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Euro 2022 final: Match-winner Chloe Kelly says England in dreamland after beating Germany 2-1

England match-winner Chloe Kelly says "this is what dreams are made of" after the Lionesses defeat Germany in the Euro 2022 final to win a first major trophy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JPlLa5O

Euro 2022: England's Beth Mead named tournament's best player after winning Golden Boot

England forward Beth Mead is named the player of the tournament at Euro 2022 after winning the Golden Boot as top scorer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l2domKL

Euro 2022: Fans react to England's historic win, as it happened

England's Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 at Euro 2022, bagging their first major trophy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fa9R4P3

Euro 2022 highlights: England 2-1 Germany

Chloe Kelly's goal in extra time gives England a 2-1 victory over Germany in the final of European Women's Championship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f0UZNbg

Euro 2022: 'Unreal scenes!' - Chloe Kelly gives England lead in extra time

Chloe Kelly pokes in at the second time of asking to provide England with a late advantage over Germany in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ApSzJMy

Ukraine War: Zelensky orders civilians to evacuate Donetsk region

Ukraine's president warns fighting will intensify as Russia tries to continue its advance in the Donbas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QyYWEz3

Beach body ad edited out my prosthetic leg, model says

Sian Green-Lord said the Spanish government campaign also used her photos without permission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JiLKcXn

The Papers: ‘Charles took bin Laden cash’ and Euro finals hope

The Sunday Times reports that the Prince of Wales accepted money from the family of Osama bin Laden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L9kWe5v

Commonwealth Games: Duncan Scott beats Tom Dean to freestyle gold after Ben Proud wins butterfly gold

Scotland's Duncan Scott passes England's Tom Dean to take a sensational 200m freestyle Commonwealth gold. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CNT9dBK

US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid after 'rebound' infection

The US president is not experiencing symptoms, but will isolate again after a fresh positive test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kLCD9UW

Italy: Outcry over killing of African migrant in town centre

The brutal assault on Nigerian trader Alika Ogorchukwu in broad daylight was captured on video. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SpdxHuP

Single-use plastic carrier bags use down 20% since 10p charge

But environmentalists say the government must go much further to tackle the plastic problem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KFNCZ5u

Hitler's watch sells for $1.1m in controversial sale

The timepiece along with other Nazi items were auctioned despite condemnation from Jewish groups. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AQwDyYB

The Papers: Truss 'heads for No 10' and 'Coleen plots revenge'

Saturday's papers report that Liz Truss is making gains in the Conservative leadership contest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K9rniqd

Ukraine round-up: Deadly attack on prisoners of war

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over a prison camp attack and a reprieve for a Russian teen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K5Ppqhn

Commonwealth Games: England win landmark third team gymnastics gold

England win a landmark third successive Commonwealth team gymnastics gold as home favourite Joe Fraser battles through injury to help them to victory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1hxb7NT

Commonwealth Games: Anahat Singh, 14, wins debut squash match

Watch 14-year-old Indian squash player Anahat Singh beat Jada Ross of St Vincent and the Grenadines in her first ever match at the Commonwealth Games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JCpE5QW

Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan

The pair also proposed a face-to-face meeting, which would be the first of Mr Biden's presidency. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K5y9nRJ

Washington DC at 'tipping point' as migrants arrive from border

Texas and Arizona have transported thousands of migrants north in protest over the Biden border policy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MHejI2t

Girl, 9, dies after suspected stabbing in Boston town centre

The young girl died from what is believed to be a stab wound in Boston, Lincolnshire Police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4LHbTIO

Mirror: Huge screen falls on dancers at Hong Kong boy band concert

Two dancers are injured in the incident at a concert by the hugely popular boy band Mirror. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2im8C6J

US economy shrinks again sparking recession fears

The US economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.9% in the three months to July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6s7IpCt

Ukraine war: Russia hits Kyiv area as Ukraine seeks to retake south

Russia carries out deadly strikes in Ukraine, as Kyiv seeks to cut off Russian troops in the south. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FhvbWmA

Muqtada al-Sadr supporters in Baghdad storm parliament building

Supporters of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr broke into the building after months of political deadlock. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hHEc4PA

