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Lifetime ISAs leave some with less money than they put in

MPs call for reform to the savings account which aims to help people save towards retirement or a first home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/idbvLBy via

Raducanu beats compatriot Xu at 'favourite tournament'

British number one Emma Raducanu cruises to a comfortable victory over compatriot Mimi Xu in her opening-round match at Wimbledon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qduk14r via

Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage?

Lionel Messi signs off from potentially his final game on the global stage with a heavy defeat - but he still shows some magic touches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aE8ls02 via

Motorbike convoy escorts boy to prom after dad's plea

Family says the large turnout of about 1,000 people had "restored our faith in humanity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/b5rVniz via

Could you return a professional tennis player's serve?

BBC Sport presenter Sam Harris tries to return a serve from men's world number eight Holger Rune. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BGbWrJZ via

At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/acptgl4 via

'There's something about Eastbourne' - Fritz wins fourth title

Taylor Fritz has now won four of the past six Eastbourne men's singles titles after beating fellow American Jenson Brooksby on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bI6xCsH via

I had first death threat at 18 - Watson on social media abuse

British tennis player Heather Watson says she has received social media abuse "daily" during her career and had her first death threat aged 18. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QZ3Ya4R via

Andrews' journey from set-piece expert to Brentford boss

Keith Andrews applied to be manager of League Two MK Dons in April - two months later he has been appointed boss of Premier League Brentford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fa20g35 via

Britain's world number 719 Tarvet reaches Wimbledon main draw

Britain's Oliver Tarvet reaches the Wimbledon singles main draw - which will contain the highest number of home players for 41 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hEXN0gt via

Open-air 'living museum' scoops prestigious £120k prize

Beamish in Country Durham, which recreates life from bygone eras, is named the UK's museum of the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UQbDupm via

Gareth Southgate 'not missing' being England manager as he gets knighthood

Sir Gareth Southgate says he does not miss managing England after being knighted for his services to football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kGYOTl7 via

Diplomacy, Defence and... Daddy?

Trump claims “big win” as Nato defence spending set to increase to 5% of GDP. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MwQcbrE via

England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test

Ben Duckett hits 149 and Zak Crawley and Joe Root both make half-centuries as England produce a brilliant run chase on the final day to win the first Test against India at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/58owBc7 via

Cricket: Today at the Test

Day four highlights from the first Test match between England and India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7g39yME via

NBA star Durant to join Rockets in blockbuster trade

Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant will join the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster move from the Phoenix Suns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M1TU9QF via

Suicide bombing at Damascus church kills 20, Syrian authorities say

The interior ministry said a man affiliated with IS entered a church and opened fire before blowing himself up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wFpXlkc via

Satellite images and decoy planes: Behind the US attacks on Iran

It took months of planning and included over 125 planes, a submarine and 14 "bunker buster" bombs. BBC Verify explains how the US mission "Operation Midnight Hammer" took place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4UZyYJj via

Yastremska into Nottingham final despite suspicion of grass allergy

Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska and American McCartney Kessler reach the women's singles final at Nottingham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IvtYdRP via

Jaiswal & Gill star as India dominate England on day one

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill both hit centuries on the opening day of the first Test to give India early control against England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3JrCVZA via

Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgery

Hayley Butler, 40, died after falling ill following a procedure in Turkey, an inquest hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qw6c5is via

PCs who put spit hood on 90-year-old face hearing

Two serving PCs and a former officer will face gross misconduct hearings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RyFENYH via

Kneecap rapper bailed over terror charge as protesters gather outside court

Kneecap's Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara, is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NQYfvjD via

Le Mans win proves injury doubters wrong - Kubica

Robert Kubica says some of the doubts upon his F1 return hurt him following serious injury, but his Le Mans win in a Ferrari proves many wrong. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vqn6rGw via

UK's largest road tunnel project awarded £590m

Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RsUOvcb via

A footballing mismatch – why were Auckland City playing Bayern Munich?

