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French police arrest man over plot to attack Olympics

The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6VFnReI via IFTTT

What world made of Trump guilty verdict

A White House run derailed or a crooked jury? From Buenos Aires to Beijing, this is how the verdict was reported. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1XwNZny

Watch: A busy campaign day for party leaders

Political party leaders were out and about, campaigning around the country on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5E8H7RZ

Model sues over Cannes red carpet 'assault'

Sawa Pontyjska is one of several film festival guests filmed in encounters with a security guard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jhAqty1

Israel extends control of Gaza's entire land border

An Egyptian source denies that tunnels used by Hamas still exist on the country's border with Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yqHT7BV

Hard choices as Ukraine faces worst crisis since war began

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen explains why there could be a dangerous summer ahead in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xEg7J3b via IFTTT

A simple guide to the Angela Rayner house row

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/Pl8HOwj

Tories pledge 'Triple Lock Plus' pension allowance

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/9R0NWbc

At least 16 dead as cyclone hits Bangladesh and India

Nearly a million people have been evacuated as Cyclone Remal destroys thousands of homes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7MbfgW1 via IFTTT

More than 120 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour

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/PJshiG9

Nicki Minaj apologises for postponed Manchester show

The rapper reschedules her Manchester show following her arrest in the Netherlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I6Fk7LM

Cynthia voted for Nelson Mandela. Now she's abandoning his successors

The ruling ANC party has not delivered the change in South Africa that some had hoped for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EWXdcI0

British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after fall from horse

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/nrSwNoc

Manchester City celebrate title win with parade

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

Clive Myrie: ‘Mass shootings undermined my love for the US’

The BBC star also discussed his family, who came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hvFKLz2

Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SNqwW8h

Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SNqwW8h via IFTTT

Pledges delayed and some early slip-ups: Sunak's first days on the campaign trail

As is often the case in political campaigns, things don’t always stick to the script. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R7qUf8p

MRKH: 'None of us are prepared for this diagnosis'

Race Across the World's Betty opened up about Mayer Rokitansky Küster Hauser, which affects one in 5,000 women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/84WHBzA

US names Kenya major ally as Russian influence grows

Kenyan President William Ruto is currently on a US state visit, the first in 16 years for an African leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V6dKy8Z via IFTTT

Football regulator top transfer target for Labour

Labour sees the beautiful game as key to winning back areas like Scunthorpe from the Conservatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yIMEKwh

Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yYQf7HN

Gaelic schools thrive while native language declines

While Gaelic schools become more popular the census indicates the number of native speakers is falling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UMIteao

Children plot Chelsea Flower Show takeover

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

Slovakia PM attacker 'may not have been lone wolf'

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/jb3FIwd

Baby Reindeer 'a big problem' for Netflix and Gadd - Morgan

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

CCTV appears to show Diddy beating girlfriend in hotel

The clip seems to show an attack described in Casandra Ventura's lawsuit against the rapper last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/905qTts

Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years

David DePape still faces life imprisonment if convicted of separate state charges for the 2022 attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HzBxPQy via IFTTT

Sunaks' wealth rises to £651m in latest rich list

Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty are richer than King Charles, according to The Sunday Times. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yUt8OYW

Modi’s India: A decade of popularity and polarisation

Indian PM Narendra Modi is eyeing a historic third term after a decade in power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gCpvWmM

Video shows destruction after deadly Texas storms

Shattered windows in high-rise buildings and fallen trees were visible around Houston after severe weather. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L8P5oDg

Algerian man found alive in cellar after 26 years

Officials have arrested a 61-year-old man suspected of keeping him prisoner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KYiBqnE

After six months, Dutch parties reach government deal

Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders says he and three other leaders have agreed terms for a coalition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MHx3CTB via IFTTT

Harry and Meghan's charity back in good standing

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

I want to enjoy this week as much as possible - Hayes

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/AotIcyW

'It just shattered' - Nemo explains broken Eurovision trophy

Returning from the contest, Swiss singer Nemo was greeted by hundreds of fans at Zurich Airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tb3q6rC

Skinner defiant in FA Cup victory as bold choices pay off

Marc Skinner is defiant in victory as he guides Manchester United to their first Women's FA Cup trophy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jqnUzJe

Putin set to replace defence minister Shoigu

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/RLcDp2N

Tunisia lawyer arrested during live news broadcast

There has been growing criticism on the restrictions on free speech under President Kais Saied. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ac5L3fy via IFTTT

Celtic not 'perfect' but 'in touching distance' of title

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/hiGCFXE

Thousands evacuated due to British Columbia wildfire

Fort McMurray residents in neighbouring Alberta, Canada are also under an evacuation alert due to a blaze. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p5G198B via IFTTT

England's Gill, 17, breaks 45-year-old 800m record

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/Umj1MLK

GB's Neita wins 100m at Doha Diamond League

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/sLNDERO

'Eunuch-maker' mutilator jailed for 22 years

Marius Gustavson ran a website that streamed procedures of the removal body parts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VfpAGwN

Girlfriend shares murdered surfer's last voicemail

Callum Robinson, his brother and a US friend were murdered in an apparent robbery attempt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q6gqK5i

Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine’s power plants

BBC Verify has been tracking Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rJz6Sqm via IFTTT

Malaysia offers trade partners 'orangutan diplomacy'

The great apes are proposed as gifts for palm oil importers, but conservationists voice concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tuoOi1A

NY governor in gaffe on black children and computers

One elected official calls Kathy Hochul's remark about young African Americans "genuinely appalling". from BBC News https://ift.tt/kZ4OXFq via IFTTT

Katy Perry says mum conned by fake AI Met Gala pic

Fake Met Gala images of Rhianna and Dua Lipa were also viewed by millions on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hg6VmnB via IFTTT

Seven dead in attack on Russia's Belgorod region

The governor of the border region says 35 people were also injured when a drone strike hit minibuses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LsylAv8 via IFTTT

Watch moment US pastor survives shooting attempt during sermon

Pennsylvania pastor Glenn Germany escaped injury when gunman's firearm failed to discharge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mQbwyR7

From likes to votes: How influencers are changing Indian politics

Politicians are roping in influencers to woo voters like never before. But is this a good thing? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ctBzIKS via IFTTT

Racist abuse won't put new Derry mayor off job

Lilian Seenoi-Barr says racist abuse has made her more determined to represent Derry and Strabane as mayor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C0nxhDK

Kuenssberg: Are Tories resigned to electoral fate under Sunak?

Tory MPs are in no mood to oust Rishi Sunak despite local results pointing to general election defeat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H8WZPNw

German election candidate attacked on campaign

Matthias Ecke was seriously injured after being kicked and hit in a suspected politically-motivated attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KLh6t0J via IFTTT

Mexico authorities find three bodies in search for tourists

Bodies are found in the search for two missing Australian brothers and an American. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JfyUg94

A record number of sea lions gather in San Francisco

More than one thousand of the animals visited a city pier - the region's biggest spike in 15 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LNMPbGk

Tribute paid to man whose torso was found in woods

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/7hb9FDk

'Eunuch maker' website made £300,000, court hears

Marius Gustavson ran a male castration website showing multiple mutilations to 22,000 subscribers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xozJHMk

Georgia rocked by clashes over 'Russian-inspired' bill

Dozens of protesters are arrested during clashes with riot police, Georgian authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cx6gYzt