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Embarrassing defeat and bizarre parade - inside Man Utd's troubled trip

The BBC's Simon Stone covered Man United's post-season tour of Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong and the trip did not go to plan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZpAc0bF

Father-of-three charged over Liverpool parade crash

Seventy-nine people were hurt when a car hit fans attending Liverpool's Premier League victory parade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TG5rYoH

Chelsea trigger Delap's £30m release clause

Premier League clubs have been made aware of Liam Delap's preference to move to Chelsea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sDkNAjT

Are (even more of) Israel’s allies turning against them?

EU says Israeli strikes in Gaza 'go beyond what is necessary' to fight Hamas from BBC News https://ift.tt/ATMonIF

Fans arrested after clashes before Conference League final

Riot police in the Polish city of Wroclaw use a water cannon to stop trouble between Chelsea and Real Betis fans before the Uefa Conference League final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WpD1mYQ

Yamal signs new six-year Barcelona contract

Lamine Yamal signs a new six-year Barcelona contract following a breakout season in which he helped the Catalan club win a domestic treble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qFIPzK1

Alan Bates's 'kangaroo court' claims denied by Post Office payout board

The body overseeing compensation has pushed back against criticisms by Sir Alan Bates, who led the campaign for redress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LXrK6NF

Wolves to reject Man Utd's five-year pay plan for Cunha

Wolves are set to reject Manchester United's proposal to pay Matheus Cunha's £62.5m release clause over five years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WMKjuoI

'Simply sublime' - Arsenal youngster Dowman scores brilliant goal

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman scores a sensational individual goal to open the scoring for England against Czechia in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/omg9cpZ

'Poor' decision by PGMOL to pick Bramall for Villa game - Hackett

The referees' body made a "poor management decision" in appointing Thomas Bramall to officiate Aston Villa's defeat by Manchester united, says former referees' boss Keith Hackett. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TpHoXBr

In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed in Ottawa

The King and Queen are in Canada for a historic visit meant to underscore Canada's sovereignty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kK46HQz

Sabalenka races to French Open first-round win

World number one Aryna Sabalenka drops just one game against Kamilla Rakhimova to get her French Open campaign under way in emphatic style. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ra97yMb

Van Dijk lifts Premier League trophy at rapturous Anfield

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk lifts the Premier League title aloft at Anfield - the first league title trophy lift in front of a crowd at Anfield in 35 years after their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0bGZQU8

How Watson went from outcast to Sunderland promotion hero

Tommy Watson had been booed by Sunderland fans following a deal to join Brighton in the summer, only to score the goal to secure Premier League football for the Black Cats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x2QaRpt

Monaco pole 'a big thing' for Norris but there's jeopardy

Lando Norris says his pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix is a "step in the right direction" and "quite a big thing" after being unhappy with his form since the start of this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fZOvnky

Legendary photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81

He was known for dramatic and unflinching black-and-white images of hardship, conflict and natural beauty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ORpgFjX

Pope, Crawley & Duckett hit centuries as England dominate Zimbabwe

Centuries from Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett highlight a dominant batting display as England wrap up day one on 498-3 in the first innings of their single Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dn1GqQr

National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps

The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FpRjel1

'Oh goodness me!' - Grimmond run out in bizarre fashion

West Indies' Realeanna Grimmond is run out in bizarre fashion to leave West Indies on 47-3 in their first T20 against England at Canterbury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wqcRp69

Italy's Meloni ready to help if Vatican agrees to Trump's war mediation plan

For now the Holy See says the idea of even hosting talks is more a hope than a concrete plan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gYAMj4d

Her bravery shone through, says family of firefighter who died in business park blaze

Firefighters Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, along with father Dave Chester, died in the fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ls7AQJy

French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims

Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O5emzZt

Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovision

Pedro SƔnchez warns against "double standards" after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cqHDefn

Can anyone stop 'unrivalled' Chelsea after treble?

After wrapping up a domestic treble with their Women's FA Cup win over Manchester United, can anyone stop Chelsea? from BBC News https://ift.tt/LJT8MBG

'More to come' from Ferrari, says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says there are "lots of positives to take" from the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after he finished fourth from 12th on the grid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LhJl3QC

Norris 'just not good enough' in qualifying

McLaren's Lando Norris says "I always go slower" when other people improve as his qualifying struggles continue at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OR90zL7

Ferrari 'P-nowhere' with Hamilton 'devastated'

Lewis Hamilton is "gutted" by Ferrari's performance at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix while team-mate Charles Leclerc says it "hurts". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qO58xBT

Palace shock Man City to win first major trophy in their history

A first half goal from Eberechi Eze is enough for Crystal Palace to secure a 1-0 win over Manchester City and win the first ever major trophy in the club's history in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DIKlhNv

Caudery wins pole vault at Diamond League in Doha

Britain's Molly Caudery begins her 2025 outdoor season with victory in the pole vault at a Diamond League meeting in Doha. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tUPfyZB

Two teens arrested after kittens found 'mutilated'

Two kittens were found dead in a field in Ruislip, west London, on Saturday, 3 May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ML8iWK

Frank Skinner gets married after four rejections from his now-wife

The comedian announced on his podcast that he had married Cath Mason after 24 years together. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kHtTobs

McIlroy struggles as Ryder Cup captains impress at US PGA

American Ryan Gerard leads the US PGA Championship from Europe's Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald while Rory McIlroy endures a tough start on day one at Quail Hollow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s1Mt8zx

Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 50, hospital says

The hospital says 22 children and 15 women are among the dead after several homes in the Jabalia area were hit overnight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y7BbVXT

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