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'I'll never forgive nail bomber' - victim's father

Phil Maddock says the pain of his daughter's murder in 1999 still feels as raw today as it did then. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DvpKwHo via

'Chaos': Hainault attack witnesses describe attack horror

How panic and violence erupted during the morning rush hour in a residential area of north-east London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vub16Uf via

BBC reporter: I dodged bombs in Gaza and lost 200 friends and family

BBC Arabic‘s Adnan El-Bursh covered the conflict as he and his family were displaced multiple times. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OfElq8g via

Is Myanmar's army reversing its losses? It's complicated

A rebel group that took a key town lost it to the junta two weeks later. But there's more to the story. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HMwn0lt via

World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yz1pQ3m via

Chelsea's hopes of European glory dashed by Barca

Chelsea's hopes of reaching a Women's Champions League final in manager Emma Hayes' final season at the club ended with a semi-final defeat by Barcelona. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kGY2c49 via

Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelensky says munitions in $6bn package "can save lives right now". from BBC News https://ift.tt/L2Hul5R via

Bairstow century leads Punjab to record T20 run-chase

Jonny Bairstow's astonishing 108 from 48 balls leads Punjab Kings to the highest-ever successful T20 run-chase. from BBC News https://ift.tt/83s0BHo via

Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text

Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vBPwhWI via

Pool death heiress had neck injuries, court hears

Paula Leeson, 47, was found to have 13 injuries after drowning while on holiday in Denmark in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jb9GaVP via

Ex-DUP leader Donaldson in court over rape and sex offence charges

The ex-DUP leader faces 11 charges and his wife faces four charges connected with aiding and abetting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ndc0Q6i via

A wine a mile: Marathon runner tastes 25 glasses

Tom Gilbey sampled 25 wines in a blind taste test challenge correctly identifying 21. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ONZtKX9 via

Male hippo in Japanese zoo found to be female

A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LdC42zl via

AC Milan v Inter Milan - will Inter clinch Serie A title?

Follow live text commentary as Inter Milan look for a win to seal the Italian title in the derby with arch-rivals AC Milan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mA1oJ4e via

Minister defends government's record on climate

Claire Coutinho says the government's track record is 'strong' after watchdog accuses PM of setting the UK back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/41qXksF via

El Clasico: Real Madrid v Barcelona - live text

Follow live text commentary as Real Madrid host Barcelona in the final 'El Clasico' of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O4WZHy8 via

'People love my London Marathon costume - but animals are confused'

Runners taking part in the London Marathon have had to brave training in their fancy dress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JCA64r3 via

Welsh ministers 'put hands up' over 20mph rule

Transport Secretary Ken Skates says speed limit policy must be "corrected" after a public backlash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JPtiwuK via

Watch FA Cup semi-final: Man City beat Chelsea to reach final - reaction

Follow live BBC One coverage as Man City face Chelsea in the first FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EqWvXiO via

Premier League: Wolves v Arsenal as Gunners bid to return top

Follow live updates as Wolves host Arsenal in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pw653t4 via

What you need to know about Trump's hush-money trial

The presumptive Republican nominee for president will juggle a six-week trial in New York with campaigning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FpZAO7t via

Met Police apologises for 'openly Jewish' comment

Footage shows Gideon Falter being told his presence is "antagonising" near a pro-Palestine march. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VHtcQmY via

Aston Villa reach Conference League semi-finals

Aston Villa reach their first major European semi-final since 1982 with a chaotic penalty shootout victory over Lille in the Europa Conference League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BQt9NLa via

Council leader resigns amid claims he abused women

The councillor is stepping down as leader of West Northamptonshire Council, which he has led since 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iCaLXV0 via

Scottish Premiership: Can Rangers beat Dundee to narrow gap?

Follow live text and radio coverage as Dundee take on Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Vf8OMz via

Deadly settler attacks on Palestinians follow Israeli boy's killing

Palestinians and the UN demand that Israeli forces stop a rampage across the occupied West Bank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BVRWqmX via

Cloudy skies stop sun sparking Olympic torch journey

A Greek actress playing the role of a high priestess lights the Olympic flame in ancient Olympia, Greece. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tdgaToq via

Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c3dF2g9 via

Wildcard witness and untested legal theory: How strong is first Trump case?

