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Raducanu beats compatriot Xu at 'favourite tournament'

British number one Emma Raducanu cruises to a comfortable victory over compatriot Mimi Xu in her opening-round match at Wimbledon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v0Ih6Kr

'Fulfilling' win gives Norris 'good confidence' before Silverstone

Lando Norris says his victory in the Austrian Grand Prix was "fulfilling" as he heads into his home race next weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DXYNMaA

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/U7zEeC8

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/cbESeGH

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/3UXzyLh

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/xutNC34

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/1nOJEcq

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/RCz81Js

GB's Xu ready for 'role model' Raducanu at Wimbledon

British teenager Mimi Xu is "ready" to face Emma Raducanu on her Wimbledon debut after initially being left in suspense about her first-round opponent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8y26f5e

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/LnPdC1p

Gareth Southgate 'not missing' being England manager as he gets knighthood

Sir Gareth Southgate says he does not miss managing England after being knighted for his services to football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k1Eq2eQ

Diplomacy, Defence and... Daddy?

Trump claims “big win” as Nato defence spending set to increase to 5% of GDP. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nJ31wAC

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/3oJditE

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/Oz3gp2B

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/i8mVYdn

Rahul and Pant star as India set England big target to chase on final day

KL Rahul hits 137 whilst Rishabh Pant adds 118 as India make 364 in their second innings, setting England 371 to win the opening Test at Headingley, with the home side closing on 21-0 at stumps on day four. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lgRjm58

'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/v4ViWtT

Cricket: Today at the Test

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

Yastremska into Nottingham final despite suspicion of grass allergy

Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska and American McCartney Kessler reach the women's singles final at Nottingham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eBzGoSP

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/VRn8U0k

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/Vp5XSIY

Woman, 66, arrested on suspicion of 'Rolex murder'

Jennifer Abbott was found by her niece and neighbours with tape across her mouth at her home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i9ESgwy

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/NznEcXf

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

The US president says his patience is “wearing thin” with Iran from BBC News https://ift.tt/b6ZwkcK

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/vIfobxz

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/e8awt3Y

The Grooming Gangs Report

“Collective failure” to address questions about grooming gang’s ethnicity says report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5vLquyD

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/lWSMPj2

Israeli paramedics on the ground of missile strike in Haifa

Footage from Reuters news agency shows burning cars after a missile strike in the Israeli city of Haifa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z5IshzE

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/6wOGoRd

Duplantis breaks men's pole vault world record for 12th time

Watch as Sweden's Armand Duplantis sets a new world record of 6.28m in the men's pole vault at the Diamond League in front of his home crowd in Stockholm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pstnJ6H

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/BFaVvSn

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/Y1AmHpZ

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/K6FlvAP

Verstappen sets Canada pace after Leclerc crash

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashes in first practice at the Canadian Grand Prix as Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wbq6YEl

Markram helps South Africa close in on Test Championship victory

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma propel South Africa to within touching distance of the ICC World Test Championship with impressive performances in Day 3 of the final against Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J6paRvs

A gamble for Frank - but Dane has earned Spurs chance

Thomas Frank's move to Spurs is a risk for the charismatic Dane - but he has earned the big opportunity, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q4rNEgm

What does the crash mean for Boeing?

Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dMAygaU

Players to get ranking protection after freezing eggs

Female tennis players who wish to freeze eggs or embryos, so they can start a family at a later date, will have their ranking protected by the WTA Tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9MfpHz6

Wickets tumble as Australia fight back on first day of Test final

Australia fight back with the ball after being bowled out for 212 as 14 wickets fall on an entertaining first day of the ICC Test Championship final at Lord's. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hpNYsXf

Duckett hits rapid half-century as England get off to flying start

Ben Duckett hits 50 off 20 balls as England reach 83-0 after just six overs in the third T20 International against West Indies in Southampton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T9ZB01S

Winter Fuel's Back, Back Again (For Most)

Three-quarters of pensioners to get winter fuel payment after U-turn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vEAFtjT

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why has Donald Trump sent the National Guard to protests in LA?

The California governor says it’s unnecessary and illegal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hc8lwFD

'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/QKe1LWs

NI 'showed a lot of character' in Denmark defeat

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is proud of the character shown by his players in Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat in Denmark. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pkTnE6H

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/u8Bn5kg

Plane returns to Heathrow due to windscreen crack

The aircraft was flying to the US when the pilot reported an issue with the windscreen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Ck4MPe

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/WVTN2ry

Elon Musk says Donald Trump is "in the Epstein files”

The big public bust up between the tech billionaire and US president from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vy8z7aR

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/PSu2Ilm

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/2HEy4sN

Trump's new travel ban dodges pitfalls faced by last attempt, experts say

It appears the US president has learned lessons from a previous effort to ban entry from several nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KFXyrmB

All aboard the spending bus

And, Chancellor confirms more people will receive winter fuel payment this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RnJGYSK

Grealish set to be left out of Man City's Club World Cup squad

Jack Grealish is expected to be left out of the Manchester City squad for the Fifa Club World Cup with doubts over his future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Vw6QNF

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/hc3Sk6n

South Korean opposition wins presidency after months of political chaos

Lee Jae-myung was voted in exactly six months after his predecessor made a failed martial law bid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K2pybo0

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/MBntaK7

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/lFkBaVJ

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/mJopTNk

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/loD4X9R

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/gdvoW35