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Pilot Sqn Ldr Mark Long died when the Spitfire he was flying crashed in Lincolnshire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2BY9Kys

The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xDnVmKz

A constable and his police colleague wife are jailed after admitting misconduct in a public office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l9F1SWU

Political party leaders were out and about, campaigning around the country on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3cUZmYo

An Egyptian source denies that tunnels used by Hamas still exist on the country's border with Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pBniPXD

The Brighton Kemptown MP says he will be "exonerated" but has been told he can not stand as a Labour candidate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W63jUBt

Labour's deputy leader has been embroiled in a row over her living arrangements before she was an MP. from BBC News https://ift.tt/312UqtA

People around Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter are being asked to look out for "dark shiny rocks". from BBC News https://ift.tt/e2L34IZ

The Conservatives pledge to raise the tax-free pension allowance by at least 2.5% a year if they win the election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M8ah1yp

More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rt5D7S2

The rapper reschedules her Manchester show following her arrest in the Netherlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NnAi7Wv

The ruling ANC party has not delivered the change in South Africa that some had hoped for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hRkqz3C

British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after falling from her horse at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QDi7od5

Pep Guardiola's side celebrate a record fourth straight Premier League title with fans in Manchester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gtSH4p8

The BBC star also discussed his family, who came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1eQZgul

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CTUk0n9

A child has died after falling from a flat in south-east London, the Met Police says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3L05XU1

As is often the case in political campaigns, things don’t always stick to the script. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iOkrhS2

The Labour leader outlined his vision at a Scottish campaign launch event in Glasgow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kcQrBYP

The star mocks his friend, as he presents him with a prestigious lifetime achievement award. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jMK2Fpf

He says local leaders should engage in dialogue to find a new deal for the archipelago's future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/txYqgVc

Rishi Sunak's flagship ban on smoking for people born after 2009 runs out of time to pass into law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0UqpQ7g

The Green Party of England and Wales co-leader Carla Denyer claims people are not inspired by Labour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WBnNED7

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vt1lMNY

Louisville police will investigate if policies were correctly followed in the arrest of world number one Scottie Scheffler at the US PGA Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oHx2Ufz

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spent a month with revolutionary forces at jungle bases and on front lines in Myanmar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9F7SIUH

Craig Mackinlay was given a 5% chance of survival after being rushed to hospital in September. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nfGSw3p

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino leaves the club after one season at Stamford Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p0XdHsh

This year's event includes junior judges and a "no adults allowed" garden designed by children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V2lmC5P

Investigators are probing whether the suspect was part of a group who "incited and supported each other”, a minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/szCI01u

Journalist Piers Morgan says there are issues to be addressed by the programme makers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ALpq9hg

More than 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the infected blood scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eZ6hvai

People posted knitted scarves from across the country to add to the project celebrating the Doctor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZgwjxC7

The number of migrants crossing the Channel since January 1 is 9,681, according to Home Office data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Faqpj9Z

Shattered windows in high-rise buildings and fallen trees were visible around Houston after severe weather. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3w9bVzU

Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker faces backlash for remarks on women and abortion during university speech. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V32kpTi

Three men are prosecuted after Khadra Ali was left with "life-changing" injuries from the incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zqrbNIi

Lawyers for the illusionist say the allegations are "false and scurrilous". from BBC News https://ift.tt/L5XSVUW

US charity authorities say Archewell's registration is in order after a warning notice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s0BonxS

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes wants to "enjoy this week as much as possible" as she prepares to bid farewell to the club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1HQb35C

Returning from the contest, Swiss singer Nemo was greeted by hundreds of fans at Zurich Airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QOxYWlZ

The stormy weather at Old Trafford on Sunday provided a metaphor for Manchester United's season as they suffered their 14th league defeat of the season at home to Arsenal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VieRU5A

Sergei Shoigu, a long-standing ally of the president, has played a key role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ow28TVn

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says his side are in "touching distance" of the title despite their season being far from "perfect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QupLAl8

Opponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W7ASUYa

Hertfordshire 17-year-old Phoebe Gill moves to joint second in this year's women's world 800m rankings by clocking a sensational 1:57.86 in Belfast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iqwh0Za

Britain's Daryll Neita beats American Tamari Davis to claim victory in the women's 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Doha. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6EgpK5v

Watch as a Milwaukee Brewers fan catches a second MLB home run in three days, this time for opposing team Kansas City Royal's Bobby Witt Jr. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QrEpXIt

Bayer Leverkusen set a new European unbeaten record of 49 games by securing a late draw with Roma to reach the Europa League final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fvlkqnw

The Prince of Wales is visiting a beach in Cornwall to meet members of local lifesaving clubs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/81PQqrR

Nathan Lyon hopes to make a big impression for Lancashire, but the Australia great has unfinished Ashes business too. from BBC News https://ift.tt/08FLpDU

Plus, Rachel Reeves says the government is “gaslighting” Britain on economy from BBC News https://ift.tt/xNcJfdq

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Mama Cass Elliot's death, her daughter's memoir hopes to help people know the truth from BBC News https://ift.tt/gzNZG6d

The sergeant, who was held on 2 May, is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's partner CBS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ASWuUNf

Pennsylvania pastor Glenn Germany escaped injury when gunman's firearm failed to discharge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PVLkdT8

Abi Jenkins, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QfKwJLn

The world's biggest song contest reaches its finale on Saturday and contestants have arrived in style. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5KEgGt1

Lilian Seenoi-Barr says racist abuse has made her more determined to represent Derry and Strabane as mayor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CkZs4cj

Tory MPs are in no mood to oust Rishi Sunak despite local results pointing to general election defeat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XhKWwg4

Labour won with just over 1,500 votes more than the Tories in an incredibly close race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y36p8YQ

The Labour candidate clinched a third-successive term as mayor of London - but what next? from BBC News https://ift.tt/hQWeDT0

A row breaks out after Spain's transport minister suggests Argentina's president has taken drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OYU0uBk

Derbyshire Police confirmed two further arrests were made in relation to the death of Marcus Smith. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m25U3Zf

Stuart Everett's remains were found at a nature reserve and two men were later charged with his murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bx3GwpU

Investment bank becomes the first to bring in changes first announced by Kwasi Kwarteng in 2022 from BBC News https://ift.tt/fb9vOCB

The images are the original snaps taken by two women who visited the Sutton Hoo site during the dig. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fNysX48

Cliff Mitchell's victims described him as "the devil" and "a pathetic excuse of a man". from BBC News https://ift.tt/vydSjWR

Two adults and a child were injured in the attack at Birley Academy, Sheffield, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sY4QNaO