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'I'll never forgive nail bomber' - victim's father

Phil Maddock says the pain of his daughter's murder in 1999 still feels as raw today as it did then. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zDNSeWc

US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes

The US regulator says it will evaluate Ford's driver assistance tech after two fatal collisions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EyGp1J2

About 200 affected by 'fake funeral plans', says MP

MP Emma Hardy is appealing for banks to refund those who took out policies from a Hull funeral firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ywkxtrp

Lib Dems call for access to named GP for over-70s

The party says a "return to the family doctor" would help avoid hospital appointments and save the NHS money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qJ3CHbp

Is Myanmar's army reversing its losses? It's complicated

A rebel group that took a key town lost it to the junta two weeks later. But there's more to the story. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fXbEnjL

World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3uldFPy

Match of the Day

Highlights of the day’s seven Premier League matches, including West Ham v Liverpool. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S8t31yL

Hayes laments 'worst decision in Champions League history' as Chelsea beaten by Barcelona

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says Kadeisha Buchanan's sending-off against Barcelona was the "worst decision in Champions League history". from BBC News https://ift.tt/8qDBAlf

Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £900k

The original owner of the watch, businessman John Jacob Astor, 47, went down with the ship in 1912. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WcC2u5H

Police operation sees 24 'sexual predators' jailed

The abuse suffered by eight girls in West Yorkshire has been described as "abhorrent in the extreme". from BBC News https://ift.tt/xvPH7LQ

Biden says he's ready for election debate with Trump

US President says he is "happy" to face rival who claims he is ready "anytime, anywhere, anyplace". from BBC News https://ift.tt/XryfAFu

Bairstow century leads Punjab to record T20 run-chase

Jonny Bairstow's astonishing 108 from 48 balls leads Punjab Kings to the highest-ever successful T20 run-chase. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uY0H2So

Slot confirms he wants Liverpool job

Arne Slot confirms that he is interested in becoming Liverpool's manager after Jurgen Klopp leaves at the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fYeptBK

London mayor candidates debate major election issues

Four of the candidates vying to become the city's mayor take part in a BBC London hustings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lez53xR

TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban

The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YR84SdU

Olly Alexander to bring Eurovision magic to EastEnders

This year's UK Eurovision entrant will make a surprise visit to Walford next month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jFEHwW0

Male hippo in Japanese zoo found to be female

A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SbWpu2x

Family leaves several restaurants without paying

The owners of Bella Ciao said they ordered T-bone steaks and double pudding portions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HQn7Osm

AC Milan v Inter Milan - Inter take lead as they look to clinch title

Follow live text commentary as Inter Milan look for a win to seal the Italian title in the derby with arch-rivals AC Milan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yWpev57

‘They will talk about this forever’ – Coventry close to ‘greatest story'

Coventry's epic FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United, when the Sky Blues came from 3-0 down to force penalties, will be talked about "forever". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jmYdgS8

Fridge-wearing marathon runner gets down on one knee

Daniel ran the London Marathon wearing a household fridge and proposed to his girlfriend en route. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tzgCci1

El Clasico: Real Madrid trail Barcelona - live text

Follow live text commentary as Real Madrid host Barcelona in the final 'El Clasico' of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ISRAQFW

Three men killed in retail park car crash named

The car they were travelling in broke through a fence at a retail park and hit a footbridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XEoxVDH

Surfer Sebastian Steudtner rides 28.57m wave

World record holder Sebastian Steudtner rides a wave measured at 28.57m in Nazare, Portugal - an unofficial new world record awaiting confirmation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rKudjWG

West Ham out of Europe after Leverkusen draw

West Ham are knocked out of the Europa League after drawing 1-1 with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen at London Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XoJHnik

Martinez stars in shootout as Villa reach Euro semis

Aston Villa reach their first major European semi-final since 1982 with a chaotic penalty shootout victory over Lille in the Europa Conference League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZPRj28F

Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C5Ukcqw

Chelsea bounce back from cup exits to beat Villa

Chelsea return to the top of the Women's Super League by beating Aston Villa - as they bounce back from the disappointment of being knocked out of the FA Cup and losing the League Cup final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c0jpS4I

Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai flooding?

Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/teLmzpy

Dundee 0-0 Rangers: Hosts forced into early change

Follow live text and radio coverage as Dundee take on Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jq6KCkb

Deadly settler attacks on Palestinians follow Israeli boy's killing

Palestinians and the UN demand that Israeli forces stop a rampage across the occupied West Bank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TNytYOg

Cloudy skies stop sun sparking Olympic torch journey

A Greek actress playing the role of a high priestess lights the Olympic flame in ancient Olympia, Greece. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LwoH9qW

Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QCNIerH

Wildcard witness and untested legal theory: How strong is first Trump case?

