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Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges

The spy scandal has revived fears that Austria remains a hotbed of Russian espionage activity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6RzbKhe

Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?

And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year from BBC News https://ift.tt/MEeaGmc

Sooryavanshi, 15, hits 93 as Royals boost play-off chances

India wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits 93 off 38 balls as Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants to boost their chances of reaching the IPL play-offs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QsmH5YA

The £100Bn HS2 Debacle

HS2 could now cost over £100bn, but government vows to deliver project “to completion”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IiXk1yG

Man City's Shaw wins WSL Player of the Season

Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw wins the WSL Football's Player of the Season and Golden Boot awards at a ceremony in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f5U9wab

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?

The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis from BBC News https://ift.tt/2uAof5T

Osula stars as Newcastle increase West Ham's relegation worries

William Osula scores twice as Newcastle soundly defeat West Ham United 3-1, to leave Nuno Espirito Santo's side on the brink of relegation from the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zcyfJR6

England beaten in rain-affected ODI as NZ draw series

New Zealand beat England by 17 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method to level the three-match series in Cardiff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3a4oytW

Sportscene: Premiership Highlights

Highlights from the final day of the Scottish Premiership top six. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xIHEBev

US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members

The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2NBJndW

Man City beat rivals Man Utd 2-1 to win FA Youth Cup

Reigan Heskey smashes home a late winner as Manchester City beat Manchester United to win the FA Youth Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3Rv0yBt

Listen: 5 Live Sport - The Making of Jannik Sinner

BBC Sport has travelled across Italy to tell the Jannik Sinner story. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rCiQ0hP

Journalists scramble as gunshots sound in Philippine senate

Rounds of gunfire were heard but officials have not revealed who fired the shots. from BBC News https://ift.tt/am84fri

Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury

Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FKvLUzP

Refs' chief Webb confirms grappling consultation

Disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision, referees' chief Howard Webb says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5YCziJ3

Labour MPs Move Against Starmer

The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lk5AJBw

Anderson shows character to go with talent after personal loss

Elliot Anderson's crucial equaliser against Newcastle for Nottingham Forest was even more admirable given the huge personal loss he has suffered. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t2Fcb0f

Man charged as three Jewish people assaulted

Two men, aged 58 and 26, and a 53-year-old woman were left with minor injuries from the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x75CnzD

Lacking depth, little threat - Man Utd will not find replacing Casemiro easy

Manchester United have failed to win any of the four Premier League games Casemiro has failed to start this season, leaving Michael Carrick to ponder how to replace him when he leaves this summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sU3V4xo

Four-try Packer 'doesn't go away' as England set up Grand Slam decider

Four-try veteran flanker Marlie Packer "doesn't go away" as she eyes a fitting England finale in Bordeaux's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9BhyNEb

Arteta rallies Arsenal for huge Premier League weekend

As the Premier League title race nears its conclusion, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tells his players and the Gunners fans to "stay present and live the moment". from BBC News https://ift.tt/CayI4oi

Valverde taken to hospital after alleged incident with Tchouameni

An incident involving team-mates Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni threatens to overshadow one of Real Madrid's biggest matches of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zfkuHT1

Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?

The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XiTMkcY

Neymar apologises for slapping teenager Robinho Jr

Neymar apologises to his Santos team-mate Robinho Jr for slapping the teenager during a training session on Sunday, saying he "crossed the line". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3sGbNLB

'In a better place but not 100%' - Raducanu out of Rome as wait for return continues

Britain's Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Italian Open because of the post-viral illness that has kept her off the WTA Tour for two months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vtuvkjz

Robinson in contact with England as he eyes Test recall

Bowler Ollie Robinson confirms he has been in contact with both England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key as he eyes a recall to the Test side. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MLKvXyU

Bank of Dave star spots Warburtons fire from helicopter

Dave Fishwick was flying over Burnley in his helicopter when he spotted the fire at the bread factory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N4EOl1s

UAE accuses Iran of renewed drone and missile attacks

A large fire has broken out at the key Emirati oil port of Fujairah, which lies beyond the largely-blocked Strait of Hormuz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yGt2zmY

Antonelli wins in Miami to extend title lead

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli holds off Lando Norris in a race-long battle to win the Miami Grand Prix and take a commanding championship lead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1lDqQKS

Van Graan criticises TV replay 'consistency' after Bath lose semi-final

Bath boss Johann van Graan calls for more "consistency" with who supplies the television match official footage after he felt foul play incidents were missed in his side's Investec Champions Cup semi-final loss to Bordeaux. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nhAF8M3

Woodwork woe and a Spurs lifeline - West Ham suffer in survival fight

Tottenham were the biggest winners as fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham hit the woodwork four times in their 3-0 defeat at Brentford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vzPCZrB

Brentford flying - but will sixth be good enough for Champions League?

Many predicted Brentford to go down. Instead they are on the cusp of securing European football next season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5oazKRp

Is the UK heading for another drought this summer?

Has a very dry April sparked concerns of another drought in some parts of the UK this summer? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the current situation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ucHFDP

King Charles visits Bermuda in first British overseas territory trip

Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QlMcB58

Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism

Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XZEiORL