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Police identify 20-year-old suspect in deadly Idaho firefighter ambush

20-year-old Wess Roley deliberately lit a fire to lure first responders to a mountainous area near Coeur d'Alene, the BBC's US partner CBS News reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LzaWe4x

Heatwave peak sees parts of UK climb to 33C

The rise in temperature coincides with the beginning of Wimbledon and the end of the Glastonbury festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9QtOBSp

Israeli military investigates 'reports of harm to civilians' after hundreds killed near Gaza aid sites

The IDF said instructions had been issued to forces after "lessons learned". from BBC News https://ift.tt/TJ7ReIs

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/EilOYGd

Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok

Trump says he thinks China's president will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1TEQ4Rc

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/sT7bfY8

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/X1NfysI

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/5F3BhKG

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/lAbax5K

At least eight killed and hundreds hurt as Kenya protesters battle police

Thousands of people march across the country against President William Ruto's government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gGJYNuB

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/us4lNvM

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/2QLs5Yq

Man Utd make improved £60m bid for striker Mbeumo

Manchester United submit an improved bid of more than £60m for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xNraHCB

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/D2u0APn

NBA star Durant to join Rockets in blockbuster trade

Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant will join the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster move from the Phoenix Suns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ht6ZA7w

Cricket: Today at the Test

Day three highlights from the first Test match between England and India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qft1hKj

'I always practise that' - Bellingham fuels Jude comparisons with first Dortmund goal

Jobe Bellingham's first goal for Borussia Dortmund mirrors his brother Jude's start to life at the Bundesliga club, and fuels more comparisons between the siblings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pzel389

Pant stars before Pope leads England fight back

Rishabh Pant scores a superb century before a measured Ollie Pope knock gives England a fighting chance as day two closes with England sitting on 209-3, trailing India by 262 runs in the first Test at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cHTkWzs

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/dOucgv7

Blake Lively and Taylor Swift messages can be included in legal case, judge rules

Lively's team had claimed they were irrelevant to the ongoing legal case but the judge disagreed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kDa10wM

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/EfrhPdw

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/Gsd6yU2

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/5NVBOn2

Tributes to sisters who died in national park

Hajra Zahid and Haleema Zahid were pulled from water on a path leading to the summit of Yr Wyddfa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZXfMeuU

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/eq1zdK5

The Grooming Gangs Report

“Collective failure” to address questions about grooming gang’s ethnicity says report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9tKQnAl

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/2Hclq9F

Footage shows burning cars after missile strike in Israel

Footage from Reuters news agency shows burning cars after a missile strike in the Israeli city of Haifa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I7P2Dgk

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/uCwOgyK

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/b5nmWHe

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/x7tgDco

South Africa end long wait for trophy with victory over Australia

South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final to end their long wait for a major global title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W5K2Nsm

Mills 'can be in mix with best' after smashing Farah's UK record

New British men's 5,000m record-holder George Mills says beating Sir Mo Farah's benchmark was "the best result of my career". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QPGLHoY

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/Xl8WpGD

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/UrPMX8s

McIlroy falters as Spaun sets pace at bruising US Open

Rory McIlroy is among many to find Oakmont Country Club a bruising challenge as JJ Spaun sets the early pace on day one at the US Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LTFGBA9

How a peaceful protest descended into hate-filled violence

Why did a peaceful protest in a County Antrim town end up in two nights of attacks on police? from BBC News https://ift.tt/E231SvC

'For the sake of truth': A Weinstein victim's decision to take the stand again

Miriam Haley says she risked her own privacy for the sake of other female victims of sexual abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iVXS0vG

Did Donald Trump deliberately provoke the LA protests?

Will protests spread to more American cities? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Iwv9XkZ

'Terrifically entertaining' - superb Smith knock puts England in charge

Jamie Smith scores 60 runs off 26 balls, including five sixes, to put England in a commanding position in the third T20 against West Indies in Southampton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pR5f9SH

R360 rebel circuit is flawed - Premiership boss

The breakaway R360 event, which aims to sign top stars, does not have a clear route to reality say Premiership Rugby bosses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6lY7RMa

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/jt8ygem

Alcaraz stuns Sinner in classic French Open final

Carlos Alcaraz recovers from two sets down - saving three championship points - to beat Jannik Sinner in an incredible French Open men's final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k0qhsDx

Jobe Bellingham following brother's path but wants 'own identity'

Just as brother Jude did before him, Jobe Bellingham is set to move from the Championship to Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JdNB5mM

NI 'showed a lot of character' in defeat by Denmark

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/AoLyXK7

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/wxQ80He

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/p5oH3Iy

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/p5oH3Iy

No assurances over England number three - Wright

England selector Luke Wright stops short of backing incumbent number three Ollie Pope after Jacob Bethell was included in the squad for the first Test against India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FNTri29

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/2oC905v

Dominant England seal series win over West Indies

Openers Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones hit back-to-back centuries as England thrash West Indies by 143 runs in the second ODI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1PCkjdm

Rangers on verge of Martin appointment - what can fans expect?

Rangers are close to finalising a deal with Russell Martin to become the club's next manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UPBSaiV

Major new search for Madeleine McCann

And, political upheaval in Poland and Netherlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L4CJR8I

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Who controls Donald Trump's Truth Social account?

The president uses it prolifically. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O6TQ9Cn

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/Ugpxjq6

'Like I was playing Sinner' - Swiatek battles to beat Rybakina

Defending champion Iga Swiatek battles back from a disastrous start to beat Elena Rybakina 1-6 6-3 7-5 and reach the French Open quarter-finals, where she will play Elina Svitolina who upset fourth seed Jasmine Paolini. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ytZGoAa

'I fought myself in the mind' - 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/rAy1Zfc