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Bellingham rescues England with injury-time overhead kick

Watch as Jude Bellingham scores a stunning injury-time goal to send England in to extra time against Slovakia in the Euro 2024 last-16 match at Gelsenkirchen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TId1CkF

More wounded Palestinians tell BBC the Israeli army forced them on to jeep

Two more Palestinian men tell the BBC they were shot and forced on to the bonnet of an Israeli jeep. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w6yptmg

Lauper's Glastonbury set beset by sound problems

The US star struggled to be heard, and to hear herself, during a much-anticipated Pyramid stage set. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O3gdIRU

Davey denies Lib Dems leading opposition to new homes

The Lib Dem leader says he wants a "community-led" approach, with infrastructure built alongside homes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rAzt9nV

Katty Kay: Reality sinks in as Democrats weigh Biden's future

Democratic officials, political operatives and people close to the president paint a picture of an anxious party after the debate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/whW48NZ via IFTTT

Critics say Mean Girls musical is pretty fetch

Tina Fey has finally made fetch happen with her West End musical adaptation of Mean Girls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/olh6rkI

At least five dead after train and bus collide at Slovakia level-crossing

Another five have reportedly been injured following the crash about 80km east of Bratislava. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V2nO4ZH via IFTTT

Swimmer Goodburn diagnosed with inoperable brain tumours

British swimmer Archie Goodburn reveals he has been diagnosed with inoperable brain tumours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z30iTcN

Bolivian president warns army after soldiers seen in capital

Unverified videos showed armoured vehicles and soldiers in the centre of the capital La Paz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cbB16L9 via IFTTT

AI can beat university students, study suggests

University exams taken using artificial intelligence beat those by real students, in a limited study. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7CvyHrg

Sunak vs Starmer: It's the biggest moment left in this campaign

Henry Zeffman: What to look out for in the biggest moment left in this campaign from BBC News https://ift.tt/xFA4hEO

Five killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya tax protests

President William Ruto vows to restore order after protests against tax hikes turned violent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wAuzTmQ

Four arrested at PM's constituency home

Four men are arrested on suspicion of trespassing at Rishi Sunak's Richmond home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lOxXSU8

Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Fgiwar

Russia pins Dagestan attack on Ukraine, ignoring religious tensions

Despite years of Islamist attacks in Dagestan, Moscow wants to blame external actors for Sunday's attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wvWi5Dt via IFTTT

Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Fgiwar via IFTTT

Two arrested on murder charge after holiday park death

A man, aged in his 70s, is found dead in Heron Lake, Crossways, just after midnight on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lIF5xu9

Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogue and churches

Unidentified gunmen in the southern Russian republic kill six police officers and wound 12 more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BdZioMk

Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep

The Israeli military says the man was a suspect in a raid in the West Bank, but its forces violated protocol. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rv9g6jz via IFTTT

Iranian rapper's death sentence overturned

The Supreme Court orders a retrial for Toomaj Salehi, who was convicted for supporting protesters in 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ujKIoXa via IFTTT

Farage defends Ukraine comments after Starmer and Sunak criticism

Nigel Farage is accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bn12cFK

Families want party pledges on 'terror attack' laws

Survivors and relatives of those killed urge commitments on venue security and caring for victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gSmOeYn

Barcelona mayor vows to abolish holiday lets

Socialist Jaume Collboni said he does not plan to renew any of the 10,101 tourist licenses granted to landlords when they expire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hWUsHYl via IFTTT

Post Office system not a scandal, insists ex-union boss

George Thomson tells an inquiry that Horizon is "robust", provoking anger from sub-postmasters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/owdF94O

Finland shocked by suspected 'racist' stabbings

The country is reeling from two stabbings in the northern city of Oulu, which authorities say were racially motivated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wS6yLMG via IFTTT

Highlights: England play out frustrating 1-1 draw with Denmark

Watch highlights as England play out a frustrating 1-1 draw with Denmark in their second Group C game of Euro 2024 in Frankfurt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1SHRMZY

Macron condemns antisemitism after Jewish girl is raped

The French president was reacting to the incident which happened in Courbevoie, a suburb of Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v0o9CB4 via IFTTT

Teenager jailed for life for party stabbing murder

Charlie Cosser was stabbed three times in a marquee at a party attended by more than 100 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lKe1A9I

Labour would need an effective opposition, says Hunt

The chancellor is the latest senior Tory to acknowledge his party could be on course for defeat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LtGr731

Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong-un

The Russian leader is making his first trip to North Korea in more than 24 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fH16rxu via IFTTT

Princess Zelda finally stars in her own game

The Nintendo heroine takes the starring role in one of its most popular series for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2QeF6NO

Mystery monolith appears in Nevada desert

The Nevada monolith is one of number of similar structures have been found around the world in recent years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bu1e7CQ

Scooter Braun retires as music manager after 23 years

The entrepreneur, 42, said he has stepped back to focus on his role as a father. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NpZWFKf via IFTTT

