott Israel antisemitism event over far-right guests

Several key leaders stayed away because of the inclusion of far-right politicians from Europe.

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'Scunthorpe is steelmaking': Locals fear for future as blast furnaces face closure

Up to 2,700 jobs at Scunthorpe's steelworks could go following a British Steel consultation.

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Prison boss's drug dealer lover named himself after Breaking Bad character, court hears

Criminal Anthony Saunderson used the name Jesse Pinkman, a drug dealer in the TV show, a court hears.

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RFU chief Sweeney survives no-confidence vote

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney survives a vote of no-confidence at a special general meeting.

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Trump names conservative media critic as US ambassador to South Africa

Brent Bozell's nomination comes at a time when relations between South Africa and the United States are at a low point.

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A journalist has entered the top secret military chat

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

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Two French air display jets crash in rehearsal

The three occupants of the two Alpha Jets that collided ejected and were "found alive and conscious".

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Ashutosh stars as Delhi beat Lucknow in IPL thriller

Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 helps Delhi Capitals clinch a dramatic one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League.

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Learnings to take as England start World Cup year with win

Head coach John Mitchell says England will learn from being tested by Italy, as the Red Roses make a winning start to the Women's Six Nations.

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Six Kenyan police personnel killed in ambush near Somalia

No group has claimed responsibility, but an official said the attack followed a pattern of raids by Islamist militant group al-Shabab.

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At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea

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

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US to import millions of eggs from Turkey and South Korea to ease prices

A bird flu epidemic has caused egg prices to soar, and projections show they could rise by 41 percent this year.

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Government considering sending failed asylum seekers to Balkans

Home Office officials have discussed proposals to set up overseas "return hubs"

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Carney to call snap election as Canada faces trade war with US - reports

The former two-time central banker is expected to pitch himself as the candidate best equipped for a trade battle with the US.

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Depression led mum to kill baby after secret birth

Joanne Sharkey hid what she had done from everyone for more than a quarter of a century.

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Why has Netanyahu Resumed the War?

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

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BBC Verify: Assessing Israel's renewed ground operation

Israel has sent more troops into Gaza after resuming airstrikes on what it calls "terror targets". The bombing has killed more than 500 people in the last 72 hours, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify's Nick Beake has been looking at where the Israeli troops are now operating and the impact it's having on Palestinians in the territory.

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Trump administration reinstating nearly 25,000 fired federal workers

The move to bring back laid off probationary employees comes after two federal judges deemed the terminations illegal.

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Welfare uncertainty is stirring up fear, says Davey

The Liberal Democrat leader says there has not been enough detail on the government's cuts to benefits.

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Is Donald Trump ready to defy the courts?

Or has he already done so?

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BBC Verify: Mapping Israel's wave of strikes

More than 400 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has been assessing footage of the strikes and building a picture of the damage done.

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'Once again, fear has gripped the people in Gaza'

Gaza residents were woken by airstrikes hitting buildings as Israel shattered a two-month ceasefire.

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Deadline looms for Homeland Security to release Harry's US visa records

A US judge ordered the prince's immigration record to be made public after a think tank alleged he lied about past drug use.

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No evidence for Trump claim about 'void' Biden pardons and autopen

President Trump claims 'many' of Biden's pardons are void because they were signed automatically and not by hand.

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'Coward' paedophile who fled country for three decades convicted of 97 charges

Richard Burrows is convicted after spending nearly 30 years on the run, Cheshire Police say.

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Cup final loss ends tough week for Liverpool - Slot

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

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Watch: Six Nations Rugby Special

Ugo Monye introduces highlights from the final round of the Six Nations championship.

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Haaland reaches 100 goal involvements in record time

The records may have slowed down as his goalscoring enters more human levels, but Erling Haaland reaches another landmark in Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Brighton.

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England rout Wales to keep title dream alive

England run in 10 tries to destroy woeful Wales in Cardiff and keep alive their dreams of snatching a first Six Nations title since 2020.

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Pollock, 20, scores two tries on England debut

Northampton Saints back row Henry Pollock, 20, scores two tries for England on his debut against Wales in the Six Nations.

