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Teen boys' racist murder sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal

Kamran Aman was killed by Marcus Staniforth and another boy outside his mother's home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J32XRxk

Usyk opponent Verhoeven 'not a normal man' - Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn says novice Rico Verhoeven has a "mountain to climb" against Oleksandr Usyk but described the challenger as "not a normal man". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ICNDOZm

Hamilton says he has no plans to retire from F1

Lewis Hamilton says he has no thoughts about stopping racing in Formula 1 and insists he will "be here for quite some time". from BBC News https://ift.tt/0BOL6vN

Tories announce Makerfield by-election candidate

Former Wigan Mayor Michael Winstanley is named as the Conservative Party's candidate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tl3TKjG

Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?

And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year from BBC News https://ift.tt/OZUBIVu

Sooryavanshi, 15, hits 93 as Royals boost play-off chances

India wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits 93 off 38 balls as Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants to boost their chances of reaching the IPL play-offs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S5FovwO

The £100Bn HS2 Debacle

HS2 could now cost over £100bn, but government vows to deliver project “to completion”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LYX817O

Man City's Shaw wins WSL Player of the Season

Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw wins the WSL Football's Player of the Season and Golden Boot awards at a ceremony in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vhxtk36

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?

The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis from BBC News https://ift.tt/jenpPkR

Osula stars as Newcastle increase West Ham's relegation worries

William Osula scores twice as Newcastle soundly defeat West Ham United 3-1, to leave Nuno Espirito Santo's side on the brink of relegation from the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AtCyfwR

England beaten in rain-affected ODI as NZ draw series

New Zealand beat England by 17 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method to level the three-match series in Cardiff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WVHkNPD

Sportscene: Premiership Highlights

Highlights from the final day of the Scottish Premiership top six. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NFovL2W

US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members

The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mst8OgY

Man City beat rivals Man Utd 2-1 to win FA Youth Cup

Reigan Heskey smashes home a late winner as Manchester City claim bragging rights over Manchester United by winning the FA Youth Cup for the fifth time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/buCPtUs

Listen: 5 Live Sport - The Making of Jannik Sinner

BBC Sport has travelled across Italy to tell the Jannik Sinner story. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hbs7GAz

Journalists scramble as gunshots sound in Philippine senate

Rounds of gunfire were heard but officials have not revealed who fired the shots. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8VobpS7

Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury

Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kbSMUKr

Refs' chief Webb confirms grappling consultation

Disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision, referees' chief Howard Webb says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KhnE1ym

Labour MPs Move Against Starmer

The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tSsO72H

Anderson shows character to go with talent after personal loss

Elliot Anderson's crucial equaliser against Newcastle for Nottingham Forest was even more admirable given the huge personal loss he has suffered. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uBenxD7

Man charged as three Jewish people assaulted

Two men, aged 58 and 26, and a 53-year-old woman were left with minor injuries from the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g5O0yeT

Four-try Packer 'doesn't go away' as England set up Grand Slam decider

Four-try veteran flanker Marlie Packer "doesn't go away" as she eyes a fitting England finale in Bordeaux's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f0I5NKc

Arteta rallies Arsenal for huge Premier League weekend

As the Premier League title race nears its conclusion, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tells his players and the Gunners fans to "stay present and live the moment". from BBC News https://ift.tt/WtCuzhG

Valverde taken to hospital after alleged incident with Tchouameni

An incident involving team-mates Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni threatens to overshadow one of Real Madrid's biggest matches of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a3Jeqxg

Neymar apologises for slapping teenager Robinho Jr

Neymar apologises to his Santos team-mate Robinho Jr for slapping the teenager during a training session on Sunday, saying he "crossed the line". from BBC News https://ift.tt/W7QJLgy

'In a better place but not 100%' - Raducanu out of Rome as wait for return continues

Britain's Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Italian Open because of the post-viral illness that has kept her off the WTA Tour for two months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lsFiBcv

Robinson in contact with England as he eyes Test recall

Bowler Ollie Robinson confirms he has been in contact with both England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key as he eyes a recall to the Test side. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qhBale7

Bank of Dave star spots Warburtons fire from helicopter

Dave Fishwick was flying over Burnley in his helicopter when he spotted the fire at the bread factory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c8ml93J

UAE accuses Iran of renewed drone and missile attacks

A large fire has broken out at the key Emirati oil port of Fujairah, which lies beyond the largely-blocked Strait of Hormuz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P9oEsgt

Antonelli wins in Miami to extend title lead

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli holds off Lando Norris in a race-long battle to win the Miami Grand Prix and take a commanding championship lead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rLwQZPC

Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x1GPUay

Woodwork woe and a Spurs lifeline - West Ham suffer in survival fight

Tottenham were the biggest winners as fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham hit the woodwork four times in their 3-0 defeat at Brentford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uPZjwlH

Brentford flying - but will sixth be good enough for Champions League?

Many predicted Brentford to go down. Instead they are on the cusp of securing European football next season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dHJinz6

Where's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing

From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AXmwHg4

King Charles visits Bermuda in first British overseas territory trip

Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JLv84sA