Experts are split over the strength of NY prosecutor Alvin Bragg's case, which relies on a novel legal strategy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vfyW8Ph via

Boycott of Downing Street Eid celebration planned

The BBC understands some Conservative politicians as well as business and charity leaders will not attend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bPr5w10 via

'Boutique' music festival scrapped

Meadowfest was due to take place in Malton at the end of July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z4lEGaH via

Perfect day for Guardiola as Man City take top spot

A 5-1 home win over Luton was the ideal fixture for Manchester City, nestled between two Champions League ties with Real Madrid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f5rtZpY via

Post-Brexit Gibraltar deal 'very, very close'

Following Brexit, the British overseas territory has been operating under temporary rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lY9wf8q via

European Challenge Cup: Gloucester v Ospreys - radio & text

Listen to BBC commentary and follow live text as Gloucester host Ospreys in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Kingsholm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uhYfZoM via

'Alonso's passion for F1 shines blindingly bright'

Fernando Alonso's passion for Formula 1 shines like a blinding light as 42-year-old announces his decision to race on with Aston Martin, writes Andrew Benson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aIdTfDe via

Build-up with Liverpool, West Ham & Aston Villa in European action

Follow live text updates and watch 5 Live Final Score coverage from the Europa League & Europa Conference League quarter-final first legs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cSmOfk3 via

Usyk is too small to beat elite heavyweights - Fury

Britain's Tyson Fury says Oleksandr Usyk is too small to compete with him in their undisputed heavyweight world title fight in May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yDzOd3X via

Watch: Scotland 0-0 Slovakia in Women's Euro 2025 qualifier

Watch BBC Alba coverage and follow live text coverage as Scotland host Slovakia in a European Championship qualifier at Hampden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mARybkt via

Let states decide abortion rights, Trump says

His statement on the contentious election issue was criticised by both conservatives and Democrats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HkoWhX6 via

President says world failed Rwanda over 1994 genocide

President Paul Kagame addressed world leaders at a ceremony marking 30 years since the brutal killings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4huLmZX via

Israel 'can handle' threat from Iran, says military

Iran warns of retaliation for a strike on its Damascus consulate, saying Israeli embassies are no longer safe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ECleIDt via

Israel reduces troops in southern Gaza

Israel's military says it has completed its mission in Khan Younis and its troops will rotate out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wxsi3yd via

Where in the UK can you see Monday's solar eclipse?

People in the UK can also see the solar eclipse happening in the US next week from BBC News https://ift.tt/8jRmHb5 via

Premier League: Arsenal go top after 3-0 win over Brighton - reaction

Follow reaction as Arsenal beat Brighton to return to the top of the Premier League table. from BBC News https://ift.tt/twV9fAx via

Champions Cup: Leinster v Leicester build-up after Bordeaux hammer Saracens

Follow live text and listen to BBC radio commentary of Saturday's Champions Cup action at Leinster v Leicester, after Exeter beat Bath and Bordeaux Begles hammer Saracens from BBC News https://ift.tt/HPYvGUd via

Arsenal beat Brighton to move top of Premier League

Arsenal maintained their pursuit of a first Premier League title for 20 years as they moved top of the table with an impressive away victory over Brighton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3I60FC2 via

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher file for divorce

The couple, who wed in 2010, announced on social media that they filed to end their marriage last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IgBPAoD via

Border Force strike at Heathrow Airport suspended

The PCS union has warned the dispute with the Home Office has not been resolved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4zCx5EO via

Watch: Moment New York landmarks shaken by earthquake

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck New York City and surrounding areas, the region's most significate quake in decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/clsRA1J via

Premier League clubs' £1bn losses in 11 charts

BBC Sport breaks down the Premier League clubs' £1bn of losses in 11 charts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7WhyOd0 via

Watch moment magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Taiwan

Eyewitness video shows buildings leaning at a 45 degree angle in Hualien, near the quake’s epicentre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IQAvEmo via

EFL: Derby regain lead at Pompey & Wrexham trail Doncaster - live text

Follow live text and score updates as Portsmouth face Derby in League One and Doncaster take on Wrexham in League Two. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xqPOTYz via

Mysterious streaks of light seen in California sky

Video shows strange shower of lights streaking overhead in the night sky in the early hours of 2 April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EsuyaSB via

Israeli government says it will ban Al Jazeera

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would "act immediately" to close the Qatari network's local office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GhUH2lv via

Horse airlifted after nearly 24 hours stuck in a river

Rescue crews in California transported the animal to safety on Sunday after it was stranded in a river overnight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FODKYpw via