Train strikes: Drivers to walk out over pay on 13 August

Drivers at nine rail companies will walk out again next month, the union Aslef says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qF0WZu9

US offers Russia deal to get basketball star home

Moscow is reportedly interested in trading Brittney Griner for Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OcFi8hK

Euro 2022: BBC surprises young England fan with final tickets

Watch as Gabby Logan surprises young England fan Tess with tickets to watch England play in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YeO8ZXg

Ukraine war round-up: Rockets hit bridge and warm words for Johnson

A Russian-held bridge comes under fire and Ukraine's leader praises the outgoing British PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IuFhEQA

Every woman's body is beach ready, says Spanish government campaign

The government's campaign urges women worried about their bodies to go to the beach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/REuObsP

US makes huge interest rate rise to tame soaring prices

The Federal Reserve is increasing interest rates for a fourth time as it tries to control inflation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WmtgH7Z

Euro 2022: England secure place in final with victory over Sweden - highlights

Watch highlights as England reach the final of Euro 2022 by thrashing Sweden 4-0 at Bramall Lane. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IVRd7XQ

Man learnt of Everard vigil conviction from news report

Postal delays meant Kevin Godin-Prior missed a notice to prosecute and he was convicted in his absence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tRP1FSy

'Flashy' NYC bishop robbed of $1m in jewellery during live sermon

Bishop Lamor Whitehead has defended his ostentatious lifestyle after the viral Brooklyn robbery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MT7HiBy

Euro 2022: Mary Earps' 'sensational' save denies Sweden in first minute

Watch Mary Earps' "'sensational" save as the England keeper stops Sofia Jakobsson scoring for Sweden in the first minute of their Euro 2022 semi-final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BEAvS0b

Fanfare as Croatia's Chinese-built bridge finally opens

The Peljesac bridge links southern Croatia to the rest of the country and is being hailed as historic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/61mDML0

Tour de France Femmes: Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig wins third stage

Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig wins the third stage of the inaugural Tour de France Femmes while Marianne Vos finishes second and retains the yellow jersey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mx2SzTv

Tory leadership: Do rivals' tax pledges add up?

The two contenders promise tax cuts but have given little detail about how to pay for them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QNpPrtH

The tech helping to bring you your morning coffee

How Brazil, the world's largest grower of coffee, is turning to technology to boost production. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iZFXjlI

Is hay fever getting worse in the UK?

Experts say that climate change could lengthen hay fever season and increase pollen potency. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ANjBIJH

Football kit sales delayed as supply chain issues hit clubs

Fewer than half of English clubs have both their home and away kits on sale ahead of the new season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hCkAvbS

Newspaper headlines: Tory race turns 'toxic' and NHS 'on its knees'

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss trade blows over China, while a report lays bare the crisis in NHS staffing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ekxJ6FZ

Iowa shooting: Child and parents shot dead while camping

Police say the suspected shooter later turned the gun on himself at the popular campsite in Iowa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1mFjKDQ

Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard crowned champion as Jasper Philipsen wins in Paris

Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard secures his first Tour de France victory as Jasper Philipsen of Belgium sprints to victory on the final stage in Paris. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7jZq4LF

Pope Francis: The pontiff's 'pilgrimage of penance' to Canada

Pope Francis will meet with indigenous communities to apologise for the church's role in residential schools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qwnCSxv

Climate change: How to talk to a denier

Tips about how to engage with people who think climate change is a "hoax". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jN54UPl

Newspaper headlines: 'We took back control' and GP working hours 'crisis'

The papers lead on Boris Johnson defending his legacy and some NHS staff struggling to make ends meet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uwktXGY

Ukraine war: Missile strike puts grain deal in doubt

The deal hangs in the balance after missiles hit the port of Odesa in a widely condemned attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E95VNK4

Latitude Festival: Frankie Boyle questions the existence of cancel culture

People who claim to be silenced never seem to go away, the comedian observes at the Latitude Festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LxwSfrv

Chemtrails: What's the truth behind the conspiracy theory?

