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Contact with British couple held in Iran cut off, family says

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, have been detained in Iran for more than a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QTn5Ys2

Drug addiction counsellor sentenced in Matthew Perry's overdose death

The drug counsellor was one of five people accused of supplying ketamine to Perry and exploiting his drug addiction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mpqIstK

Starmer Says He’s Staying

Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ftzMx3S

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/zke1nMu

Labour MPs Move Against Starmer

The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jv1Bsp7

UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic

Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z3acZlt

Celtic eye own fairytale as Hearts' story continues to captivate

Celtic have taken care of Rangers and are coming for Hearts. Can Derek McInnes' side hold them off in the final days of a tumultuous campaign? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ma0NK6w

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/5vKhYIG

Person killed after being hit by plane on runway at Denver airport

The unidentified individual had jumped a perimeter fence two minutes before being struck by the airliner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OG5wmdA via IFTTT

Police investigate Golders Green bank evacuation

A bank in Golders Green was evacuated on Friday after multiple people reported feeling unwell. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZjBoAYr

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/md1Dn2K

Vinted harasser jailed for breaking sexual order

A court hears how Darrel Carter sent dozens of messages to female sellers on Vinted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lLcw0WE

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/Tja5x0q

Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?

The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Clf8TA1 via IFTTT

Hantavirus: Your questions answered

Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship from BBC News https://ift.tt/9fNzUrB

'I didn't know how much I struggled with my autism at school'

Rapper Professor Green, real name Stephen Manderson, has long been open about his mental health difficulties and has joined up with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy which reports seven in 10 men don’t seek support until they hit crisis point. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RjpxhUd

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/FSq03r1

'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/kTHA20b

Is the US-Iran War Restarting?

Is the US-Iran ceasefire under threat after repeat attacks in Strait of Hormuz? from BBC News https://ift.tt/JgXjqfQ

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/MwvS9Qd

What Champions League failure means for 'broken club' Chelsea

After a sixth-straight league loss, Chelsea are almost certain to miss out on Champions League qualification - a bitter blow which is likely to have far‑reaching consequences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fYSG0hi

Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dxzEAoB via IFTTT

Police conclude search at religious group's HQ

Cheshire Police were searching a property used by the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0MYaws5

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/IahLNsT

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/hUC81FW

Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IR1Wnl0 via IFTTT

Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IR1Wnl0

French PM fuels row with trip to buy baguettes

Sébastien Lecornu visited a boulangerie on Labour Day, defying unions who say 1 May must remain a mandatory rest day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Zmz3gY