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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k1dig2c via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3orGUwP via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sjznpUS via IFTTT

Migrant crossings hit 10,000 so far this year

It represents an increase of about 40% compared with the same period last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zCOf5Zu via IFTTT

UN's top court begins hearings on Israel's legal duties towards Palestinians

Dozens of countries will give evidence at the ICJ hearings, which Israel has labelled a "circus". from BBC News https://ift.tt/46HnXRl via IFTTT

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

As Liverpool are crowned Premier League champions, BBC Sport explores the impact made by Arne Slot this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xgRYZtj via IFTTT

Israel launches air strike on Beirut

Israel said it hit a Hezbollah missile store. The Lebanese presidency urged the US and France to press Israel to cease its attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q7ltCuE via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rBnmaFT via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tIbOp3Z via IFTTT

Cyclists who kill could face life sentence

The amendment would also see increased sentences for deaths and serious injury caused by cyclists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rplsTXo via IFTTT

Pope Francis's funeral presents chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy

There may be opportunities for impromptu diplomacy at one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oE5YkVH via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QDxo5YE via IFTTT

Signal chats, leaks, and sackings... What's going on in the Pentagon?

And is the defence secretary in trouble? from BBC News https://ift.tt/CsHvzTI via IFTTT

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zzgk9E8 via IFTTT

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

As Virgil van Dijk prepares to lift his second Premier League title with Liverpool, we look at how the 33-year-old centre-back learned from early setbacks to become one of the best in the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1OBjEwT via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r3PzH9E via IFTTT

What Happens After the Death of a Pope?

And, Adam and Chris answer listeners political questions on Radio 2. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IjdXy9U via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/19CtoRU via IFTTT

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

The banner flown over the King Power Stadium made its point before a second relegation in three seasons, and instant return to the Championship, was confirmed soon afterwards for Leicester City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bGr3oie via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xbTh6mQ via IFTTT

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/014m8bX via IFTTT

US Supreme Court halts deportation of detained Venezuelans

The accused gang members are being sent to a notorious jail in El Salvador under a 19th-Century law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s52pgrS via IFTTT

Verstappen claims Saudi GP pole after Norris crash

Lando Norris crashes out of qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen beats McLaren's Oscar Piastri to pole. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bFx2YLB via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sR83XLN via IFTTT

Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages

Iranian and US officials will hold a second round of high-stakes talks on a new nuclear deal in Rome on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vnKJPMj via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FsLajPg via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2P8ZCcd via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lSeATgn via IFTTT

Person who spat on Van der Poel during race fined

The person who spat on cyclist Mathieu van der Poel during last month's E3 Saxo Bank Classic is identified and fined by Belgian police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oeBfX2p via IFTTT

Man murdered partner and neighbour on Christmas Day

Police describe 49-year-old Jazwell Brown's attack on the two women as "brutal". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yghp4Uj via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GmDf8JY via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gb9ONAE via IFTTT

Watch from launch to landing: The Blue Origin voyage into space

The flight, carrying celebrities like Katy Perry and Gayle King, reached a height of about 60 miles (96.6km) above Earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g5F1GCW via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rLaXE50 via IFTTT

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 from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y7gPuEV via IFTTT

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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/TcXnGyM via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cbtAekV via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iUcWeMr via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3gnsvEc via IFTTT

Why Beijing is not backing down on tariffs

Amid a trade war with the US, our China correspondent explains why Beijing doesn't need to change tactics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WJXrnfb via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/al7ktAv via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7GtUNvJ via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hrmOAgS via IFTTT

Grand National horse that collapsed after final fence dies

Grand National runner Celebre d'Allen dies aged 13 following his collapse at Aintree's final fence on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/94mGHgO via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/68YgSZv via IFTTT

Elon Musk's X to clamp down on parody accounts

Some users have complained about Elon Musk parody accounts on the platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4XITfJ0 via IFTTT

Jean Charles de Menezes' mother hopes TV drama will 'show world the truth'

The mother of a man shot dead in a Tube station by police who mistook him for a terror suspect says she will continue the fight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u3xBwqy via IFTTT

Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests react to the weekend's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/doLY4DX via IFTTT

Chippy apologises for prices as fish costs surge

A chippy in Gloucestershire explains how rising fish costs are pushing up the Friday night favourite. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5wGpLU0 via IFTTT

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/a6TWhQu via IFTTT

'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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/2sD84NA via IFTTT

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RYfCiVQ via IFTTT

Tearful Mullins savours career peak after National success with son

Willie Mullins says he has reached the peak of his career as a trainer after his jockey son Patrick leads home an unprecedented 1-2-3 in the Grand National. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0QVSt3L via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e4swn9b via IFTTT

Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US

The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F4IJ6hl via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yhSYCuA via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mn528DE via IFTTT

Harris hawk captured after tormenting villagers

A resident says he was able to humanely catch the hawk, which has attacked an estimated 50 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B7W4Sv6 via IFTTT

Girl, 13, killed in blaze as seven others escape

Police and firefighters say two adults and five children survived the fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EXM42Lb via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h5y3urx via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r2QoA4O via IFTTT

Girl missing in River Thames named as Kaliyah Coa

A recovery mission is now underway to find 11-year-old Kaliyah along the Thames, Met Police said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Qxy403 via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E96tNYO via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yAv9Ckn via IFTTT