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Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount

Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war.

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'So unfortunate' - why Alvarez's penalty was ruled out

MOTD pundits analyse Julian Alvarez's "unfortunate" double-touch penalty that was disallowed for Atletico Madrid in their dramatic penalty shootout loss to rivals Real in the Champions League.

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Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?

And can Elon Musk afford a tumble in Tesla's share price?

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Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs

Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions.

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Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle

Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.

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Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?

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Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football

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'We need more Brunos' - Fernandes 'steps up all the time' for Man Utd

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says the club need 'more' players like Bruno Fernandes.

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Six Nations Rugby

Highlights and opinion on a pivotal weekend of Six Nations action as Ireland face France.

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Sidemen match raises £4m for charities including Children in Need

A sold-out Wembley stadium was the venue for The Sidemen vs YouTube Allstars football match, which saw a side featuring Logan Paul and Mr Beast win on penalties.

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Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says

The 88-year-old prayed on Saturday morning in the chapel of the papal suite at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said.

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PM pens heartfelt message to daughter on International Women's Day

The prime minister said he wants a future "defined by hope", not prejudice in a touching message to his daughter.

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Meghan's new Netflix show renewed for second series

The Duchess of Sussex launched With Love, Meghan on Tuesday.

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Ros Atkins on... the week after the Oval Office row

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the situation on the ground in Ukraine.

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Four sentenced over £200m money laundering plot

The case was one of the biggest of its kind in UK legal history, the Crown Prosecution Service says.

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Eddie the Eagle can fly v Ipswich - FPL tips & team of the week

With question marks around many of the top strikers this week, why not take a flyer on the likes of Eddie Nketiah and Beto, asks Thomas Woods.

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Fifa to give $1bn as Europe nears Club World Cup deal

Fifa is set to give more than $1bn in prize money to clubs, which is believed to be a record sum, for its summer Club World Cup.

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'I lost trust' in Gaza film, says BBC boss Tim Davie

The BBC removed the programme after it emerged the 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas official.

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Watch: What did we learn from Meghan's new Netflix show?

The BBC's Daniela Relph takes a look at the Duchess of Sussex's new lifestyle series, 'With love, Meghan'.

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Millie Bobby Brown says journalists are 'bullying' her

The 21-year-old Stranger Things actress has reacted to headlines about her recent media appearances.

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Prince William's Welsh speech criticised by professor

A pre-recorded was published on social media video to mark St David's Day in Wales.

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Is a truce between Ukraine and Russia possible?

President Macron proposes one-month ceasefire.

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Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont after clash with Zelensky

They held up pro-Ukraine signs on the route that the vice-president and his family were expected to take to go skiing.

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Lady Gaga is back, and Jennie's debut solo album is here: What to stream this week

This week also sees the release of Split Fiction, R-Patz's new film Mickey-17 and Meghan's delayed TV show.

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Gene Hackman loved acting but 'hated everything that went with it'

Those who knew him discuss his brilliance, as well as his disdain for the trappings of Hollywood.

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Starmer dismisses SNP call to axe Trump state visit

The SNP say Donald Trump needs to be a steadfast ally of Ukraine after a fiery exchange with Zelensky on Friday.

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R&B hitmaker Angie Stone dead in car crash

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

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In pictures - Teddy Swims and Sabrina Carpenter lead way on Brit Awards red carpet

The world's biggest artists were on the red carpet at London's O2 Arena ahead of the ceremony.

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Vance took the lead attacking Zelensky. Why?

Is the US vice-president doing Trump's bidding or looking to the future?

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Bus crash kills at least 37 in Bolivia

About 30 people were also injured after two buses collided early on Saturday, police say.

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GB News wins Ofcom legal challenge over Jacob Rees-Mogg shows

The High Court says Ofcom's rulings over two shows hosted by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg were unlawful.

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BBC Verify: Viral Donald Trump Jr audio highly likely AI fake

A clip has been widely shared of Donald Trump Jr allegedly saying on his podcast that the US should have sent arms to Russia.

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King invites Trump for 'unprecedented' second state visit

Keir Starmer hands the US president an invitation letter as the pair meet at the White House.

