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Met to pay damages to French publisher over arrest

Ernest Moret was stopped and questioned by counter-terror police at St Pancras station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4ut02bj

About 200 affected by 'fake funeral plans', says MP

MP Emma Hardy is appealing for banks to refund those who took out policies from a Hull funeral firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R8h3pbw

Is Myanmar's army reversing its losses? It's complicated

A rebel group that took a key town lost it to the junta two weeks later. But there's more to the story. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qw7Vzai

World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0sR84CX

Match of the Day

Highlights of the day’s seven Premier League matches, including West Ham v Liverpool. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FW3BvJZ

Hayes laments 'worst decision in Champions League history' as Chelsea beaten by Barcelona

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says Kadeisha Buchanan's sending-off against Barcelona was the "worst decision in Champions League history". from BBC News https://ift.tt/xcT2AD0

Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £900k

The original owner of the watch, businessman John Jacob Astor, 47, went down with the ship in 1912. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EMJm3oV

Police operation sees 24 'sexual predators' jailed

The abuse suffered by eight girls in West Yorkshire has been described as "abhorrent in the extreme". from BBC News https://ift.tt/RdzBwMc

Liverpool agree compensation deal with Feyenoord for Slot

Liverpool agree a compensation deal with Feyenoord to allow Arne Slot to become their new manager, succeeding Jurgen Klopp. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DbuyJV7

Bairstow century leads Punjab to record T20 run-chase

Jonny Bairstow's astonishing 108 from 48 balls leads Punjab Kings to the highest-ever successful T20 run-chase. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hl49OcP

Crystal Palace put £60m price tags on Olise and Eze

Crystal Palace will only entertain offers for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise that start at £60m or more for each player. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iRnJmTF

Nurse who stole more than £100k from patients jailed

He forged the signature of an elderly woman who was incapable of holding a pen, say police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oDxTqNG

Olly Alexander to bring Eurovision magic to EastEnders

This year's UK Eurovision entrant will make a surprise visit to Walford next month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9yANaFR

Male hippo in Japanese zoo found to be female

A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l7Mez93

Selby unsure of snooker future after round-one loss

Four-time world champion Mark Selby says he will consider his future in snooker after losing 10-6 in the first round against Crucible debutant Joe O’Connor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p8XzOgj

‘They will talk about this forever’ – Coventry close to ‘greatest story'

Coventry's epic FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United, when the Sky Blues came from 3-0 down to force penalties, will be talked about "forever". from BBC News https://ift.tt/naAkMgp

El Clasico: Real Madrid trail Barcelona - live text

Follow live text commentary as Real Madrid host Barcelona in the final 'El Clasico' of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UxszjO0

Three men killed in retail park car crash named

The car they were travelling in broke through a fence at a retail park and hit a footbridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D4985MX

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk

The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/REotDxB

Surfer Sebastian Steudtner rides 28.57m wave

World record holder Sebastian Steudtner rides a wave measured at 28.57m in Nazare, Portugal - an unofficial new world record awaiting confirmation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UsTGKJN

West Ham out of Europe after Leverkusen draw

West Ham are knocked out of the Europa League after drawing 1-1 with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen at London Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WQ05Ib7

Martinez stars in shootout as Villa reach Euro semis

Aston Villa reach their first major European semi-final since 1982 with a chaotic penalty shootout victory over Lille in the Europa Conference League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZqW7mnJ

Chelsea bounce back from cup exits to beat Villa

Chelsea return to the top of the Women's Super League by beating Aston Villa - as they bounce back from the disappointment of being knocked out of the FA Cup and losing the League Cup final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KzMhnJc

Dundee 0-0 Rangers: Hosts forced into early change

Follow live text and radio coverage as Dundee take on Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uRdMAic

Cloudy skies stop sun sparking Olympic torch journey

A Greek actress playing the role of a high priestess lights the Olympic flame in ancient Olympia, Greece. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LRuYt8N

Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IKQ2lJ7

Wildcard witness and untested legal theory: How strong is first Trump case?