A conspiracy theory about aircraft vapour trails takes hold on clear summer mornings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uPGsHNo

Shinzo Abe killing: Why a religious group has been put in the spotlight

The shooter was said to have targeted Shinzo Abe for allegedly having ties to a controversial group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qQYGWaL

Newspaper headlines: 'Wish you weren't here' and Sunak's crisis warning

Travel getaway chaos and the Conservative leadership contest dominate Saturday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/arKOJME

Biden's doctor: President's Covid symptoms 'have improved'

The 79-year-old president is still showing only mild symptoms, according to his White House physician. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B2idzWY

Dover travellers warned they face weekend delays

A French MP has blamed Brexit as travellers using the Port of Dover face six-hour queues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d6rLUXj

Steve Bannon: Jury finds Trump ally guilty of contempt of Congress

An unofficial advisor to Donald Trump, Mr Bannon refused to cooperate with the January 6 committee. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yU0Mnlo

London left with three fire engines on hottest day - fire chief

London Fire Brigade Commissioner Andrew Roe says "we threw everything" at Tuesday's major incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KO0T6UP

Grenfell tragedy: Inquiry hears of forgotten four victims

The inquiry into the fatal fire has heard about a group of residents who perished on the 14th floor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ctDq7ao

New Prince George photo marks ninth birthday

The Duchess of Cambridge captured her son's smiling image on camera earlier this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jYOwle3

Germany 2-0 Austria: Eight-time champions reach semi-finals

Germany booked their place in the semi-finals of the European Women's Championship with a narrow victory over Austria at Brentford's Community Stadium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rcXny6q

Drivers warned of delays around Dover as summer getaway begins

Roads around Dover are expected to be extremely busy as most schools in England and Wales break up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4SOzJx3

What next for Italy after fall of Draghi?

Italy is heading for new elections and months of political instability, after its government collapsed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X9H4PtR

Newtownards air crash: Separate investigations launched after two deaths

The PSNI and air accident investigators are both investigating the crash at Newtownards Airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HzG5RaU

The Papers: 'Advantage Truss' ahead of 'blue on blue dogfight'

Liz Truss's position as the favourite in the Tory leadership race and expectations of a fractious campaign lead the papers from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aixnKIR

England 2-1 Spain: Lionesses into Euro 2022 semi-finals after dramatic extra-time comeback

England are through to the semi-finals of the European Women's Championship after coming from behind in dramatic fashion to beat pre-tournament favourites Spain in extra time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d4qItkj

UK heatwave: Wildfire left garden like Armageddon - Norfolk renters

Take a look around Annabelle and Patrick's home after a fire destroyed their garden and outbuilding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OHsPkLr

Italian PM Mario Draghi fails in bid to revive government

Mario Draghi called for a new pact to save his unity coalition, but three parties refuse to back him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fLAOV7N

Migrant crisis: Border Force may have made it worse - report

Its approach was ineffective and possibly counter-productive, a government-commissioned report finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ipvNnJ8

Netflix loses almost a million subscribers

The streaming giant saw subscribers fall by almost 1 million - not as much as feared. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tXG8pHc

Ukraine war: Russia plans to annex Ukrainian land - US

Washington says Russia plans to use the Crimean "playbook" to take over more Ukrainian territory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZxH7rLh

The Papers: 'Britain burning' and 'Truss closing on Mordaunt'

Record temperatures in the UK and the narrowing race to be the next Tory leader lead the papers from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TMXWZNh

Ukraine round-up: Putin's trip and Ukraine purge

The Russian president goes on a rare overseas trip in our daily round-up of the Ukraine conflict. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v26FLNE

Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial

Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E4nWSMO

Bigger interest rate hikes on the table, says Bank boss

The Bank could raise rates by 0.5% at its next meeting in August, its boss Andrew Bailey said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iGMu4X7

The surprising joviality of Tory leadership votes

Rival camps are giving out hostile briefings, but many Conservative MPs are enjoying themselves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1mvjXt2

Teachers, police officers, nurses: What pay rise are they getting?