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The Tates in the States

Self-described misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida.

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What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tactics

US President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social. Marianna Spring has been analysing the online tactics of Trump and his team.

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Gold £4.8m toilet raid 'sounded like explosion'

Three men are standing trial over the theft of a gold toilet which had been part of an exhibition.

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Travel ban for man who 'tortured' women in Highland dungeon

The first order of its kind to be imposed by a Scottish court prevents Kevin Booth from leaving the UK for five years.

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What did we learn from Ferguson's Rangers unveiling?

Barry Ferguson speaks about his expectations, coaching staff and route to the job at his first media conference as interim Rangers manager.

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BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.

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American loses UK appeal to become legally non-binary

Lord Justice Singh says the issue is "better suited to resolution in Parliament than the courts".

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Americanswers... on 5 Live! What's Elon Musk's latest threat to federal workers?

And will the president listen to European leaders this week?

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Musk email to US government workers sparks confusion across agencies

Some departments encouraged staff to respond, while others requested employees wait for further guidance.

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Confusion after Musk email to US government workers

Some departments encouraged staff to respond, while others requested employees wait for further guidance.

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Van driver hunt continues after fatal tram crash

Police are understood to have identified the man involved in the crash, which killed a young girl.

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England regain Calcutta Cup after Scotland miss last-gasp kick

Finn Russell misses a 79th-minute conversion as England do just enough to deny Scotland an unprecendented fifth successive win in the fixture.

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Watch: The moment six Israeli hostages are released

Four of the men were kidnapped on 7 October 2023, while the two have been held for a decade.

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Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

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Coinbase boss claims SEC will drop crypto lawsuit

The SEC's 2023 lawsuit formed part of a crackdown on crypto firms which President Trump pledged to reverse.

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Kendrick Lamar earns first UK number one with Not Like Us

The diss track, the knockout blow in his feud with Drake, is now number one in both the US and UK.

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Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?

Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.

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'Fighting for change' - what next for Spain and Rubiales?

After kissing footballer Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup, the ex-football boss has been found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now?

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Mitch McConnell announces he will not run for re-election

The Republican senator has spent 40 years in Congress, but said he has "unfinished business" before he goes.

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'Fighting for change' - what next for Spain & Rubiales after trial?

550 days after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips on the world's biggest stage, Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now?

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Minister faces calls to resign over solicitor CV claim

Jonathan Reynolds is accused of falsely claiming he was a solicitor, when he was only a trainee.

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Robson 'honoured' to bring women's game back to Queen's

Former British number one Laura Robson says it is a "huge honour" to welcome women's professional tennis back to Queen's for the first time in more than 50 years.

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Watch Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Adam Crafton and Stephen Warnock debate the weekend's football

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Neymar scores first goal after Santos return

Neymar scores a penalty and sets up another goal as Santos beat Agua Santa 3-1 in the Campeonato Paulista, striking for the first time in his second stint at the club.

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What’s up with Gen Z?

A study suggests that less than half of Generation Z are proud to be British.

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'Sad day for tennis' - Sinner doping ban 'leaves sour taste'

Jannik Sinner's doping case has divided the tennis world for months, with the news he will serve a three-month ban leading to further questions and criticism.

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Gourley & Nielsen break British records at Keely Klassic

Neil Gourley breaks the men's British indoor 1,000m and Lina Nielsen does the same in the women's 300m at the Keely Klassic in Birmingham.

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LA vehicle swept into ocean as rain hits fire-ravaged area

Debris and mud flow pushes a fire department car into the Pacific as a rainstorm lashed LA county.

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Premier League sponsorship rules 'void' says tribunal

The Premier League's rules governing sponsorship deals from the period between between 2021 and 2024 are "void and unenforceable", a tribunal rules.

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Two British nationals detained in Iran

The man and woman, who have not been named, are accused of unspecified security-related offenses.

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NHS 'recovery plan' fails to deliver new dentists or more appointments

NHS leaders say the contract for dentists to carry out NHS work needs redrawing.

