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Clashes erupt between police and protesters in Paris

Over 320,000 people protested around France in a third weekend of demonstrations against the rising cost of living and poor public services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SHozkie

Usyk eyes 'final chapter' at cruiserweight against Benavidez

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is eyeing a return to cruiserweight to fight David Benavidez before retiring from boxing, says his adviser. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QtnyNDW

England see off USA to return to winning ways

England's Red Roses return to winning ways, but without entirely vanquishing doubts over their position at the top of the women's game, as they see off the United States. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ajDP1ZW

Fleetwood to face Everton or Newcastle in last eight

League Two Fleetwood Town will face Everton or Newcastle United at Highbury in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ei0Bu1S

Red Roses make six changes but Kildunne on bench again

Red Roses' star Ellie Kildunne named on England's bench again as head coach John Mitchell makes six changes to the side to face USA. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sWvkFSg

Man Utd stick with Carrick - inside a turbulent 48 hours at Old Trafford

BBC Sport looks at the 48 hours that led to Manchester United deciding to keep under-pressure Michael Carrick as their head coach for Saturday's trip to Chelsea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aK6jt0i

Player in Stokes and Atkinson altercation joins Bristol after Saracens sacking

Bristol Bears have signed 21-year-old Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa, two weeks after he was sacked by Saracens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/POJ8Iaj

Sunderland stay bottom after goalless draw with Leeds

Sunderland remain bottom of the Premier League after a goalless draw with Leeds in difficult conditions at the Stadium of Light. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zUfYRbk

Death toll in Nigeria village raided by gunmen rises to 48, police say

Unidentified gunmen on motorcycles swooped on a remote village on Friday, looting shops and setting houses ablaze. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jhcCL4P

Bobb's late strike secures Fulham win at Coventry

Fulham's Oscar Bobb scores in the 80th minute against Coventry to earn back-to-back victories in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/quFoSxB

Bodycam clip released in fatal police shooting of Mississippi one-year-old

The family lawyer says an allegation of shoplifting "does not warrant the death" of a child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rdnNZgj

Leclerc sets Austin practice pace from Verstappen

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is fastest from Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the United States Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NFAZeyn

Lockerbie bombing accused loses bid to have case thrown out

Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi had claimed he was victim of an illegal rendition when he was transferred into US custody. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9tWDMu3

Brook underlines status as world's best all-format batter in remarkable defeat

Once the disappointment of defeat dissipates, Harry Brook can reflect on another starring role with the bat which underlines his status as the world's best all-format batter, says Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JvAleyE

Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has blamed head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MfPKo2t

MP harassed for 'being English' by man who took axe to pub

Michael Glover left a note on MP Henry Tufnell's office door and claimed he knew where he lived. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2yHPxOk

Ex-student says embattled Cornell University head doubted her gang-rape allegation

As a no-confidence vote looms, Cornell says the characterisation of the head's reaction is "incorrect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/kVpgNha

UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement

The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uWNtgyZ

Leicester to visit Oxford City in FA Cup first round - see full draw

Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j8YlraD

'Maybe we became arrogant' - Sunderland struggles continue

Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele suggested the Black Cats may have become "arrogant" as last season's surprise package stutter in the Premier League this term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wxOA5XS

Iwobi delivers Fulham's first win of season

Alex Iwobi fires Fulham to their first Premier League win of the season against Hull. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fzvdxJ0

Dubois and Wardley at career-heaviest for rematch

Britons Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both weigh in at their career-heaviest for Saturday's heavyweight world-title rematch in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YFMz5Td

Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife

Downing Street says Sarah Helm, the wife of Jonathan Powell, "does not represent the government in any capacity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/AKoF67v

Mother of Henry Nowak killer could be deported

Kiran Kaur was found guilty of assisting an offender and was jailed for three years in July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C86Vtz0

Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US election offices

A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ziyaX3h

Man City show fight but fall short of fightback against slick PSG

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium from BBC News https://ift.tt/TgOh7BP

