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'Dangerous player' - Sowter takes three wickets in his first seven deliveries

Nathan Sowter takes the wickets of Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed and Tom Banton inside his first seven deliveries for Oval Invincibles against Trent Rockets in the men's Hundred final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F2WQMx1

UK closes embassy in Cairo after security barriers removed

The removal of the barriers is widely seen as retaliation for the arrest of a pro-Egyptian government activist in London last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RYIwSlh

Arteta's cloak of caution ends in more Anfield misery for Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's conservative approach ends in more Anfield misery in defeat by Liverpool, writes chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dV20fWQ

'First-class' Breach stars for 'one team' England

England's 'first-class' Jess Breach bags a hat-trick against Samoa to step up her bid to nail down a starting spot on the wing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/02obfPW

'Better than I thought' - Moyes lauds maverick Grealish after win at Wolves

After another eye-catching performance for new club Everton, does Jack Grealish still have time to force his way into England's World Cup plans? from BBC News https://ift.tt/z145FEM

Channelling Viv and Lara - could Perrin 'dominate' women's game?

English teenager Davina Perrin made history with a sublime century to lead Northern Superchargers into The Hundred final - could she go on to dominate the women's game? from BBC News https://ift.tt/kZ3gtTP

How can Raducanu close gap on top players?

Emma Raducanu believes the world's leading stars play her with 'a point to prove' - so what can she do to close the gap? from BBC News https://ift.tt/eCkap45

Man Utd winger Antony set for Betis return

Antony is given permission to travel to Real Betis for a medical as he nears a return to the La Liga side. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gA4hiC6

Court documents shed new light on UK-Apple row over user data

The document suggests the government may still want access despite US officials saying it had dropped the demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nAbjx0W

Woman says Chinese student predator raped her hours before second attack

Police first thought there had only been one rape, because the women's stories were so similar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UL0sKjQ

Electric cars eligible for £3,750 discount announced

The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rAFkiuH

Parents of teenager who took his own life sue OpenAI

The Raine family alleges ChatGPT "actively helped" their 16-year-old son take his own life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p9lo8Kb

'Bradley avoids sporting masochism to make Europe's Ryder Cup harder'

US captain Keegan Bradley tells BBC Sport that not playing at the Ryder Cup "hurts", but he views his role as the "ultimate job". from BBC News https://ift.tt/t32MbJc

Could you restore an 'iconic' Scottish castle? Island retreat goes on sale for £750,000

A previous sale of the historic castle, involving a millionaire businessman, collapsed two years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/abJ1TUt

'A big smile for Jimmy!' - Anderson takes first Hundred wicket

Manchester Originals' James Anderson takes his first Hundred wicket by removing Northern Superchargers' Dawid Malan at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3lSpRbe

Jacks takes spectacular leaping catch to remove Pope

Will Jacks takes a brilliant leaping one-handed to catch to remove Ollie Pope off the bowling of Sam Curran as London Spirit face Oval Invincibles in the men's Hundred at the Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lLEjZAw

Raducanu earns first win at US Open since 2021 title

Watch mini highlights as British number one, Emma Raducanu beats Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara 6-1 6-2 to get her first US Open win since 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U3vTMPF

Man Utd not good enough after scoring - Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorin says his side "could have done better" after taking the lead during a 1-1 draw with Fulham in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ec6Yq5r

Draper reveals extent of arm injury before US Open

British number one Jack Draper says he feels "ready to go" at the US Open despite still feeling the effects of a painful arm injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0k9wE2J

The ballerina who became Scotland's World Cup hero

Francesca McGhie "didn't really know how to play rugby" when she made her international debut two years ago. Now she's Scotland's superstar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vZtUuEd

England open World Cup with 11-try win over USA

Ellie Kildunne, Jess Breach and Lark Atkin-Davies each score two tries in England's comprehensive win over the United States in the Women's Rugby World Cup opener. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3DTE2hI

Brilliant skill from Kildunne sets Breach up for another England try

Ellie Kildunne's lovely bit of skill sets up Jess Breach to score her second try for England against USA during the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup at the Stadium of Light. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aCsXOco

Noel Clarke loses libel case against the Guardian over sexual misconduct allegations

The award-winning actor sued the newspaper's publisher for printing allegations of sexual misconduct. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w4mZjWE

Joe Root smashes a rapid 76 opening for the Rockets

Watch Joe Root's brilliant innings opening the batting for the Trent Rockets, scoring 76 from 41 balls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dLWVBFk

'Reeking of desperation?' - who could Spurs turn to next?