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The Neo-Nazi MI5 spy

And how the BBC exposed the lies from MI5

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Elon Musk's 'take your kid to work' day

He brought his son to the Oval Office for a surprise press conference

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Stripey-faced fish named after warrior princess San

The newly discovered fish has stripes on its face like the Studio Ghibli warrior princess.

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Rubiales tells court Hermoso consented to World Cup kiss

The former Spanish football federation tells a court he is "absolutely sure" the kiss was consensual.

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Armed police in stand-off at Sheffield city apartments

Specialist officers are "negotiating" with a man at a building on Broad Street in Sheffield.

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Chris Mason: Raids show ministers want to look tough on immigration

With high numbers still arriving in the UK, the government is keen not to appear wishy-washy on an issue that matters to so many people.

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Irish boxer John Cooney's family 'devastated' at loss of fighter

The family of a man who died a week after a title fight in Belfast say they are "touched" by condolences.

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Barca's Leon accused of 'violating privacy' of opponent

Espanyol accuse Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon of "violating the privacy" of their player Daniela Caracas following an incident in a Liga F game on Sunday.

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Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid

"Today, history is made," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told a ceremony in Lithuania's capital.

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Plymouth stun Liverpool in FA Cup giant-killing

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

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Motor neurone disease campaigner Sam Perkins dies

The sportsman raised hundreds of thousands of pounds after being diagnosed with the disease.

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Chiefs eyeing history while Eagles want revenge - Super Bowl preview

Can the Kansas City Chiefs complete an unprecedented three-peat in Super Bowl 59 or will the Philadelphia Eagles gain revenge?

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Newcastle score controversial goal against Birmingham

Watch as Joe Willock brings Newcastle United level against Birmingham City after a "very, very tight" goal-line decision in the FA Cup fourth round.

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15 things Trump and his team did this week

In his third week back in office, Trump took action on issues from transgender competitors in women's sports to Gaza.

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What's on menu for King's Italian dinner with Tucci?

King Charles praises the culture of Italian cooking as he hosts a dinner ahead of a state visit to Italy.

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Repairs under way after car plunges onto rail line

Passengers are told the main line will not reopen until at least 22:00 GMT, after a day of rail chaos.

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Trump tariffs 'made something snap in us' - many Canadians see US rift beyond repair

The tariffs and US President Donald Trump's '51st State' comments have made way for a surge of patriotism in Canada.

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False video claims Hollywood stars were paid by USAID to visit Ukraine

The video claiming that USAID paid Hollywood celebrities millions of dollars to visit Ukraine is not real and has hallmarks of a Russian disinformation operation that the BBC has previously investigated.

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Law to make social housing landlords fix mould in force from October

Campaigners called for change after two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from mould exposure at his home in 2020.

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Trump to sign order banning transgender women from female sports

He says the move, which covers non-elite levels, restores fairness but human rights advocates have condemned it.

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Councils fear the local is being taken out of local government

Ministers say the plans will save money but some councils are worried they are diverting focus from other issues.

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Husband bailed over Thai woman's 2004 death

Police want to hear from anyone who knew Lamduan Armitage when she lived in South Yorkshire.

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Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: China Strikes Back

Plus, what role does the drug Fentanyl have in the trade disputes.

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'I'm going to kill you' - how south Wales school turned to chaos amid stabbing

A 14-year-old girl stabbed two teachers and a pupil at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Carmarthenshire.

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'We haven't panicked, but we are prepared': The residents waiting out Australia's floods

The BBC meets the residents of Townsville's "black zones" who have stayed put despite flood warnings.

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Man Utd 'trying everything' to strengthen - but won't repeat 'mistakes'

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are "trying everything" to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes following another home defeat – but will not repeat "the mistake of the past".

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Jet company identifies victims of Philadelphia air ambulance crash

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker also updated the list of injured to 22, with five still in hospital.

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Former captain George returns to England squad

Former captain Jamie George has re-joined England's squad ahead of their second Six Nations match against France at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

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Trump says he ordered air strikes on Islamic State group in Somalia

Trump says he ordered air strikes on a senior attack planner from the Islamic State group in Somalia.

