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Are We (Finally) About to See a US-Ukraine Minerals Deal?

Plus, President Trump receives bad economic numbers - but blames President Biden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E4UeMkD via

More Kneecap gigs cancelled amid 'kill your MP' controversy

A ticket site for the Irish rap band's gigs in Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne confirms the summer shows are no longer going ahead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mc4rupM via

English FA 'carefully reviewing' transgender policy

The English Football Association is "carefully reviewing" the decision made just weeks ago to allow transgender women to continue playing in women's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4caW3xf via

Who are the big winners & losers from the NFL Draft?

BBC Sport looks at the big winners and losers from an eventful NFL Draft, headlined by Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders' contrasting fortunes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G4SQWpq via

'No-one expected this' - how Slot guided Liverpool to the title

As Liverpool are crowned Premier League champions, BBC Sport explores the impact made by Arne Slot this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LcObk45 via

Man City beat Forest to reach FA Cup final

Goals from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol help Manchester City brush aside a luckless Nottingham Forest to reach a third successive FA Cup final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y2CJ8dL via

England beat France by a point to claim Grand Slam

England hold off a late France fightback to secure a fourth consecutive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam and a seventh straight title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gEHXDaB via

Raducanu out of Madrid Open after loss to Kostyuk

Emma Raducanu loses to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the second round of the Madrid Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p1na7Lf via

Gang members trafficked women to UK as sex workers

Women were trafficked to the UK from Romania and lived with their "controllers" at rented properties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VdDPJCi via

Signal chats, leaks, and sackings... What's going on in the Pentagon?

And is the defence secretary in trouble? from BBC News https://ift.tt/EQ08bnf via

Littler booed in Liverpool and surrenders 4-0 lead

Luke Littler is booed in Liverpool and loses to Michael van Gerwen despite leading 4-0 on Premier League night 12. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bJgUkDB via

'One of my favourite wins' - Norrie battles illness to beat Landaluce

Britain's Cameron Norrie describes his first-round victory at the Madrid Open as one of his favourite wins in his career after overcoming illness to defeat Martin Landaluce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uEonWN7 via

'I loved being out there!' O'Sullivan charges into last 16

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he "loved" being at the Crucible after previously losing the "buzz" from snooker following his 10-4 win over Ali Carter that sends him through to the last 16 at the World Snooker Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W3u9bMn via

What Happens After the Death of a Pope?

And, Adam and Chris answer listeners political questions on Radio 2. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dTK8v3I via

Tasers in prisons to be trialled after Abedi attack

The justice secretary says the use of electric stun guns will be tested following an attack on prison staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AyDEa7f via

Raducanu happy with 'informal' coaching set-up

Emma Raducanu pauses the search for a new full-time coach, saying she is happy to "keep things informal" in her partnership with Mark Petchey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQgEJ74 via

Piastri wins in Saudi Arabia and takes title lead

McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from Max Verstappen and takes the lead in the drivers' championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iCzqnkO via

'If we don't score, nothing matters' - Man Utd lack 'a lot of things'

Manchester United's worst ever Premier League season hits another low as they fail to score in defeat by Wolves at Old Trafford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YeTric9 via

Verstappen claims Saudi GP pole after Norris crash

Lando Norris crashes out of qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen beats McLaren's Oscar Piastri to pole. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qaD7J6v via

England thrash Scotland to set up Grand Slam decider

England score nine tries to hammer Scotland in Leicester and set up a Women's Six Nations Grand Slam-decider with France at Allianz Stadium next Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IJoxgCA via

Wendy's clarifies 'little spice' in Katy Perry tweets after space trip

Following criticism from followers, the company put out a statement this week saying it had no ill-will for Perry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xrLBMoc via

Flintoff 'didn't leave house for six months' after crash

The former England cricketer speaks about his recovery from the crash ahead of a new documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nImSLBZ via

Play Champions League Squares during Real Madrid v Arsenal

Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WU6ARTs via

Why Amorim's next move on Onana is a big call

Ruben Amorim will either recall or drop goalkeeper Andre Onana for Man Utd's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon - and it's a big call for several reasons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NJ8uzVG via

Praised by Wolves - what happened when football manager joined happy fans in the pub?

Vitor Pereira lives up to the "first the points, then the pints" flag that appears at Molineux. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZBMuVPh via

What does McIlroy get for Masters triumph?

