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Kenya lorry crash: Dozens killed after truck loses control

A local police commander fears people may be trapped underneath the toppled-over vehicle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/brpAgjz

Sugababes: Women in music don't have to look perfect now

The band spoke before supporting "legendary musicians" Lionel Richie and Gabrielle in Chepstow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jHD30Ak

Ashes 2023: Why England's Bazball style is starting to lose its shine

England's style of cricket has won many admirers but their Ashes approach is hurting the people who love them the most, says Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tZ8NHF2

Disabled powerlifter unable to open own front door

Presenter Matthew Basset explores if enough has been done to help disabled people live their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wd9QDam

The croquet grudge match that decides how River Nene is pronounced

Two counties vie for the right to call the River Nene "Nen" or "Neen" in an annual croquet bout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C7ILW5h

Scot Peterson not guilty over Parkland school shooting response

Scot Peterson is found not guilty of 11 charges including child neglect and culpable negligence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EemFSb0

Inside Virgin Atlantic's rocket plane to space

The 90-minute mission had paying passengers - from the Italian Air Force - for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VNIWtF2

Affirmative action: US Supreme Court overturns race-based college admissions

The landmark decision strikes down decades-old policies defended as a way to boost diversity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oVyBcik

Luton Hoo's Ryder Cup bid golf course approved

The hotel's owners, Arora Group, have bid to host the Ryder Cup in either 2031 or 2035. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I2vXhKi

Johnson allies to be criticised over Partygate probe

Several supporters of the former PM took aim at the Commons committee that investigated him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qBjzsdF

Three men held after girl 13 goes missing from party

Carmelle Hepi, from Barnsley, travelled to London on Saturday for a party and has not been seen since. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VoFO3nM

Flamborough: 'Miracle' dog survives huge coastal cliff fall

Button the Cockapoo was being walked in East Yorkshire when she suddenly disappeared out of sight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D5YFptJ

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to lose seat in Commons boundary changes

Independent commissions across the UK have reshaped the electoral map to reflect population changes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EZxQcav

Klimt's final portrait sells for record 85.3m

In just 10 minutes, Lady with a Fan becomes the most valuable work of art ever sold at auction in Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bRmEpST

Julian Sands obituary: Free-spirited actor whose career started with a kiss

The actor earned a place in millions of hearts by wooing Helena Bonham Carter in A Room With A View. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dzbfv1r

Drinks giant Diageo ends 'broken' Diddy partnership

The move comes after pop star Diddy accused the firm of neglecting his tequila brand because of his race. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n8O1YKS

Wagner's network in Africa faces uncertain future

What does the Russian mercenary group's failed mutiny mean for its fighters in African countries? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iKGukgZ

Young V&A museum opening after 13m revamp

The museum features over 2,000 objects, the oldest dating from 2300BC, across three new galleries from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zeRdZi

TV producer Daisy Goodwin accuses Tory mayoral hopeful of groping

Daisy Goodwin says Daniel Korski put his hand on her breast during a meeting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N4P9ITd

World's oldest Nobel Prize winner dies at 100

John Goodenough won the Nobel Prize in chemistry at the age of 97 for his revolutionary work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ebt0Gqi

Colorado Club Q shooting: Attacker sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty

Anderson Lee Aldrich, 23, opened fire with an assault rifle at Club Q in Colorado Springs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8uG1WVK

Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?

Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pzEa1Q6

UK weather: Joint hottest day of the year as storms lash north

The joint hottest day of the year so far was recorded on Sunday but the week ahead looks cooler for most. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BRMXN6

Gröna Lund: Rollercoaster accident in Sweden leaves one dead

Nine others were injured when the ride at a Stockholm amusement park partly derailed, witnesses say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BfIWzcb

Wagner: Tracking the mercenary group's day of rebellion in Russia

The US secretary of state calls the actions of the mercenary group a "direct challenge to Putin's authority". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X4pm6hy

Zimbabwe's obsession with Animal Farm as novel gets Shona translation

George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X9vpmYa

Can we stop being tricked into subscriptions?

