Jury for Australia mushroom murder trial begins deliberating

They will decide whether Erin Patterson murdered relatives with beef Wellingtons laced with toxic mushrooms.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn86y31vql5o

'It was inevitable' - Mead on facing partner Miedema at Euro 2025

England's Beth Mead on playing against her girlfriend at Euro 2025 and missing their dog Myle.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5ypxqn93d0o

'Tuipulotu finds feet again and hails world-class Ringrose and Russell'

British and Irish Lions centre Sione Tuipulotu laughs off the jibes of the Perth stadium announcer and heaps praise on Garry Ringrose and Finn Russell.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cly8g1e5578o

Jake Paul dominates former world champ Chavez and calls out big names

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul outpoints 39-year-old former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, who barely throws a punch in the early rounds.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/cvgn9vvnl8zo

'Commercialising concussion': The Australians taking a backyard collision game global

As hype over the game grows, so do concerns about the potential for brain injuries.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedg05z18z7o

Spain's Bonmati in hospital with viral meningitis

Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati watches the friendly win over Japan from a hospital bed, six days before they begin their Euro 2025 campaign.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c9w184xndyeo

Raducanu to face British teenager Xu at Wimbledon

Emma Raducanu is drawn against teenage wildcard Mimi Xu in an eye-catching all-British first-round match at Wimbledon.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cm204kek8kmo

Leicester part company with manager Van Nistelrooy

Ruud van Nistelrooy's long-expected departure as Leicester City manager is confirmed more than nine weeks after the Foxes were relegated.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3w4860ez9wo

Controversial project to create human DNA from scratch begins

Scientists start a controversial project to create the building blocks of human life, in what is thought to be a world first.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6256wpn97ro

North Korea to open beach resort as Kim bets on tourism

Wonsan Kalma opens to domestic tourists on 1 July, six years after it was due to be completed.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0w59r54w9o

Former England midfielder Lallana retires

Former England midfielder Adam Lallana retires from playing at the age of 37.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cpwqd28j0pqo

New reward to find murdered British backpacker's remains

Police have announced a new reward to find Peter Falconio body, 24 years on from his outback murder.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86gplp3ez8o

'Impossible to train' - Chelsea face record heat in Philadelphia

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says his players are finding it "impossible" to train amid a heatwave on the east coast of the United States.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/czdvllm9352o

The Welsh Way - Inside the 'Harvard of coaching'

BBC Sport goes behind the scenes at the coaching course which counts Thierry Henry and Mikel Arteta as graduates, and is shaping stars of the future.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2d567xj7jeo

Club World Cup pitches not great at all - Bellingham

Jude Bellingham criticises the quality of pitches at the Club World Cup and says organisers must do better for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cy8ky8xrnnmo

Ukraine still holds ground inside Russia's Kursk, commander says

Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky disputed Russian claims that Ukraine had been pushed out of Kursk.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgepevvn47o

Former England fast bowler Lawrence dies aged 61

Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence dies at the age of 61 following a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis last year.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c07d973k0zzo

Watch: Sunken British superyacht raised from seabed

The cause of the sinking, which killed seven of the 22 people onboard, is still under investigation.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c74zl9eleezo

'Really scary' - player in dugout hit by 105mph ball

Tampa Bay Rays player Hunter Bigge is taken to hospital after being hit by a 105mph foul ball while in the dugout at a Major League Baseball game.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/baseball/articles/cn412xjny09o

Sinner releases duet with Italian tenor Bocelli

World number one Jannik Sinner swaps his tennis racquet for a microphone to release a duet with fellow Italian and tenor Andrea Bocelli.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c335ed3kpnvo

PFA Young Player of the Year nominees announced

Liam Delap and Myles Lewis-Skelly are among the six nominees for the PFA Young Player of the Year award.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cj4edzw9qxeo

Premier League fixtures - find out your club's schedule

Check out your club's schedule for the new Premier League season.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0q8ewklkpgo

Premier League fixtures out on Wednesday morning

The Premier League fixtures for the 2025-26 season are released on Wednesday. Here's all you need to know.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crrqllv5j02o

Ingebrigtsen's father cleared of abuse of Olympic champion

Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father and former trainer of Norwegian star Jakob Ingebrigtsen, is acquitted of abusing the two-time Olympic champion.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/articles/cm2623g5364o

Hamilton 'devastated' after running over groundhog

Lewis Hamilton says he is devastated after running over a groundhog during Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cp3q3g1wd19o

Owners call for tolerance after motorhome ban

Some residents welcome the decision, while owners claim they are being discriminated against.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr7zg8d9gjxo

'I wish dad was knighted before he had dementia', says son of rugby league pioneer

Rugby league's first knight, Sir Billy Boston, is now 90 years old and is living with dementia.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yq19z8xxpo

Vigil for boy who died after M4 minibus crash

Othniel Adoma, 11, was one of two children who died after a minibus overturned near Reading.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gknz2kr68o

Liverpool agree £116m deal for Wirtz

Liverpool agree a £116m deal, which includes a guaranteed £100m, to sign Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cpw742nre1go

All for it or a waste of cash? What Americans make of Trump's military parade

The parade will take place on President Trump's 79th birthday and is estimated to cost between $25 and $45 million.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c2e39wjw8lro

US reviewing Aukus submarine pact as part of 'America First' agenda

It comes as Australia faces pressure from the White House to dramatically lift its military spending.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8d3d5l9l1o

How worried should England fans be after defeat by Senegal?