What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try

New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pENw7hy

Missiles intercepted near Riyadh after Saudi coalition hits Yemen fuel depot

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen struck a fuel depot near the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7YAXUOP

'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris

Student protesters in France have told the BBC's James Waterhouse that they will continue to take action until change has been made. The protests have now entered their fourth week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JTjrU2X

Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire

While Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky suggests he would sign up to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Russia has said little. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KI1UexL

Saracens sack academy player Auvaa after latest incident

Saracens sack Totoa Auvaa, the academy player who was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, after another incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/giAyYhj

Hamilton apologises to Ferrari as Antonelli moves to brink of title

Lewis Hamilton's incorrect strategy call during the Singapore Grand Prix means Kimi Antonelli can win the world title at the next race in Austin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6GZNS9Q

'I kissed Rodrigo and said thanks' - De Zerbi 'liked' Spurs red card

Roberto de Zerbi praises Rodrigo Bentancur after he was sent off in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rx4yShK

Ceremony marks return home of kiwi feather cloak

The kahu kiwi, given to a British doctor in 1900, was "crying to come home", Māori campaigners say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W923sdE

Tottenham grab a draw but who got 1/10 - Ratings for Man Utd v Spurs

Tottenham score an injury-time equaliser against Manchester United after Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for headbutting Luke Shaw. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wF9kRO1

Watch: Can the Fort Hood shooter's execution be livestreamed?

Rules on the recording and filming of executions differ between state, federal and military regulations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dgymY82

Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary

The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HNTvyS4

Woman told PC 'get off me' 300 times as he raped her

Ryan Theaker, 30, was secretly recorded by the victim as he subjected her to an 82 minute attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/20oLMDI

Ticket rises and more TV packages - why is price of sport increasing?

The price of sports tickets and TV subscriptions are on the rise - so what is behind the increases and how are they justified? from BBC News https://ift.tt/6QhLSXT

Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal

Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3GsqvQM

Kane's rise from childhood keeper to equalling England cap record

Harry Kane reaches another significant England milestone by equalling Peter Shilton's record as the most-capped Three Lions player that he has held for 36 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IGZpCdy

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia, Rubio says

The US says it is monitoring the case of a lab technician who died at a plague research centre in Siberia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zuL0ZNb

Gabriel in Man Utd team photo but no hint of reconciliation

As he prepares to celebrate his 16th birthday, the rift between Manchester United and JJ Gabriel shows no sign of being healed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w5IKy0d

'Money-grab' or celebration? NFL kicks off London series

The NFL kicked off this season's series of London games on Sunday but the build-up was overshadowed by anger from long-term fans over ticket prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qnt5o8G

World No. 979 Stewart's dilemma after finishing fourth at Alfred Dunhill Links

Scotland's Michael Stewart has a choice to make after securing his best finish at a DP World Tour event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yA5DBZX

Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'

It's hard to imagine that just a year ago Jude Bellingham's place in the England squad was up in the air when he is now being talked about as having the potential to be one of England's "greatest of all time". from BBC News https://ift.tt/xIERXjk

Fury wants 'old pal' President Trump for Joshua ringwalk

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury plans to ask US president Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before fighting Anthony Joshua. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2kMCajV

Gloucester thrash sorry Quins to go top of the Prem

Gloucester thrash a limp Harlequins at Kingsholm to go to the top of the early Prem standings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TLtWcx6

Man City whistleblower to lose witness protection

Portuguese computer hacker who released documents which led to the Premier League investigation into Manchester City set to lose his witness protection despite fears for his life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EYWxDhP

US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyer says

As of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/caBTVjy

Drumcree talks resume at Hillsborough as residents' legal case postponed

The Orange Order and members of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition have arrived at Hillsborough Castle for further talks over the Drumcree parading dispute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FutiGYb

'My boss stabbed me then left prison early, but no one told me for months'

Hannah Pritchett said she was not told for five months that her attacker had been freed from prison. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R5aniX9