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Lifetime ISAs leave some with less money than they put in

MPs call for reform to the savings account which aims to help people save towards retirement or a first home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pJbX3QN

Raducanu beats compatriot Xu at 'favourite tournament'

British number one Emma Raducanu cruises to a comfortable victory over compatriot Mimi Xu in her opening-round match at Wimbledon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4LEv6kX

Thousands in Norway told they won up to millions in lottery error

Norsk Tipping's CEO resigned a day after thousands received incorrect notifications, some saying they had become millionaires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iGdrf6v via IFTTT

Motorbike convoy escorts boy to prom after dad's plea

Family says the large turnout of about 1,000 people had "restored our faith in humanity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/YKHsjzU

Could you return a professional tennis player's serve?

BBC Sport presenter Sam Harris tries to return a serve from men's world number eight Holger Rune. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yk0GR3t

Kneecap hit back at Starmer in highly-charged Glastonbury set

The Irish-language rap trio play to a packed crowd, despite calls for their performance to be banned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xh4PTtF

Norris says Austria pole lap 'close to perfection'

Lando Norris says he felt like he was back to the form he had missing for much of this season after taking a stunning pole position in Austria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oN29XKg

'There's something about Eastbourne' - Fritz wins fourth title

Taylor Fritz has now won four of the past six Eastbourne men's singles titles after beating fellow American Jenson Brooksby on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KEwxAe6

Andrews' journey from set-piece expert to Brentford boss

Keith Andrews applied to be manager of League Two MK Dons in April - two months later he has been appointed boss of Premier League Brentford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/loQR79g

GB's Xu ready for 'role model' Raducanu at Wimbledon

British teenager Mimi Xu is "ready" to face Emma Raducanu on her Wimbledon debut after initially being left in suspense about her first-round opponent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ESIwRFB

Britain's world number 719 Tarvet reaches Wimbledon main draw

Britain's Oliver Tarvet reaches the Wimbledon singles main draw - which will contain the highest number of home players for 41 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/17XFlsA

Open-air 'living museum' scoops prestigious £120k prize

Beamish in Country Durham, which recreates life from bygone eras, is named the UK's museum of the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VqEO1pD

Kipyegon fails in bid to be first woman to run sub-four-minute mile

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon fails in her attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four-minute mile at Nike's 'Breaking4' event in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kju7DO3

Diplomacy, Defence and... Daddy?

Trump claims “big win” as Nato defence spending set to increase to 5% of GDP. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k4D63wx

Cricket: Today at the Test

Day five highlights from the first Test match between England and India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aTwsEIU

England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test

Ben Duckett hits 149 and Zak Crawley and Joe Root both make half-centuries as England produce a brilliant run chase on the final day to win the first Test against India at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k8owzcf

Watchdog 'acted irrationally' over gender clinic, court told

The case, brought by a former nurse and the mother of a 16-year-old, claims the watchdog should have imposed conditions on the clinic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dzl4c2w

Americanswers... Has Trump triggered all out war in the Middle East?

Iran retaliates as US president hints at regime change from BBC News https://ift.tt/8MaRj92

Cricket: Today at the Test

Day four highlights from the first Test match between England and India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ywk6AYh

'Paralysed and constantly caught by surprise': Voices from Iran after US strikes

People inside Iran tell BBC Persian about their fear and anger after the US bombed key nuclear sites overnight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u2jeyKU via IFTTT

Satellite images and decoy planes: Behind the US attacks on Iran

It took months of planning and included over 125 planes, a submarine and 14 "bunker buster" bombs. BBC Verify explains how the US mission "Operation Midnight Hammer" took place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ddxrl9k via IFTTT

Cricket: Today at the Test

Day three highlights from the first Test match between England and India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Elmt5Y7

Yastremska into Nottingham final despite suspicion of grass allergy

Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska and American McCartney Kessler reach the women's singles final at Nottingham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3hlGuTv

England v India - highlights of day two of first Test

Day two highlights from the first Test match between England and India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K6upcDC