Manager Thomas Tuchel says England should not panic after defeat by Senegal, but some former players have questioned the playing style and team spirit.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yg71jw00vo

Solved after 47 years: The mystery of the North Sea message in a bottle

The note with a Scottish address and dated 1978 was found on a Swedish island.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgxwg4738eo

Austrians hold vigil to mourn 10 victims of school shooting

Thousands gather in near silence in Graz after the deadliest gun attack in the country's recent history.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ced27g4e6xwo

Billy Boston to become rugby league's first ever knight

The former Wigan player will be the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood in 130 years of the sport's history.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz0d5zr2g20o

On honeymoon, playing in a final - Webster's rise to Test all-rounder

Beau Webster has trained as a mortgage broker and is on a honeymoon of sorts - now he's preparing for the World Test Championship final, writes Stephan Shemilt.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/clygjdxy3nzo

Seeing is believing: How Deignan made women's cycling cool

Accolades in sport are one thing, but the soon-to-retire Lizzie Deignan is now racing with the very people she inspired to get on a bike.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/articles/cj6rg4889wjo

Four must-see celestial events this June

Skygazers are in for a treat this month with a line of events including a full 'Strawberry' Moon, a star triangle and the summer solstice.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/c0ln97pn34zo

Spurs captain Son says Postecoglou a club 'legend'

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min says sacked manager Ange Postecoglou is a "legend" who has "changed the trajectory of this club".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn5y96ndvp0o

The sun will still rise if I win or lose French Open - Gauff

World number two Coco Gauff says she will manage the French Open final by remembering that "everybody is dealing with way bigger things in life". Gauff will face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday's showpiece at Roland Garros.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/videos/cq691r0ngm6o

Battle of Ballon d'Or favourites - Yamal v Dembele in Nations League

Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal, the two favourites for the Ballon d'Or, go head to head in Thursday's Nations League semi-final.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/clygx8qvl99o

Man City agree deal to sign AC Milan's Reijnders

Manchester City agree £46.3m fee with AC Milan for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c771mpjg24do

Man Utd set to open talks over Mbeumo deal

Manchester United are expected to open talks with Brentford over a deal for Cameroon striker Bryan Mbeumo.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp854jx8lg6o

Dortmund confident of signing Jobe Bellingham

Borussia Dortmund are confident of completing the signing of Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cwy6x76x6x2o

Lockerbie: Remembering the victims of Flight 103

A new documentary hears from the families and friends of some of those who died in the Lockerbie bombing.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czel8y3gjnno

Two Scots shot dead in Spain had criminal gang links

Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan were killed by a masked gunman who opened fire at a bar in Fuengirola, BBC News understands.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c991jpemrd9o

Man born with no hands says golf 'saved his life'

Adam Dalton lives by the motto "no hands, no limits" and competed against world-class golfers

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mrxenrxelo

Why has transfer window opened early & what can each Premier League club spend?

Why is the transfer window opening early and what will Premier League clubs be able to spend this summer?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cwynpzwk38po

'Iconic' sausage roll to star at Madame Tussauds

The 'iconic' roll is the first food item to go on display in its own right at Madame Tussauds.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gr7n43p9vo

Tesco shoppers mock 'VAR'-style cameras at self-checkout

The supermarket's latest use of technology to crack down on shoplifting has led to both jokes and complaints.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20q5q92y2yo

Lingard on Man Utd, Forest regrets and playing in South Korea

Jesse Lingard tells BBC Sport about life in South Korea, including setting his alarm at 4am to watch Manchester United in the Europa League final.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c201kkm6xepo

Fernandes considering quitting Man Utd for Al-Hilal

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is giving serious consideration to quitting the club and taking up a massive offer to join Saudi Pro-League side Al-Hilal.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c9q0erzvnpzo

'End of an era' - why the Premiership will change

Dan Cole, Mike Brown, Ben Youngs, Alex Goode and Danny Care all announced their retirements at the end to the season to mark the end of an era in the Premiership.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c1j583rp3l6o

How son of Man City cult hero is 'creating his own name'

After choosing to leave his father's former club Manchester City at 19, Colin Rosler has forged his own path to become a league champion and full international.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c9wgvgk9g78o

'Football is a source of comradeship' - Slot grateful for support

Liverpool boss Arne Slot thanks "the wider football community" for its support as he is named manager of the year and Premier League manager of the year at the LMA awards.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cz70pnp9gzzo

'Chapter over'- is Ronaldo set for Club World Cup?

Cristiano Ronaldo suggests his Al-Nassr career is over in a cryptic social media post following their final game of the season.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cx2epr0ny7po

North Korea says US 'Golden Dome' risks 'space nuclear war'

Pyongyang says Washington's plan to counter aerial threats is "the height of self-righteousness".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0l4e0rnr1o

Mbappe wins European Golden Shoe for first time

Kylian Mbappe won the European Golden Shoe for the first time after scoring twice in Real Madrid's 2-0 defeat of Real Sociedad on Saturday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cdr562z5xdmo

'Not one of them will want to go' - Man Utd fly to Asia on post-season tour

Manchester United have taken a 32-man squad, including many first-team players, to Asia for two post-season friendlies.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ce8206834q3o

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.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c4g2zxemdy7o

What is left to play for on Premier League final day?

With the title and relegation matters long decided, BBC Sport looks at what remains left to play for on the Premier League's final day.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3e554d8j9po

Gill named India Test captain before England tour

Shubman Gill is appointed Test captain of the India men's team before their tour of England, replacing Rohit Sharma after he retired from the format.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cqj7yee55lgo

Saudi Arabia-based Toney earns England recall as Foden misses out

Former Brentford striker Ivan Toney earns England recall for next month's World Cup qualifier against Andorra and friendly Senegal.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c706rdlkg5go

Drivers claim cars damaged and keys missing after using ‘secure’ airport parking service

Meet-and-greet firm denies liability after a customer's car is damaged in a hit-and-run accident.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd27pv4dy9o

This is one for the true believers - Postecoglou

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou reacts to his side’s 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cdedzngl073o

What makes a good clay-court player?

Jack Draper's improved clay-court game makes him one of the French Open's contenders - but what makes a player excel on the surface?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cn5yzyydy0po

Arsenal's 2007 European champions - where are they now?