BBC Sport looks at who Spurs might turn to in the transfer market after losing out on Eberechi Eze and finds out how the club's fans are feeling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kuYErQD

Arsenal make move for Spurs target Eze

Arsenal launch a move for Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BrWgpzb

Isak and a 'nuclear' row with Newcastle - what next?

Could there be a way back for Alexander Isak at Newcastle United? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ARD3TBe

Ahmed impresses as Rockets crush Originals

Trent Rockets keep the pressure on Southern Brave at the top of the table in the men's Hundred with a seven-wicket thrashing over Manchester Originals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tMU06g9

Netanyahu accuses Australian PM of 'betraying' Israel

Relations between the two countries have frayed since Australia said it planned to recognise a Palestinian state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9EADhsT

'Even I was surprised!' - Root makes brilliant catch

Joe Root of Trent Rockets says he was "the most surprised person" in Trent Bridge after taking a catch "like a young whippersnapper" to dismiss Manchester Originals' Matty Hurst in the Men's Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nF13t8w

BBC witnesses Israeli settlers' attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank

A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EyjJ79f

'The sign of champions' or reasons to worry for Arsenal?

Arsenal win away at Manchester United despite not being near their best - a sign of champions or cause for concern? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q9iLAcP

New faces but familiar heroes on 'proud day' for Sunderland

The 2025-26 Premier League season is barely a game old but, for Sunderland fans, the embryonic table merits more than just a glance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wfRGEW9

Gazan woman flown to Italy dies of malnutrition

The woman was one of 180 Gazans evacuated by Italy in response to the humanitarian crisis from BBC News https://ift.tt/usT5xaS

Audacious Brook lights up Superchargers success

Harry Brook produces a stunning moment of batting genius as Northern Superchargers clinch a 36-run win over Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eRqDnBS

Liverpool pay emotional Anfield tribute to Jota

Liverpool pay an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva before their Premier League opener against Bournemouth at Anfield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LPGeXg3

O'Sullivan becomes oldest player to make 147 break

Ronnie O'Sullivan becomes the oldest player to make a 147 break in his Saudi Arabia Masters semi-final against Chris Wakelin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JKlwRjY

Crunch time in Alaska: Trump set to meet Putin in push for Ukraine peace

Donald Trump will host Vladimir Putin in Alaska - their first meeting in six years -as he tries to secure a Ukraine war ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7jhWyDO

Bristol sign Wales' Rees-Zammit on rugby union return

Bristol sign Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit for the 2025-26 Prem Rugby season following his return to rugby union from NFL. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PmaVE72

Salford executive quits after alleged misogynistic slur

Salford chief operating officer Claire Bradbury quits the troubled Super League outfit and alleges the club's ownership suggested she "sleep with someone at the RFL" to ease their situation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jRekqoA

Liverpool closing in on deal for Parma teenager Leoni

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma for a fee of about £26m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8AQ6uJB

Grimsby to face Man Utd in EFL Cup second round

Six-time winners Manchester United are drawn to play League Two side Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup second round. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V4HOmiQ

'Glass half-full' & 'enthralled by details' - Spurs' new era under Frank

BBC senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel looks at how Tottenham are shaping up for the season under new manager Thomas Frank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZlLcCMj

'That's outrageous!' - Khan hits six with unorthodox shot

Watch Rashid Khan of the Oval Invincibles hit a six with an extraordinary golf-like shot as he flicks a delivery from Birmingham Phoenix's Tim Southee off his pads and over the rope in the men's Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MpAiOq8

Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time

Listen to Birmingham Phoenix captain Liam Livingstone discussing his field placements and conversations with his bowlers, as he is mic'd up in the field against the Oval Invincibles in the men's Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0yZWjGT

Billion-pound owners, so why might Red Bull era dawn slowly at Newcastle?

Red Bull's investment in Newcastle has brought back memories of the team's late-nineties glory days. But how quickly might they make progress on the pitch? from BBC News https://ift.tt/jyfSGhJ

The Trump-Putin Meeting: What About Zelensky?

Why are Trump and Putin meeting in Alaska? from BBC News https://ift.tt/MJcjlTk

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Why is Donald Trump deploying the National Guard to Washington DC?

