Biker's sidecar-riding dog 'making people smile'

Louis the St Bernard enjoys riding around town, and people often stop to take photos, his owner says.

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Budapest police investigating fan brawl before Champions League final

Police in Budapest have made arrests and are studying CCTV footage to identify supporters fighting before Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain.

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Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days

Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.

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Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, his doctor says

The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.

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I spent most of career in pain because of degenerative condition - Nadal

In a new Netflix documentary, 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal opened up about the extreme lengths he went to to prolong his playing career, including surgery to take away feeling in his foot and perforating his intestine through over-use of anti-inflammatories.

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'I was raped by a childhood friend - I want others to know what he did'

Hayley Watkins waives her anonymity to call for a publicly-accessible sex offenders register.

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Smith, 17, included in latest Roses programme

Gracie Smith, 17, is included in England's Roses programme for 2026-27 after her breakout performances in the Netball Super League.

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Ecclestone targets World Cup glory after mental health struggle

England spinner Sophie Ecclestone on overcoming mental health struggles, her response to fitness criticism and how a T20 World Cup win would "put things right".

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Yapp makes history as first Lions Women coach

The ex-England scrum-half says she wants to 'create something special' on next year's inaugural tour in New Zealand.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/clypwngjxy2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Nuno to stay as West Ham boss after relegation

Nuno Espirito Santo will stay on as West Ham manager to lead their fight to get back to the Premier League at the first attempt, the club says.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4g4y0px4gyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Van Gaal fallout made Di Maria 'hate' Man Utd, but he has no regrets

Rows and fall-out with Louis van Gaal, hating his club, the break-in but no regrets - Angel di Maria opens up on his time at Man Utd

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ckgppvz2z8yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Premier League predictions - how accurate were BBC Sport pundits?

Last summer, 33 BBC pundits - plus AI and Opta's 'supercomputer' were asked to pick which teams would finish in the Premier League's top four, and in which order. How did they get on?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c1j27y7leelo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Usyk earns controversial knockout win to retain titles

Watch highlights as Oleksandr Usyk beats Rico Verhoeven to retain his world heavyweight titles in Egypt following a controversial 11th-round stoppage.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/videos/c172vp2qqp8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

What next for heavyweight division after Usyk's win?

After Oleksandr Usyk beats Rico Verhoeven to retain his heavyweight world titles, who could he fight next?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/czj2wd34wzlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Fernandes named Premier League player of season

Midfielder Bruno Fernandes becomes the first Manchester United player to win the award since Nemanja Vidic in 2011.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c9wen9znndeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Robertson, Dalglish and a special connection between Liverpool and Scotland

Scotland captain Andy Robertson speaks to Kelly Cates and her father Sir Kenny Dalglish before his last game for Liverpool.

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Reform councillor assaulted woman while working pub doors

The Labour Party has said it is "deeply concerned" by Reform's vetting procedures.

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How Guardiola transformed the Premier League tactically

Pep Guardiola has changed the tactical landscape in the Premier League, but he has also adapted to its challenges.

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Weekly sports quiz: Who scored for Bruno Fernandes' 20th assist?

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

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Emery denies Euro king talk but Villa boss could be crowned again

Aston Villa are aiming to end a 30-year trophy drought in Istanbul on Wednesday.

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Abusive nursery worker's deportation 'horrendous'

Roksana Lecka served 14 months of an eight-year sentence before she was deported to Poland.

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Man City set to replace Guardiola with Maresca

Enzo Maresca is set to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager before next season.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cd0pkk1xy23o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Embarrassing Bristol defeat not a great look for the Prem'

Northampton's 94-33 demolition of Bristol was not what most neutral fans wanted, writes rugby union correspondent Chris Jones.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c3r2jrrz89yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Why Rai winning his first major in Rocky's backyard feels fitting

England's Aaron Rai winning the US PGA Championship seals a fascinating journey to the summit of the golfing world.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/c5yxlznl9xwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty

Officers protecting the Royal Family in Berkshire investigated over allegations of sleeping on duty.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g83mvk137o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight

Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.

