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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/TrqgnRo

Ncuti Gatwa leaves Doctor Who in shock regeneration

The actor leaves his role as the Doctor after playing the iconic character for two series on Doctor Who. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FwGulaZ

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/FfN4k9e

Beaumont and Jones tons set up crushing England win

Amy Jones scores her first international century and Linsey Smith takes 5-36 on debut as England beat West Indies by 108 runs in the first of three one-day internationals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c4pF0KC

Man sentenced after carer left for dead in crash

Freya Theobold was visiting homes with another carer when their car was hit by 19-year-old Layton Clenton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IVndpiR

Father-of-three charged over Liverpool parade crash

Seventy-nine people were hurt when a car hit fans attending Liverpool's Premier League victory parade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XMzUcTF

Fans arrested after clashes before Conference League final

Riot police in the Polish city of Wroclaw use a water cannon to stop trouble between Chelsea and Real Betis fans before the Uefa Conference League final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iuYSKWl

Man Utd meet Wolves terms for £62.5m Cunha deal

Manchester United meet the terms of Matheus Cunha's £62.5m release clause and expect to complete the transfer of the Wolves forward quickly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2RJ0xkw

Yamal signs new six-year Barcelona contract

Lamine Yamal signs a new six-year Barcelona contract following a breakout season in which he helped the Catalan club win a domestic treble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BC4DUbV

Sick Raducanu 'really proud' of battling first-round win

Emma Raducanu battles through illness to win on her French Open return and set up a second-round meeting with defending champion Iga Swiatek. from BBC News https://ift.tt/13jSTsG

In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed in Ottawa

The King and Queen are in Canada for a historic visit meant to underscore Canada's sovereignty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o5zNT8n

Van Dijk lifts Premier League trophy at rapturous Anfield

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk lifts the Premier League title aloft at Anfield - the first league title trophy lift in front of a crowd at Anfield in 35 years after their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bl7nLWf

Monaco pole 'a big thing' for Norris but there's jeopardy

Lando Norris says his pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix is a "step in the right direction" and "quite a big thing" after being unhappy with his form since the start of this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5EdxB2S

Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to stop Harvard enrolling foreign students

It comes a day after the administration said it had revoked Harvard's access to student visa programmes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xF1NEL7

Is it time for injury replacements in Test cricket?

As Zimbabwe toil against England a bowler light because of injury, BBC Sport asks whether the rules around substitutes in cricket should be changed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t91VTB7

Pope, Crawley & Duckett hit centuries as England dominate Zimbabwe

Centuries from Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett highlight a dominant batting display as England wrap up day one on 498-3 in the first innings of their single Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vNKfE3s

Israel fires 'warning shots' near diplomats in West Bank

Many nations have condemned the Israel military, which says a delegation visiting Jenin deviated from an agreed route. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NQf9nmc

Israel's Eurovision result prompts questions over voting system

Countries including Spain, Ireland and Finland raise concerns about the song contest's public vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rs1lXYf

National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps

The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FBHe9qz

Ryanair tells flight attendants in Spain to repay salary rises after union wins court case

The Irish airline is pursuing members of a Spanish union to hand back up to €3,000 following a ruling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wNeLpd4

Are Israel’s Allies Turning Against Them?

UK suspends Israel trade talks and summons ambassador over “intolerable” Gaza offensive from BBC News https://ift.tt/4iwxqEy

France to open high-security prison in Amazon jungle

The €400 million high-security jail will be built in France's overseas region of French Guiana in South America. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MfvCN3p

Huge challenges await new president of divided Romania

"Fear managed to defeat fury" is how one analyst interpreted liberal Nicusor Dan beating hard-right George Simion to the presidency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TugqkVw

'More to come' from Ferrari, says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says there are "lots of positives to take" from the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after he finished fourth from 12th on the grid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y0nKJxf

Norris 'just not good enough' in qualifying

McLaren's Lando Norris says "I always go slower" when other people improve as his qualifying struggles continue at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g0Qnudv

Ferrari 'P-nowhere' with Hamilton 'devastated'

Lewis Hamilton is "gutted" by Ferrari's performance at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix while team-mate Charles Leclerc says it "hurts". from BBC News https://ift.tt/mtlFjn8

Palace shock Man City to win first major trophy in their history

A first half goal from Eberechi Eze is enough for Crystal Palace to secure a 1-0 win over Manchester City and win the first ever major trophy in the club's history in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sbfDxPj

Frank Skinner gets married after four rejections from his now-wife

The comedian announced on his podcast that he had married Cath Mason after 24 years together. from BBC News https://ift.tt/76flbNJ