Experts are split over the strength of NY prosecutor Alvin Bragg's case, which relies on a novel legal strategy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AG790ka

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway finale pulls in 4m

Girls Aloud, Holly Willoughby and Olly Murs helped the duo bid farewell to the show - for now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jl0dFbp

Football fans in hospital after A1M minibus crash

Seventeen people are in hospital after the crash near Pontefract on Saturday night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mgpe6NJ

US tells Israel it won't participate in Iran response

Officials said Joe Biden urged Israel to "think carefully" before launching a response to the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9A3y2CH

Perfect day for Guardiola as Man City take top spot

A 5-1 home win over Luton was the ideal fixture for Manchester City, nestled between two Champions League ties with Real Madrid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vuXZiNE

Fernandes double earns Man Utd point at Bournemouth

Manchester United twice come from behind to deny Bournemouth victory but their winless Premier League run extends to four games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qrdvb3f

Man jailed for life for rugby player murder

Jake Hill, 25, has been jailed for a minimum of 28 years for the murder of Michael Riddiough-Allen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BeMVCJd

Watch: Dundee Utd 2-0 up against Morton in Scottish Championship

Watch BBC Scotland coverage and follow live text updates as Scottish Championship leaders Dundee United visit Morton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ItUfR8y

European Challenge Cup: Gloucester 3-0 Ospreys - radio & text

Listen to BBC commentary and follow live text as Gloucester host Ospreys in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Kingsholm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/krC4Qev

Liverpool suffer shock home defeat to Atalanta

Liverpool face a huge battle to stay in the Europa League after a shock home defeat to Atalanta in the quarter-final first leg at Anfield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EJkxyPO

'Alonso's passion for F1 shines blindingly bright'

Fernando Alonso's passion for Formula 1 shines like a blinding light as 42-year-old announces his decision to race on with Aston Martin, writes Andrew Benson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X3cwHpa

Polish MPs debate liberalising right to abortion

Abortion in Poland is heavily restricted, but the new prime minster has pledged to liberalise the law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fenqHGC

Champions League: PSG host Barcelona & Atletico Madrid lead Dortmund

Follow live text updates as Paris St-Germain host Barcelona and Atletico Madrid face Borussia Dortmund in Champions League quarter-finals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FsMQyA2

Usyk is too small to beat elite heavyweights - Fury

Britain's Tyson Fury says Oleksandr Usyk is too small to compete with him in their undisputed heavyweight world title fight in May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dwsL0yY

Can US pressure deliver Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza?

Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar remain far apart on key issues after six months of war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dvzrH2E

Listen: Flights, Cameron, Action - DC Meets Trump

Lord Cameron visits Washington via Mar-a-Lago from BBC News https://ift.tt/bLK8GUq

RAF takes part in largest airdrop of aid to Gaza

Aircraft from nine countries drop 10 tonnes of aid on the coast of Gaza to mark the end of Ramadan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IW3rtdz

Hardest Geezer eyes next challenge after Africa run

Russ Cook says it is "hard to contemplate the whole thing" after completing the mammoth challenge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EQMRWq5

Let states decide abortion rights, Trump says

His statement on the contentious election issue was criticised by both conservatives and liberals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nvoeKaA

Russia-friendly populist elected Slovak president

Peter Pellegrini accused his rival of being a warmonger who would send Slovak soldiers to fight in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G0zTgZy

Villa lack 'big-team mentality' - Watkins

Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins says his side lack "a big-team mentality" to kill off crucial games in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DRbtAhw

Arsenal beat Brighton to move top of Premier League

Arsenal maintained their pursuit of a first Premier League title for 20 years as they moved top of the table with an impressive away victory over Brighton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y32Erx8

Biden vows to help Baltimore recover rapidly

The US president says "union labour and American steel" will rebuild Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iDGjYEf

New York and beyond rattled by East Coast quake

The rare magnitude-4.8 earthquake hit on Friday morning, shaking buildings and throwing objects around homes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tVw7R3a

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher file for divorce

The couple, who wed in 2010, announced on social media that they filed to end their marriage last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KBbvGh2

Watch: Moment New York landmarks shaken by earthquake

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck New York City and surrounding areas, the region's most significate quake in decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Swm6N1J

Oldest Christian book goes on sale

One of the oldest books in existence, according to auction house Christie's, could sell for $3.8m (£3m) in June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j4CbFWQ

Vingegaard suffers broken collarbone & ribs in crash

Reigning Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard suffers a broken collarbone and several broken ribs in a crash at the Itzulia Basque Country stage race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AhCyEos

Brentford and Brighton share points in dull stalemate

Ivan Toney's run without a Premier League goal extends to seven games as Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion play out a dull draw. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nJFMGRH

Dessert brand accuses Aldi of copying product

Dessert brand Pleese says Aldi is using an almost identical product name, slogan and flavours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eXK8YmR

EFL: Portsmouth face Derby & Doncaster host Wrexham - live text

Follow live text and score updates as Portsmouth face Derby in League One and Doncaster take on Wrexham in League Two. from BBC News https://ift.tt/buvML3I

Lulu: I don't speak before 12 noon. I'm not lying

Ahead of her farewell tour the Shout singer talks Bond, Bowie and Boom Bang-a-Bang. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c43qWzb

Moment woman steals guard's gun and opens fire

Live-streamed footage captured the moment a detainee stole a gun from a guard and opened fire in Chile. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mnib1Yj

Google to delete records from Incognito tracking

The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode. from BBC News https://ift.tt/geqcDjd

Israeli government says it will ban Al Jazeera

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would "act immediately" to close the Qatari network's local office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UKowSDb