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Saracens boss Venter skips more media duties

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter misses a second pre-match media conference, as head coach Joe Shaw attends. from BBC News https://ift.tt/02WG4bX

Three teenagers die after car enters River Wear

The bodies of two teenage boys and a teenage girl have been recovered from the water, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vzIPiVm

Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care

The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VufnTPG

Monday Night Club - Man City reaction

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h3sQFkq

Chelsea restore resilience - are they title contenders again?

Doubt crept in at Chelsea last season when they lost their Women's Super League crown - but early signs in this campaign suggest they have regained their spark for another challenge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FjMbQSJ

Heroic York rearguard stuns Wigan in Grand Final

York Valkyrie become the first side to win the Women's Super League three times after an incredible defensive effort thwarts favourites Wigan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/645QJ1o

England embrace growing competitiveness of women's game

England edge past New Zealand with a last-gasp try by Zoe Harrison as they embrace the growing competitiveness of women's rugby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NsxpQtK

Tenth woman's body found in South Africa suburb as police probe killings

The deaths have sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TL93HAm via IFTTT

'Mr Saturday' Russell 'comes through other side after real tough period'

George Russell described the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as "the most dominant weekend I've had in my career" after a win that felt like vindication. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iKG1bnX

Watch: Thousands turn out to greet Pope in France

The BBC's Hugh Schofield looks at why the visit is met with enthusiasm the Church attributes to growing spirituality among the French. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ziH1dY

R360 rebel series given ultimatum on overdue accounts

The company behind R360, the controversial all-star rugby start-up, has been ordered to publish overdue accounts or face being dissolved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y2SnoLA

The compromises and power struggles that shaped Fury-Joshua

BBC Sport takes a look at the compromises, power struggles and competing interests behind Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GQu8c1J

Why is the price of protein powder rising?

Why is the price of protein powder rising? from BBC News https://ift.tt/lXoCUje

Man died of cardiac arrest on flight, inquest told

Geoff Kitchen died onboard a Singapore Airlines flight which experienced severe turbulence in 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e8IbKXg

Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from a drug overdose

The death of the child star - who had fentanyl, Xanax, a muscle relaxant and antipsychotic medication in her system - was ruled an accident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZNeL387 via IFTTT

US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark

The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YFJ6IrA

'Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row

Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues? from BBC News https://ift.tt/GMvtQEL

F1 reduces maximum distance of races by 15km

F1 announces the maximum race distance for grands prix will be reduced by 15km from 305km to 290km for the 2027 season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qSTVUky

What have we learned from the Premier League so far?

BBC Sport takes a look at the opening weeks of the Premier League season as a long international break arrives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uH0Mtdl

Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested

Aleema Khanum is accused of mobilising her brother’s supporters ahead of country-wide protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5PnEbxu via IFTTT

Middlesex beat Leicestershire to win One-Day Cup

Middlesex claim their first silverware in a decade as they beat Leicestershire in a thrilling One-Day Cup final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nxFaSrf

Eagle leaves McIlroy two off Wentworth lead

Rory McIlroy stands two strokes behind the third-round leaders heading into the final day after a three-under 72 at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IVyL0wc

Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks

An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QOfU1Lq

McIlroy in mix heading into weekend at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy stays in contention with a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ftc01qw

Watch: Voting under way in Russian election tightly controlled by Kremlin

Russia's parliamentary elections are under way, the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2LTyCiB

Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target

An 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IJE6b2D

'Built differently' - Hodgkinson reveals hamstring abnormality

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she is "built differently" after an MRI scan uncovered an "abnormality" in her hamstring. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OsTpQKB

British soldier who died in Ukraine road accident named by MoD

Tributes have been paid to Major Paul Wilks, who was described as a "gifted leader". from BBC News https://ift.tt/iSKGLkc

Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WvBThsN

Nigeria arrests alleged Mexican drug kingpin at international airport

Arturo Carrera Loaiza denies allegations he was involved in meth production, the Nigerian authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qi42WJR via IFTTT

Repeatedly untruthful, callous and quiet: What we learned about Letby from inquiry report

The report has shed more details on Lucy Letby - the most prolific child killer in British legal history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/93VbDIy

Pollock still 'open to new opportunities' as Northampton talks go on

Henry Pollock continues to play hardball in his negotiations over a Northampton Saints contract extension, insisting he is still open to offers from elsewhere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gGp4v0n