Experts are split over the strength of NY prosecutor Alvin Bragg's case, which relies on a novel legal strategy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N2zf1CJ

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway finale pulls in 4m

Girls Aloud, Holly Willoughby and Olly Murs helped the duo bid farewell to the show - for now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b2Zd6aP

Football fans in hospital after A1M minibus crash

Seventeen people are in hospital after the crash near Pontefract on Saturday night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BRvtc2e

Perfect day for Guardiola as Man City take top spot

A 5-1 home win over Luton was the ideal fixture for Manchester City, nestled between two Champions League ties with Real Madrid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VXkmHyK

Fernandes double earns Man Utd point at Bournemouth

Manchester United twice come from behind to deny Bournemouth victory but their winless Premier League run extends to four games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tZyxB3I

Man jailed for life for rugby player murder

Jake Hill, 25, has been jailed for a minimum of 28 years for the murder of Michael Riddiough-Allen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YHjIt5y

European Challenge Cup: Gloucester 3-7 Ospreys - radio & text

Listen to BBC commentary and follow live text as Gloucester host Ospreys in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Kingsholm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s2D0xGz

Liverpool suffer shock home defeat to Atalanta

Liverpool face a huge battle to stay in the Europa League after a shock home defeat to Atalanta in the quarter-final first leg at Anfield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DGY01Wt

'Alonso's passion for F1 shines blindingly bright'

Fernando Alonso's passion for Formula 1 shines like a blinding light as 42-year-old announces his decision to race on with Aston Martin, writes Andrew Benson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lF8AoGY

Polish MPs debate liberalising right to abortion

Abortion in Poland is heavily restricted, but the new prime minster has pledged to liberalise the law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZmXShkJ

Usyk is too small to beat elite heavyweights - Fury

Britain's Tyson Fury says Oleksandr Usyk is too small to compete with him in their undisputed heavyweight world title fight in May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7rCpeqc

Can US pressure deliver Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza?

Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar remain far apart on key issues after six months of war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fHRK0xz

Arizona court reinstates abortion ban law from 1864

Arizona's top court ruled that a strict 160-year-old ban on abortion may be enforced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2s8NOot

Listen: Flights, Cameron, Action - DC Meets Trump

Lord Cameron visits Washington via Mar-a-Lago from BBC News https://ift.tt/oC3JxXr

RAF takes part in largest airdrop of aid to Gaza

Aircraft from nine countries drop 10 tonnes of aid on the coast of Gaza to mark the end of Ramadan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GZrkB80

Hardest Geezer eyes next challenge after Africa run

Russ Cook says it is "hard to contemplate the whole thing" after completing the mammoth challenge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IqsLWH7

Let states decide abortion rights, Trump says

His statement on the contentious election issue was criticised by both conservatives and liberals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0byl1TO

Russia-friendly populist elected Slovak president

Peter Pellegrini accused his rival of being a warmonger who would send Slovak soldiers to fight in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/amQ4efD

Villa lack 'big-team mentality' - Watkins

Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins says his side lack "a big-team mentality" to kill off crucial games in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G0AKRL6

Biden vows to help Baltimore recover rapidly

The US president says "union labour and American steel" will rebuild Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i4IaQBN

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher file for divorce

The couple, who wed in 2010, announced on social media that they filed to end their marriage last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1tcVCZA

Is H from Steps really getting a statue?

The idea has caught the imagination of some in the town, but sceptics think it could all be a hoax. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FIGpJdl

Lara Croft voted most iconic video game character

Lara Croft beat old favourites Mario, Sonic and Pac-Man to claim the title, voted for by gamers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e9ir1q6

Foden scores hat-trick as Man City beat Villa

Phil Foden struck a stunning hat-trick as Manchester City continued to apply pressure to their Premier League title rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mursjpg

Dessert brand accuses Aldi of copying product

Dessert brand Pleese says Aldi is using an almost identical product name, slogan and flavours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fjIpkYD

US veteran refuses to pay fine over pro-Hamas sign

Ex-US Navy pilot Michael Rabb, from Colorado, is convicted following a protest in Sheffield in 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6WSLmRD

EFL: Portsmouth face Derby & Doncaster host Wrexham - live text

Follow live text and score updates as Portsmouth face Derby in League One and Doncaster take on Wrexham in League Two. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GKlM7eo

Lulu: I don't speak before 12 noon. I'm not lying

Ahead of her farewell tour the Shout singer talks Bond, Bowie and Boom Bang-a-Bang. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H8qXNzd

Moment woman steals guard's gun and opens fire

Three people were injured in the incident, which took place outside a market in Santiago, Chile. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JTRbmek

Israeli government says it will ban Al Jazeera

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would "act immediately" to close the Qatari network's local office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cHs9geO

Hayes' 'aggression' comment irresponsible - Eidevall

Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall says it was "irresponsible" of Chelsea's Emma Hayes to refer to him showing "male aggression". from BBC News https://ift.tt/WNc0QSw

Hayes' 'aggression' comment irresponsible - Eidevall

Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall says it was "irresponsible" of Chelsea's Emma Hayes to refer to him showing "male aggression". from BBC News https://ift.tt/WNc0QSw