In 2007, Arsenal became the first English team to win the Uefa Women's Champions League. BBC Sport take a look at where their European heroes are now.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2kvwdexnvwo

Pick your combined Tottenham-Man Utd XI

The Europa League final takes place on Wednesday as Tottenham face Manchester United in Bilbao. Who would make your combined XI from the two sides?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cy5ek5qkpv3o

Wales to reveal Euro 2025 squad at summit of Yr Wyddfa

Wales' squad for the 2025 Women's European Championships will be announced on Thursday, 19 June from the summit of Yr Wyddfa.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cql265lrrk1o

Migrant dies in English Channel crossing attempt

Those rescued include a child and their mother, who were airlifted to hospital in France.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq54w0nj2g7o

Chelsea want treble as Man Utd eye back-to-back Women's FA Cups

Manchester United will go for a second consecutive FA Cup against a Chelsea side in hot pursuit of their third piece of domestic silverware this season in Sunday's final at Wembley.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yk733ymdeo

Jail for pair caught with £37m of cocaine on inflatable boat

One of the men, who dived overboard, was arrested eight hours later wandering around barefoot, NCA says.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4emj9414vo

Potter claims triathlon silver in Yokohama

Olympic triathlon bronze medallist Beth Potter takes silver in the World Triathlon Championship Series in Yokohama.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/triathlon/articles/cp3nykzllxzo

Man charged over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

The 21-year-old man has been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdedkr9439wo

'You are my heroes' - Antonio meets people who saved his life

West Ham striker Michail Antonio meets the people who saved his life after a car crash last December.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4gk3e1kn5vo

Juror removed from mushroom lunch murder trial

Erin Patterson is on trial for allegedly murdering three relatives and injuring another with a toxic meal.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4qzx1dln2o

Watch: Abuse and blackmail - Cassie describes Diddy relationship at trial

The prosecution wrapped up its questioning of Ventura, who will return the stand on Thursday for cross-examination by Combs' lawyers.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c04e74x6g21o

Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies

The former guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 earned his nickname because of his modest lifestyle.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j71402z58o

Djokovic and Murray split after six months

Novak Djokovic splits with coach and former rival Andy Murray after six months working together.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c3rpqd4zy01o

Man Utd plan BBQ for Europa League win but limit player tickets to final

Manchester United's players will be restricted to two free tickets each for next week's Europa League final with the club not planning any parade should they lift the trophy.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cy4kg2gq0lyo

Search 'paused' for British man missing in New Zealand

Eli Sweeting was reported missing on 4 May after failing to return from a solo hike.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg7w3ww2w5o

Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks

"I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally," the Ukrainian leader writes after Trump urged him to "have the meeting, now!"

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgxrm0lnego

Rare Chinese vase and wine pitcher to be auctioned

The items had been part of William Cleverley Alexander's family collection for more than 100 years.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39j9yl3yk4o

'I screamed': Nigerian Doctor Who fan thrilled show is coming to Lagos

The Doctor will be transported to Lagos in the first ever episode set primarily in an African country.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq54d4w5131o

'My body shut down - it was a life or death situation'

Sammy-Jo Luxton almost retired last year after the loss of her father and a "life or death situation" after contracting sepsis - now she will finally make her PFL debut in Belfast on Saturday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/cglxl9zl6rko

Winner takes title? Sporting & Benfica in 'biggest derby for years'

Sporting and Benfica meet in the fiercely contested Lisbon derby on Saturday in a game that could decide the championship.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ce398vldgq8o

What is behind the new Pope's chosen name, Leo?

Due to a longstanding tradition, newly-elected popes are asked to change their names.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd4lpnpy7no

Rediscovered Thomas & Friends pilot to be released

The original episode of the fictional train, voiced by Ringo Starr, arrives on YouTube on Friday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czel5x60y7lo

Rew replaces injured Cox for England Test with Zimbabwe

Somerset batter James Rew replaces the injured Jordan Cox in the England squad for their Test against Zimbabwe later this month.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cd90dnej854o

'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war'

US President Donald Trump says playing at the 2026 World Cup could be an incentive for Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cpdzd2pqgvwo

'We were happy to be invited', only survivor of toxic mushroom lunch tells court

Ian Wilkinson was left seriously ill after the meal, which led to the deaths of his wife and two relatives.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77n2yykzrjo

Watch: Fan catches ball while daughter covers his eyes

Watch the moment a fan makes an impressive catch while his daughter covers his eyes in the MLB game between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/baseball/videos/c7872x4gz8eo

McDonald's sales drop as diners face 'uncertainty'

The burger chain says its US customers are "grappling with uncertainty".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4vzpggkjno

'What a performance!' - Zhao beats O'Sullivan with session to spare

Watch as Zhao Xintong beats his "idol" Ronnie O'Sullivan with a session to spare to reach the World Snooker Championship final.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/snooker/videos/cn0wjdxg8ggo

Shein and Temu prices rise as Trump closes postage loophole

The de minimis exemption was key to the huge growth of the Chinese online retailers.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy79j2n7d4o

Watch video shown to jurors in Sycamore Gap tree trial

The BBC's Emma Vardy talks through the footage shown in court as two men are accused of illegally chopping down the tree.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c75dg9ry41go

Major Gianni Versace exhibition to open in London

The Italian designer was hugely influential in the fashion world until his murder in 1997.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9w82gr0dlwo

Food by candlelight & no showers - but power cut unites Madrid Open stars

Food by candlelight and being rescued from a lift - how the Spanish national power cut impacted the Madrid Open.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/crrz849rkkwo

Is there a local election in my area and where can I vote?

Find out whether there is an election near you on Thursday and where you can vote, using our lookup tool.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd925jk27k0o

Canada votes in pivotal election transformed by Trump

The US president came to dominate on the campaign trail, with the contest being viewed as a referendum on how Canada should engage with him.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ylzkzxkndo

Falcons apologise to Sanders over prank call

The Atlanta Falcons apologise to Shedeur Sanders after their defensive co-ordinator's son helps to prank call the quarterback during the NFL Draft.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/cx2yjyk7qn8o

River v Boca - inside the world's fiercest rivalry

Before Sunday's Superclasico between Argentine icons River Plate and Boca Juniors, BBC Sport tells the story of arguably football's biggest rivalry.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg9jdpk5vyo

Points then pints for Wolves boss Pereira

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira speaks to BBC Sport's Kelly Somers about life in England, forward Matheus Cunha and enjoying a drink with fans after a game.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/c0m9j3wpm0do

Bryant's Lakers debut jersey sells for $7m

The jersey worn by basketball legend Kobe Bryant on his Los Angeles Lakers debut sells for £5.26m at auction.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c3v96np9r2no

World Rugby 'proactive' in protecting World Cup family

World Rugby says it is extending an online protection scheme for all players, coaches and officials at the upcoming 2025 Women's World Cup after already detecting more than 2,000 accounts posting hate.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/clyq8gy0mnjo

Instagram Teen accounts do not provide enough protection, campaigners say

Instagram promised more "built-in protections" for young people but researchers say users are still exposed to sexualised images and negative stereotypes.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8epyx0y1zdo

