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No D-Day flights for WW2 planes after fatal crash

Pilot Sqn Ldr Mark Long died when the Spitfire he was flying crashed in Lincolnshire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TAhCoXO via

French police arrest man over plot to attack Olympics

The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/79s4McB via

ANC looks set to share power after historic election loss

South Africa's ruling party is set for its worst results since coming to power 30 years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gLYzcHJ via

What world made of Trump guilty verdict

A White House run derailed or a crooked jury? From Buenos Aires to Beijing, this is how the verdict was reported. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gvuaCqX via

Watch: A busy campaign day for party leaders

Political party leaders were out and about, campaigning around the country on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3q8jkVM via

Israel extends control of Gaza's entire land border

An Egyptian source denies that tunnels used by Hamas still exist on the country's border with Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SjwnXNQ via

Labour suspends MP Russell-Moyle over complaint

The Brighton Kemptown MP says he will be "exonerated" but has been told he can not stand as a Labour candidate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hDH8ZL9 via

A simple guide to the Angela Rayner house row

Labour's deputy leader has been embroiled in a row over her living arrangements before she was an MP. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Mr5tbF via

Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people

The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/26uImqR via

Tories pledge 'Triple Lock Plus' pension allowance

The Conservatives pledge to raise the tax-free pension allowance by at least 2.5% a year if they win the election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/syQwW7S via

More than 100 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour

More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yexdjaB via

Nicki Minaj apologises for postponed Manchester show

The rapper reschedules her Manchester show following her arrest in the Netherlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jfm5PVM via

Cynthia voted for Nelson Mandela. Now she's abandoning his successors

The ruling ANC party has not delivered the change in South Africa that some had hoped for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ADbFQBq via

British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after fall from horse

British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after falling from her horse at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pMPnuwc via

Manchester City celebrate title win with parade

Pep Guardiola's side celebrate a record fourth straight Premier League title with fans in Manchester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QjIVMWo via

Clive Myrie: ‘Mass shootings undermined my love for the US’

The BBC star also discussed his family, who came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5jsJUf1 via

Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tyXKYfc via

Scotland central to Labour mission for government - Starmer

The Labour leader outlined his vision at a Scottish campaign launch event in Glasgow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e14RWNH via

Hundreds feared dead in massive Papua New Guinea landslide

The landslide struck in the early hours, burying 100 houses in six highland villages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l1qyrxF via

Macron halts reform that sparked island 'insurrection'

He says local leaders should engage in dialogue to find a new deal for the archipelago's future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3eREnl2 via

Football regulator top transfer target for Labour

Labour sees the beautiful game as key to winning back areas like Scunthorpe from the Conservatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9xq2Bmw via

Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SUmxVoT via

Pochettino leaves Chelsea after one season

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino leaves the club after one season at Stamford Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t4K0kg9 via

Infected blood fight goes on, say boy's parents

Seven-year-old Colin Smith's parents say they will still fight for infected blood scandal victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JIFf4M5 via

Children plot Chelsea Flower Show takeover

This year's event includes junior judges and a "no adults allowed" garden designed by children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TUtd5iL via

Slovakia PM attacker 'may not have been lone wolf'

Investigators are probing whether the suspect was part of a group who "incited and supported each other”, a minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nda7XN5 via

Manchester City have put themselves 'in history books'

Midfielder Phil Foden responds to Manchester City's record fourth successive title by saying "we’ve put ourselves in the history books". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4xdQntY via

Inquiry report into biggest-ever NHS disaster due

More than 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the infected blood scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gA1aIkj via

Baby Reindeer 'a big problem' for Netflix and Gadd - Morgan

Journalist Piers Morgan says there are issues to be addressed by the programme makers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8H3N6PE via

CCTV appears to show Diddy beating girlfriend in hotel

The clip seems to show an attack described in Casandra Ventura's lawsuit against the rapper last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Umk45YJ via

Tyson Fury: The good, the bad, the ugly, the undisputed?

Over a 16-year professional career, Tyson Fury has risen from small shows and low expectations to a shot at becoming undisputed world champion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gG53DvV via

Fury shoves Usyk at weigh-in for super-fight

Tyson Fury was over 30lb heavier than Oleksandr Usyk in the weigh-in before their undisputed heavyweight fight on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cSGofvn via

Video shows destruction after deadly Texas storms

Shattered windows in high-rise buildings and fallen trees were visible around Houston after severe weather. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AX1qVJe via

Algerian man found alive in cellar after 26 years

Officials have arrested a 61-year-old man suspected of keeping him prisoner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fbFvirE via

Harry and Meghan's charity back in good standing

US charity authorities say Archewell's registration is in order after a warning notice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yZ9B2Ip via

David Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct

Lawyers for the illusionist say the allegations are "false and scurrilous". from BBC News https://ift.tt/S3XPzZA via

McCann suspect raped woman at knifepoint, trial told

Christian Brückner is on trial in Germany for five sex offence charges not related to the missing British child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sJjZNv2 via

I want to enjoy this week as much as possible - Hayes

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes wants to "enjoy this week as much as possible" as she prepares to bid farewell to the club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Zechin via

'It just shattered' - Nemo explains broken Eurovision trophy

Returning from the contest, Swiss singer Nemo was greeted by hundreds of fans at Zurich Airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u8cD3QM via

Toone wonder strike inspires Man Utd to first FA Cup title

Watch highlights as Ella Toone's wonder strike inspires Manchester United to a 4-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley to win their first FA Cup title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K7cylu6 via

Putin set to replace defence minister Shoigu

Sergei Shoigu, a long-standing ally of the president, has played a key role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2unpCiH via

Thousands march in Georgia over foreign influence bill

Opponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gtZbFBK via

England's Gill, 17, breaks 45-year-old 800m record

Hertfordshire 17-year-old Phoebe Gill moves to joint second in this year's women's world 800m rankings by clocking a sensational 1:57.86 in Belfast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LwVhtGi via

GB's Neita wins 100m at Doha Diamond League

Britain's Daryll Neita beats American Tamari Davis to claim victory in the women's 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Doha. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iTkodt3 via

Mbappe announces he will leave Paris St-Germain

France striker Kylian Mbappe says he will leave Paris St-Germain at the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mbHa5IM via

Mbappe announces he will leave Paris St-Germain

France striker Kylian Mbappe says he will leave Paris St-Germain at the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mbHa5IM via

Leverkusen go 49 unbeaten and make Europa League final

Bayer Leverkusen set a new European unbeaten record of 49 games by securing a late draw with Roma to reach the Europa League final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9CoSIZN via

No Interest to Cut Rates…(Yet)

And, Chris Mason speaks to Tory defector Natalie Elphicke from BBC News https://ift.tt/mzSDLwb via

Watch: Prince William plays volleyball on Newquay beach

The Prince of Wales is visiting a beach in Cornwall to meet members of local lifesaving clubs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FtwPHod via

'I thought they hated me' - Lyon on Ashes, Lancashire and Bazball

Nathan Lyon hopes to make a big impression for Lancashire, but the Australia great has unfinished Ashes business too. from BBC News https://ift.tt/29rIgXn via

Malaysia offers trade partners 'orangutan diplomacy'

The great apes are proposed as gifts for palm oil importers, but conservationists voice concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FhrJxSE via

Russian plot to kill Zelensky foiled, Kyiv says

Two Ukrainian security officials are held over a Russian plot to assassinate the president, Ukraine says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h50HzKF via

Sword murder accused 'attacked boy from behind'

Marcus Arduini Monzo allegedly ran up behind Daniel Anjorin and slashed him in the neck and chest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/knT5aew via

US soldier arrested in Russia accused of theft

The sergeant, who was held on 2 May, is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's partner CBS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CsDgNij via

Big tensions remain in SNP as Swinney takes leadership

For the second time in his life, John Swinney is elected leader of the SNP in difficult circumstances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J2OeoyR via

Watch moment US pastor survives shooting attempt during sermon

Pennsylvania pastor Glenn Germany escaped injury when gunman's firearm failed to discharge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qKI85XW via

We need to normalise death and dying, says carer

Abi Jenkins, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9cbu2wO via

Eurovision hopefuls put on the style in Malmo

The world's biggest song contest reaches its finale on Saturday and contestants have arrived in style. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UJgT3ty via

Racist abuse won't put new Derry mayor off job

Lilian Seenoi-Barr says racist abuse has made her more determined to represent Derry and Strabane as mayor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i06T4Sd via

Kuenssberg: Are Tories resigned to electoral fate under Sunak?

Tory MPs are in no mood to oust Rishi Sunak despite local results pointing to general election defeat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PlyJ025 via

Mexico authorities find three bodies in search for tourists

Bodies are found in the search for two missing Australian brothers and an American. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PASp8hu via

Tribute paid to man whose torso was found in woods

Stuart Everett's remains were found at a nature reserve and two men were later charged with his murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G4s6dik via

Gavin and Stacey to return for final episode on Christmas Day

James Corden has revealed that he has written the final Gavin and Stacey episode with Ruth Jones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MxmlPoh via

'Eunuch maker' website made £300,000, court hears

Marius Gustavson ran a male castration website showing multiple mutilations to 22,000 subscribers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iQS9PBd via

17-year-old boy held on suspicion of attempted murder after school attack

Two adults and a child were injured in the attack at Birley Academy, Sheffield, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RhTfCAu via