Car flew into the air before fatal 90mph crash

Corey Sewell caused the death of his friend in the Birmingham crash in a 30mph speed limit zone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zWMNiBA

Watch: 'There goes the trampoline, goodbye'

Thunderstorms thrashed parts of the US state of Michigan, ahead of an anticipated heatwave this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zh8FoDm via IFTTT

Plumes and velvet as King and Queen appear for Order of the Garter

King Charles and Queen Camilla were in Windsor for the colourful Order of the Garter ceremony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bYneQBy

At least 14 Hajj pilgrims die in intense heat

Jordan's foreign ministry said its nationals had died "after suffering sun stroke due to the extreme heatwave". from BBC News https://ift.tt/2K5vihN via IFTTT

Three arrested as boy, 16, killed by falling tree

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, say Nottinghamshire Police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m6l3wCq

England fans involved in incident before Serbia game

England fans were involved in "an altercation" with Serbia supporters before their teams' opening Euro 2024 match in Gelsenkirchen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wKBCput

Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah operation, IDF says

The soldiers were returning from an operation in Rafah when their vehicle is understood to have exploded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qhE9v8g via IFTTT

Who can I vote for in the general election?

Find out which constituency you are in, who you can vote for and where you can vote using our postcode search. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8rXIj2a

Top doctor warns over 'beach body quick fix' weight-loss drug misuse

The drugs should not be used as "a quick fix" to get "beach-body ready" this summer, NHS England's medical director said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xveaKHQ

Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law

Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8xu9mD7 via IFTTT

ANC and DA agree on South Africa unity government

The African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance will put aside their decades-long rivalry to work together. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LT4nvb9

US Supreme Court rejects challenge to restrict abortion drug access

Mifepristone is used in medication abortion, the most common method of ending pregnancies in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PQgR3jv

Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets into Israel after strike kills commander

Israel's military says it struck southern Lebanon in response to the launches, which sparked fires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7RsdczL via IFTTT

Wrong flight couple sent 1,500 miles to Lithuania

A couple hoping for a holiday in the sun ended up in Lithuania after a flight mix-up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yYWEfhg

The Selecter frontman Gaps Hendrickson dies

Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson dies after a short illness, a spokesperson for The Selecter says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0nx9ryz

How Gaza hostage raid ended with Israel striking crowded streets

Air strikes were called in after special forces became trapped, killing scores of Palestinians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ml4kCe0

Narendra Modi sworn in for third term at grand ceremony in Delhi

Modi's NDA alliance won the Indian election with a reduced margin while the opposition saw a resurgence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YRmf1cD via IFTTT

Wife of Michael Mosley pays tribute to 'wonderful, funny, kind' husband

Tributes have been pouring in for the TV and radio presenter who has died on the Greek island of Symi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qMESc5F

Alcaraz overcomes Zverev to land first French Open title

Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open title many thought he was destined to claim by edging a scrappy final against Alexander Zverev. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oJO5Ywh

Four hurt after London funfair ride 'malfunctions'

The incident, at the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park, south London, happened on Saturday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PALtuHV

Watch as rescued Israeli hostages are reunited with families

The hostages were rescued by the IDF during a daylight operation deep inside Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ewXYuO

Giorgia Meloni gets personal as Italy votes in EU poll

The Italian prime minister has been enjoying steady poll ratings since 2022, while her allies lose support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dDAE0cQ

Kagame critic barred from Rwanda's presidential race

Diane Rwigara says she feels cheated for a second time from being able to campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WYKBtcF via IFTTT

Eminem claims first number one since 2020

The US rapper gains his 11th number one, his biggest hit since Without Me debuted in 2002. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ELChAj

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/rfucV6g

Amanda Knox reconvicted in slander case

The American acquitted of Meredith Kercher's murder will not go to prison, having already served time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gz8IdUB via IFTTT

Taxes, NHS waiting lists and small boats - BBC Verify tests key claims

BBC Verify looks at some of the claims from the debate covering tax, the economy, waiting lists and small boats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lqugwao

Abbott says she intends to run and win for Labour

The veteran politician says she intends to run for Labour at the election after a bitter selection row. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q5tBuLU

Gazans returning to Jabalia describe 'horrifying' destruction

Palestinians returning to the camp in northern Gaza express shock at the level of devastation they found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fN3nYPU via IFTTT

Sidemen take on Love Island with £1m reality show

The YouTube superstars launch their own reality show, locking 10 influencers in a house for a week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DMJGI6p

The artist 'not surprised' to be a best-seller

Ivory Coast's Aboudia beat the likes of Damian Hirst to the top spot of a best-sellers list. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3fj5cIR via IFTTT

One dead, dozens injured in Ohio mass shooting

At least 25 people have been shot in the US city of Akron, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rQeJ1pf

Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DKNJUAO via IFTTT

India's Modi could win third term, polls predict

Exit polls say Mr Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is on course to win India's general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dw02cLY