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'We share same ambition' - Alonso named Chelsea's third boss in year

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is appointed as Chelsea manager - a day after their FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ckgpklg078go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Watch: Football Focus

FA Cup final preview show live from Wembley with Alex Scott ahead of Chelsea v Man City.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcone?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Call for more meningitis vaccines after teen dies

Head of Meningitis Now wants to see a wider rollout after Oxfordshire sixth-form pupil's death.

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Thousands of officers deployed as crowds gather for London protests

The Metropolitan Police has called the operation to police rival marches, one organised by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian protest, as one of the most significant in recent years.

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Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman

Former England captain Sir David Beckham becomes the UK's first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/clypx829gwyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Has last-gasp Celtic penalty undermined Hearts' hopes?

As the curtain falls on an incredible Scottish Premiership season, Celtic and Hearts go head-to-head on Saturday with the title on the line.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp8pzd3d655o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Does Trump need China to end the war in Iran?

What you need to know about Donald Trump vs President Xi

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World's first international football stadium given protected status

The first Hampden Park is designated a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history.

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Southampton ask for more time over spying claims

Southampton request more time to conduct an internal review after being charged with spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cx21kpmdj97o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Philippines vice president Sara Duterte impeached for a second time

If convicted in a Senate trial, which is uncertain, she will be disqualified from running for president.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlp21q4yq4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

How big is Rohl's Rangers rebuild this summer?

Manager Danny Rohl has to learn some lessons, and quickly, after falling away to a third-place finish in the Scottish Premiership, writes Kheredine Idessane.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cy02jv50v74o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Injured Yates out of Giro after 30-rider crash

Britain's Adam Yates is out of the Giro d'Italia after suffering concussion in a heavy crash on Saturday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/articles/c1l2ddr6v5mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Gousto packager sacked for eating stolen peanuts

Barbara Lisowska, 65, is fired for gross misconduct after the incident in Warrington, Cheshire.

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Reform UK will never take voters for granted, Yusuf says

A Reform UK spokesman says the party will "welcome scrutiny", following its sweeping election gains.

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Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade

The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.

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'We were strangers until we helped bring a paedophile to justice'

Having waived their right to anonymity, Nicola Bannon and Lynne Darcy are encouraging other victims of sexual abuse to come forward to the police.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czj2e18z2vjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sutton's predictions v boxing world champion Fabio Wardley

Chris Sutton takes on world champion boxer Fabio Wardley plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's fixtures.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/czr2m1463npo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Battle of heavy hitters - Wardley & Dubois' best knockouts

Watch Fabio Wardley's and Daniel Dubois' best knockouts, before they face each other on Saturday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/videos/ckgpz9xe8jxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Driver arrested after chasing down child cyclist on footpath

Video captures young boy on bike fleeing car that mounts footpath in Washington State

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Four-acre traveller site 'illegally built at weekend'

Residents describe how a field in their village was rapidly concreted over within four days.

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RFU backs Borthwick but flags multiple Six Nations failings

The Rugby Football Union demands improvement from England head coach Steve Borthwick after their worst-ever Six Nations campaign.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c5y7ve0v8y2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

What now for Rohl's Rangers as title hopes fade?

Rangers' Scottish Premiership title challenge has been undone by two damaging defeats by Motherwell and Hearts. What now for Danny Rohl and his players?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ceqp9nw8yy8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations

The attack comes as the Kremlin prepares to hold a scaled-back military parade on Saturday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy234llx3vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

One injured after plane hits truck while landing in Newark

The Boeing 767, operating a flight from Venice, Italy, landed safely with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew on board.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8p3r8dek1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Watford sack boss Still after less than three months

Watford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team's failure to reach the play-offs.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/clyjervxjnwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

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Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic cycling champion Zanardi dies

Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cvgz0kpxjpgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

DeChambeau denies 'completely untrue' PGA talks

American Bryson DeChambeau says it is "completely untrue" he is looking to leave LIV Golf before the end of the year.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/c7074n81eyzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash

American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cn0pd29x2ppo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Why was Mudryk given ban in secret and what happens now?

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is appealing against a four-year doping ban but why has the process been kept secret, and what happens now?

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