The US and UK are trying to crack down on firms tricking customers into renewing their subscription. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I3NHtug

Wagner chief's 24 hours of chaos in Russia

Wagner's mercenary boss threatened an armed rebellion but pulled back from marching on Moscow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bOf1I2P

Lewis Capaldi struggles to finish Glastonbury set

After suffering vocal problems, the Scottish star suggests he might have to take an extended break. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zq3FIhB

Killer whale boat attack videos might not be what they seem

Videos of killer whales seeming to attack boats at sea have gone viral - but what's behind the clips? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kQ3Ob6B

Newspaper headlines: 'Dangerous vape tsunami' and fresh doctors' strike

Saturday's front pages also cover tributes to the British nationals killed on a Titanic tourist sub. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gCT50KS

Foo Fighters make 'surprise' return to Glastonbury

The US rock band emerged on Friday tea time to play a surprise set on the Pyramid Stage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Tj1CDpY

Greece ignored offer to monitor migrant boat says EU border agency

Officials are said to have ignored an offer to send a plane to monitor the boat that later sank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1NWw24d

Ernest Moret: Arrested French publisher faces no further action

Scotland Yard says Ernest Moret will face no further action over his arrest in April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9V46D8N

Cheltenham faces losing spa status due to bacteria

The health-giving mineral waters at Pittville Pump Room in Cheltenham were first discovered in 1716. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0W1KMy4

Titanic submersible: What we know about the catastrophic implosion

The US Coast Guard says a debris field it found in the North Atlantic suggests the vessel imploded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XVO9KTP

Titanic wreck dives 'frightening at the best of times'

Ex-BBC journalist Mike McKimm recalls losing power on a submersible while visiting Titanic wreck 13 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qXE6sMW

Final Fantasy 16 producers on trying to regain fans' trust

Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida talks to the BBC about the game's underlying messages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mQGiUa0

She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?

Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qv9TZHN

Interest rates: Force banks to offer mortgage help says Labour

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves sets out Labour's response to the crisis facing many mortgage payers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/InTtKAC

Charity swimmer Ian Hughes missing in English Channel

Iain Hughes, 42, has not been seen after starting the swimming challenge on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vQ1Eg8B

Isolating sooner might have avoided first lockdown Hunt says

The UK should have prepared to test and isolate more, the ex-health secretary tells the Covid inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NJi4vrI

Church of England sacks independent abuse panel

They were dismissed by a council of senior bishops after two members said their work was obstructed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vSVceXx

Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City captain to join Barcelona on free transfer

Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan will join Barcelona on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zr2eORI

One in five chance of natural pregnancy after IVF baby

Natural pregnancy after having a baby by IVF is far from rare, researchers find. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jMreN2A

Newspaper headlines: 'Praying for miracle' and Tory split over mortgages

The hunt for the missing Titan submersible and calls for more support for homeowners lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pN6olIx

Mortgage crisis: 'We can't pay an extra 1400 a month'

Homeowners say they are scared for the future, with no end to the mortgage crisis in sight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EwQhLFK

If US companies 'go woke' do they really go broke?

Bud Light has been widely criticised for its response to a boycott from some conservative Americans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JHCXUhv

RSPCA push revival of dropped animal welfare bill

Labour plan to force the Kept Animals Bill, dropped by the government, back into Parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gCyBKsJ

In pictures: Prince William in good luck visit to England Women's team

The Prince of Wales drops in on the Lionesses ahead of their World Cup campaign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PYXQGw1

Euro 2024 qualifying: Turkey 2-0 Wales - Turkey leave it late to break Wales' resilience

Wales' hopes of reaching Euro 2024 suffer another huge blow as Turkey leave it late before winning 2-0. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dl0O4Ei

The Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad wickets sway first Test England's way

Stuart Broad's two wickets late on day four swing the pendulum of a first Ashes Test that is set for a classic finish at Edgbaston. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TLSJ901

The Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad wickets sway first Test England's way

Stuart Broad's two wickets late on day four swings the pendulum of a first Ashes Test that is set for a classic finish at Edgbaston. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VT2PgpB

What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HQSAxwe

The Papers: 'Britain's mortgage crisis' and 'guilty party'

Monday's papers focus on a looming interest rate hike to affect homeowners and the latest revelations about Partygate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7VvSf15

BTS: Fans celebrate 10 years of 'unstoppable' K-pop group

The world's biggest boyband have been feeling the love with millions celebrating their 10th birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w3vJhVU

Uganda school attack: 'Gospel songs interrupted by screaming'

