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French Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas suffer shock exits at Roland Garros

Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas suffer surprise fourth-round exits on a day of shocks in the men's draw at the French Open. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VZ7ycqB

Fan videos show chaotic scenes at Champions League Final

Footage from fans shows police using pepper spray on crowds and traumatised children crying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ra5vwXP

Great British Bake Off winner Frances Quinn makes giant Jaffa Cake

A former Great British Bake Off winner has beaten her own giant Jaffa Cake record. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hT6P9FQ

Champions League final: Uefa commissions independent report into scenes outside stadium

Uefa commissions an independent report into the scenes that delayed Saturday's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4swgjRZ

Cultra beach find: 'Dad I just picked up a grenade. Is it real?'

Cole Chapman, who is 11, was out hunting for crabs when he picked up an unexploded grenade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ErOmy3W

Port Harcourt: Nigeria church crush leaves 31 dead

Police say the crowd became "uncontrollable" at a charity event where food was handed out to the poor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uUzqQLw

Half-term travel: Dover passengers 'stuck for hours' at border control

P&O Ferries say delays are "out of their control" as borders are operated by French authorities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5pN4FQd

Camberley: Second murder arrest after teenager dies in party stabbing

Surrey Police want to speak to anyone who saw a young man running from the scene into nearby roads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D2f8Agz

Liverpool turns red for double cup-winning parade

Thousands of fans take to the streets to celebrate Liverpool's FA and League wins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eOAQ4tc

Ukraine war: President Zelensky visits Kharkiv in first trip outside Kyiv region

Ukraine's president thanked troops on the country's eastern front line for risking their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IMqeFvj

'Daughter's long Covid makes us prisoners in our own home'

Helen Goss calls for more help for children like Anna, 9, who is ill two years after catching Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hNweSmi

Prince William oversees Trooping the Colour rehearsal

The Duke of Cambridge watched the run-through on horseback in front of 7,000 guests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kpOUcVZ

Norwich City 'in talks' with Millwaukee Brewers' owner

It is understood the owner of Millwaukee Brewers met officials at the club's home ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/grw9KsV

In Pictures: BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Coventry

Big name stars have been taking to the stage for the three-day event in Coventry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uXKbyht

World War Two soldier massacre anniversary marked

The son of a man who survived an SS massacre of British soldiers in World War Two attends commemorations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UrHf7Wj

Japan opens up to foreign tourists after two years

Visitors from 98 countries will be allowed to enter, but some restrictions still remain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4TX1Vf5

EasyJet to cancel more than 200 half-term flights from Gatwick

The airline says cancellations are required to provide reliable services in the busy holiday period. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dmsBcJk

Uvalde shooting: In the face of tragedy, a Texas town turns to prayer

Many in Uvalde say they feel lost after the school massacre, but their faith is a source of strength. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7NcHVlY

Johnny Depp: Jury deliberations begin in Amber Heard defamation trial

The high profile celebrity defamation case comes to a close six weeks after it began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zcnWCMh

Uvalde shooting: Texas shooting response was 'wrong', says official

'If I thought it would help, I would apologise,' state safety chief says at heated press conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7iEn0D5

Grenfell fire and PEEPs: 'I want to escape a burning building, not sit and wait'

Disabled residents on the fear of being trapped in high-rise flats as evacuation plans are turned down from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NSjRHIM

Amber Heard: It's easy to forget I'm a human being

Heard found herself in a tense exchange with Johnny Depp's attorney as the trial nears its end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JjsVBRM

Goodfellas star Ray Liotta dies aged 67

The actor died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, his publicist confirms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v1SAZXd

No evidence Boris Johnson was serial Covid rule-breaker, Met Police chief says

The police force's acting chief defends the investigation into lockdown parties in Downing Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Izv9YAO

Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72

The prog-rock star died peacefully at home after a short illness, his bandmates have announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dVmkT1g

Texas shooting: The teachers who sacrificed their lives to protect children

Eva Mireles and Irma Garcia were seen trying to shelter their students from the gunfire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f7q0TkV

