Archer named in England's T20 World Cup squad

Fast bowler Jofra Archer returns to England's squad for the T20 World Cup in June after more than a year out with injuries.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c6pylnje8d2o

Train strikes: How May's disruption affects you

Train drivers are staging strikes and an overtime ban around the May Bank Holiday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959

At least five dead after tornadoes hit central US

Clean up operations are under way in states including Oklahoma and Iowa following the severe storms.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68918103

Jet with 500 toy giraffe passengers takes flight

RAF Voyager, transporting 500 toys, takes off from Brize Norton to raise money for charity.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68911682

The cargo ship that became an iconic music venue

Bristol's iconic floating venue Thekla celebrates four decades of music, cabaret and more.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-68817491

Jet with 500 toy giraffe passengers takes flight

RAF Voyager, transporting 500 toys, takes off from Brize Norton to raise money for charity.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68911682

Minister defends NHS record after MP defects to Labour

Chris Philp denies Tories are deprioritising the NHS, after Dan Poulter says "patients deserve better".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68915259

Four held over small boat crossing Facebook ads

A joint UK-French investigation arrests a suspected people smuggling group targeting Vietnamese people.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-68905725

Home and Away star arrested after Australian manhunt

The actor was taken into custody on Thursday after failing to front court on assault charges.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68902803

Spain's PM halts public duties as wife faces inquiry

Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68887669

Tevez admitted to hospital with chest pains

Former West Ham, Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is admitted to hospital after suffering chest pains.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c51n7ny9d1no

Chris Mason: Measure draws election dividing line

Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68880167

13 Times Taylor Swift Made History

From dizzying records to becoming a billionaire: we're bringing up Taylor Swift's history.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001ytqx

Seven killed as race car hits crowd in Sri Lanka

The car ploughed into the crowd at the Fox Hill Supercross event, killing officials and spectators.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68869318

Garcia floors Haney three times in points victory

American Ryan Garcia floored Devin Haney three times in a majority points win over his compatriot on a dramatic night in Brooklyn, New York.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/68867643

Final Glastonbury tickets sell out in 22 minutes

All resale tickets for the world-famous music festival are now gone.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-68850139

Explosion hits Iraq base housing pro-Iranian militia

The militia blamed an attack, while Iraq's military said it did not detect drones or jets in the area.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68863981

Everything you need to know about the 2024 London Marathon

Tributes will be paid to Kelvin Kiptum, a world record could be set and famous faces take to the start line - here's everything you need to know about this year's London Marathon.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/68826412

Three men killed in retail park car crash named

The car they were travelling in broke through a fence at a retail park and hit a footbridge.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2jd0rlv4g8o

Stalker who sent Harry Styles 8,000 cards is jailed

Myra Carvalho had hand-delivered two of the letters to the pop star's address, a court hears.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0l38jp19vo

Weight loss 'spiral' led to Lanning's retirement

Former Australia captain Meg Lanning says a struggle with weight loss and insomnia led to her international retirement.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/68843285

China's newest ally in the Pacific goes to the polls

The impoverished Solomon Islands is holding its first election since the country's pivot to Beijing.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68824299

Lioness Stanway tattoos someone for the first time

England and Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway discusses life in Germany and gives her first tattoo to her teacher and friend, Linus Rudel.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68830531

First arrests made under new Scottish fox hunt laws

Police have made two arrests following investigations into six alleged breaches of the new legislation.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g5q07j9d9o

Boycott of Downing Street Eid celebration planned

The BBC understands some Conservative politicians as well as business and charity leaders will not attend.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68811437

Charities plan legal action against Rwanda removals

The move comes as legislation to revive the removal scheme is expected to pass in the coming days.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68809947

Why did all the Little Chefs disappear?

At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68796980

'I'm right there' - Woods eyes sixth Green Jacket

Tiger Woods believes he can still tie Jack Nicklaus' record of six Masters wins after making a record 24th consecutive cut at Augusta National.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/68800572

Ten Hag targets new Man Utd striker in summer window

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is targeting a striker in the next transfer window.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68802425

Star Trek's Scotty played by a Scot for first time

The famous Star Trek character is being played by a Scottish actor for the first time.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72kn4gzq8no

Harry Kane says his children are 'fine' after crash

A spokesperson for the Bayern Munich star says his three eldest children are fine after the collision.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68794743

We want to push for titles - Spurs captain England

Tottenham captain Bethany England knows what it takes to win silverware - but being in a Women's FA Cup semi-final with Spurs is new territory.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68781691

Eurovision condemns online abuse of contestants

The organisers' statement comes amid reports that Israeli entrant Eden Golan received death threats.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68777801

Guides wanted for Harry Styles village tours

A group needs volunteers to help guide thousands of visiting "Harries" around Holmes Chapel.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-68764110

What's Kendrick Lamar’s beef with Drake and J Cole?

A seemingly innocuous lyric has erupted into a flurry of back-and-forth insults between the rappers.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68739398

Actor Cole Brings Plenty found dead in Kansas

The US star of popular TV series 1923 was named a suspect in a domestic violence inquiry last week.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68749822

Arsenal beat Brighton to move top of Premier League

Arsenal maintained their pursuit of a first Premier League title for 20 years as they moved top of the table with an impressive away victory over Brighton.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68697130

Premier League: Crystal Palace v Man City - Haaland, De Bruyne & Stones return

Follow live text and radio coverage as Manchester City visit Crystal Palace, plus build-up to six more Premier League games.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/68429018

Dundee v Motherwell to undergo third pitch inspection

Dundee's Scottish Premiership match with Motherwell at Dens Park will undergo another pitch inspection at 13:00 BST on Saturday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68748080

County Championship day two - radio & text

Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from day two of the opening round of the 2024 County Championship.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/cricket/68472012

County Championship: First day of the season - radio & text

Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from the first day of the 2024 County Championship season.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/cricket/68453279

Dev Patel: I want to create own story, not be James Bond

Dev Patel aims to broaden horizons with his new action film "so we're not fighting over the same role".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68730714

'Joining Rahm's team pivotal to Hatton's LIV move'

England's Tyrrell Hatton opens up on his decision to leave the PGA Tour at the start of 2024 and join his Ryder Cup team-mate Jon Rahm at LIV Golf.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/68730943

Comeback in my thoughts but not priority - Vettel

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel says he has been thinking about coming out of retirement but it is not his "number one priority".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68729123

Irish basketball teams to replay final 0.3 seconds

Two Irish basketball teams have been ordered to replay the final 0.3 seconds of a match which finished in controversy.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/basketball/68715301

Florida voters to have say on six-week abortion ban

The state's top court approves one of America's strictest abortion laws - but Floridians will be consulted.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68710223

Germany kit option blocked over Nazi symbolism

Media said the number 44 on the shirts resembled the symbol used by WW2-era Nazi SS units.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68708981

Who killed the last wolf in Wales?

Wild dogs were a nightly source of terror for people living in ancient Wales.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceke1g5503mo