Mourners of those killed by Islamist militants describe their shock about the raid's brutality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TrDGPkM

'The Cuban regime killed my father' - dissident's daughter

Cuban state agents were responsible for the death of dissident Oswaldo Payá, a new report concludes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E6THXgI

The Ashes 2023: England rue missed Bairstow & Broad chances on day two

Watch as England miss three big opportunities to pick up Australian wickets as Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad and Joe Root all miss chances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dxAfvVs

Video emerges of Tory staff partying during Covid

The footage was taken at a Christmas party in Conservative Party headquarters in December 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YxNfUAm

Suspended Conservative David Warburton quits as MP triggering another by-election for party

David Warburton, who represents a Somerset constituency, had been suspended after newspaper allegations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qc8oGVe

Ukraine war must end South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin

Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iEDVR7k

Court artists on their three very different Trumps

Sketching the former president under the greatest scrutiny possible. It's a tough job, so how do they do it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iZK75E4

King's Birthday Honours: Ian Wright Ken Bruce and Davina McCall on list

Anna Wintour, Vicky McClure, Terry Waite and Martin Amis are among other big names on the list. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zjh8iJd

Drag Race star The Vivienne suffers homophobic attack

Police detain a man after The Vivienne was punched during the assault in a McDonald's in Liverpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OehEX2a

George Floyd: Minneapolis police routinely used excessive force

Systemic issues in the force "made what happened to George Floyd possible", an investigation finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QywU9rY

Bridgend restaurant staff told not to take bookings from Gypsies

The restaurant apologises "for any offence" and says it is "dealing with this matter immediately". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/54VsICu

Quiz of the week: What was blamed on Beyoncé?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FcK76PZ

The workers already replaced by artificial intelligence

Some workers are already finding that they have been replaced by artificial intelligence systems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JQAZdST

The Papers: 'End of the road for Boris' after Partygate report

The long-awaited inquiry into whether the ex-PM misled Parliament dominates the front pages on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KV8WZpR

Kwara boat capsize: Mothers die trying to save children in Nigeria

More than 100 people drowned when the wooden boat they were using to cross the River Niger capsized. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G1iLzJF

Greece boat disaster: People are waiting for any piece of good news

Relatives are desperately searching for those believed to have been on a migrant boat that sank on 14 June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ucy5OPo

New York jury votes to indict man who strangled NYC subway rider

Daniel Perry faces second-degree manslaughter charge for killing street performer Jordan Neely. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X8c9sNB

Man found dead on Streatham railway line after police chase

The man had earlier been pursued by officers after failing to stop a car he was driving, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hSRgfeN

Women's Prize for Fiction: Barbara Kingsolver wins for Demon Copperhead

Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead sees her become the first author to win the award twice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xy90mWp

Ukraine war: 'Extremely fierce battles' as Kyiv seeks to advance

Ukraine's ongoing counter-offensive has resulted in some further advances, a minister says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fLSc6tA

'More important things than tennis' - Murray on Nottingham attacks

Andy Murray says there are "more important things than tennis" after three people were killed and another three injured in a series of attacks in Nottingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A2DTfzy

US Open: Jon Rahm says players feel betrayed over PGA Tour-PIF merger plans

World number two Jon Rahm says players are still in the dark about what the proposed PGA Tour merger with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will mean for them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VdLSnAs

Nottingham Open: Andy Murray beats Joris de Loore to progress to the second round

Watch the best shots as Great Britain's Andy Murray beats Belgium's Joris de Loore 6-3 6-4 in the opening round of the Nottingham Open. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M75bGOf

US Open: Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Smith on PGA Tour-PIF merger plans

The proposed merger of the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund is "confusing" to players says US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, while Cameron Smith thought it was "a joke". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e1QEMIm

PGA Tour, DP World Tour and PIF agreement investigated by US Senate

The US Senate says "serious questions" have been raised by the planned commercial merger of the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RYcAQqo

Levi Colwill: Chelsea defender trains with senior England side

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has been training with the senior England squad following the withdrawals of Lewis Dunk and Jude Bellingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hWg9BpU

Everton directors Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Grant Ingles & Graeme Sharp leave board

Everton announce chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale, chief finance and strategy officer Grant Ingles and non-executive director Graeme Sharp have left their roles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q6DKdSJ