Spanish MPs back 'only yes means yes' sexual consent law

The new legislation aims to make it easier for victims of sexual violence to prosecute attackers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m2vdVQE

Europa Conference League final: Roma 1-0 Feyenoord - Nicolo Zaniolo hits winner for Italians

Roma win their first major European trophy after defeating Feyenoord in the inaugural Europa Conference League final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vk5v3E0

Senegal's Dakar Biennale: From red swimmers to floating teapots

One of Africa's largest modern art event returns to Senegal after a four-year hiatus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LIKGVO0

Sue Gray report: The unanswered questions about Downing Street parties

The report provided more information about gatherings but still left some questions unanswered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q3hWm0f

Sue Gray report: 'I wish I'd taken a fine to be with my dying husband'

Bereaved families call on the PM to quit, saying he has treated them like 'dirt' over Sue Gray's report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e0YCscg

French Open: Emma Raducanu says 'biggest win' in Paris was staying injury free

Following her French Open exit, British number one Emma Raducanu says being injury free has been her "biggest win" in Paris this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eHhaDWw

Ukraine war: World faces 'dark hour', Biden tells Quad summit

The US president meets key Asia allies to discuss China's influence and differences over Russia's invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uZQ3T75

BBC News channel apologises after Man Utd error goes viral

BBC issues an apology after the words 'Manchester United are rubbish' appeared on the rolling news ticker. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j6a1LYw

Cost of living: Government plan to help households could come in days

The BBC understands an announcement could be made as soon as Thursday after growing pressure on Downing Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/npmFY6L

Monkeypox: UK cases rise to 71, with vaccines for high-risk contacts

Sexual health clinics are still open for business but doctors urge patience over appointments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tODAQWy

Flying reptile: Remains of scary prehistoric creature discovered

Fossils belonging to the Dragon of Death - found in Argentina - date back 86 million years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OX6Zo9y

Chelsea: Premier League approves takeover deal from Todd Boehly consortium

The Premier League approves the £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea with the consortium, led by US businessman Todd Boehly, passing its owner's and directors test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/54pTA8d

Heard's team change course on Johnny Depp testimony

Supermodel Kate Moss is expected to take the stand in the final days of the high-profile trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QTEmroW

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Eight things we learnt from her first interview

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she was forced to sign a false confession to secure her release. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ShE0uOI

Monkeypox virus outbreaks are containable - WHO

More than 100 cases of the virus have now been confirmed in 16 countries outside Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OgyRXDB

ScotRail: Why have hundreds of trains been cancelled?

About 700 daily services have been axed in Scotland in a dispute between unions and rail bosses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ewz0xPL

Downing Street parties: What Covid rules were broken?

Police issued 126 fines during the Partygate investigation, including those for Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fJtVzIE

The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos

Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aqoGgZL

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says champions are 'legends'

Manchester City's manager says his side "are legends" after securing their fourth Premier League title in five seasons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9cTnHEf

French Open: Emma Raducanu, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic & Iga Swiatek ready to start in Paris

Emma Raducanu says she is "learning to be effective" on clay as she makes the final preparations for her senior debut at the French Open on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NTDSdsz

Verstappen profits from Leclerc misery but positives remain for Ferrari

Charles Leclerc's Spanish GP misery handed Max Verstappen the title lead, but with resurgent Mercedes in the mix this season is anything but predictable, writes Andrew Benson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xB4YO6G

Ukraine peace deal: Kyiv rules out ceding land to Russia

Zelensky adviser says Kyiv will not agree a peace deal with Russia that involves giving up territory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bDO8zgi

Social media: Did the pandemic poison online politics?

As the UK spent countless hours online during lockdown, how much has it changed us? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xfat8LE

What is biodiversity and how are we protecting it?

