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Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage?

Lionel Messi signs off from potentially his final game on the global stage with a heavy defeat - but he still shows some magic touches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EGkZxt1

Motorbike convoy escorts boy to prom after dad's plea

Family says the large turnout of about 1,000 people had "restored our faith in humanity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/yP2JN4g

Djokovic has some fun as he joins Sabalenka media conference

Novak Djokovic crashes Aryna Sabalenka's media conference with an assessment of his training partner before Wimbledon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OjDG8W9

At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VXuAlas

Kneecap hit back at Starmer in highly-charged Glastonbury set

The Irish-language rap trio play to a packed crowd, despite calls for their performance to be banned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xn3q5zm

I had first death threat at 18 - Watson on social media abuse

British tennis player Heather Watson says she has received social media abuse "daily" during her career and had her first death threat aged 18. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7FEPqvj

Andrews' journey from set-piece expert to Brentford boss

Keith Andrews applied to be manager of League Two MK Dons in April - two months later he has been appointed boss of Premier League Brentford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c10sYti

Norris says he needs to make fewer mistakes

Lando Norris says he needs to stop making as many mistakes to ensure he has the best chance of winning the F1 drivers' title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bHVUIZr

Diplomacy, Defence and... Daddy?

Trump claims ā€œbig winā€ as Nato defence spending set to increase to 5% of GDP. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jxrefdB

French star Boisson has Wimbledon hopes ended

Breakout Roland Garros star Lois Boisson sees her hopes of a maiden Wimbledon main-draw appearance end in the first round of qualifying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oGfZWpM

England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test

Ben Duckett hits 149 and Zak Crawley and Joe Root both make half-centuries as England produce a brilliant run chase on the final day to win the first Test against India at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HxvrMKO

Man Utd make improved £60m bid for striker Mbeumo

Manchester United submit an improved bid of more than £60m for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZzyhpfS

How did Archer fare on his red-ball return?

Fast bowler Jofra Archer shows encouraging signs while making his first first-class appearance for four years for Sussex against Durham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2S5ArRK

'We're not Rottweilers': Behind the scenes at a GP 8am scramble

The BBC goes behind the scenes at a GP surgery dealing with the high demand for appointments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6zMRPrN

Cricket: Today at the Test

Day three highlights from the first Test match between England and India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N9Ttanw

England v India - highlights of day two of first Test

Day two highlights from the first Test match between England and India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UnXq9dx

Jaiswal & Gill star as India dominate England on day one

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill both hit centuries on the opening day of the first Test to give India early control against England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nEjX2aF

Blake Lively and Taylor Swift messages can be included in legal case, judge rules

Lively's team had claimed they were irrelevant to the ongoing legal case but the judge disagreed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ryWcKXh

Government whip quits over disability benefit cuts

The Labour MP says she could not vote for the welfare bill published by the government earlier this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n5zQqF8

Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgery

Hayley Butler, 40, died after falling ill following a procedure in Turkey, an inquest hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C7y2uU9

Gambling and social media abuse of women in sport - what is going on?

BBC Sport looks at what is going on with the relationship between gambling, tennis, women in sport and online abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LS8zsTZ

Is Donald Trump about to put the US at war with Iran?

The US president says his patience is ā€œwearing thinā€ with Iran from BBC News https://ift.tt/fiFODpI

Tennis players call for ID verification after Boulter abuse

Tennis players call for the introduction of identity verification on social media after British number two Katie Boulter shared her experiences of online abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c2kyBsj

US moves 30 jets as Iran attack speculation grows

At least 30 US military planes have moved from bases in America to Europe, flight tracking data shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oH6PfN5

Sacking Postecoglou was emotionally difficult - Levy

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says sacking manager Ange Postecoglou after he led the club to victory in the Europa League was "emotionally" difficult. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pvw93tz

The Grooming Gangs Report

ā€œCollective failureā€ to address questions about grooming gang’s ethnicity says report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8JRjpcy

Grooming report pulls no punches - but will it lead to meaningful change?

For survivors of sexual abuse, practical on the ground change will be vital, writes social affairs editor Alison Holt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nlV34Uv

A footballing mismatch – why were Auckland City playing Bayern Munich?

Bayern Munich's Club World Cup group game against Auckland City was a mismatch on the pitch - so why were the part-timers from New Zealand facing the 34-time German champions? from BBC News https://ift.tt/lpIk5yR

'Nowhere feels safe': Iranians on life under Israeli attacks

Some of those in Iran who have spoken to the BBC use one word to describe life in there right now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KurtaBI

Footage shows burning cars after missile strike in Israel

Footage from Reuters news agency shows burning cars after a missile strike in the Israeli city of Haifa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N3osWvu

Norris & Piastri collide as Russell wins in Canada

Lando Norris crashes out of the Canadian Grand Prix in a collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, as George Russell wins. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RF6Xjfx

England knocked out of World Cup of Darts by Germany

England's Luke Humphries and Luke Littler are out of the World Cup of Darts after a shock defeat by hosts Germany in the last 16. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UfZtXPV

Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xqY6smr

Leinster dominate Bulls in URC final for ninth title

Leinster win the United Rugby Championship for the first time since 2021 as they produced a dominant display to beat Bulls 32-7 at Croke Park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xIMUCrZ

Markram helps South Africa close in on Test Championship victory

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma propel South Africa to within touching distance of victory in the ICC World Test Championship on day three of the final against Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jibs5VQ

Watchdog warns allergy sufferers about Dubai chocolate

The Food Standards Agency says the labelling on imported chocolate may not list all ingredients. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yhf2vVW

Good that Verstappen took accountability - Russell

George Russell says he was "surprised" that Max Verstappen took accountability for colliding with the Mercedes driver during the Spanish Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OMT95Uv

Did Donald Trump deliberately provoke the LA protests?

Will protests spread to more American cities? from BBC News https://ift.tt/52av9p3

Boy whose father and nine siblings were killed in Israeli strike goes to Italy for treatment

Adam al-Najjar is evacuated to Milan, where surgeons can work to save his arm which was severely damaged in the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JhMB7FI

'Terrifically entertaining' - superb Smith knock puts England in charge

Jamie Smith scores 60 runs off 26 balls, including five sixes, to put England in a commanding position in the third T20 against West Indies in Southampton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ich0NPE

R360 rebel circuit is flawed - Premiership boss

The breakaway R360 event, which aims to sign top stars, does not have a clear route to reality say Premiership Rugby bosses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JkecpUN

Bafta-winning stars announced for Harry Potter TV show

Katherine Parkinson will play Molly Weasley, with eight more actors announced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3sY1evp

Jobe Bellingham following brother's path but wants 'own identity'

Just as brother Jude did before him, Jobe Bellingham is set to move from the Championship to Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uGPQAU2

'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City want 'genius' Cherki

Manchester City want to sign France midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon, but who is he exactly and why is everybody so excited about him? from BBC News https://ift.tt/4be0LNG

Biggest drone strike hits Ukraine's second city

At least three people were killed and 40 injured in Kharkiv and Kherson in drone and missile strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F3gAqvT

Dawn French says sorry for posting 'one-sided' Gaza video

The video sparked a backlash with critics accusing her of appearing to "mock" the 7 October 2023 attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IDKGYBb

Six games, six wins - but what have England learned?

England have started the summer by thrashing a depleted West Indies side - but what does it mean for the team's post-Ashes rebuild and World Cup hopes? from BBC News https://ift.tt/4rpvMwH

The cracks the Europa League lustre could not hide

An in-depth look at why Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou 16 days after their Europa League success. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6KARjOM

Elon Musk says Donald Trump is "in the Epstein filesā€

The big public bust up between the tech billionaire and US president from BBC News https://ift.tt/O8UCDpm

Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

Charities have welcomed plans to extend free school meals to all children in England whose parents receive Universal Credit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQ6d5ZI

Eight injured on Ryanair flight hit by 'severe turbulence', police say

The flight's captain called ahead for medical assistance and the plane "landed normally" in southern Germany. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LjYqdAn

Rangers on verge of Martin appointment

Rangers are close to finalising a deal with Russell Martin to become the club's next manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KzFLnXb

Kirby announces England retirement before Euros

England attacking midfielder Fran Kirby retires from international football with immediate effect after being told she will not be in the Euro 2025 squad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hibIKRq

Intruder arrested in Windsor Castle grounds

A man in his 30s is arrested on suspicion of trespass on a protected site in Windsor, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YbaZFS1

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Who controls Donald Trump's Truth Social account?

The president uses it prolifically. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QdLklOj

Major study shows exercise improves colon cancer survival rates

Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise levels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZhOHje4

Not redemption but release - how Yates finally conquered the Giro

Simon Yates finds release by finally winning his first Giro d'Italia title after years of heartbreak and misfortune in the Grand Tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3whmSZb

Anderson stars for Lancs in first T20 since 2014

James Anderson takes three wickets and a catch as Lancs beat Durham, while Glamorgan defeat Middlesex in the T20 Blast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xH7Epfo

Root's sparkling 166* steers England to series win

Joe Root becomes England's leading run-scorer in one-day internationals as his 166 not out secures a three-wicket win over West Indies in Cardiff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ldWub2O

'I fought myself in the mind' - Alcaraz beats Shelton to reach quarters

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is through to the French Open quarter-finals after a four-set win over American Ben Shelton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tOD9zZs

Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan

The response is seen as neither an explicit rejection nor clear acceptance of the proposal, but US envoy Steve Witkoff has branded it "unacceptable". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QlDPncW

Hamilton says new front wing rule 'waste of money'

Lewis Hamilton says the introduction of a new rule clamping down on front wing flexibility at the Spanish Grand Prix was "a waste of money". from BBC News https://ift.tt/hlKX3x7

Norrie beats Fearnley after firework disruption

Cameron Norrie maintains focus to beat British rival Jacob Fearnley in a French Open match disrupted by loud fireworks outside Paris St-Germain's stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bquJ3Be