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GB News wins Ofcom legal challenge over Jacob Rees-Mogg shows

The High Court says Ofcom's rulings over two shows hosted by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg were unlawful. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3nCmcak

BBC Verify: Viral Donald Trump Jr audio highly likely AI fake

A clip has been widely shared of Donald Trump Jr allegedly saying on his podcast that the US should have sent arms to Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BYMvU9n

The Tates in the States

Self-described misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lzYR9wG

Travel ban for man who 'tortured' women in Highland dungeon

The first order of its kind to be imposed by a Scottish court prevents Kevin Booth from leaving the UK for five years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W8tj5dM

What did we learn from Ferguson's Rangers unveiling?

Barry Ferguson speaks about his expectations, coaching staff and route to the job at his first media conference as interim Rangers manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AE9UYSV

American loses UK appeal to become legally non-binary

Lord Justice Singh says the issue is "better suited to resolution in Parliament than the courts". from BBC News https://ift.tt/zPrYM26

M4 death investigated after online 'predator' sting

Police arrested the man after accusations against him were live streamed on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TchtwNs

Americanswers... on 5 Live! What's Elon Musk's latest threat to federal workers?

And will the president listen to European leaders this week? from BBC News https://ift.tt/xdntuh2

Fiorentina's Kean in hospital after collapsing on pitch

Fiorentina striker Moise Kean collapses on the pitch and is taken to hospital after sustaining a head injury during a 1-0 defeat at Hellas Verona. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6PLrVMg

Van driver hunt continues after fatal tram crash

Police are understood to have identified the man involved in the crash, which killed a young girl. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tAZj26g

England regain Calcutta Cup after Scotland miss last-gasp kick

Finn Russell misses a 79th-minute conversion as England do just enough to deny Scotland an unprecendented fifth successive win in the fixture. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CapknzS

Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6UvYsSl

Musician seeks help to recover ancient violin stolen in pub

The instrument is worth a six-figure sum but also holds a lot of emotional value. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PHO2WYn

Watch: Goat rescued from fifth-floor flat ledge in Madrid

A goat in Madrid was rescued by firefighters after it became trapped on a window sill of a tower block. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kwTaHCh

Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?

Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ShNpovH

How an American takeover could change James Bond forever

Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U8DkBVz

'Fighting for change' - what next for Spain & Rubiales after trial?

550 days after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips on the world's biggest stage, Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now? from BBC News https://ift.tt/GuhLwEe

Minister faces calls to resign over solicitor CV claim

Jonathan Reynolds is accused of falsely claiming he was a solicitor, when he was only a trainee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OCQZTYS

Ferrari have every ingredient to win - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari have "absolutely every ingredient to win" as the team launch the car he hopes will take him to an eighth world title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NnCW0mr

Robson 'honoured' to bring women's game back to Queen's

Former British number one Laura Robson says it is a "huge honour" to welcome women's professional tennis back to Queen's for the first time in more than 50 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dhbZSiV

Neymar scores first goal after Santos return

Neymar scores a penalty and sets up another goal as Santos beat Agua Santa 3-1 in the Campeonato Paulista, striking for the first time in his second stint at the club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/93djmQ5

What’s up with Gen Z?

A study suggests that less than half of Generation Z are proud to be British. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RolPadx

Gourley & Nielsen break British records at Keely Klassic

Neil Gourley breaks the men's British indoor 1,000m and Lina Nielsen does the same in the women's 300m at the Keely Klassic in Birmingham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FA0odTy

Fire breaks out at London luxury hotel

About 100 people have been evacuated and 125 firefighters are tackling a fire at Chiltern Firehouse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/du1VjsJ

Premier League sponsorship rules 'void' says tribunal

The Premier League's rules governing sponsorship deals from the period between between 2021 and 2024 are "void and unenforceable", a tribunal rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UETDud5

NHS 'recovery plan' fails to deliver new dentists or more appointments

NHS leaders say the contract for dentists to carry out NHS work needs redrawing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CKGoN4S

Elon Musk's 'take your kid to work' day

He brought his son to the Oval Office for a surprise press conference from BBC News https://ift.tt/CyfHYoK

Google maps updates Gulf of Mexico name for US users

The update aligns with Donald Trump's order that the body be referred to as the Gulf of America. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4RsSEXH

Barca's Leon accused of 'violating privacy' of opponent

Espanyol accuse Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon of "violating the privacy" of their player Daniela Caracas following an incident in a Liga F game on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8HIP41U

Motor neurone disease campaigner Sam Perkins dies

The sportsman raised hundreds of thousands of pounds after being diagnosed with the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i2JQF5t

Irish boxer dies after suffering brain injury in Belfast fight

Irish super-featherweight boxer John Cooney dies after suffering a brain injury in last Saturday's defeat by Welshman Nathan Howells in Belfast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p5g0H21

Newcastle score controversial goal against Birmingham

Watch as Joe Willock brings Newcastle United level against Birmingham City after a "very, very tight" goal-line decision in the FA Cup fourth round. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bfMRT3l

Swedish school shooting victims were seven women and three men

Families have been identifying victims of the attack - all between 28 and 68 years old. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FhLjw3q

What's on menu for King's Italian dinner with Tucci?

King Charles praises the culture of Italian cooking as he hosts a dinner ahead of a state visit to Italy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PDlpZIG

Repairs under way after car plunges onto rail line

Passengers are told the main line will not reopen until at least 22:00 GMT, after a day of rail chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ygJ3OI7

Israel minister tells army to plan for Palestinians leaving Gaza

It comes after President Trump proposed for Gazans to relocate, drawing widespread condemnation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vDBA0px

Law to make social housing landlords fix mould in force from October

Campaigners called for change after two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from mould exposure at his home in 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h0ZB9HK

Trump to sign order banning transgender women from female sports

He says the move, which covers non-elite levels, restores fairness but human rights advocates have condemned it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xBUHOuf

Million pound watch heist staged and London shop boss knew, court told

A man accused of robbing a jeweller says the raid was fake and the shop's manager, who later took his life, knew. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q1xk2IT

Husband bailed over Thai woman's 2004 death

Police want to hear from anyone who knew Lamduan Armitage when she lived in South Yorkshire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UZ5Dcdg

Illegal meat on most UK High Streets, official says

Post-Brexit checks are undermining efforts to keep out potentially disease-ridden meat, official says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ps32bXR

Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: China Strikes Back

Plus, what role does the drug Fentanyl have in the trade disputes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/61vUhDT

'We haven't panicked, but we are prepared': The residents waiting out Australia's floods

The BBC meets the residents of Townsville's "black zones" who have stayed put despite flood warnings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MfGDP8p

'Hurting' Spurs find defensive strength before defining week

In a week that could define their season, Tottenham answer their critics with a superb and resolute victory at Brentford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ra3YoFB

'The perfect batter for his time' - meet India's latest record-breaker

Meet India's latest batting superstar Abhishek Sharma, who struck a record-breaking 135 in their T20 win over England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YM87Uzw

Trump says Venezuela will accept migrants returned from US

The move follows talks between Maduro and a Trump envoy that led to the release of six US detainees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OA7ax5U

Holders Ireland seal bonus-point win over England

Ireland score three second-half tries to launch their bid for a third successive Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over England in Dublin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wDmQL5K