My career has been hit by standing up to Barton - Aluko

Former England striker Eni Aluko says her broadcasting career has been damaged because of her ongoing legal case with ex-Newcastle and Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cgkg8kjlp80o

Boulter feeling 'no pressure' in British battle

Katie Boulter has been the British number one for two years, but Emma Raducanu and Sonay Kartal are closing in.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c74nwyeldn3o

How the ‘world’s coolest dictator’ is helping Trump

El Salvador’s president has become a key White House ally

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l514l4

Ups, downs and race for Europe - Liverpool could win title on Sunday

All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yr0n82jgko

Former Croatia player Pokrivac dies in car crash

Former Croatia international Nikola Pokrivac dies in a car accident in his native country aged 39.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/clyw18x27n3o

'Child in arms, luggage on my head, I fled Sudan camp for safety'

Inhabitants of Sudan's biggest camp for displaced people have had their lives upturned once again.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn80v2d7elzo

Olympic legend shows no mercy to fellow parents at school sports day

The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c70zj1xxgjzo

British couple killed in cable car crash, Italian police say

Four people died in the incident at Mount Faito, while another was "extremely seriously injured".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4grkzvlkwno

Wilson to face Lei, O'Sullivan v Carter at World Championship

Defending champion Kyren Wilson will play Lei Peifan with Ronnie O'Sullivan set to face Ali Carter in the first round of the World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern era.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/snooker/articles/c98gd0j2qrqo

Williams 'would be banned for 20 years' for doping case like Sinner's

Serena Williams says she would have been banned for 20 years had she committed a doping offence similar to that of men's player Jannik Sinner.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cwynlqxw2nwo

Could the Birmingham bin strike spread?

And, Vice-President JD Vance says there is a “good chance” of US-UK trade deal.

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England assistant Veurink to become Dutch boss

England assistant coach Arjan Veurink is to leave his role at the end of this summer's European Championship to become head coach of the Netherlands' women's team.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ckg2lr742zlo

Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram

The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedy2ygy50do

Onana dropped from Man Utd squad to face Newcastle

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is left out of Sunday's Premier League game at Newcastle following two costly mistakes against Lyon this week.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c77nvz7r0vmo

Contenders ready - McIlroy, Rose & DeChambeau's weekend Masters plans

Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau know winning the Green Jacket on Sunday depends on what happens between their ears.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/c89gp3x3qz9o

Thousands set to run in UK's flattest marathon

The Boston Marathon will wind through rural lanes and villages around the Lincolnshire town.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx277wez0kvo

'My van's been trapped in car park for two years'

Mark Lucas and his business partner say they are £40,000 out of pocket after parking in central London in 2022.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qw74djvnjo

Prince Harry in surprise visit to Ukraine to meet war victims

The Duke of Sussex visits an orthopaedic clinic in the western city of Lviv.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5rey37e1lo

'Breathtaking' Raphinha on course for history

Raphinha is on course to make Champions League history after enjoying a remarkable turnaround at Barcelona.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/creqqx3yqedo

Zelensky claims 155 Chinese fighting for Russia in Ukraine

It follows Beijing's denial that many of its citizens are involved in the conflict.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wdd228953o

FIA executive Reid resigns over 'standards breakdown'

FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid resigns over a "fundamental breakdown in governance standards' within the governing body.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c1lmmy6q5r4o

Faulty antenna played role in fatal 2023 Sea World helicopter crash, officials say

Four people died and six were seriously injured when two helicopters collided on the Gold Coast in 2023.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrvvgp751xo

Menendez brothers feel 'hope' for parole after decades in jail

The pair tell TMZ they are optimistic about their latest appeals over their parents' killing in 1996.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjlyn83k7do

South Korea to hold presidential election on 3 June

This comes after the constitutional court removed Yoon Suk Yeol as president and upheld his impeachment.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7ve4qnlw9o

Ecclestone keen to 'move on' from Hartley incident

England spinner Sophie Ecclestone says she has "moved on" and "learned from" her refusal to do an interview with Alex Hartley during the Women's Ashes.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c62xq3xx3z4o

US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals

A group of islands, occupied only by penguins and seals, has been swept up in Trump's trade war.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce84jr5mvnno

Ex-Wales fly-half Biggar to retire at end of season

Former British and Irish Lions and Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c807ye7v271o

Thigh lifts and eyelid surgery on the rise as cosmetic surgery becomes cheaper

More people - mostly women - seek treatments to look toned and wrinkle-free, UK private clinic data show.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvq3n6r639o

Virginia Giuffre says she is in hospital after 'serious' car accident

A spokesperson tells the BBC Ms Giuffre "greatly appreciates the support and well wishes people are sending".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yl5vle2nmo

Racehorse Broadway Boy heads home after horrific Grand National fall

Broadway Boy is to return home after suffering a heavy fall in the Grand National.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/horse-racing/articles/cwyqj1yx2pzo

Are my braids doing more harm than good?

Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vw4d0k7r0o

TV's Doctor Oz confirmed to oversee healthcare of millions of Americans

Oz, who has never held public office, is best known for hosting US daytime TV show The Dr Oz Show.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1k4em2yz9eo

Will Trump’s tariffs start a global trade war?

And how will the UK be affected?

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Islanders exposed to toxic chemicals should be offered blood treatment, report says

Scientists for Jersey's government have revealed steps to tackle the health impacts of private water supply contamination.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwygynqkd30o

What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?

Tariffs are a key part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn93e12rypgo

Driest March for more than 60 years in England and Wales

March was one of the driest and sunniest on record for some parts of the UK.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/cj9ejl21p72o

'LIV dozen will provide extra challenge to McIlroy's Augusta ambitions'

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are among the favourites to win the Masters but this week's LIV event in Miami could provide some pointers to who may challenge, writes Iain Carter.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/c77nl26pp21o

'My husband nearly died because nurses missed signs of sepsis'

Carole Williams says nurses treating John missed signs that he was becoming dangerously ill.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwye8j6dpwpo

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

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

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrgj51gl25o

From Aston Villa & Preston to Everest base camp

As his old clubs Preston and Aston Villa prepare to meet in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, Simon Grayson tells BBC Sport about managing in Nepal.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ceqj0ddy9j8o

Sutton's FA Cup quarter-final predictions

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on DJ and Aston Villa fan Nathan Dawe with his predictions for the four FA Cup quarter-final ties.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c89y4lwyq88o