The planet is experiencing its sixth mass extinction event, but it is hoped action can be agreed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZvRAjGD

Afghanistan: Policing faces, bodies and beards on Kabul streets

The BBC goes on patrol with the Taliban's "moral police", whose job it is to enforce hard-line rule. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wK6Bczf

Turkey: Huge rally for opposition's Canan Kaftancioglu

Canan Kaftancioglu has been convicted for insulting President Erdogan and the Turkish state. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f5S6O3s

Charles and Camilla to star in jubilee EastEnders episode

The royals will join the residents of Albert Square for a Platinum Jubilee street party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H1bqKB6

Zelensky: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war

Only a negotiated solution will work, says Ukraine's president, as fighting intensifies in Donbas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s8ugryc

Spain heatwave brings record May temperatures

Temperatures in southern Spain reach 40C, up to 15 degrees higher than average for this time of year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NRtdrZG

Ukraine war: What might tip the balance?

The conflict has become a grinding and bloody affair, with both sides making gains and losses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wv8MJ3i

Jamie Oliver stages "Eton mess" protest outside No 10

Chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver has been protesting over delays to the government's obesity strategy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KGP9iOa

Camille Vasquez: Johnny Depp's lawyer becomes an internet celebrity

The young lawyer has caught the internet's attention for her grilling of Amber Heard on the stand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ODTPvCN

Northern Ireland: UK and EU's row risks Western unity, top US official warns

US state department warns against "a big fight between the UK and the EU" amid the Ukraine war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5rUob8y

Sam Ryder: UK Eurovision star's Space Man takes second place in singles chart

A week after finishing as runner-up at Eurovision, the UK singer goes to number two in the charts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SabFe29

Top Gun: Cruise encounter sees helicopter couple at premiere

Tom Cruise used Alison Webb's Baginton garden to land his helicopter then returned the favour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ol750t9

Will Sue Gray's report into Downing Street parties be damning for Boris Johnson?

Our correspondents reveal what they know about the long-awaited report on Covid law-breaking at No 10. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MlReZ5v

Natasha Abrahart suicide: Parents call for universities to change

The family of Natasha Abrahart is taking civil action against the University of Bristol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gqlsQO

Partygate: How did the Metropolitan Police decide who to fine?

A total of 83 people have been fined over events in Westminster - but how were the decisions made? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7Regqyi

Vardy v Rooney: 10 things we learned at the Wagatha Christie libel trial

Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy went head-to-head in a high-profile High Court libel case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HRnsKJw

Vangelis: Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner composer dies at 79

The Greek musician won an Oscar for the 1981 film theme, and also wrote the Blade Runner soundtrack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fToMv4i

Iceland to launch over-60s discount as cost of living soars

The supermarket chain says it wants to support older customers through the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YB8pMkz

The Papers: Inflation fears of 'tough times' and 'crime surge'

Many of Thursday's papers analyse how soaring inflation will affect people's lives in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G0kSRni

John Peel's family selling rare items from his archive

They say the veteran DJ collected a "wealth of souvenirs" while launching the careers of many stars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fYJCpjn

Ros Atkins on… the windfall tax debate

Why is the government facing growing pressure to announce a windfall tax on oil and gas companies? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b24xCWH

Charles and Camilla visit Ukrainian church on Canada tour

The royal couple lit candles on a visit to the Ottawa church and paid tribute to Canada's war dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BstG2dh

Alaa Abdel Fattah: UK urged to help jailed British-Egyptian activist

British citizen Alaa Abdel Fattah's prison conditions are "inhumane", the foreign secretary is told. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5TWRNDe

Mason: The post-Brexit battle about borders rumbles on

The government "got Brexit done" by agreeing the Northern Ireland Protocol, but the row around it isn't over. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5f6Ed8n

Charlie King: TOWIE star describes body dysmorphia 'turmoil'

The former reality star appeared before the Health and Social Care Committee to discuss body image. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vcClrg0

Laura Kenny says opening up about miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy gave others a platform

Five-time Olympic cycling champion Laura Kenny says speaking out about having a miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy "gave lots of people a platform". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xUMBaKz

National Action: How Swansea neo-Nazi ran two terror groups

Alex Davies has been convicted of being a member of a banned terror group which he founded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qkhrjyf

Leiland-James Corkill: The baby murdered by the woman trying to adopt him

Leiland-James Corkill was a "happy boy" murdered by Laura Castle who called him "devil spawn". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gdlP6hK

