England captain Williamson signs new Arsenal deal

Leah Williamson is the fourth player to commit her future to the club in recent weeks, with Kim Little, Stina Blackstenius, and Steph Catley also signing new deals.

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Chelsea's ex-England defender Bright retires

Chelsea captain Millie Bright announces she has retired from football with immediate effect because of injury.

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Former NFL player Mauro dies aged 35

Former Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro dies at the age of 35.

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LIV could reschedule June's New Orleans event

LIV Golf could postpone its event in New Orleans in June amid continued questions over its future.

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Electronic line-calling in Madrid wrong - Rybakina

Elena Rybakina says she does not "trust" the electronic line-calling system following a disputed decision in her win against Zheng Qinwen at the Madrid Open.

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First-time buyers, priced out of Wales' fastest-growing city, say they're 'losing faith'

Its population is booming from incomers from Cardiff and Bristol, stretching its housing market thin.

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Bomb hijacking victim 'incredibly brave' says police chief

A father of two describes taking his children to safety after a bomb at a nearby police station.

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Dolphins pick British tight end Traore in NFL Draft

British tight end Seydou Traore becomes a late-round pick in the NFL Draft along with Uar Bernard, a Nigerian yet to play a game of American football.

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I own 20 axolotls - people need to know they're not easy to look after

Emma Honeyfield bought her daughter an axolotl for her birthday then quickly fell in love with it.

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Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine

The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.

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Mali army says armed groups launch coordinated attacks across country

Witnesses report explosions and sustained gunfire near a military base outside the capital, Bamako.

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Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections

Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.

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US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors

More than 120 organisations issue a travel advisory for visitors to this summer's World Cup, warning of potential threats to their human rights.

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No Fifa plans for Iran-Italy swap at World Cup

Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure".

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How Russell is surprising himself in F1 title race

George Russell tells BBC Sport how he would enjoy more competition for the F1 title and why his approach to racing is the same as when he was 10 years old.

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Spain defender Batlle close to agreeing Arsenal move

Spain defender Ona Batlle is close to agreeing a move to Arsenal as a free agent in the summer.

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South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots snapping pictures, report finds

One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.

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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is insider trading corrupting Trump's White House?

And will new claims about FBI Director Kash Patel’s behaviour get him fired?

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How Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in 'old school battle'

Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy discuss how "two top players" in Erling Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in Manchester City's 2-1 victory against Arsenal.

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Arteta must prove he won't be remembered as Arsenal's 'nearly man'

Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta may still have a season of glory - but must prove they are not 'nearly men' after Manchester City loss, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Why Man City 'leg-beaters' can make difference against Arsenal - Pulis

Tony Pulis explains why Manchester City's attacking players could prove to be their match-winners in Sunday's Premier League title showdown with leaders Arsenal.

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Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard

Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses".

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£111 trains will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup - Fifa

Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect".

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How Lampard's own revival ended Coventry's 25-year wait

Frank Lampard and Coventry City are back in the big time. This is how the former England international guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League.

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Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella

The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.

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McGlynn should be 'in the conversation' to be Celtic manager - Lennon

Neil Lennon reckons John McGlynn should be "in the conversation" to become the next Celtic manager as the Dunfermline Athletic boss aims to get the better of his Falkirk counterpart in Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final.

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Eight famous all-English European ties as Villa & Forest set up semi-final

Here are eight of the most memorable all-English clashes in Europe as Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest set up a Europa League semi-final.

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Minister to propose £100 oil payment for lower income households

The scheme, which would affect about 340,000 households, needs to be approved by the executive.

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O'Sullivan to play China's He in Crucible opener - see full draw

Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his bid for a record-breaking eighth World Snooker Championship title with a match against China's debutant He Guoqiang at the Crucible.

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Why Bellingham can rescue Real's Champions League dream

Jude Bellingham was behind Real Madrid's late resurgence against Bayern Munich last week in their Champions League first-leg tie, and could be key in Wednesday's return.

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Stokes says he must work differently with McCullum

England captain Ben Stokes says suggestions of a rift with Brendon McCullum have been overstated, but acknowledges he must work with the head coach in a "slightly different way".

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Work begins on UK's first small modular reactor nuclear power station

Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.

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The Masters that got away - Rose the nearly man again

Justin Rose says his latest run at the Masters was the "chance that got away" after falling short at Augusta once more.

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Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.

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US-Iran talks ending without deal disappointing, Streeting says

The health secretary says the UK - which is not involved in the talks - wants to see a deal that ends Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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What is going on with Garnacho?

Alejandro Garnacho is struggling to stand out at Chelsea - so can the £40m signing from Manchester United still realise his potential at Stamford Bridge?

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Man charged over deaths of four people who drowned crossing Channel

A man is charged over the deaths of two men and two women who drowned trying to cross the Channel on Thursday.

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Hundreds of Irish petrol stations run out of fuel as protests continue

Hundreds of forecourts have run out of petrol and diesel due to the protests involving slow-moving convoys

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I feel complete support from owners and fans - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists he feels "complete support" from the club's hierarchy and fans despite a run of poor on-field performances and growing discontent about his future as manager

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MacIntyre could face action after angry Masters gesture

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at the Masters after an angry gesture at the 15th green during a quadruple bogey.

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Rowland starts as much-changed England face Ireland

England utility back Helena Rowland will start at inside centre in a much-changed team for their Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

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Lidl begins building its first ever pub

The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

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Nick Rockett withdrawn from Grand National

Last year's winner Nick Rockett is withdrawn from this weekend's Grand National at Aintree.

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Verstappen race engineer Lambiase to join McLaren

Red Bull's Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's race engineer, agrees to join McLaren from 2028.

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I Am Maximus heads Grand National field

The past two winners of the Grand National - I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett - head the field for Saturday's race at Aintree.

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Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller wins election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

He will serve out the rest of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term, which ends in January 2027.

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Katie Price banned from driving for seventh time

The former glamour model, from Brighton, has received bans totalling more than six years since 2010.

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Maguire signs Man Utd contract extension

Former captain Harry Maguire signs a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.

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Is the Championship heading for financial 'catastrophe'?

BBC Sport takes a look at if the second tier could be facing a "doomsday scenario" as club accounts reveal the significant scale of their losses.

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Wilder beats Chisora in thrilling split decision bout

Deontay Wilder beats Derek Chisora with a split decision win after a dramatic heavyweight contest.

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Durham tell fans to stay away from ground after storm damage

Spectators are told to stay away from Durham's Riverside ground at Chester-le-Street after it was hit by Storm Dave overnight.

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The ‘Not Fit For Purpose’ Department - Part 3

Covering the Home Office.

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Cuba begins releasing more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts

US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

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Ex-England defender Trippier to leave Newcastle

Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer.

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A maverick untamed? Why Cherki splits opinion

Rayan Cherki caused a social media stir at the Carabao Cup final - and the Manchester City midfielder will hope to steal the show again in Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool.

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Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners, as pressure from US mounts

US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

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Isak to return to training this week - Slot

British record signing Alexander Isak will return to Liverpool training on Thursday, head coach Arne Slot confirms.

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'That was bad' - Potts on his Ashes horror show

Matthew Potts' horror show in Sydney was the most brutal of England's Ashes lowlights but he wants to learn from the experience.

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