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Holders Ireland seal bonus-point win over England

Ireland score three second-half tries to launch their bid for a third successive Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over England in Dublin.

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Combative Trump blames diversity policies after air tragedy

The president started his White House news conference as "consoler-in-chief" but then pivoted into unevidenced political blame, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

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Fact-checking Trump's claims about diversity schemes and the Washington plane crash

He told a news conference that diversity hiring efforts at the Federal Aviation Administration may have led to safety issues.

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Girl 'took knife to school every day' before stabbing

The 14-year-old tells a court "I suppose I'm sorry" but denies three counts of attempted murder.

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Woman buys 42m chimney for husband's birthday

She says her husband always wanted to convert either a water tower or chimney into a home.

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Coraline play cancelled after Gaiman allegations

Author Neil Gaiman was accused of sexual misconduct by eight women - allegations he has denied.

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Beloved West End cinema fighting for its future

The cinema in Leicester Square is one of the few remaining independents in central London.

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Coca-Cola recalls drinks from shops around Europe over safety concerns

The company says the drinks contain "higher levels" of chlorate, but says the risk is "very low".

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Closure of SAS investigation was premature, inquiry told

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

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Woman held for taking citizen tests 'in disguise'

The women dressed up in wigs and disguises to take tests on behalf of others, say investigators.

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Thrilled, scared and unsurprised: Americans react to Trump's first week

We spoke to 10 Americans across the political spectrum about Donald Trump's first actions as president.

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Postecoglou unsure on future - but why do many Spurs fans blame Levy?

Tottenham are on a seven-match winless run in the Premier League but it is chairman Daniel Levy - not manager Ange Postecoglou - that is bearing the brunt of supporters' anger.

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'Sinner will be one of greatest players we've ever seen'

Jannik Sinner continues to be an unstoppable force in men's tennis as the Australian Open champion becomes the first Italian to win three major titles.

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Neil Gaiman's publisher cancels future works

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

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'God forbid we should end up like Ukraine': Belarusians indifferent to election

Even "rival" candidates support the current leader staying in power, Steve Rosenberg finds in Belarus.

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'One of the worst decisions I've seen' - should Lewis-Skelly have seen red?

The decision left Mikel Arteta "fuming", pundits were baffled, while Arsenal fans were furious.

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Streeting accuses Farage of 'miserabilist' vision for UK

The health secretary says Reform UK has a "poverty of ambition" for the UK that Labour "utterly rejects".

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Man City captain Walker completes AC Milan loan move

Manchester City captain Kyle Walker completes a loan move to Italian club AC Milan.

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'My songs are as real as it gets': Lola Young hits number one with Messy

The star discusses how she feels about blowing up on TikTok and the trademark honesty in her lyrics.

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Satellite imagery reveals Israeli military construction in buffer zone with Syria

A satellite image taken 21 January shows new construction within the demilitarised zone.

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Trump urges Opec to slash oil prices

President Trump said he wants OPEC and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Elephants are not people, US court rules

Judges ruled a bid to free five elderly African elephants from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was based on a law that only applied to humans.

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Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?

The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now.

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China calls for 'win-win' solution to US trade tensions

With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports.

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'End woke' and 'boost crypto' - Trump fans' day one wishlist

Trump's biggest supporters tell the BBC what issues they're excited to see the new president tackle first.

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Who are JD and Usha Vance?

Some credit the US vice-president-elect's success to the influence of his wife, who he met as a student at Yale.

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Joy fades as Gazans return to destroyed homes

After the ceasefire came into force Gaza residents celebrated, but many of those returning are facing devastation.

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TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.

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Mesmerising ice formations cover US lake

Areas around the country are seeing freezing conditions ahead of even colder temperatures in the coming days.

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TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.

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Portsmouth fan dies after medical emergency at ground

Players were taken off the pitch at Portsmouth to allow the fan to be treated.

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Thousands protest in Washington against Trump as he prepares for inauguration

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

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Theatre director Claire van Kampen dies aged 71

The wife of actor Sir Mark Rylance died after being diagnosed with cancer, a family statement confirms.

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'One-in-a-billion' round egg discovered in Devon

Alison Greene says even Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, does not have a round egg.