Turkey threatens to block Finland and Sweden Nato bids

Turkish President Erdogan accused the Nordic nations of harbouring terrorists wanted by Ankara. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aCrzW2P

Jake Daniels: Why Blackpool forward's decision is a watershed moment for British football

Why Jake Daniels decision to publicly come out is a watershed moment for British football. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eLp7Gxm

Buffalo shooting: Gunman sought to 'continue his rampage'

Questions are being asked about how the suspect carried out the attack when he was known to authorities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WJ9fnAU

Probe after man wrongly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

Alex Preston says he wants answers after being told he had the illness for seven years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o2l6Bpt

Monkeypox: Four more cases detected in England

The viral infection is rare and the risk to the public remains very low, experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Un8hRk9

Harry Styles' new album Harry's House charms music critics

Harry's House is praised for its "abundant charm", with "really well-crafted pop songs". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1xEecuM

Boy, three, dies after suspected dog attack - police

The three-year-old was taken to hospital after being injured at an address in Rochdale, say police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wkVy6hv

Kenton Cool reaches record-breaking 16th Everest summit

The mountaineer continues to break records despite shattering his heels in an accident in 1996. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b5acdhi

EasyJet offers £1,000 bonus as airlines battle to recruit staff

The airline will offer new and existing cabin crew the bonus, as carriers seek to retain and recruit workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0fhypW6

Doctor Who: David Tennant and Catherine Tate to return

The pair are currently filming for sci-fi show's 60th anniversary, which it will celebrate in 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fnAwxpH

Eurovision 2022: Sam Ryder and Graham Norton on UK's contest triumph

Sam Ryder met Eurovision commentator Graham Norton backstage and the two shared a hug. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bWvPfYq

Ukraine war: Russia's invasion not going to plan, Nato says

In a damning assessment of Russian efforts, Nato's secretary general says Ukraine could win the war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MlXV7rD

Fleeing Syria 10 years on: 'We cried all the way to Jordan'

A family looks back after a decade living in the world's largest Syrian refugee camp. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iWHRtpU

Liverpool win FA Cup: How Jurgen Klopp sets the tone for everything Reds do - Alan Shearer

There is so much to admire about FA Cup winners Liverpool at the moment, and all of it is down to one man - Jurgen Klopp, says MOTD pundit Alan Shearer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uqrO9TS

Nine dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket - reports

Police have arrested a suspect after multiple people were shot at a supermarket in Buffalo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5oGpIBU

Brexit trade deal change must result in NI government - PM

Boris Johnson is to visit Northern Ireland amid a political crisis sparked by tensions over the protocol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WHNQkoY

Nigeria student killing: Round-the-clock curfew in Sokoto after protests

Demonstrators have been demanding the release of two suspects held over the murder of a Christian student. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7ieTL6q

Celtic 6-0 Motherwell: Champions celebrate trophy lift with scintillating final-day victory

Celtic celebrate receiving the Scottish Premiership trophy by ending their season with a scintillating six-goal victory against Motherwell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kRquHZF

Covid: What will the pandemic look like in North Korea?

North Korea has for the first time admitted it has Covid and is uniquely vulnerable to the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qbDFdcp

Defending champion Phil Mickelson withdraws from PGA Championship

Defending champion Phil Mickelson withdraws from next week's PGA Championship, say tournament organisers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4q8delg

Mao Zedong scroll thieves jailed in Hong Kong

The thieves were unaware of its value and sold it to an amateur collector for less than $25 (£20). from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/98Tsg6P

Archie Battersbee: Judge backs brain-stem test to determine if boy is dead

Specialists think it is likely he is dead and treatment should stop but his parents dispute this. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PmzwA45

Former HSBC worker took £900,000 from customers' accounts

Hamzah Issak altered account details at a Leicester branch of HSBC between 2016 and 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ba8iKZG

Political Thinking: Nadine Dorries on the tough times that shaped her political life

The culture secretary talks about her childhood and what she really thinks about Tory colleagues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7jiIqec