Why second-hand fashion is back in style

"Pre-loved" clothing is big business and it is not just about saving money and the planet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BTfHqVX

Hunter Valley: Ten people killed in bus crash in Australia

The bus is thought to have been returning from a wedding in wine region Hunter Valley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nPuVjx9

The Light: Inside the UK’s conspiracy theory newspaper that shares violence and hate

Publishing 100,000 copies a month, the Light shares calls for war-crime style trials of MPs and doctors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QzjiJKD

Brittany: Girl, 11, from British family shot dead in France

The girl's parents were also injured in the incident, which was reportedly after a dispute between neighbours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nb6WjJd

Danone boss calls for higher taxes on unhealthy food

Danone's UK president wants the government to use tax incentives to promote healthier products. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r4FXqup

Stone-skimming: 'How I became one of the best in the world'

Christina Bravery defies the laws of physics for ultimate stone-skimming success. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qujn4lz

Welsh world champion stone skimmer gives her top tips

What is your best effort? Meet the woman who can whip a stone 147ft (44m) across a lake. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/it82FR4

Man v horse: Runner becomes only fourth to beat horse

Daniel Connolly outran the fastest horse by over 10 minutes in the 22-mile race held in mid Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cdDyTFM

Boris Johnson resignation: Former PM's political career... in 72 seconds

A look back on the former prime minister's political career as he announces as a resignation as an MP. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k6fmeT3

Sir John Curtice: 'Boris Johnson's political career is over'

The former prime minister has resigned as the MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BZrhOPD

Nurse Lucy Letby deliberately misled jury, prosecutor says

Lucy Letby is a "calculating woman" who lied "to try and get sympathy", a prosecutor tells her trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w0P4anH

Boris Johnson: I've been forced out over Partygate report

Boris Johnson is to step down as an MP but insists that "I did not lie" over Covid lockdowns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jfi8ytU

Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday

More than 1,000 subreddits will be inaccessible for 48 hours to protest changes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gctXG0s

French Open 2023: Karolina Muchova proving doctors wrong with run to first Grand Slam final

In 2022, an injury-laden Karolina Muchova was told her tennis career could be over. Now she is in her first Grand Slam final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XZsTec

Boris Johnson has Partygate inquiry findings ahead of report's publication

A committee is deciding whether the former PM purposely misled Parliament over lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fJa6kvW

Canada wildfires: US East Coast sees worst air quality in years

US President Joe Biden says the dense cloak of smoke is a "stark reminder" of climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZFreS15

Sarah Jessica Parker to make West End debut with husband Matthew Broderick

The Sex and the City actress will star opposite her husband Matthew Broderick in Plaza Suite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YxjOta1

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement

The new Atlantic Declaration between the UK and US "sets a new standard for economic cooperation", Rishi Sunak says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bq1U6xW

Watch Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in fiery display

The volcano has erupted spewing massive flows of lava around the crater floor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wSkeilY

Just Stop Oil eco-zealots writing Labour energy policy - Sunak

Labour dismisses the idea Just Stop Oil supporters are influencing policy, from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G6TfSvL

Prince Harry survives his courtroom high wire act

After a day and a half of questioning, how did Prince Harry handle his questioning in court? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WvLJuM0

Newspaper headlines: 'Harry's reality check' and 'new low' for Russia

Wednesday's front pages cover Prince Harry's appearance in court and the collapse of a major dam in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2n0XIM8

Andrew Tate 'choked me until I passed out', UK woman claims

The woman is the latest to allege sexual violence against the controversial social media influencer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1NHiEWv

Swindon man gifted his mother's liver after transplant

Connor Meyrick, 27, from Swindon, received 65% of his mother's liver during a 12-hour operation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3U0t1Bz

Prince Harry: How did he handle his day in court?