The government could be on a collision course with public sector workers after announcing pay awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iAGnM7J

Ukraine round-up: Treason claims and Russians regroup

In a day of political and military manoeuvres, Ukraine faces both internal and external enemies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UVX8wdS

Isfahan's Shah Mosque: iconic Iranian site damaged in restoration

The Shah Mosque, hailed as an architectural masterpiece, has suffered defects that now need repairing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ozac5dr

Russia hits Google with fine for 'illegal content'

Russian regulator says the content included "fake" reports that discredited Russia's military. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5crpCl1

Who will replace Boris Johnson?

Four Tory MPs remain in the contest to become the next party leader and prime minister - but who are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sSAkijU

Prince Harry warns UN of global assault on freedom

Duke of Sussex highlights climate "havoc" and appears to refer to overturning of US abortion rights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NVZ7kgL

The Papers: 'Meltdown Monday' and 'Race for No10 gets personal'

This week's forecast of extremely hot weather features on a number of today's newspaper front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pwJ1aKO

Tory leadership: Rivals get personal in latest TV debate

Liz Truss clashes with Rishi Sunak over tax, with trans issues and Brexit among other flashpoints. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ftklA9v

Chris Mason: Conservative leadership TV debate turns colleagues into opponents

The exchanges between five remaining Tory leadership hopefuls were a chance for renewal and combat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7gnsBva

Texas shooting: Uvalde report finds 'systemic failures' by authorities

Officers showed a lack of leadership and urgency in their response to the shooting, a report finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fmkIGlc

'Bennifer' tie the knot in Las Vegas - reports

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez marry in Las Vegas, 17 years after ending their first engagement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/axJcA4f

Union calls for heat limit law in workplaces

The GMB says workers need protection as a red warning for extreme heat in parts of England is due to begin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ij9QMBq

'That is it from us here on Sunday Morning' - Sophie Raworth ends her last show

Sophie Raworth ends the programme saying she never expected to cover such "extraordinary times". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fFyEtC

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: The beauty queen who risked her life to reach the UK

Selamawit Teklay fled conflict in Ethiopia, but advises others not to risk crossing the English Channel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Yn25xSm

Farnborough Airshow: Aerospace deals set to fly

Airbus and Boeing go head to head for deals as sustainability takes centre stage, while defence firms focus on the Ukraine effect. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DM40xNL

Bear photography takes great-grandmother round the world

Since getting divorced in her 60s, Jenny Hibbert has taken her camera to the Arctic and Mongolia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rAqeYEK

Camilla: New photo released to mark Duchess of Cornwall's 75th birthday

It was taken last month by photographer Chris Jackson at Raymill, the duchess's home in Wiltshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nQ5sFbq

Ukraine space plant hit and US wants more Saudi oil - round-up

Russian missiles kill three people in Dnipro, and Joe Biden wants Saudi Arabia to open the oil taps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hplV7nd

Disabled TfW rail passenger told to sit by train doors

Cameron Wood says he was left feeling travel sick and unsafe during two trips on trains in Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mqILSkn

The Papers: 'Meltdown' amid heat warning and Liz's 'tax boost'

Many of Saturday's papers lead on the extremely hot temperatures that are predicted for next week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BnjAVKI

The Open: Tiger Woods bid his St Andrews farewell after missing cut

Emotion in the galleries and on the course as Tiger Woods bids farewell to St Andrews, but not to the Open Championship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fk1uNYQ

Euro 2022: Watch all of the angles of Alessia Russo's 'wow goal' against Northern Ireland

Alessia Russo executes a superb turn and scores an "absolutely brilliant" goal to put England 4-0 up against Northern Ireland at St Mary's Stadium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z6WNPkA

Mexican drugs lord Rafael Caro Quintero arrested - reports

The US has been offering $20m for any information leading to Rafael Caro Quintero's capture. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kROJtgW

Ukraine round-up: Girl, 4, among Russian rocket attack victims and British aid worker dies

Four-year-old Liza was one of three children killed in the attack on Vinnytsia, far from the front line. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1YTv92C

Heathrow delays: Emirates agrees to cap summer flights

The airline agrees to limit summer flight ticket sales after criticising the airport for travel delays. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Sg3ThjH

The Open: Rory McIlroy makes strong start at St Andrews Old Course

The early starters took advantage of benign conditions as the Old Course is left largely defenceless on the opening morning of the 150th Open Championship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BarRf4l

