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Pig farm operations suspended over abuse claims

Cranswick says it has suspended "the team" at one of its Lincolnshire sites while it investigates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eVr7j2U

(Another) Plan to Fix "Broken" Migration System

PM says UK risks ā€œbecoming an island of strangers". from BBC News https://ift.tt/EHRvIDV

Blackmore - the humble pioneer who transformed racing

As trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore retires from the saddle, we look at her impact and success in jump racing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VQT3uR0

Amorim admits he may have to leave if poor form continues

United's appalling finish to the campaign hit another low note at Old Trafford as they lost to a West Ham side that had failed to win any of their previous eight games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2zdK61m

'We are all frustrated' - Marinakis defends 'scandalous' confrontation

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo plays down owner Evangelos Marinakis' post-match intervention following the 2-2 draw against Leicester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BejzYHi

Welbeck ends 17-year wait to hit double figures

At the age of 34, Danny Welbeck hits double figures for Premier League goals in a single season for the first time in 17 years in Saturday's 2-0 win at Wolves. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hxk4hby

Welbeck ends 17-year wait to hit double figures

At the age of 34, Danny Welbeck hits double figures for Premier League goals in a single season for the first time in 17 years in Saturday's 2-0 win at Wolves. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hxk4hby

Mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies

He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler. from BBC News https://ift.tt/25XDAGM

Women's World Cup to expand to 48 teams from 2031

Fifa announces that the Women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 tournament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lI7kgxB

Five talking points from Lions squad announcement

Big-name casualties, Farrell circus avoided and Williams doubles Wales contingent - the talking points from the British and Irish Lions squad announcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kz7RBr2

PSL considering postponing rest of season

The Pakistan Super League is considering postponing the remainder of its season amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7oP5TjI

Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo park

African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rLSokZg

Pay day banking outages hit 1.2m people, banks reveal

In a letters to MPs, four major banks have set out the extent of the disruption caused in February's outage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uCGVXSo

Man whose remains found in suitcase raped teenager, court hears

Albert Alfonso, whose dismembered body was found in Bristol, sexually assaulted and blackmailed a teenager years earlier, a court hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JngR0dc

Arsenal need 'big balls and magic moments' - Rice

Declan Rice says Arsenal need "big balls" and "magic moments" if they are to overturn their semi-final deficit against Paris St-Germain and reach the Champions League final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UkXWuLK

Murder arrest after man's death on cruise ship

An altercation on a cruise ship led to the death of a 60-year-old man, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7wuz2Tq

'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time

Arsenal face a period of self-reflection as back-to-back WSL defeats threaten to derail what was shaping up to be a historic season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EkL1xaZ

Draper loses to Ruud in absorbing Madrid final

British number one Jack Draper misses out on a first ATP Tour clay-court title as Casper Ruud edges an absorbing Madrid Open final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T0rtzI5

McFly thrill fan after chance M4 services meeting

A chance meeting in a motorway services leads to a dream moment Joel, who has Down's syndrome. from BBC News https://ift.tt/94I7xJb

Sabalenka beats spirited Gauff to win Madrid Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff in a thrilling Madrid Open final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XzhAVWU

Trump will rename Veterans Day to celebrate US victories in World Wars

The president says Americans did "more than any other country, by far, in producing a victorious result" in the conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oMQjyr4

Guardiola to take coaching break after Man City

Pep Guardiola says he will take a break from management after he leaves Manchester City, though he does not know when he will retire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WNaT1gV

Norris 'not worried at all' about title challenge

Lando Norris says he has "no reason to be worried" about this title campaign despite Oscar Piastri outperforming him at the start of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d3u2Zjq

Are We (Finally) About to See a US-Ukraine Minerals Deal?