How to follow this weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals

How to follow this weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals on the BBC, with two games being shown live.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cx2gw8vyxrxo

Crashed cargo ship Solong arrives in Aberdeen

The impact with the tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea triggered an explosion and fires.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wp9k875r8o

'It felt like a movie' - Ryan relives paint attack

Following on from Mikaela Mayer's column, Briton Sandy Ryan tells her side of the 'paint-gate' story before last September's welterweight title clash in New York.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/cp3y66nqxz7o

Starmer accuses Putin of hollow promises on ceasefire

The prime minister is co-hosting a summit of the "coalition of the willing" on Ukraine in Paris.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78e2x7lz25o

Red Bull confirm Tsunoda to replace Lawson

Red Bull confirm that they will demote Liam Lawson and replace him with Yuki Tsunoda with immediate effect.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cdxq14pp27yo

Hundreds join Gaza's largest anti-Hamas protest since war began

Masked Hamas militants dispersed protesters who gathered in northern Gaza to rally against the group.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g71lk09npo

What are Rachel Reeves's borrowing rules?

What are Rachel Reeves's rules for the economy?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c1kjdrvdw21o

Clothes sales push inflation down more than expected

Inflation fell in the year to February, driven by cheaper women's clothing.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2g3wwk01vo

Apology over inside-out windows on tower blocks

Tower block residents describe their shock after finding replacement windows were wrongly installed.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgm107x2wexo

Brisbane to build 63,000-seater stadium for 2032 Games

The Queensland Government confirms plans to build a new 63,000-seater stadium for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/c798plqe19po

First case of bird flu in sheep found on UK farm

The UK's chief veterinary officer confirms the case was discovered on a farm in Yorkshire.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3w1jj0jzl2o

Livramento left out of England squad for Latvia match

Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento is left out of England's 23-man squad for the World Cup qualifier against Latvia.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cgm1rrnj217o

Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road

Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c778ekg64mjo

Air strike kills top Hamas official in Gaza

Salah al-Bardaweel and his wife died in the southern city of Khan Younis, a Hamas source told the BBC.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5zxe5l58go

'Sliding doors moment' that thwarted teenage killer's plan for school massacre

Nicholas Prosper murdered his family but was spotted before he could carry out a plan to attack his old school.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2kg9px5n03o

Iceland minister who had a child with a teenager 30 years ago quits

Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir had a relationship with a 15 year old when she was 22, she revealed.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgejln196vo

Hamilton takes first Ferrari pole for China sprint race

Lewis Hamilton takes his first pole position for Ferrari as he heads sprint qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c3vw0l9901vo

Former F1 boss and TV pundit Jordan dies aged 76

Former Formula 1 boss and television pundit Eddie Jordan dies at the age of 76.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cq8y1335qlwo

Migrant carers from India's Kerala await justice in UK visa 'scams'

The care workers, who paid thousands of pounds for UK visas, are in deep debt and without work.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3d8ll1l590o

The mums taking on a council over landfill site fires

Locals say constant fires at Arnold's Field, Rainham, are harming their health.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c234zk9v0eyo

Prisoners to be held in police cells to deal with overcrowding

Operation Safeguard is triggered when prisons are close to running out of space.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rk8erz553o

Georgia's former president handed further four years in jail

The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0jwnykl10o

British tourist missing after Thailand boat fire

Alexandra Clarke, 26, from London, was on a diving boat with 15 other tourists, local officials say.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g08j0dj25o

I was close to dying in car crash - Antonio

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, West Ham forward Michail Antonio reflects on his near-fatal car crash in December.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ckg8lxlp9y2o

'France's title win feels like beginning of something'

The only surprise about France's historic Six Nations campaign is that they didn't win a Grand Slam, writes Tom English.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c2kg8lwd7kxo

How JD Vance sees the world - and why that matters

In a speech to allies and in that infamous Oval Office row, the vice-president came out punching - but what is he fighting for?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly82yx09zeo

Can Scotland's 'France-lite' thwart Les Bleus and hand England title?

Imperious yet vulnerable, France face a less clinical version of themselves as Scotland aim to spoil the hosts' Six Nations title hopes, writes Tom English.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cn48g8pvk0wo

End of era for waiters after 42 years of working together

For decades they have waited tables together but now they are about to be separated by retirement.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62z8260r07o

UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and 'genocidal acts' in Gaza

Israel strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyr154314vo

Catholics mark Pope's 12th anniversary with prayers for his recovery

Pope Francis, who was elected on 13 March 2013, has been in hospital for the past month and has been improving in recent days.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0d599479do

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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Girl, 13, charged with murder of woman and arson

Police say they believe the victim is 43-year-old mother-of-three Marta Bednarczyk.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx28eedx3g4o

From almost quitting football to Ballon d'Or hope - Raphinha's rebirth

Guillem Balague takes a look at the rise of Raphinha and how he became the main man at Barcelona.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c07zvx122jjo

Tom Grennan joins Sam Fender as Radio 1's Big Weekend headliner

The Little Bit Of Love hitmaker joins Sam Fender as a headliner for the festival in Liverpool.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgev0655jno

France has a nuclear umbrella. Could its European allies fit under it?

President Macron has aired the idea that France's deterrence force could be used to defend of other European countries.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c871e41751yo

Man with Palestinian flag climbs Palace of Westminster

A man scaled Elizabeth Tower in Westminster carrying a Palestinian flag on Saturday morning.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kgndd62zlo

Watch: 'You can't skate - you're too old' - the woman who took up skateboard aged 61

Meet the mums who are on a mission to make skate boarding more accessible for older women.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c5yr8r2eg1go

Olympian wanted by FBI on drug ring charges

Former Canadian snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been placed on the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives list.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78ez2g5306o

UK's Eurovision Song Contest hopefuls revealed

Female harmony group Remember Monday will fly the flag with their song What The Hell Just Happened.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5z8q3946xo

Prodigy who roomed with Bellingham eyes revival under Maradona's son

The lost wonderkid who was once Jude Bellingham's roomate and found salvation in street football, now a Maradona is giving him hope.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cr722dyd71ro

France recall Ntamack and Penaud & pack bench with seven forwards

Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud return to the France line-up for Saturday's Six Nations game against Ireland in Dublin (14:15 GMT).