And how JD Vance’s English holiday is causing havoc in the Cotswolds from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZTCGS0h

Fans disrupting Jota silence had 'no bad intention' - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot does not believe that Crystal Palace fans intended to disrupt the minute's silence held in remembrance of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva before the Community Shield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s7Dkpm4

'Sell up, you plonker' - how Sheff Wed fans united against owner

As Sheffield Wednesday fans sang outside Leicester City's King Power Stadium, a plane circled overhead with a pointed message for Owls owner Dejphon Chansiri. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v2Vrzdh

Bairstow's blitz in vain as Spirit edge past Fire

Jonny Bairstow's brilliant unbeaten 86 is in vain as London Spirit beat Welsh Fire, while Oval Invincibles crush Manchester Originals by nine wickets in The Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F0PTAtS

England score 11 tries to overcome Wales

Isabel Rowe turns in a starring performance as England prove too strong for Wales in a women's rugby league international at The Gnoll in Neath. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BWGrf0R

Rockets race to comfortable win over Phoenix

Trent Rockets cruise to a six-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix to get off to a winning start in The Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r6nWLIX

Barber's, F1 and smart toilets - inside Man Utd's £50m Carrington upgrade

BBC Sport takes a look around Manchester United's training ground after its £50m upgrade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lGM6jeD

US diplomat says UK would have lost WW2 with Starmer as leader

Mike Huckabee's comments come after the UK prime minister condemned Israel's Gaza City military takeover plan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vMacV78

'Absolutely outrageous!' - Brook hits six on first ball

Harry Brook gets his 2025 Men's Hundred campaign off the mark in exciting fashion, smashing a six over wide long-off before ending up on his backside a ball later against Welsh Fire at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e7a15PN

Homelessness Minister Rushanari Ali quits over rent hike claims

It comes after she increased rent on a house she owns within weeks of the previous tenants' contracts ending. from BBC News https://ift.tt/69BvENu

Rugby takes note as NFL bans 'smelling salts' over concussion worry

Rugby's authorities have no immediate plans to follow American football's NFL in banning 'smelling salts' over concerns they may mask concussion symptoms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qC51tQI

Son leaves Tottenham to join MLS side LAFC

Tottenham Hotspur confirm that Son Heung-min has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side Los Angeles FC on a permanent transfer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9VQFKyh

Harris stars as Spirit beat Invincibles in Hundred opener

Grace Harris' brilliant 89 from 42 balls, including six sixes, helps London Spirit begin their title defence with a 17-run win over Oval Invincibles in The Women's Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mhfed8O

Rwanda says it has agreed to take up to 250 migrants from the US

A condition of the agreement is that Rwanda will "approve each individual proposed for resettlement". from BBC News https://ift.tt/cxSMBta

Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, according to US media

The reactor would provide power for humans on the Moon but there are questions about feasibility. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5V6423w

Man Utd, Newcastle... or neither? Sesko's choices

The pros and cons of striker Benjamin Sesko joining Manchester United or Newcastle - or choosing to stay at RB Leipzig. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GRCXxQV

'Totally torn apart' - how Morecambe decline threatens a whole community

The BBC visits Morecambe to hear how local people are handling their club's deepening financial crisis from BBC News https://ift.tt/P7tfHak

'Thirty five runs or four wickets - rest well, if you can'

Thirty five runs or four wickets means England have a long night staring into the soul, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zsglh10

A lot of things in England's favour - Root

England still have plenty of batting left to get the 35 runs required to win the series against India on the final day at The Oval, says Joe Root. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0vCJNkh

Lions star Aki's baby born in car before first Test

British and Irish Lions centre Bundee Aki reveals his wife Kayla gave birth in a car on the way to the hospital just before the first Test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dBvLsbc

Late Crawley wicket gives India the edge in enthralling fifth Test

Josh Tongue takes five wickets as India are bowled out for 396 in their second innings, setting England 374 to win, with the home side losing Zak Crawley with the final ball on day three as they closed on 50-1 at The Oval, needing 324 runs to win the fifth and final Test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yTb0BKd

Is winning all that matters or must Lions deliver more in final Test?

The Lions are focused on completing a clean sweep against the Wallabies in Sydney in Saturday's final Test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pr4muNl

England hurt by late drops in decisive final Test

England drop crucial catches late on the second day of the decisive final Test to leave India with the momentum at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FxLKHOJ

Atkinson stars but late drops sees India lead England after day two

Gus Atkinson takes five wickets but final Test between England and India remains in the balance after the tourists fight back with both ball and bat on day two, helped by some late, poor England fielding, as India closed on 75-2, a lead of 52 runs at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NS2V7ai