Plus, President Trump receives bad economic numbers - but blames President Biden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3C47DrA

English FA 'carefully reviewing' transgender policy

The English Football Association is "carefully reviewing" the decision made just weeks ago to allow transgender women to continue playing in women's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VNBqYaI

Exeter suspend coaches Hunter and Hepher after record loss

Exeter Chiefs suspend head coach Rob Hunter and attack coach Ali Hepher following their record Premiership loss at Gloucester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FCJ1RAW

UN's top court begins hearings on Israel's legal duties towards Palestinians

Dozens of countries will give evidence at the ICJ hearings, which Israel has labelled a "circus". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dya6LGw

'No-one expected this' - how Slot guided Liverpool to the title

As Liverpool are crowned Premier League champions, BBC Sport explores the impact made by Arne Slot this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IPHf6hC

Slot thanks Klopp moments after Liverpool win title

Liverpool manager Arne Slot pays tribute to his predecessor Jurgen Klopp moments after the club clinched the Premier League title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xClbE5i

Highlights: Palace beat Villa to reach FA Cup final

Crystal Palace reach the FA Cup final in spectacular style as Eberechi Eze and Ismaila Sarr drive them to a fully deserved victory against Aston Villa at Wembley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bGKNl5n

Raducanu out of Madrid Open after loss to Kostyuk

Emma Raducanu loses to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the second round of the Madrid Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sn6s83c

Gang members trafficked women to UK as sex workers

Women were trafficked to the UK from Romania and lived with their "controllers" at rented properties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qJIan4Z

'One of my favourite wins' - Norrie battles illness to beat Landaluce

Britain's Cameron Norrie describes his first-round victory at the Madrid Open as one of his favourite wins in his career after overcoming illness to defeat Martin Landaluce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uBZ0nL6

An inner drive mistaken for laziness: The makings of Van Dijk

As Virgil van Dijk prepares to lift his second Premier League title with Liverpool, we look at how the 33-year-old centre-back learned from early setbacks to become one of the best in the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y4JPOw1

Rangers confirm takeover talks with US investors

Reports of interest first surfaced earlier this year but the Ibrox club has now confirmed "productive conversations" are ongoing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/35GBkWN

What Happens After the Death of a Pope?

And, Adam and Chris answer listeners political questions on Radio 2. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zRedmT7

Van driver admits causing girl's death in crash

Rawal Rehman took "at least 20 lines of cocaine" in the hours before he hit Louisa Palmisano. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3HhDYRE

Tories push to ban recording of non-crime hate incidents

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says the incidents waste police time and calls for them to be scrapped. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XncBmMr

Leeds United promoted back to Premier League

Leeds United are promoted back to the Premier League after two years in the Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yz26K0D

West Brom sack head coach Mowbray

Championship club West Bromwich Albion sack head coach Tony Mowbray after defeat by Derby County. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jF9dIyk

'A club at a crossroads' - relegated Leicester in need of rebuild

The banner flown over the King Power Stadium made its point before a second relegation in three seasons, and instant return to the Championship, was confirmed soon afterwards for Leicester City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MgC5xNR

'If we don't score, nothing matters' - Man Utd lack 'a lot of things'

Manchester United's worst ever Premier League season hits another low as they fail to score in defeat by Wolves at Old Trafford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OzRxsdJ

US Supreme Court halts deportation of detained Venezuelans

The accused gang members are being sent to a notorious jail in El Salvador under a 19th-Century law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OhDrTn7

Home-made Hawk-Eye? Sabalenka takes pic of ball mark to dispute call

Aryna Sabalenka takes a photograph on court of a disputed ball mark during her quarter-final victory over Elise Mertens at the Stuttgart Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J35peGW

'Child in arms, luggage on my head, I fled Sudan camp for safety'

Inhabitants of Sudan's biggest camp for displaced people have had their lives upturned once again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PdTDSg5

Murder arrest as golf course crash victim named

The woman died in hospital on Tuesday, after being struck by a van involved in a police chase on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oI4P5f1

Flintoff 'didn't leave house for six months' after crash

The former England cricketer speaks about his recovery from the crash ahead of a new documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PsIqKFH

Fury v AJ can happen, all it takes is a DM - Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn is confident Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua could still happen, and says all it takes is a direct message on social media between the fighters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O7jCMsr

Play Champions League Squares during Real Madrid v Arsenal

Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RAONr8U