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c8e711r32lko

Parents angry after pupils forced to dump a GCSE

The school says children were feeling overworked but some parents have branded the change unfair.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdelz037wrgo

Indian court orders release of Briton held without trial for years

Christian Michel has been held for six years in the high-profile AgustaWestland corruption case.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrdqp9y212o

UK ads target Iraq to deter small boat crossings

Angela Eagle says the ads will expose the "dangerous lies" spread by "ruthless criminal gangs".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9vygwe0rv4o

India dismiss dangerous Head

Travis Head's innings is brought to an end on 39 as he skies a catch to Shubnam Gill off the bowling of Varun Chakravarthy in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/videos/c778v8xvzz1o

Third man charged with murder following house fire

Sharaz Ali, who himself was injured in the blaze in Bradford last year, is due before magistrates.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62zv60mnego

Arab states and UN condemn Gaza aid blockade by Israel

They say the move violates the ceasefire deal - Israel says it acted because Hamas was stealing aid supplies.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70e6rye9nxo

'We can finally return to Syria, but the island of Bute feels like home'

For the first time, Syrians fleeing civil war have a chance of returning home. But do those settled on Bute want to?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gezvjnn4jo

TikTok investigated over use of children's data

It will look into how the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds to recommend content.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62xxz141plo

Private spacecraft Blue Ghost lands on Moon

It was launched by Firefly Aerospace in January with the mission of exploring the Sea of Crises.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9208qv1kzo

Radcliffe runs first marathon in 10 years aged 51

Former world record holder Paula Radcliffe runs her first marathon for 10 years aged 51 in Tokyo and aims for Boston next.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/articles/cn48q9z9x4eo

Muslims begin holy month of Ramadan

Ramadan starts with sighting the crescent moon and most mosques observing the first day on Saturday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kgxnd83nmo

Pilates, painting and bike rides: Gene Hackman's life in Santa Fe

After leaving Hollywood, Gene Hackman retired in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he became a fixture in the community.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c36w7e4kglzo

Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czjenv29jgdo

Lighthouse fog alarm sounding 'all day, all night'

Longships Lighthouse off Land's End is sounding a loud beep every 13 seconds.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdelld75wgro

Northern Ireland executive ministers agree programme for government

It comes a day after a decision on the finalised document was postponed.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y4eneqpkgo

Cypriot police 'failed' Briton in gang rape case

The woman took her case to the European Court of Human Rights over the way it was handled.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7vvvev07do

Indian doctors remove teen's 'parasitic' twin in rare surgery

The 17-year-old had an additional set of limbs, buttocks and genitals that protruded from his abdomen.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx2nedlzgko

Archer gets England off to good start with two wickets in an over

England's Jofra Archer takes the wickets of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal in their must-win tie against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/videos/c93kq645e7do

Over my dead body - we won't give up title says Arteta

Arsenal will not stop fighting for the Premier League title despite slipping 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, says Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

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

How much are energy bills going up?

Gas and electricity bills will rise again on 1 April, when the latest energy price cap takes effect.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58090533

First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs

From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils in schools before class.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg1p0zv541o

Sudan army ends two-year siege of key city

The Sudan army captures el-Obeid hours after rival RSF forces signed a charter for a breakaway government.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8ve60r53yo

'Rangers locked in vicious cycle as Clement departs'

Philippe Clement is just the latest manager to fail at Ibrox while everything else stays the same, writes Tom English.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cjd3n03rmrpo

Lockdown saved my life, says woman with OCD

Alys-Mai, 22, says being able to stay in during lockdown helped her control her condition.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c798ndyrzq5o

Police officer removes criminal's tag so they could meet up for sex

Natasha Conneely's team was responsible for managing criminals in the community to deter reoffending.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdl25zdx7o

'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86pl55x0qno

Liverpool draw PSG, Arsenal face PSV, Villa meet Club Brugge in last 16

Liverpool will face Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last-16, while Arsenal take on PSV Eindhoven and Aston Villa will play Club Brugge.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c981y04zlj7o

Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations

The party made its decision based on the US President's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy870w30q6qo

Man, 87, 'staying put' in home metres from sinkhole

Bren Davis, 87, said he's not going anywhere despite living metres from the sinkholes.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjdr107r70o

Apple gambles on new iPhone with AI features at lower cost

The tech giant is hoping AI at a lower price can reinvigorate sales of its flagship piece of hardware.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgw30dr0w3o

'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86pl55x0qno

How a plan to land £100m of cocaine on a Highland beach went wrong

In the 1990s a Scottish gang attempted to smuggle cocaine from Colombia into Scotland.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8j8zdkrx4go

Huge sinkhole appears in high street

Homes have been evacuated after a sinkhole of at least 20m by 6m suddenly appeared in Godstone.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07k778v3nno

Wada says Sinner case 'million miles away from doping'

Jannik Sinner's case was "a million miles away from doping", says World Anti-Doping Agency general counsel Ross Wenzel.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cdxexxl936vo

S Korea removes Deepseek from app stores over privacy concerns

App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzym0vn8go

Motherwell appoint German Wimmer as new manager

Motherwell have appointed former Austria Vienna boss Michael Wimmer as their new manager.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvgegvv4m39o

The Chancellor and her expenses before she became an MP

BBC News has learnt that there was an expenses investigation into Rachel Reeves, and two other senior managers, when she worked at HBOS.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg75jr5284o

'Steroids gave me heart failure at 30 and I could die early'

A bodybuilder and steroid user warns against taking the muscle-building drug.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd9vg632pzo

The 1,000-winner jockey who's allergic to horses

Jockey Sean Bowen rode his 1,000th winner despite being allergic to horses.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/horse-racing/articles/cx24q1g44zzo

What we know about suspected car attack in Munich

A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker drove at a group of people and injured at least 28, German police say.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdry8xd47ylo

'A lot of wear and tear' - Kelce considers retirement

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says he is considering retirement from the NFL, but is yet to decide on his future.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/cm213rrjzm1o

Lynx dumped in Highlands await new home

Four of the wild cats were spotted a month ago before being trapped in the UK's biggest national park.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20p9d71xddo

Has the Met Police just become less safe?

Met officers who fail internal vetting scheme may keep jobs thanks to court ruling.

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We speak to Lord Mandelson, the new ambassador to US

A conversation on day one of the job.