Anger at Boris Johnson cools but Partygate is far from over

The Met Police could yet shape Boris Johnson's future as more fines for Covid breaches are issued. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GBckLVl

Ranil Wickremesinghe: Sri Lanka's new prime minister faces uphill battle

He may enjoy good ties with India and the West but Ranil Wickremesinghe has little support at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lIPFULn

Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumbling

The sudden demise of TerraUSD sends other crypto-coins into a downward spiral. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61425209?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Lhakpa Sherpa: Woman climbs Everest for record tenth time

You could say single mother Lhakpa Sherpa is used to overcoming obstacles in her life. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-61424866?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Top Gun: Maverick - Critics praise 'thrilling' sequel

Tom Cruise returns as US Navy pilot Maverick in the highly-anticipated follow-up to 1986's Top Gun. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61412593?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Brendon McCullum: England appoint former New Zealand captain as new men's Test coach

England appoint former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum as men's Test coach on a four-year deal. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/61420661?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Greg Norman's comments on Saudi Arabia 'wrong and seriously misguided' - Amnesty International

Greg Norman's description of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi as a "mistake" is "wrong and seriously misguided", says Amnesty International. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/61429443?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Watch: Sportscene highlights as Celtic clinch title

Watch highlights of the midweek Scottish Premiership matches on BBC One Scotland's Sportscene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ICQR7xg

Leeds United 0-3 Chelsea: Blues close in on Champions League and leave Whites in bottom three

Leeds remain in the Premier League relegation zone with two games to go after losing to Chelsea, who are closing in on a Champions League spot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TYxIDly

Google unveils new Pixel Watch

The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OphwnHx

Cash pulled from popular BTecs in move to T-levels

There has been criticism of plans to withdraw funding for most BTecs as T-levels are rolled out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dL4cqfO

New homes: What's happened to the government's house-building target?

Michael Gove failed to commit to the government's new-homes target, so what's happening to it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/frUqGxV

Will government do more sooner on cost of living?

Ministers wrestle with financial consequences of the pandemic, but face calls for more help now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wgSOMCi

Apple to discontinue the iPod after 21 years

The end of an era for Apple's original music player, which has been overshadowed by the iPhone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9rHp2U8

Eurovision: Who will win - and other questions answered

There are 40 countries taking part with hopes of taking home the prized trophy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LoqXaO7

Queen's speech: Five traditions that changed

Prince Charles and Prince William attended the State Opening of Parliament in the Queen's absence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Oc0ndfr

Why do people watch porn in public?

Expert says addiction and normalisation of pornography is why some people view it in public spaces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lrm6ie2

Wordle: Controversial answer was unintentional - NYT

The New York Times says the choice of the solution "fetus" amid US abortion debate was a coincidence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rQ3wTUc

Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Sunderland (agg 1-2): Black Cats to face Wycombe in play-off final

Patrick Roberts' injury-time goal earns Sunderland a place in the League One play-off final after they hold Sheffield Wednesday to a draw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uFMop9v

Keir Starmer: Why is he gambling with his political career?

The Labour leader's political fate is now in the hands of the Durham police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MuxvSAi

Transgender athletes: 'Protect women's sport,' say two British elite athletes

Two current elite female runners tell BBC Sport transgender female athletes should compete in a "male open category" in order to "protect women's sport". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J3O6wbk

Boy, six, finds giant megalodon shark tooth on Bawdsey beach

The tooth of the world's largest-ever shark could be up to 20 million years old, an expert says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IMdQhNR

Flypast of WW2 plane over Queen Mary 2 liner marks VE Day

The Hawker Hurricane, which flew in the Battle of Britain, delighted onlookers in Southampton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qscTbU5

Bafta TV Awards 2022: Big Zuu, Jodie Comer and Sean Bean cook up success

The TV chef is among the big winners, with Jodie Comer and Sean Bean scooping the top acting prizes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WpEvJtj

UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich quizzed and fined at Russian space centre

Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich says he was questioned by Russian police in Kazakhstan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qob3KDE