Gatwick Airport: Burst pipe limits water supply during heatwave

Toilet facilities at the airport are closed as a result of the outage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ja5pNFG

Social support helps orphaned elephants 'cope'

'Friends and family' lower long-term stress in orphaned elephants, study finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cUIuZCS

Ukraine round-up: Deadly attack 'act of terrorism'

An attack on a city far from the front line kills more than 20 people, and a Russian mother's anger over her missing son. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BslD4Xj

Playful dolphin joins evening swimmers in Newquay

A playful dolphin put on 'quite the display' for swimmers at a Newquay beach on Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rVihboF

The last specialist Ukrainian maternity ward in eastern Donbas

Pokrovsk Perinatal Centre is around 40km (25 miles) from the nearest front line. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sSR6rJw

Boris Johnson: The inside story of the prime minister's downfall

Laura Kuenssberg looks at what finally made the prime minister change his mind about quitting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/74s6Y3z

The Open Championship: R&A chief says LIV Golf 'not in best interests' of the sport

Banning LIV Golf players from The Open is "not on the agenda" of the R&A, says chief Martin Slumbers as he addresses the Saudi-funded start-up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HVb2EFL

Ukraine round-up: Claims of forced deportations and grain talks take place

The US accuses Russia of removing civilians and Ukraine breaks off diplomatic ties with North Korea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fNwIX2r

BMW introduces new heated seat subscription in UK

The company says the £15 per month payment allows UK drivers to "experiment" with features. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tGYIdWQ

Capitol riots: 'Wild' Trump tweet incited attack, says inquiry

Mr Trump sent a rallying call to supporters after "the craziest meeting" of his presidency, the inquiry hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aAmvNLj

Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn purchase deal

The social media firm is trying to force Elon Musk to buy it after he walked away from the deal. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62144776?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

SAS killings in Afghanistan: The story of one suspicious death

BBC Panorama has discovered one British SAS unit killed 54 people in suspicious circumstances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N4MCwPF

Heardle Spotify move hits sour note with some fans

Streamer Spotify says the interactive song-guessing game it has bought is a tool for music discovery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7TMxDzq

Emmys 2022: Succession leads US TV award nominations

The show leads the race for the US TV awards, with nominations for both Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CzJkysU

Chris Mason: The whittling begins - and Sunak hits back

All the other candidates have been gunning for the former chancellor's record on tax and spending. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IANe7fy

Nicki Minaj's Camden meet and greet cancelled due to overcrowding

Fans are left disappointed after an event with the US rapper is cancelled because of overcrowding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8fgqiNJ

Ukraine round-up: Afghan commander and Russia gas cut fears

A man who fled war in Afghanistan now fights for Ukraine and Europe worries about Russian gas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DtPVqx3

Data watchdog reprimands government over pandemic WhatsApp use

There was a risk information on the handling of the pandemic could have been lost, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C3bXVNK

Steve Bannon willing to testify at Capitol riot hearing

Steve Bannon had refused to cooperate until now but his apparent change of heart is supported by Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lxatZ0g

The Papers: 'Tory rivals scramble' amid 'toxic smears'

With more MPs launching leadership bids, the race to become PM dominates the front pages on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y3u1IVT

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss joins Tory leadership race

The foreign secretary launches her leadership bid, joining many other candidates in pledging tax cuts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2l8tAoU

Space: First Welsh satellite set to be launched later in 2022

A satellite built in Cardiff is set to be launched into space later this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IWo1eyM

Sue Barker's final Wimbledon ends with tributes from Andy Murray, Roger Federer & Billie Jean King

Roger Federer and Andy Murray leads the tributes as Sue Barker's final Wimbledon ends with an emotional send-off in front of cheering fans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z053r8I

BBC tribute to Sue Barker's 30 years of Wimbledon

BBC Sport pays tribute to broadcaster Sue Barker as she retires from the BBC's Wimbledon coverage after 30 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tzb5oua

America's race gap between black and white homeowners

Black Americans are almost twice as likely to be denied a mortgage than their white counterparts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n8XGKLb

Roe v Wade: Thousands march to White House for abortion rights

The US Supreme Court last month repealed Roe v Wade, ending the nationwide guarantee to an abortion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B1peawf

