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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WQkUgf6 via IFTTT

Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage?

Lionel Messi signs off from potentially his final game on the global stage with a heavy defeat - but he still shows some magic touches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mbl0EuD via IFTTT

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

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/g27pR46 via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q5lnNka via IFTTT

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

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0sUkwVD via IFTTT

Andrews' journey from set-piece expert to Brentford boss

Keith Andrews applied to be manager of League Two MK Dons in April - two months later he has been appointed boss of Premier League Brentford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H2f10Na via IFTTT

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

South Korea banned dog meat. So what happens to the dogs?

Advocates are concerned about the fate of half a million animals which face the threat of euthanasia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i9Is2Dy via IFTTT

Gareth Southgate 'not missing' being England manager as he gets knighthood

Sir Gareth Southgate says he does not miss managing England after being knighted for his services to football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VmpdwsW via IFTTT

Diplomacy, Defence and... Daddy?

Trump claims “big win” as Nato defence spending set to increase to 5% of GDP. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gMWJzCu via IFTTT

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

Man Utd make improved £60m bid for striker Mbeumo

Manchester United submit an improved bid of more than £60m for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BI5SFvw via IFTTT

How did Archer fare on his red-ball return?

Fast bowler Jofra Archer shows encouraging signs while making his first first-class appearance for four years for Sussex against Durham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KIODBUh via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s0T4kJd via IFTTT

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CFaQ3TH via IFTTT

Suicide bombing at Damascus church kills 20, authorities say

The interior ministry said a man affiliated with IS entered a church and opened fire before blowing himself up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F5VuaLN via IFTTT

Cricket: Today at the Test

Day three highlights from the first Test match between England and India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LZIMPAd via IFTTT

Yastremska into Nottingham final despite suspicion of grass allergy

Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska and American McCartney Kessler reach the women's singles final at Nottingham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gyWUCi0 via IFTTT

England v India - highlights of day two of first Test

Day two highlights from the first Test match between England and India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NtgdIjk via IFTTT

Liverpool sign Leverkusen's Wirtz in £116m deal

Liverpool sign Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a club record £116m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CE6MlNT via IFTTT

Charges dropped against England goalkeeper Keating

A court case against England goalkeeper Khiara Keating has been dropped nearly a year after she pleaded not guilty to possessing canisters of nitrous oxide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tucImX8 via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3pYhl0j via IFTTT

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

Lively's team had claimed they were irrelevant to the ongoing legal case but the judge disagreed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h6970IU via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3A4Dnsv via IFTTT

Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgery

Hayley Butler, 40, died after falling ill following a procedure in Turkey, an inquest hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kd2whuW via IFTTT

'Everything was destroyed': Kyiv residents in despair after deadly Russian attack

A cruise missile slammed into an ordinary residential block early on Tuesday, likely travelling at about 500mph. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AVCUiop via IFTTT

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

The US president says his patience is “wearing thin” with Iran from BBC News https://ift.tt/cuHNe4z via IFTTT

Tennis players call for ID verification after Boulter abuse

Tennis players call for the introduction of identity verification on social media after British number two Katie Boulter shared her experiences of online abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xnwfJKk via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5QsBpcP via IFTTT

The Grooming Gangs Report

“Collective failure” to address questions about grooming gang’s ethnicity says report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2IoCvS1 via IFTTT

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

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zHod4kC via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qEg6lPI via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xj27UyT via IFTTT

England knocked out of World Cup of Darts by Germany

England's Luke Humphries and Luke Littler are out of the World Cup of Darts after a shock defeat by hosts Germany in the last 16. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uirB2PL via IFTTT

Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SP4Nxyp via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0X79HG5 via IFTTT

Verstappen sets Canada pace after Leclerc crash

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashes in first practice at the Canadian Grand Prix as Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5YkSpZO via IFTTT

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

A gamble for Frank - but Dane has earned Spurs chance

Thomas Frank's move to Spurs is a risk for the charismatic Dane - but he has earned the big opportunity, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7z3TSjV via IFTTT

Did Donald Trump deliberately provoke the LA protests?

Will protests spread to more American cities? from BBC News https://ift.tt/gcT5Ivf via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GK9YupU via IFTTT

Trump v Newsom on the LA riots

California Governor calls President Trump “deranged” as more troops are sent to LA. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nxMZy2h via IFTTT

'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 in the third T20 against West Indies in Southampton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gQMitLo via IFTTT

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

Bafta-winning stars announced for Harry Potter TV show

Katherine Parkinson will play Molly Weasley, with eight more actors announced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XcMZNmB via IFTTT

'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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/TpXAu7v via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I6Qjwfb via IFTTT

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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sh4kaci via IFTTT

The cracks the Europa League lustre could not hide

An in-depth look at why Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou 16 days after their Europa League success. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gGF1WB8 via IFTTT

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

The big public bust up between the tech billionaire and US president from BBC News https://ift.tt/BlAczgt via IFTTT

Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

Charities have welcomed plans to extend free school meals to all children in England whose parents receive Universal Credit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/deEbwY3 via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kk1dPwz via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GvF5WgC via IFTTT

All aboard the spending bus

And, Chancellor confirms more people will receive winter fuel payment this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vFGuNAh via IFTTT

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

South Korean opposition wins presidency after months of political chaos

Lee Jae-myung was voted in exactly six months after his predecessor made a failed martial law bid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fdZBis8 via IFTTT

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

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Who controls Donald Trump's Truth Social account?

The president uses it prolifically. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Su3G8X via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aA6XZnS via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XnVob3p via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i6g5Xf1 via IFTTT