Bafta TV Awards 2022: The winners in full

Find out if your favourite TV programmes and actors have won a Bafta at Sunday's ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9Fviugh

Sri Lanka: The protests unifying a nation where ethnic fault lines run deep

Unprecedented protests in Colombo are unifying a nation where ethnic fault lines run deep. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fSMjcXr

Ukraine war: Dozens feared dead after bomb hits school

A Ukrainian official says 60 people may be dead after an air strike on a village school in Luhansk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AZoFnIT

Ukraine war: Bono sings with soldier in Kyiv metro station

The U2 frontman was seen singing at a downtown metro station covering the hit track Stand by Me. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iq0TClS

The Papers: Sinn Fein's 'seismic' win and 'leaked' Beergate memo

Sinn Fein's victory in Northern Ireland's Assembly elections leads several of Sunday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gjxbpqC

Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes

Prices have risen almost fourfold this year, mainly triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4nEybci

Police start review after woman strikes boy, 12, with oar

Officers had decided to take no further action after the woman said she hit the boy in self defence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L2MOKsz

NI election results 2022: What does Sinn Féin's vote success mean?

Sinn Féin's election success means a nationalist party is the largest at Stormont for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/unBbSzR

NI election results 2022: Who is Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill?

The party's deputy leader is set to become Northern Ireland's first nationalist first minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f9lRKna

Hepatitis in children mystery still being investigated as cases rise

Cases are being detected worldwide but UK scientists are no clearer on what's behind the rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OeDlGqg

Depp v Heard: What you may have missed from Heard's testimony

Amber Heard testified about Depp's drunken rages and allegations of emotional and physical abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SGfCErP

Lutfur Rahman: Former banned mayor re-elected in Tower Hamlets

Lutfur Rahman was removed from office in 2015 after being found guilty of electoral fraud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YZcR5Eq

Who is Alina Kabaeva, Putin's alleged girlfriend?

The EU is proposing to sanction Alina Kabaeva, an ex-gymnast turned media boss close to President Vladimir Putin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ubtT1qg

Local elections 2022: PM cost us votes, claim defeated Tory leaders

Council leaders say Downing Street lockdown parties and the cost of living drove away voters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m0ROsuU

Elon Musk lines up $7bn backing for Twitter deal

The billionaire has tapped the likes of Oracle's Larry Ellison and Sequoia to finance the takeover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qv2lJAa

Putin sorry for Lavrov's claim Hitler was part Jewish - Israel PM

Russia's foreign minister claimed that Nazi leader Adolf Hitler had Jewish blood, sparking outrage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j1Rznie

Tom Huddlestone's wife feared she might be killed in raid, court told

Tom Huddlestone's wife Joanna Dixon says she thought masked robbers "might kill or rape me". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PQfGsxa

Turkey's cost of living soars nearly 70%

Everyday goods including food and transport costs have seen among the biggest annual increases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XpgTKEh

Leiland-James Corkill: 'Extreme' force caused baby's injuries - expert

An expert tells a jury "extreme" force was needed to cause Leiland-James Corkill's fatal injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E0uAzJ2

Lakeside shopping centre stabbing: Man charged with murder

A man is charged with murder and a woman with assisting an offender. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YpJweFq

Flooding submerges Valencia after record-breaking rainfall

Over 200 litres of rain fell on the eastern Spanish city in a 24-hour period, inundating the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bMGIiql

Allison Bailey: Barrister labelled transphobic, tribunal hears

Allison Bailey is suing an LGBT charity and her former employer for discrimination over her views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ILTMgSG

Kate presents award for rising stars in fashion

A designer and choreographer wins an award for top emerging talent in the fashion industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gWJAS5D

Kenya's Talai clan petitions Prince William over land eviction

The Talai clan say they were evicted from their land for tea plantations, some still owned by UK firms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X3rJMde

Villarreal 2-3 Liverpool (2-5 on aggregate): Jurgen Klopp's side advance to Champions League final

Liverpool survive a scare against Villarreal to move into the Champions League final - and keep their hopes of winning the quadruple alive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mrxvdZt

