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BBC Verify: How did rebels train to overthrow the President of Syria?

BBC Verify: How did rebels train to overthrow the President of Syria? from BBC News https://ift.tt/x5dOuAr

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/285nPNo

Canadian Electioncast

Mark Carney wins Canadian election in remarkable turnaround from BBC News https://ift.tt/XteKIpE

Malta's golden passport scheme breaks EU law, top court rules

The scheme lets people become citizens after paying, buying or renting property of a certain value, and donating to charity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TV5cSad

O'Sullivan & Brecel race through to quarter-finals

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Luca Brecel both take under 17 minutes to secure the one frame they required to clinch victories and move into the World Championship quarter-finals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7wlJvXI

Exeter suspend coaches Hunter and Hepher after record loss

Exeter Chiefs suspend head coach Rob Hunter and attack coach Ali Hepher following their record Premiership loss at Gloucester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d7WwAm6

'No-one expected this' - how Slot guided Liverpool to the title

As Liverpool are crowned Premier League champions, BBC Sport explores the impact made by Arne Slot this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pGlVnKf

What went wrong and what next for Ipswich?

Successive promotions ended Ipswich's exile from the top flight - but the Tractor Boys have been relegated after just one Premier League season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yEgvdCq

Woman who used lipstick to write on statue during Brazil unrest jailed for 14 years

The Bolsonaro supporter, who drew in lipstick on a statue during riots, has been jailed for taking part in an alleged coup from BBC News https://ift.tt/QOuU62b

Raducanu out of Madrid Open after loss to Kostyuk

Emma Raducanu loses to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the second round of the Madrid Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mpAz1aH

Signal chats, leaks, and sackings... What's going on in the Pentagon?

And is the defence secretary in trouble? from BBC News https://ift.tt/9wEeRlh

Returning O'Sullivan feared Crucible 'meltdown'

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he was "worried" about returning to snooker, fearing he would "implode" and "have a meltdown" in his first competitive match since January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mETbCqP

Rangers confirm takeover talks with US investors

Reports of interest first surfaced earlier this year but the Ibrox club has now confirmed "productive conversations" are ongoing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S2hUjM9

What Happens After the Death of a Pope?

And, Adam and Chris answer listeners political questions on Radio 2. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8CJQT7f

Van driver admits causing girl's death in crash

Rawal Rehman took "at least 20 lines of cocaine" in the hours before he hit Louisa Palmisano. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6hdx17L

Tories push to ban recording of non-crime hate incidents

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says the incidents waste police time and calls for them to be scrapped. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6iHOKRM

Raducanu happy with 'informal' coaching set-up

Emma Raducanu pauses the search for a new full-time coach, saying she is happy to "keep things informal" in her partnership with Mark Petchey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NjE4ObB

'A club at a crossroads' - relegated Leicester in need of rebuild

The banner flown over the King Power Stadium made its point before a second relegation in three seasons, and instant return to the Championship, was confirmed soon afterwards for Leicester City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R7P3bfL

'If we don't score, nothing matters' - Man Utd lack 'a lot of things'

Manchester United's worst ever Premier League season hits another low as they fail to score in defeat by Wolves at Old Trafford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0P5bcru

Two charged after body of missing woman found

A man and a woman have been charged after the discovery of Paria Veisi's body in Cardiff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5EgWnRV

US Supreme Court halts deportation of detained Venezuelans

The accused gang members are being sent to a notorious jail in El Salvador under a 19th-Century law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zpxC6O5

Home-made Hawk-Eye? Sabalenka takes pic of ball mark to dispute call

Aryna Sabalenka takes a photograph on court of a disputed ball mark during her quarter-final victory over Elise Mertens at the Stuttgart Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eXJkTWI

How much do bin workers get paid?

At the heart of the dispute are the Waste Recycling and Collection Officers, who were paid more than some other bin workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/73cnfOA

The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Sex and Gender: What’s the Impact on the NHS?

NHS could be forced to change gender guidance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BcG0oaz

Flintoff 'didn't leave house for six months' after crash

The former England cricketer speaks about his recovery from the crash ahead of a new documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y2I4Wjp

Barca's Leon banned for allegedly touching opponent's groin

Barcelona defender Mapi Leon is banned for two Liga F matches after allegedly touching an opponent's groin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4JhYRwo

'Don't give up' - why Peaty was convinced to go again

Two-time Olympic breaststroke champion Adam Peaty says he is motivated to continue in the sport to the next Olympics by the message it sends to his son. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UGm7RPd

Dart asks for Boisson to 'put on deodorant' in Rouen exit

British number four Harriet Dart asks the umpire to tell her opponent to put on deodorant during her first-round loss at the Rouen Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yXnqgFu

Villa can write themselves into history - Emery

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his players should view the second leg of their Champions League showdown with Paris St-Germain as a chance to write themselves into the club's history books. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uchxyup

Praised by Wolves - what happened when football manager joined happy fans in the pub?