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Football tycoon's ex-wife wins £43.5m in divorce settlement

Ex-wife Kate Vince started disputing how money should be split at a hearing in December last year.

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After Elianne's murder, girls were asking if they needed to carry a knife

Elianne Andam was stabbed to death outside a shopping centre following a row about a teddy bear.

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William has Wetherspoon pint with Aston Villa fans

He enjoyed a pint of cider with fans - but staff did not say who paid for the round of drinks.

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Efforts to rescue trapped miners in South Africa intensify

At least 78 bodies and more than 200 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.

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New York's iconic Sex and the City landmark could be harder to see

The owner wants to erect a fence to deter intrusive fans who "try to open the main entrance door, or, when drunk late at night, ring the doorbells".

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Two baby deaths still being probed - Letby inquiry

Police have reviewed the care of 4,000 babies who were in hospital during Lucy Letby's employment.

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The tricky questions facing Trump's nominees for top jobs

Allies of the president-elect can expect intense questioning when Senate confirmation hearings begin this week.

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The powder dousing the flames and turning everything pink

The bright substance blanketing areas of Los Angeles County has long been used to stop wildfires from spreading.

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Video from South African mine shows desperation of illegal miners refusing to leave

The men have been underground since the police began a crackdown on illegal mining last year.

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Trump avoids prison or fine in hush-money case sentencing

Donald Trump will still take office as the first US president with a felony conviction.

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India races to prepare world's largest religious gathering

The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj.

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PM should sack Siddiq over corruption claims, Badenoch says

The Tory leader's call follows allegations about properties linked to her family in Bangladesh.

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Watch: LA Palisades blaze spews 'fire devil'

The phenomenon was seen amid the wildfires tearing through Los Angeles.

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Man who was brutally attacked 23 years ago dies

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

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Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

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

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Met officer sacked over racist and sexist messages

Charles Ehikioya says he is "dismayed" by the decision made by the misconduct panel.

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Elton John's hits album finally goes to number one

The star saw renewed interest in his back catalogue after a documentary was released at Christmas.

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Trump in Court (Again)

The president-elect avoids jail for hush money fraud

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Lily Allen to take podcast break over mental health

The singer and actor says she's not "in a good place" after reports of a split from her husband.

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Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says

The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.

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Bangladesh authorities seek Siddiq account details

It comes after the Treasury minister was named in an anti-corruption probe in the country.

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Watch: Moment avalanche barrels down Utah mountain

Five inches (12.7cm) of snow fell in the Little Cottonwood Canyon area causing the slide.

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How will Congress certify Trump's electoral college win?

The last time lawmakers met for the routine procedure, things went awry. That is not expected this year.

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Aerial footage shows severe flooding in Leicestershire

Large swathes of the Leicestershire countryside have been inundated by floodwater.

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West Ham weighing up whether to sack Lopetegui

West Ham are considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following Saturday's heavy defeat at Manchester City.

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

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

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Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

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Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

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Referee makes history as first openly gay official

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

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Washington Post cartoonist quits after Bezos satire is rejected

The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump.

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FBI releases new video in hunt for 6 January pipe bomb suspect

The suspect is seen placing a device near the Democratic National Committee headquarters a night before the Capitol riot.

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'I lost my voice laughing': Darts fans on the pantomime of watching live

Spectators at Ally Pally might not be able to see where the darts land - but that doesn't detract from the fun

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A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”

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No progress on Liverpool contract - Salah

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says there has been no progress on extending his contract - and a breakthrough is "far away".

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Ex-Traitors player: 'Beware those who talk too much'

Charlotte Chilton from Warwickshire was on the second series of The Traitors as "a faithful".

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Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park

The young boy ate wild fruit and dug small wells in dry river banks to find drinking water in Zimbabwe.

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Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans attack

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

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Russian warship tracked for five days off UK coast

Navy personnel from Devon and Cornwall were called on Christmas Day for a five-day operation.

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Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816

2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.

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Puerto Rico may enter new year in darkness after sudden blackout

More than 1.3 million households - most of the island's population - has been left in the dark.

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