Missing Alabama guard and inmate had 'special relationship'

A massive manhunt is underway for murder suspect Casey White and guard Vicky White. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FYnGz8S

Ukraine war: Putin tells Macron West should stop sending arms

The Russian and French leaders speak by phone for the first time in more than a month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SXtT7DV

Brewdog boss James Watt plans to give staff 20% of his stake

James Watt owns a quarter of the fast-growing Aberdeenshire-based beer maker. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KuokiRh

Britain's Got Talent star Jonathan Goodwin paralysed

Amanda Abbington says fiance Jonathan Goodwin is now in a wheelchair after a stunt went wrong. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VR2urDy

Bournemouth seal promotion to Premier League

Kieffer Moore sends Bournemouth back to the Premier League with a late winner against Nottingham Forest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CQzKHl9

Sex Pistols to re-release God Save the Queen ahead of Jubilee

The punk band will re-release two limited edition versions of the controversial single. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rXiMNDo

Jacky Hunt-Broersma: The cancer survivor who ran 104 marathons in 104 days

Aged 26, Jacky Hunt-Broersma lost her left leg to cancer - now she has set an unofficial world record. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fyvgs8N

World Snooker Championship 2022: Ronnie O'Sullivan claims record-equalling seventh world title

Ronnie O'Sullivan claims his seventh World Championship title with an 18-13 win over Judd Trump to equal Stephen Hendry's record in the modern era. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o5i4mK9

Amazon will pay US staff travel expenses for abortions and other treatments

The firm will reimburse travel costs for various treatments in the US, including abortion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vEUdaIo

Fulham 7-0 Luton Town: Fulham clinch Championship title with emphatic Luton victory

Promoted Fulham clinch the Championship title in style in front of an emphatic Craven Cottage crowd with a 7-0 win over Luton Town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mtFlyI1

Uefa announces further sanctions on Russian clubs and national teams amid Ukraine invasion

Russia is barred from competing in this summer's women's Euro 2022 while Russian clubs will also be banned from Uefa competitions next season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FbfNkga

The Papers: 'Record cancer backlog' and Charlotte turns seven

Problems with NHS cancer care and celebrations of Princess Charlotte's birthday feature in the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H3Cgjtz

Princess Charlotte's seventh birthday marked with photos

They have been taken by the Duchess of Cambridge and released ahead of Charlotte's seventh birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E3ZabMJ

In Pictures: Beltane fire festival returns to Edinburgh

Hundreds gathered at the National Monument of Scotland for the celebration from Celtic folklore. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zw56jpK

Typewriter artist James Cook 'blown away' by Tom Hanks response

Artist James Cook uses the characters of a typewriter to create pictures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7xvSKts

Border Force intercepts 'hundreds of migrants' in Channel

It is thought to have been the first time there have been Channel crossings in 11 days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8pMAihW

West Ham United 1-2 Arsenal: Gunners reclaim Champions League place

Gabriel Magalhaes' winner sees Arsenal reclaim fourth spot in the Premier League with an important victory at West Ham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1TGI4it

The tiny Hertfordshire primary school too small to survive

While the government pledges support, school leaders warn the future of small schools is uncertain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/azPYpX7

Leeds 0-4 Manchester City: Premier League title race down to who blinks first

The Premier League title race is now down to who blinks first, and Manchester City showed the nerve and quality of champions who have been over this course before against Leeds United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uzv2iFU

The Papers: 'End Commons debauchery' and Tory female MP pledge

The fallout from an MP's resignation over watching pornography in Parliament dominates the Sunday papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ul7xAaM

Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis

Prices rise 40% as an economic crisis bites, leaving some Sri Lankans cutting short treatments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4qhsf3c

Mariupol civilians leave besieged Azovstal steelworks

Despite an order from Vladimir Putin to completely seal off the area, 20 civilians escape Azovstal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OroEHXN

Leeds United 0-4 Manchester City: Visitors stay above title rivals Liverpool after comfortable win

Manchester City move back above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League after comfortably beating Leeds at Elland Road. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1A54ubQ