Jaiswal & Gill star as India dominate England on day one

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill both hit centuries on the opening day of the first Test to give India early control against England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NBuf9WO

Trump ends funding for LGBTQ youth option on national suicide hotline

The Trevor Project, an organisation involved in the service, called the change "incomprehensible". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yyuelx3 via IFTTT

PCs who put spit hood on 90-year-old face hearing

Two serving PCs and a former officer will face gross misconduct hearings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b0oVhsP

Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgery

Hayley Butler, 40, died after falling ill following a procedure in Turkey, an inquest hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b2kEcY5

Is Donald Trump about to put the US at war with Iran?

The US president says his patience is “wearing thin” with Iran from BBC News https://ift.tt/zqY7mFG

Le Mans win proves injury doubters wrong - Kubica

Robert Kubica says some of the doubts upon his F1 return hurt him following serious injury, but his Le Mans win in a Ferrari proves many wrong. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ElK3xbm

People Fixing The World

How clowns and consoles are making a stay in hospital a bit easier for unwell youngsters from BBC News https://ift.tt/th9pHLF

UK's largest road tunnel project awarded £590m

Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uKZioDx

A footballing mismatch – why were Auckland City playing Bayern Munich?

Bayern Munich's Club World Cup group game against Auckland City was a mismatch on the pitch - so why were the part-timers from New Zealand facing the 34-time German champions? from BBC News https://ift.tt/H0oRhzr

'Nowhere feels safe': Iranians on life under Israeli attacks

Some of those in Iran who have spoken to the BBC use one word to describe life in there right now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hLReGFY via IFTTT

Norris & Piastri collide as Russell wins in Canada

Lando Norris crashes out of the Canadian Grand Prix in a collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, as George Russell wins. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7aIRpzV

Duplantis breaks men's pole vault world record for 12th time

Watch as Sweden's Armand Duplantis sets a new world record of 6.28m in the men's pole vault at the Diamond League in front of his home crowd in Stockholm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jqYXmZw

South Africa end long wait for trophy with victory over Australia

South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final to end their long wait for a major global title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3cMaQtT

'It's heavy on the heart': Israelis survey damage in city hit by Iranian missile

Two people were killed and several homes destroyed when a missile hit the city of Rishon LeZion early on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8HmKafp via IFTTT

Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zVNwfr7

Leinster beat Bulls to end four-year wait for URC title

Leinster win the United Rugby Championship for the first time since 2021 as they produced a dominant display to beat Bulls 32-7 at Croke Park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IbmGdqU

Markram helps South Africa close in on Test Championship victory

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma propel South Africa to within touching distance of the ICC World Test Championship with impressive performances in Day 3 of the final against Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B32mM14

McIlroy falters as Spaun sets pace at bruising US Open

Rory McIlroy is among many to find Oakmont Country Club a bruising challenge as JJ Spaun sets the early pace on day one at the US Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AVbvTxq

What does the crash mean for Boeing?

Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kB7YFRN

Oakmont's 301-yard par three - a gimmick or psychological masterstroke?

The eighth hole at the US Open at Oakmont this week - the longest par three in major championship history - has been described as "silly" and "ridiculous". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ptOxSEz

Players to get ranking protection after freezing eggs

Female tennis players who wish to freeze eggs or embryos, so they can start a family at a later date, will have their ranking protected by the WTA Tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FvoWpna

Man City sign midfielder Cherki from Lyon for £30m

Manchester City complete the signing of attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon for an initial fee of £30.45m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UKzQGsl

Duckett hits rapid half-century as England get off to flying start

Ben Duckett hits 50 off 20 balls as England reach 83-0 after just six overs in the third T20 International against West Indies in Southampton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WZg81ru

Winter Fuel's Back, Back Again (For Most)

Three-quarters of pensioners to get winter fuel payment after U-turn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5j4LHcC

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why has Donald Trump sent the National Guard to protests in LA?