The Papers: 'Bitter Johnson' and calls for 'massive' tax cuts

Quarrels over tax and new names in the Tory leadership contest dominate the front pages on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jHqKDiI

Wimbledon: Elena Rybakina says she 'did not know' how to celebrate victory

New Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina says she "did not know" how to celebrate her "shocking" victory over Ons Jabeur in the final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vv8xijO

Ex-health secretaries Sajid Javid and Jeremy Hunt join Tory leadership race

Sajid Javid and Jeremy Hunt join list of senior Tories in race to replace Boris Johnson as leader and PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xi6D1d3

Sri Lanka crowd breaks Rajapaksa grip on power

Sri Lanka's leaders flee from an angry crowd - extraordinary for a country tainted by political repression. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QIjk6zg

Ex-MP Stewart appeals for help finding lost wedding ring

The former Conservative MP says he "dropped" his ring after giving a talk at Buxton Opera House. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s6Ule3n

Elon Musk ends $44bn bid to buy Twitter

The Tesla chief says he is backing out of the deal, alleging multiple breaches of agreement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ApuJmPy

Chris Pincher: Councillor 'told to hold grope allegation'

Daniel Cook says he was advised by a colleague to delay disclosing he was groped by Chris Pincher. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/49aHpOf

Roe v Wade: Biden calls for federal law to restore abortion rights

The order comes amid pressure on the US president to take more action to safeguard abortion access. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OM8XNRA

Terrorism: Lone actors make stopping attacks harder, say FBI and MI5 chiefs

US and UK security services say the rise of lone actors means less intelligence on potential attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JTfZlDE

Canada hit by massive mobile and internet outage

Emergency call hotlines, hospitals and government agencies are affected by the nationwide issue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WS53Epv

Shane Richie: Actor to reprise EastEnders Alfie Moon role

The much-loved character is set to return for a second time, 20 years after his first appearance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vdylKo7

Brian Jackson: Star of Man from Del Monte adverts dies aged 91

Suit-wearing Brian Jackson became famous for his catchphrase in the 1980s fruit juice commercials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dBybjEO

The Papers: Johnson quits and country in 'state of paralysis'

The prime minister's resignation and his pledge to stay on in the interim leads most papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2u1oAle

Jail for woman who claimed Darren Russell murder was accident

Stephanie Bowie will serve at least 16 years for stabbing Darren Russell outside a restaurant in Erskine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J96DgtY

Ukraine round-up: Putin dares West as Zelensky pays tribute to Johnson

Russian forces push into the eastern Donetsk where one civilian died on Thursday after a missile strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hB6F8J3

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon before Nick Kyrgios semi-final with injury

Rafael Nadal withdraws from his Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios with an abdominal injury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ND8Y6G0

In pictures: The rise and fall of a prime minister

The photographs that capture the rise and fall of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S6tu5fR

Gwynedd: Sheep rescued after 10 days stuck in mine shaft

Rescue team members descend on ropes into a mine to haul the trapped sheep back to safety from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4PwAinO

Rafael Nadal beats Taylor Fritz in Wimbledon quarter-finals

Rafael Nadal fights through injury to come from behind to beat Taylor Fritz and reach the Wimbledon semi-finals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BRe6VPv

Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer convicted of murder

Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was shot outside his LA clothing store in 2019 after a brief argument. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4DqUS8i

Amazon under investigation over listings practices

The probe in to the online retail giant follows a similar investigation by the European Commission from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x916Xzs

Apple launches Lockdown Mode to block spyware attacks on at-risk users

The new feature will be available in the autumn and comes after its devices were successfully targeted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bYRNmXc

Boris Johnson met Russian oligarch Lebedev without aides

The prime minister admits he met Alexander Lebedev, an ex-KGB agent, without officials present. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ekBioMG

Three-legged ploughshare tortoise finds new life on rollers

Chester Zoo's new ploughshare tortoise Hope was rescued from smugglers and fitted with rollers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t5Co2HL

Chris Mason: Can Boris Johnson survive these resignations?