Caudery wins pole vault at Diamond League in Doha

Britain's Molly Caudery begins her 2025 outdoor season with victory in the pole vault at a Diamond League meeting in Doha. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5YiOpHE

Walmart warns higher prices could hit US this month due to Trump tariffs

The retailer said it isn't able to absorb all the pressure from tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UugWyFL

McIlroy struggles as Ryder Cup captains impress at US PGA

American Ryan Gerard leads the US PGA Championship from Europe's Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald while Rory McIlroy endures a tough start on day one at Quail Hollow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SuxJoiX

Mayfair house owner told to scrap illegal basement

The council says the alterations, including removing historic features, were denied planning consent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D0ce6T5

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 80, hospitals and rescuers say

Hospitals say 29 children and 15 women were among the dead after the northern Jabalia area were hit overnight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nW3tYgC

Heavy hangs the crown - sadness at Wiggins' troubles

Bradley Wiggins' admission that he was addicted to cocaine after retiring from cycling is a sad chapter in a story that had brought troubles to go with the glory. BBC Sport's Matt Warwick examines Wiggins' character. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dXrcAVI

'Box office Blackmore' - pioneer who transformed racing

As trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore retires from the saddle, we look at her impact and success in jump racing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/msS6Nt8

Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs

Shares jump as markets welcome news of a major de-escalation of the trade conflict between the two nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b5qKdN3

(Another) Plan to Fix "Broken" Migration System

PM says UK risks “becoming an island of strangers". from BBC News https://ift.tt/BTVyiQ0

Amorim admits he may have to leave if poor form continues

United's appalling finish to the campaign hit another low note at Old Trafford as they lost to a West Ham side that had failed to win any of their previous eight games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uDpIRsw

Champions League race hots up as Man City slip & Villa win

Manchester City have dropped points in the race for the Champions League - so who needs what? from BBC News https://ift.tt/yG02Mnv

Welbeck ends 17-year wait to hit double figures

At the age of 34, Danny Welbeck hits double figures for Premier League goals in a single season for the first time in 17 years in Saturday's 2-0 win at Wolves. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yeaT18P

Mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies

He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler. from BBC News https://ift.tt/plgkrYQ

Watch: Trump misspeaks and calls toy firm Mattel a country

The US president says tariffs are "the most misunderstood thing" in business and threatens more action. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VeRb3Eu

Five talking points from Lions squad announcement

Big-name casualties, Farrell circus avoided and Williams doubles Wales contingent - the talking points from the British and Irish Lions squad announcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CYQ0KHx

PSL considering postponing rest of season

The Pakistan Super League is considering postponing the remainder of its season amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PpJVxdU

Man whose remains found in suitcase raped teenager, court hears

Albert Alfonso, whose dismembered body was found in Bristol, sexually assaulted and blackmailed a teenager years earlier, a court hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/weP51qR

Play Champions League Squares during Inter Milan v Barcelona

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/SU8tdEc

Faisal Islam: UK-India deal secured as Trump tariffs everywhere

The UK has secured its biggest post-Brexit deal at a tense time for global trade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tLeMTc5

Arsenal need 'big balls and magic moments' - Rice

Declan Rice says Arsenal need "big balls" and "magic moments" if they are to overturn their semi-final deficit against Paris St-Germain and reach the Champions League final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3x1sNAo

Two riders die in British Supersport Championship race

Two riders die from injuries sustained in an 11-bike crash during the British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, Motorsport Vision Racing confirms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sXODPhV

Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights

Watch the best shots as Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams 18-12 in the final of the World Snooker Championship to become the first player from China to win the title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2RsWFve

'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time

Arsenal face a period of self-reflection as back-to-back WSL defeats threaten to derail what was shaping up to be a historic season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hgPqVH4

Draper loses to Ruud in Madrid final

British number one Jack Draper misses out on a first ATP Tour clay-court title as Casper Ruud edges an absorbing Madrid Open final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dwzPCWa

Sabalenka beats spirited Gauff to win Madrid Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff in a thrilling Madrid Open final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cjLv4oE

Trump will rename Veterans Day to celebrate US victories in World Wars

The president says Americans did "more than any other country, by far, in producing a victorious result" in the conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7STmbFY

Hundreds arrested in crackdown on May Day protests in Istanbul

More than 50,000 police officers are deployed to the Turkish capital and public transport is shut down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aovuDfm

Norris 'not worried at all' about title challenge

Lando Norris says he has "no reason to be worried" about this title campaign despite Oscar Piastri outperforming him at the start of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cJVywo4