The California governor says it’s unnecessary and illegal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ObvzFaw

Martha doctor's failings 'particularly grave'

A medical tribunal has found a senior doctor's failings amounted to gross negligence and misconduct. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M61i53x

Israel warns it will stop aid flotilla heading for Gaza

Israel's defence minister says climate protester Greta Thunberg and others on board are "Hamas propaganda spokespeople". from BBC News https://ift.tt/uXpfy3o via IFTTT

Zurcher: Trump's intervention in LA may thrill his base but inflame tensions

The National Guard deployment will delight supporters of his hardline stance on law and order, but opponents say its inflammatory from BBC News https://ift.tt/iLJqRkH

'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City want 'genius' Cherki

Manchester City want to sign France midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon, but who is he exactly and why is everybody so excited about him? from BBC News https://ift.tt/CW61YUX

Hull KR beat Warrington to end 45-year Challenge Cup title wait

Hull KR show their title-winning credentials as they beat Warrington Wolves at Wembley to win a first Challenge Cup since 1980 courtesy of Tom Davies' late try. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pu0ZQ3e

Ruthless England seal series clean sweep v Windies

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt finishes unbeaten on 57 as England thrash West Indies by nine wickets at Taunton to secure a series clean sweep. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B7AqzvQ

Police search for Washington man accused of killing his 3 daughters

Travis Decker is believed to be using his outdoor survival skills to hide in a remote part of Washington state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6OolMia via IFTTT

Elon Musk says Donald Trump is "in the Epstein files”

The big public bust up between the tech billionaire and US president from BBC News https://ift.tt/eiC2Ml0

No assurances over England number three - Wright

England selector Luke Wright stops short of backing incumbent number three Ollie Pope after Jacob Bethell was included in the squad for the first Test against India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3jklSFB

Madeleine McCann search in Portugal ends after three days

Authorities carried out a fresh search near where the three-year-old vanished in Praia da Luz in 2007. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yuO0kMd

Eight injured on Ryanair flight hit by 'severe turbulence', police say

The flight's captain called ahead for medical assistance and the plane "landed normally" in southern Germany. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GRtbvBO

Trump's new travel ban dodges pitfalls faced by last attempt, experts say

It appears the US president has learned lessons from a previous effort to ban entry from several nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sF7ZnWi

Grealish set to be left out of Man City's Club World Cup squad

Jack Grealish is expected to be left out of the Manchester City squad for the Fifa Club World Cup with doubts over his future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MjZShud

Watch: BBC on the ground in Seoul as new president is announced

Opposition's Lee Jae-myung will become South Korea's next president, winning the country's first election since impeachment chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gW9OrFS via IFTTT

South Korean opposition wins presidency after months of political chaos

Lee Jae-myung was voted in exactly six months after his predecessor made a failed martial law bid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F9cBlI2

Intruder arrested in Windsor Castle grounds

A man in his 30s is arrested on suspicion of trespass on a protected site in Windsor, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6rs1ObV

Macron waxwork stolen from French museum by activists

The activists hid the waxwork under a blanket before taking it out through an emergency exit, reports say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F3WKRcT

At a glance: Key points from government's defence strategy

Sir Keir Starmer has announced the findings of a "root and branch" review of the UK's defence capabilities from BBC News https://ift.tt/mU5YKwv

UK's spring was warmest on record, Met Office says

From March to May the country experienced the warmest temperatures and sunniest days since records began. from BBC News https://ift.tt/itjYpzh

'I fought myself in the mind' - Alcaraz beats Shelton to reach quarters

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is through to the French Open quarter-finals after a four-set win over American Ben Shelton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QPcOXF1

'Like I was playing Sinner' - Swiatek battles to beat Rybakina

Defending champion Iga Swiatek battles back from a disastrous start to beat Elena Rybakina 1-6 6-3 7-5 and reach the French Open quarter-finals, where she will play Elina Svitolina who upset fourth seed Jasmine Paolini. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GvKdNtJ