A piece of golfing history is not all Rory McIlroy will receive for his triumph at Augusta National. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A8bZx60 via

Leaky Spurs leave Postecoglou facing date with destiny

It is now or never in the Europa League for Ange Postecoglou after Spurs capitulate again at Wolves, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QWOCMnp via

England produce strong second-half performance to beat Ireland

England produce a dominant second-half performance to defeat Ireland and keep their hopes of a fourth successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam alive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SJWvdCb via

Watch Netball Super League: Loughborough Lightning v Cardiff Dragons

Two-time reigning champions Loughborough take on Cardiff Dragons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gyKcMl8 via

Why Beijing is not backing down on tariffs

Amid a trade war with the US, our China correspondent explains why Beijing doesn't need to change tactics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EIFQgRT via

RFK Jr pledges to find the cause of autism by September

Autism researchers and experts call the effort, which is short on detail, misguided and unrealistic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hg0RWqJ via

Man guilty of selling fake halal meat to restaurants

Hamil Miah was found guilty of 10 counts of fraud and food safety offences on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b56ngOH via

Woman forced into prostitution says she was scared for her life

Oliver James MacCormack was convicted on 40 counts spanning seven years from 2015 to 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I2tZjgS via

England captain Brook to skip franchise leagues

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says he will not play in overseas franchise leagues for "a little while" as he manages his workload. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X9UWGq7 via

Play BBC Sport's new Champions League game

Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L7qTVU0 via

Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests react to the weekend's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mjqT5rO via

Fans 'should be ashamed' of Foden chants - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says derogatory chants about Phil Foden's mother from Manchester United fans showed "a lack of class". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qo0yv5S via

'We must avoid that record' - what went wrong for relegated Saints?

What lies ahead for Southampton after becoming the first team to be relegated from the Premier League with as many as seven games remaining? from BBC News https://ift.tt/nXrR5hC via

'The plan nearly worked' - will Maresca regret selection gamble?

Enzo Maresca stands by his decision to rotate his Chelsea team against Brentford - but will he come to rue the changes? from BBC News https://ift.tt/JpCBx8j via

Brilliant Banton batters Pears in record 344 not out

Tom Banton made history at Taunton as his record 344 not out put Somerset in a dominant position on day two of the County Championship match against Worcestershire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JxOvN96 via

An obsessive who has lived through tragedy: The man behind PSG's title

European football expert Guillem Balague takes a closer look at how manager Luis Enrique has transformed PSG - guiding them to successive Ligue 1 titles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eyl2BG4 via

RAF ban on 'exploding' Tunnock's teacakes lifted after 60 years

The marshmallow treats were reportedly put on a no-fly list after erupting in a cockpit in 1965. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rRSuWcX via

How the scale of Myanmar's loss is clearer one week after the quake

More than 3,000 people have been confirmed dead after last week's earthquake and the toll is expected to rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jR1d2LX via

Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US

US President Donald Trump has extended the TikTok ban deadline by an additional 75 days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GolXqAt via

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new charges of sex trafficking and prostitution

The rap mogul now faces a total of five charges in a criminal trial that is set to begin next month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GwyfPax via

Shirts, sponsors and bad blood: how Trump's tariffs might affect sport

After US president Donald Trump unveiled his new trade tariffs, BBC sports editor Dan Roan looks at what impact the move could have on the world of sport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A9ELo67 via

O'Sullivan to make late decision on competing at World Championship

Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan will give himself "as much time as possible" to decide whether to compete at the World Snooker Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/crXw3Ls via

Woman meets recipient of her twin sister's hands

Ms Gosling, from Sheffield, said her sister's hands "couldn't have gone to anyone better". from BBC News https://ift.tt/vt93Kpd via

Jagtar Singh Johal 'moved to solitary' after acquittal

The Scottish activist from Dumbarton was detained on a trip to Punjab after his wedding in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fEsMTBm via

Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockade

Many Palestinians say they are going hungry after Israel stopped all aid deliveries to put pressure on Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7RX3GfP via

'Hands-on' prison governor denies fling with inmate

Kerri Pegg denies two counts of misconduct in public office and one count of possessing criminal property. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lY8Fu4e via

Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 85

PC Lock was awarded for his bravery after it emerged he had tackled a gunman and saved the life of an SAS soldier. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AVkOWgz via

Watch: Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke after erupting

People are being evacuated as a volcano erupts in south-west Iceland, threatening a town. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K6CW7YG via