Prince Harry becomes the first royal in modern times to face cross-examination in court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qkSJReI

Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations

The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AxSabhY

Civil servants to strike despite new pay offer

The PCS union says members will walk out in Ireland and Wales this week and at the DVLA from 11 June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NGIpWX2

Rafiganj crash: Haunting images of a deadly 2002 India train disaster

Saibal Das survived a harrowing crash in Bihar and captured the first pictures of the tragedy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/To0dSeZ

Newspaper headlines: 'Absent Harry' and 'PM to overrule on boats Bill'

Many of Tuesday's front pages cover the latest in Prince Harry's phone hacking court battle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DS7biUG

UK ministers reject deposit return scheme glass rethink

First Minister Humza Yousaf urged the UK to allow glass to be part of the Scottish recycling scheme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uvCTcpU

Robert Hanssen: Convicted US spy found dead in Colorado prison

Robert Hanssen had received more than $1.4m in cash, diamonds and money paid into Russian accounts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AU2kaXC

The one way Mike Pence could beat his old boss

The former VP was Trump's ambassador to the Christian right - now he needs evangelicals to win in 2024. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b7NSh0k

Climate change: How is my country doing on tackling it?

Find out how the world's major economies are doing on cutting their emissions and what lies ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7RE1iIH

Fake GCSE and A-level exam papers sold on Instagram and TikTok

Scams are becoming more common, with fraudsters charging up to £4,000 per paper, exam boards warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7WC1xAJ

Man charged over Epsom Derby track protest

The 32-year-old is due to appear in court after animal rights protesters targeted the horse race. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LfpdlwQ

Boy hurt as zorb lifted into air by wind at Southport festival

The nine-year-old boy was taken to hospital by air ambulance after the accident at about 14:00 BST. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RdMh716

Stormzy at Hay literary festival: 'Black people are not monolithic'

The star headlines a different kind of festival, and says he wants to publish more diverse voices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UIYap87

Boris Johnson warned Covid inquiry legal funding could be withdrawn

Former PM is told his legal costs will not be covered if he tries to "undermine" government position. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZDMpyTX

Conservationists tackle decline of Scottish coastal species

A £6.5m scheme to help prevent the extinction of priority species in Scotland has been launched. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gsuO9zJ

Ange Postecoglou coy on Celtic future after Scottish Cup triumph and domestic treble

The Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou says he wants to enjoy his side's Scottish Cup and domestic treble triumph rather than be "side-tracked" by talking about his future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KukDWQh

Man City have set the standard - how can Man Utd catch up?

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer says Manchester United will have to spend big this summer if they are to challenge Manchester City's supremacy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/skEFqAX

Ukraine war: Twenty injured after Russian strike on Dnipro

Five of those hurt were children, of whom three are in a serious condition, an official says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZcNFJpg

Celtic 3-1 Inverness CT: Ange Postecoglou's side win Scottish Cup to claim treble

Celtic proved too strong for second-tier Inverness Caledonian Thistle as they claimed the Scottish Cup and a fifth domestic treble in seven seasons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HRKNLMz

Week in pictures: 27 May - 2 June 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rycu9bz

Cynthia Weil dead: Legendary songwriter dies aged 82

The Grammy winner's hits included You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling and On Broadway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MvUYaZO

UK EuroMillions ticket-holder wins £111.7m

The winner becomes the 18th UK player to win more than £100m in a EuroMillions jackpot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ICdeqJO

Cheese rolling winner from Canada returns home

Canadian backpacker Delaney Irving won the women's race despite being knocked unconscious at the end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7Qszitn

Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32

The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cHhj2Lo

German row over jail term for woman who attacked neo-Nazis

Lina E's conviction has angered Germany's far left, but the right is furious she is free pending appeal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZEV0kys

Across the Spider-Verse opens ground-breaking franchise to female fans

Spider-Woman takes the spotlight in the sequel film to 2018's Oscar-winning Spider-Man animation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hUiMg1w

Hugh Callaghan, one of the Birmingham Six, dies aged 93

Mr Callaghan was one of six men from Northern Ireland wrongly jailed over pub bombings in 1974. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7I0BR4a

'Abhorrent' abuse of referee Taylor condemned

Referees' body PGMOL says it is appalled by the "unjustified and abhorrent" abuse directed at Anthony Taylor by supporters at Budapest Airport following Wednesday's Europa League final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UBYayzD

I am not a groomer, says Schofield

The former This Morning presenter speaks to the Sun about an affair he had with a young male colleague. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b3DkUyh

Scandal-hit CBI to cut jobs as it fights for survival

The business group, which employs about 337 people, says it needs to cut its wage bill by a third. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mynGz1

Joe Biden falls during graduation ceremony

The US president was shaking hands with an Air Force Academy graduate when he fell on stage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lvq3I4G