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The Papers: 'Huw Edwards' shame' and 'reputation in tatters'

Monday's headlines are dominated by the sentencing of ex-BBC newsreader Huw Edwards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7mXpMo8

Ros Atkins examines how Trump neared gun at golf course

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the route Trump was taking and where secret agents spotted a rifle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J6rD5Ew

'Catastrophe' as deadly floods hit Central and Eastern Europe

Torrential rain from Storm Boris has swelled rivers across central and eastern Europe, with one person confirmed to have drowned in Poland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YFCa5qe

'McLaren's constructors' lead a seismic development'

After starting the 2023 season with one of the slowest cars, McLaren celebrate a "huge milestone" by taking over a constructors' championship leaders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C0ueOUq

Match of the Day

Highlights from a packed day of football, including Southampton v Manchester United. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JMDPf7p

'Honeymoon' over as Slot rues Liverpool 'setback'

"A setback" is how Arne Slot describes his first defeat as Liverpool manager, while pundit Chris Sutton declares "the honeymoon is over". from BBC News https://ift.tt/MqdOIL8

Government defends early release scheme after freed prisoner charged with sexual assault

Amari Ward, 31, is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman on the same day he was released. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LokD7eX

'Biggest shock of the night' - GB's Dobson wins 400m

Watch Great Britain's Charlie Dobson pull off the "biggest shock of the night" as he wins the men's 400m final in 44.49 at the Diamond League meeting in Brussels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EnM4oIH

Greens hit with £90,000 bill after discrimination case

The Green Party discriminated against Shahrar Ali during a row over his gender critical beliefs, a court ruled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hIoEaq4

Harvey Weinstein indicted on new charges in New York

The indictment is currently sealed, but news outlets reported the charges were related to sex-crime allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C8Fw07z

Red Arrows take dramatic flight over Niagara Falls

The RAF display team is helping celebrate the centenary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r0LIZ6t

UK government confirms £500m Tata Steel subsidy, as 2,500 jobs to go

Ministers say they have reached an "improved deal" to safeguard the future of Tata's Port Talbot plant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EZIJ8fl

Grohl admits fathering child outside of marriage

The Foo Fighters frontman posted an announcement on his Instagram page but has turned off comments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RflM9Ss

Ros Atkins on…what the polls say, and if we can trust them

BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the latest polling in the US election battleground states. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5KWv0uH

Grandmother who stole £70,000 from school jailed

Wendy Gill took the money from the school to help fund her partner's drug habit, a court hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3FPznCp

The Princess’s Video Message

Kate says she has completed chemotherapy treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PnpWSxh

Kane set for 100th cap - the numbers behind his success

Captain Harry Kane will become just the 10th man to make 100 England appearances when the Three Lions face Finland in the Nations League at Wembley on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0OAXePx

Weir retires from Great Britain competition

Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from GB competition after finishing fifth in the marathon in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LaRmIDE

The Papers: 'Tax the rich to fund winter fuel', and Oasis go global

Sunday's headlines include the latest on cuts to winter fuel payments and Oasis taking their tour stateside. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ky62lNS

Vaughan Gething to stand down at next election

The ex-first minister has told members of Cardiff and Penarth Labour party he will not stand again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PWtF9uy

‘The world was against us’ - artist Alison Lapper on the son she lost

The artist opens up about the death of her teenage son and why she will always be scrutinised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OvZeAKX

Starmer's 'blame the Tories' strategy will not hold forever

The government’s message has focused on its challenging inheritance - but responsibility and blame will ultimately shift. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZQLsbhV

Space station timelapse captures stunning 'orbital sunrise' over Earth

The footage - captured by a Nasa astronaut - shows the skies brighten as the International Space Station passes over Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rL4l9Bp

Strongest typhoon in a decade slams into 'China's Hawaii' with 140mph winds

About 400,000 in Hainan island evacuated to safe ground ahead of Yagi's arrival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uB2nWVQ

Owner of OnlyFans paid $631m as subscriptions rise

Leonid Radvinsky's huge earnings were revealed in the online platform's latest accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wNBQX5D

Trump says Musk could head 'government efficiency' force

In a speech at an economic club Thursday, the former president endorsed the Tesla boss's idea for a task force on government spending from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZBbPlL5

Michel Barnier's journey from Mr Brexit to French PM

France's new prime minister is best known even in his native France as the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2iUuqEa

Kinghorn beats Debrunner to win first Paralympic gold

Sammi Kinghorn wins her first Paralympic gold medal in sensational fashion, taking victory in the T53 100m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WD4dhuk

Paralympian's proposal after 'exiting the darkness'

Italian sprinter Alessandro Ossola says proposing to his girlfriend Arianna at the Paralympics is better than winning a medal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z2HYEri

GB's Challis & Fiddes win swimming golds

Great Britain win two swimming gold medals in 15 scintillating minutes in the pool at Paris 2024 on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GXRYDT0

Has ticket row taken the shine off Oasis reunion?

The Gallagher brothers received backlash after ticket prices shot up as fans waited in an online queue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cxev5Ps

Oasis 'dynamic pricing' row prompts government probe

The culture secretary has called the selling of Oasis tickets at "vastly inflated" prices "depressing". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ahAViow

Striking images reveal depths of Titanic's slow decay

A new expedition finds that a large part of the railing at the ship's front has fallen away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qZyR7pK

Woman charged with murder of six-year-old boy

A 41-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of a six-year-old boy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OMbgax7