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Gatland to leave Wales head coach role

Warren Gatland is set to leave his role as Wales head coach after 14 successive Test match defeats.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cpwrj451k95o

US citizenship order leaves expecting Indian immigrant parents in limbo

Thousands of Indian-origin couples in the US are anxious over Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship.

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Philadelphia Eagles destroy Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles deny the Kansas City Chiefs the 'three-peat' as they dominate the Super Bowl in New Orleans with a crushing 40-22 victory.

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Eagles demolish Chiefs to deny them Super Bowl three-peat

The Philadelphia Eagles demolish the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to deny them an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/cly5x53450ko

Watch: Eagles celebrate Super Bowl win in locker room

BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor speaks to Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirriani, cornerback Cooper DeJean and offensive tackle Jordan Mailata as they celebrate their Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans.

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Fin Smith delivers after 'rabbit in headlights' start

Fin Smith admits he started "like a rabbit in the headlights" on his first Test start before settling down to produce a man-of-the-match performance in England's last-gasp victory over France.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cd0jm74kj1po

Australia cruise to 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka

A clinical Australia complete a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka early on day four in Galle to seal a dominant 2-0 series win.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/ceq9ddpqwvgo

Modi's BJP wins big in high-stakes Delhi election

PM Modi's party is set to form a government in the Indian capital after 27 years.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c203ql5l8zyo

Ex-bishop admits sexually abusing boy

Anthony Pierce, who was bishop between 1999 and 2008, appeared in Swansea Crown Court.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce85pr119r8o

'A real fighter' - how Simeone's son emerged as key to Atletico

"He's a real fighter" - how Giuliano Simeone has become integral to his father's plans at Atletico Madrid.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cy082r50wpyo

Credit cards, savings and mortgages: How rate cut affects you

The BBC hears from borrowers and savers about how the rate cut will affect them.

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Ireland's O'Mahony returns for Scotland game

Peter O'Mahony is recalled to the Ireland team for Sunday's Six Nations game against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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How To Deal With Trump (and the EU)

Can Keir Starmer avoid picking a side?

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Fit Faletau and James Wales' two changes for Italy

Number eight Taulupe Faletau is fit and centre Eddie James will make his first Wales Test start in the Six Nations trip to face Italy on Saturday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cx2qe28249po

Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws

The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8x98z0kvlo

Trump to become first sitting president to attend Super Bowl

Donald Trump will become the first sitting US president to attend the Super Bowl.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/c1jg7zr3kexo

Belgian police hunt for gunmen in Brussels underground

At least two suspects wearing balaclavas were seen with weapons at Clemenceau station.

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Tributes paid to woman who died on beach rocks

Police say the woman's death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.

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Queen's University criticised for planning Indian campus after job cuts in Belfast

A union claims it is "scandalous" to offer redundancies while funding a new campus abroad.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gwq7e4l5zo

Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak

There is currently no approved vaccine for the highly contagious and deadly Sudan strain of Ebola.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gp4kqer46o

Tony Martin was never remorseful for shooting, says reporter

A journalist who spent two weeks living with Tony Martin says the farmer believed he was the victim.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy183rrd7xo

Chiefs bid for immortality - countdown to Super Bowl 59 begins

All you need to know about Super Bowl 59, one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, as the build-up begins to Sunday's game in New Orleans.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/cpql49p5n55o

Spain football kiss 'stained' World Cup win, player tells trial

Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c04n353nn7go

Kiss 'stained' Spain World Cup win, Hermoso tells trial

Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c04n353nn7go

Taiwanese actress and singer Barbie Hsu dies at 48

She died from pneumonia after contracting influenza while on a vacation in Japan, local media report.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgy81rv22do

Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4z2py8448o

Tottenham beat Wolves to sign Lens defender Danso

Austria international Kevin Danso looked set to join Wolves but has chosen to move to Tottenham instead.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cd64wl1g8nyo

'My diagnosis has changed my mind on assisted dying'

Patients and palliative care experts have debated what the assisted dying bill could mean for them.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly5zg0mplno

Emily in Paris star Lily Collins welcomes first child via surrogacy

The actress thanked her "incredible" surrogate as she announced her daughter's birth on social media.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0m1kz92gpyo

The unanswered questions about the Washington DC plane crash

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins on the unanswered questions around a fatal crash between a commercial airplane and a military helicopter near Washington DC.

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Chelsea agree £800,000 deal for Barcelona's Walsh

Chelsea agreed an £800,000 deal for England international Keira Walsh to join on the Women's Super League's transfer deadline day.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0e4xvryvrwo

Companies once rushed to join Twitter, so why are many now part of 'the great X-odus'?

Many companies have left X but it's not always a simple decision.

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United Utilities to increase water bills by 32%

Households supplied by United Utilities will typically see their annual bills rise by £86 from April.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx93en0p0qo

Liverpool's finishing is 'on another level' - Slot and Lineker talk goals

Gary Lineker sits down with Liverpool manager Arne Slot to discuss his first season in England, similarities between Liverpool and Feyenoord and his expectations for the season.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/c62794q7n09o

Fears for hundreds of uni jobs due to funding gap

Meetings are being held amid concern that hundreds of jobs are under threat at Cardiff University.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy08v7jxr20o

Watch: Why the Chinese model has caused shockwaves

The Chinese-based large language model is disrupting the AI industry and the stock market.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cly9lpx8xdko

Sweden seizes ship after suspected Baltic Sea cable sabotage

Prosecutors have launched an investigation after an undersea cable leading to Latvia was damaged.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx9g5wwp89o

Return to Auschwitz: 'I want the world to remember us'

A Holocaust survivor on her journey back 80 years after liberation.

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Booked for a seagull impression? Football's strangest cards

BBC Sport looks at some strange cards after Everton's Iliman Ndiaye is booked for imitating a seagull.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yvkgl45ydo

'England crumbling' - Wareham takes two wickets in an over

Georgia Wareham takes the wickets of Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Amy Jones in the seventh over as England chase 163 in the final match of the T20 series of the Women's Ashes.

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Watch: Moment four Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Video shows four women being transferred into waiting Red Cross vehicles in Gaza City.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c5yd3p38l17o

Campaigners dismiss loan charge review as 'sham'

The charge aimed to close a tax loophole and recover backdated taxes, but has left many facing big bills.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yv9ej9n49o

A decade in the making, rapper Central Cee says you Can't Rush Greatness

The UK rapper releases his anticipated debut album after eight top 10 singles and years making music.