Vitor Pereira lives up to the "first the points, then the pints" flag that appears at Molineux. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UL5injS

Investigation into prison officer attack by Manchester bomber continues

Counter-terror police say they are keeping an "open mind" as they investigate the attack at HMP Frankland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i39MpYU

Leaky Spurs leave Postecoglou facing date with destiny

It is now or never in the Europa League for Ange Postecoglou after Spurs capitulate again at Wolves, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fuRbNEF

Piastri takes Bahrain pole with Russell second

McLaren's Oscar Piastri takes pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix from Mercedes' George Russell with the second McLaren of Lando Norris down in sixth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K5QVSjA

Why Beijing is not backing down on tariffs

Amid a trade war with the US, our China correspondent explains why Beijing doesn't need to change tactics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/udcBnqN

RFK Jr pledges to find the cause of autism by September

Autism researchers and experts call the effort, which is short on detail, misguided and unrealistic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EJLadHi

Greenpeace UK boss arrested over US embassy red dye protest

Five people are arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and conspiracy to cause criminal damage, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YDM8a7Z

Trump's Tariffs... Chaos or a cunning plan?

People were getting ‘yippy’ according to the president… from BBC News https://ift.tt/kNWxy4r

Ineos' Britannia abandons challenge for next America's Cup

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Britannia sailing team has withdrawn its intention to challenge for the next America's Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ir8O6jM

Trump’s Tariffs: Has He Backed Down?

Trump hikes China tariffs to 125% while cutting others from BBC News https://ift.tt/X3Lgy8D

Ineos' Britannia abandons challenge for next America's Cup

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Britannia sailing team has withdrawn its intention to challenge for the next America's Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ir8O6jM

Play BBC Sport's new Champions League game

Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sqKu0Yi

Trump’s Tariffs: US vs China

President Trump ramps up the threat of a trade war with possible more tariffs on China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eiuyU4J

Chippy apologises for prices as fish costs surge

A chippy in Gloucestershire explains how rising fish costs are pushing up the Friday night favourite. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qQxsaDj

Fans 'should be ashamed' of Foden chants - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says derogatory chants about Phil Foden's mother from Manchester United fans showed "a lack of class". from BBC News https://ift.tt/GlMuom5

'Raging' Ferguson 'not scared to make changes' after fifth Ibrox loss in row

Interim Rangers manager Barry Ferguson fulminates after his side suffered a fifth consecutive home defeat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GN3r84F

Why Aston Villa are a club transformed - and how good could it get?

With Aston Villa having won seven games in a row and challenging on three fronts, BBC Sport examines manager Unai Emery's impact on the club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XzCSQRd

Brilliant Banton batters Pears in record 344 not out

Tom Banton made history at Taunton as his record 344 not out put Somerset in a dominant position on day two of the County Championship match against Worcestershire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MNJ5obX

Steve Rosenberg: Trump takes US-Russia relations on rollercoaster ride

Trying to follow each twist between the US president and Moscow can leave you giddy, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ymeJ9Fn

UK sees hottest day of the year, with parts warmer than Ibiza

Temperatures go above 23C in parts of the south of England, which is hotter than Ibiza, Rhodes and Cyprus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rqy2Pdm

Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US

The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hKywSAf

Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest

North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/awmLqWM

Girl, 13, killed in blaze as seven others escape

Police and firefighters say two adults and five children survived the fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/06vjpsb

Letby barrister to hand over 'fresh evidence'

Letby's barrister Mark McDonald says he will hand over detailed medical reports to the CCRC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3cyqabt

Woman meets recipient of her twin sister's hands

Ms Gosling, from Sheffield, said her sister's hands "couldn't have gone to anyone better". from BBC News https://ift.tt/dWnuk8K

Jagtar Singh Johal 'moved to solitary' after acquittal

The Scottish activist from Dumbarton was detained on a trip to Punjab after his wedding in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kbi1ZG0

Slovakia backs plan to shoot 350 bears after man killed in attack

Around a quarter of the country's brown bears will be culled after a man was attacked in a forest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TDUFjen

'Hands-on' prison governor denies fling with inmate

Kerri Pegg denies two counts of misconduct in public office and one count of possessing criminal property. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FUJ9Zhk