Two of his cabinet say his government lacks integrity, but the PM is not expected to go easily. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ynk054I

Chris Pincher: It was a mistake to appoint him - PM

The PM says a complaint was made against Chris Pincher in the Foreign Office three years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/83QlpYD

Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak share more than a love of Star Wars

The two cabinet ministers quit within minutes of each other in protest at Boris Johnson's leadership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zayBDwf

Rishi Sunak's and Sajid Javid's resignation letters in full

How the chancellor and secretary of state for health told Boris Johnson they were quitting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TkpHujR

Chris Mason: Why Labour's leader has made peace with Brexit

Sir Keir Starmer's vow to "make Brexit work" feels like a moment for Labour after years of argument. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Tb1nsXD

Premier League player arrested on suspicion of rape in north London

A Premier League and international footballer is arrested on suspicion of rape in north London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aORNdjT

Second homes: Welsh councils to get powers to set limit

Councils in Wales may control the number of holiday lets and second homes in their area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JNgmQdf

New public buildings must have separate male and female toilets, says minister

The government says having male and female facilities in all new premises will help women's safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QAUIEeJ

Ukraine war: Putin presses on after Lysychansk capture

With Luhansk region entirely in Russia's hands, its president orders the offensive to be continued. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1N5V8zH

England v India: Jonny Bairstow touching new heights in Ben Stokes era

Jonny Bairstow's stellar form is a product of feeling valued, supported and important in the England team, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QwCNb2B

Russian scientist Kolker held in spy probe dies of cancer

FSB officers had flown terminally ill Dmitry Kolker, a top quantum physicist, to a Moscow jail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s3oADq8

India v England: Day three highlights - Bairstow makes another century but India remain in control

Watch highlights of day three at Edgbaston as Jonny Bairstow makes another stunning century. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mNs8InC

British Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton backs protests but Mercedes question methods

Leading drivers said they backed the cause of protesters who demonstrated on environmental issues after a track invasion at the British Grand Prix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZK6qVGS

England v India: Jonny Bairstow ton fails to halt tourists

India remain in a dominant position in the fifth Test against England despite another superb century from Jonny Bairstow on day three at Edgbaston. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/05WItmg

Russia dredges up landing ship hit by Ukraine missile fire

The Russian troop ship Saratov sank in a Black Sea port after a Ukrainian missile strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6jBu4U7

Dozens freed from church awaiting 'Second Coming' in Ondo Nigeria

Police free 77 people from confinement in a church in south-western Nigeria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iw4jFa0

Wimbledon: Nick Kyrgios fights back to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in heated third-round match

Nick Kyrgios fights back to stun Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a heated four-set encounter and reach the fourth round at Wimbledon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IxHRE3k

Adele says backlash to Las Vegas residency postponement was brutal

The singer says it took her months to recover from the reaction to her pulling her residency. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cWnCOaj

The Papers: PM 'turned blind eye' and Charles honours claim

Boris Johnson has been accused of failing to act on Chris Pincher allegations sooner, papers report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zBSNy20

Crew member of sinking ship airlifted to safety

Over two dozen crew are still missing after an engineering vessel split in two in the South China Sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WNDQ8co

Israel shoots down Hezbollah drones heading for gas rig

The drones are launched from Lebanon, amid border tensions between the nations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6VDfd8k

The rise of the video game Arab hero

Developers are moving away from stereotypes of Arab characters and depicting them more positively. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BXrbASK

Logan Mwangi murder: What should happen to children who kill?

Logan Mwangi was killed by his mother and stepfather and a 14-year-old boy and dumped in a river. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fbw9Dml

Abortion: UK women face protests by emboldened campaigners

Campaigners call for more protection for women attending clinics in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cwaWy8C

Hot weather dries up swamp, uncovers ancient fort

A historical group was instrumental in discovering a crannog made from stone near Lough Neagh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vWszu0a

Wimbledon: Britain's Cameron Norrie secures first Grand Slam fourth round appearance

British ninth seed Cameron Norrie secures his first Grand Slam fourth-round appearance with a straight-set win over American Steve Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0CsjNEO

Met officers sacked for racist Meghan WhatsApp post

The messages PC Sukhdev Jeer and PC Paul Hefford sent damaged the Met's reputation, the hearing heard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bNHw6Yq