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Man City's Walker to join AC Milan on loan

AC Milan sign Manchester City captain Kyle Walker on loan for the remainder of the season.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c70qnl15e4zo

Offshore wind firms told WWII bomb disposals must be less noisy

The government says the industry must find ways to clear the explosives without disrupting marine life.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1dgrvww3qeo

Man City sign Reis in £29.6m deal from Palmeiras

Manchester City sign Brazilian defender Vitor Reis in a £29.6m deal from Palmeiras.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c80579xpmgmo

Ten dead in ski resort fire at Turkish hotel

At least two of the victims died after jumping from the hotel's windows, reports said.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g375x0zpwo

Wales 'lacks plan' to tackle scale of nature loss

One in six species - such as water voles and curlews - are at risk of vanishing from Wales.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c627741l83ro

'I'm outraged Church of England leader called my abuser a Rolls Royce priest'

David Tudor was banned from the Church of England for life in October over sexual abuse allegations.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20kkz06ngeo

Impeached South Korean president detained for up to 20 days

Investigators have been granted 20 days to bring Yoon to trial over his short-lived martial law decree.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3w8153xpv6o

Man found guilty in India doctor rape and murder case

Sanjay Roy faces life imprisonment or the death penalty over the charges he denies.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gxp7dpl5po

Trump illegal migrant raids 'to start on day one'

Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants across the country.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrnn8zxdego

Mum fears son's killer became 'more aggressive' in prison

After her son's killer was recalled to prison, Margaret Mizen called his earlier sentence 'a waste'.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c23nnd9727ko

Schools shut and 40,000 homes without water after pipe burst

Nearly 40 schools are forced to shut as work continues to restore water to thousands of homes.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4882nj01no

David Lynch: Mind-bending Twin Peaks director who embraced the weird

The visionary director's belief in American beauty and horror being two sides of the same coin was perfected in the iconic 1990 TV series.

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Student finds bride's unseen 1960s wedding video

Beryl Davies says there was previously just one coloured photo from her big day in October 1966.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgr846lk3zo

Teens charged with murder of boy stabbed on bus

Kelyan Bokassa was pronounced dead shortly after being attacked in Woolwich on 7 January.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2qpjwnejxo

Moyes will push Everton forward - Dyche

Former Everton manager Sean Dyche says successor David Moyes will "build on the stable footing we have implemented".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cy0p9pxez63o

'Blessed' Djokovic breaks Federer record in Melbourne win

Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer's all-time record for the most major singles matches played as he reaches the Australian Open third round.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cvgp6lyn524o

Six-month-old died after pram hit by car - inquest

Sophia Kelemen died in hospital on Friday, a day after the crash in a multi-storey car park.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjex2v47gdqo

Premier League clubs avoid 2023-24 PSR charges

All Premier League clubs are deemed financially compliant for the 2023-24 season.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cx2y7l0dk02o

GB's Fearnley beats injury-hit Kyrgios in Melbourne

Fast-rising British star Jacob Fearnley beats an ailing Nick Kyrgios in straight sets in the first round of the Australian Open.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cn93xlqgzpyo

Norway on track to be first country to hit 100% electric vehicles target

Nine in 10 new cars in the country are now battery-powered, and it aims to hit 100% later this year.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg52543v6rmo

Money, stress and tinsel - why couples are opting for winter weddings

Data from Hitched shows hundreds are choosing off-season nuptials with some based around Christmas.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8r5xy6zedlo

Walker's mountain rescue hampered by parked cars

Rescue teams say access to an injured walker was delayed by cars "parked and abandoned" on the route.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdryjkdr2nro

'My mum died after four days on an A&E trolley'

As the NHS winter crisis continues to put pressure on hospitals, one daughter recounts how it impacted her family.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c23nlmeg9g8o

Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors in Rust trial

The US actor files a lawsuit against those involved in pursuing criminal charges against him.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c897wykz2qpo

Grooming still happening in Oxford, ex-investigator says

Simon Morton says perpetrators are operating in plain sight and the "guys we couldn't catch are still out there".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2050kkpzypo

Oscar nominations postponed because of LA fires

The California fires cause the voting deadline and announcement to be pushed back by two days.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgpgk5pkdno

Has Trump caused the Canadian prime minister to resign?

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday

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Fantasy holes with lava fields - it's golf for the 21st Century

Tiger Woods says TGL will take golf into a new "stratosphere". Here are five takeaways from the opening night's action in Florida.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/cwy4070z3rgo

Russia claims capture of Ukrainian front-line town

Ukraine has not acknowledged the fall of Kurakhove in the war-torn region of Donetsk.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr56gr6p49eo

Djokovic still has 'trauma' over Covid deportation

Novak Djokovic says he still has "trauma" when he visits Melbourne, three years after being deported because of Covid-19 rules.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c3e3lg8w015o

Latest forecast for across the UK

The BBC's Carol Kirkwood explains what the next few days will look like across the UK.

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'Whole life gone' in house fire, family says

Laura, Toby and their two autistic sons now live with grandparents after losing their home in fire before Christmas.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjdlz4mpemmo

'My son thinks I'd mad' - meet the woman who owns 50 classic cars

Jane Weitzmann has a collection of 50 classic cars at home and freely admits it's an obsession.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4x5q383exo

King deeply saddened over Briton killed in New Orleans attack, palace sources say

Edward Pettifer, 31, is believed to be the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry's former nanny.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg7y0dendeo

Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office

Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rne2d540lo

Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'

Alexis Jay, who led a major inquiry into historical child sex abuse, says changes are needed, not more research.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4xnv02nr0o

Two dead after plane hits factory roof near LA

Police say that 18 people were also injured during the incident in Fullerton, California.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62zx2k3nd5o

Venezuela offers reward for candidate's arrest

The reward has been put forward for information leading to the arrest of Edmundo González.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr560471ll2o

Djokovic beats Monfils to reach Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/crk058ej23do

Weather warnings remain as flooding clean-up starts

Hundreds of people cannot return home, roads are closed and train services cancelled due to flooding.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2n73k8080o

Boulter win takes GB into United Cup last eight

Katie Boulter helps Great Britain beat Australia to reach the United Cup quarter-final in Sydney.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cj90dle71xzo