Legendary Canadian boxer George Chuvalo dies aged 89

The heavyweight champion took on the likes of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, and was known for never once getting knocked out or knocked down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lhSoUKs via IFTTT

Zoo advertises tickets for 'child predator tour'

Chester Zoo, which was selling tickets to see lions and tigers, says the mistake was a computer error. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ShnedsL

Norris' real opportunity after coming from nowhere with 'masterpiece' lap

McLaren do not have the fastest car at the Spanish Grand Prix but with overtaking expected to be difficult, pole man Lando Norris has a chance of another win. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QLOyK84

Benn defies concerns to make weight for Garcia bout

Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia both comfortably make the welterweight limit for their WBC title fight despite concerns at how they would fare on the scales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wHU4Gng

Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims

The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jWKs1Dt

Weight-loss drugs avoid Wada banned list for 2027

Athletes will not be banned from using weight-loss drugs, but the substances will remain on a monitoring list. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lwj8g9k

Reigning Miss Austria beauty queen dies aged 22

Tributes have been paid to Lucia Sisic, who had a lifelong experience with a heart condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7gU0eQ5

From shot-shy to shoot on sight - Villa find a way to win

Aston Villa finally found their shooting boots with three goals at Club Brugge - but their win was not straightforward. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h7X1wFG

Sabalenka fights back to keep US Open defence alive

Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/smpc9XM

Glastonbury confirms ticket sale dates - and highest ever price

The festival will return in June after taking a fallow year, but tickets have topped £400 for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ilhmBUT

Minister condemns disorder at Portsmouth anti-migrant protest after police officers hurt

Sarah Jones told MPs the violence sparked by the arrival of 120 migrants in a single dinghy was "intimidating and thuggish". from BBC News https://ift.tt/uj2Zbfv

Zheng stuns Swiatek after winning another set from 5-0 down

Zheng Qinwen wins a set from 5-0 down for the second successive match as she shocks Iga Swiatek to reach the US Open quarter-finals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q21ohXB

Champions Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea

Reigning champions Arsenal came from behind to beat big-spending Chelsea in a pulsating London derby at Emirates Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Path78Z

Last-gasp Maitland-Niles stunner rescues point for Everton

Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his return to English football by scoring a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as a resilient Everton came from behind twice to draw with Manchester United in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8djVxf0

Germany's far-right AfD celebrate projected win in state election

AfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XwDkPOx via IFTTT

Odegaard and Saka star - player ratings for Arsenal v Chelsea

How Arsenal and Chelsea's players rated following their Premier League match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BU1danu

From chess to battle for pole, Gasly has Russell covered at Monza

Pierre Gasly delivered the biggest surprise pole position in F1 for years in Italy as the leading contenders had scrappy qualifying sessions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BPMRV0n

Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win

Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/saKjoVJ

Fernandez and Ndiaye show signs of promise on Man City debuts

Manchester City gave £185m of deadline-day talent their Premier League debuts in the win over Coventry - and manager Enzo Maresca will have enjoyed what he saw. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o0YzdOl

Emotional Taylor steps on to the scales one final time

Katie Taylor and Flora Pili weigh in under the light-welterweight limit at a sun-kissed Trinity College in Dublin before they fight for the undisputed title at Croke Park on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e3aTIr5

Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judges to meet his pledges

The Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zFqiO5X

Thieves steal 70,000 pints of Guinness in two lorries

More than 800 barrels of the stout have been stolen from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire, say police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F3Ga0Xd

Fifa accuses Uefa of 'smear campaign' against Infantino

The governing bodies have traded blows since Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3NzVUq9

Olympic champion Davis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash

Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is "lucky and blessed to be alive" after being involved in a car crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TSIjBxh

Moral Maze

Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4F0xE7a

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations

Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pyBSdEG via IFTTT

'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post

The US Defence Secretary is facing criticism for his apparent online mocking of members of Canada's cadet programme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NKoTQHC

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked but judge asks them to keep trying

The Massachusetts mother is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pJCBmMr

Superb England crush Ireland with record ODI chase

Maia Bouchier's stunning century helps England women seal their record one-day international chase of 282 to beat Ireland in the series opener. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ejlCUM2

People Fixing The World

What can be done to prevent, detect and treat the silent killer, sepsis? from BBC News https://ift.tt/YJmgcNo