Bayern Munich's Club World Cup group game against Auckland City was a mismatch on the pitch - so why were the part-timers from New Zealand facing the 34-time German champions? from BBC News https://ift.tt/mz760PV via

Norris & Piastri collide as Russell wins in Canada

Lando Norris crashes out of the Canadian Grand Prix in a collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, as George Russell wins. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U3RGqik via

Duplantis breaks men's pole vault world record for 12th time

Watch as Sweden's Armand Duplantis sets a new world record of 6.28m in the men's pole vault at the Diamond League in front of his home crowd in Stockholm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tyMaIV3 via

Bath end 29-year wait for Premiership title

Bath hold off a resilient Leicester to win their first Premiership title in 29 years and also clinch a 2024-25 treble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tB3S78o via

Leinster beat Bulls to end four-year wait for URC title

Leinster win the United Rugby Championship for the first time since 2021 as they produced a dominant display to beat Bulls 32-7 at Croke Park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CTGnqLo via

Markram helps South Africa close in on Test Championship victory

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma propel South Africa to within touching distance of the ICC World Test Championship with impressive performances in Day 3 of the final against Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NkJn792 via

Good that Verstappen took accountability - Russell

George Russell says he was "surprised" that Max Verstappen took accountability for colliding with the Mercedes driver during the Spanish Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O17RfET via

Oakmont's 301-yard par three - a gimmick or psychological masterstroke?

The eighth hole at the US Open at Oakmont this week - the longest par three in major championship history - has been described as "silly" and "ridiculous". from BBC News https://ift.tt/w7hiPpZ via

Man City sign midfielder Cherki from Lyon for £30m

Manchester City complete the signing of attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon for an initial fee of £30.45m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pEGkton via

Duckett hits rapid half-century as England get off to flying start

Ben Duckett hits 50 off 20 balls as England reach 83-0 after just six overs in the third T20 International against West Indies in Southampton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EKiYdUC via

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why has Donald Trump sent the National Guard to protests in LA?

The California governor says it’s unnecessary and illegal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/65aQfkt via

Alcaraz stuns Sinner in classic French Open final

Carlos Alcaraz recovers from two sets down - saving three championship points - to beat Jannik Sinner in an incredible French Open men's final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XrfDcSH via

Jobe Bellingham following brother's path but wants 'own identity'

Just as brother Jude did before him, Jobe Bellingham is set to move from the Championship to Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4cYn1HK via

Superb run chase helps England clinch Windies T20 series

England seal a series win over West Indies with a game to spare after a superb chase of 197 in the second T20 international at Bristol. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LdB0nuH via

'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City want 'genius' Cherki

Manchester City want to sign France midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon, but who is he exactly and why is everybody so excited about him? from BBC News https://ift.tt/RyqAd6b via

NI 'showed a lot of character' in Denmark defeat

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is proud of the character shown by his players in Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat in Denmark. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qcs0hgo via

Six games, six wins - but what have England learned?

England have started the summer by thrashing a depleted West Indies side - but what does it mean for the team's post-Ashes rebuild and World Cup hopes? from BBC News https://ift.tt/FP2zio6 via

Ruthless England seal series clean sweep v Windies

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt finishes unbeaten on 57 as England thrash West Indies by nine wickets at Taunton to secure a series clean sweep. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IdBaHcv via

The cracks the Europa League lustre could not hide

An in-depth look at why Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou 16 days after their Europa League success. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UCfGArs via

Defending champion Alcaraz into French Open final after Musetti quits

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz moves into the French Open final after Italian opponent Lorenzo Musetti retires injured in their semi-final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aEZr9PY via

Private school pupil numbers drop by 11,000

Latest school census data says the number of private school pupils has dropped by 1.9% in the last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wf0Ycah via

Israeli military recovers bodies of husband and wife held hostage in Gaza

Israeli Americans Judi Weinstein Haggai, 70, and her husband Gadi, 72, were killed during the 7 October 2023 attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/okLx4W0 via

Trump confirms China trip after 'very good' call with Xi

The leaders of the US and China agree to further talks aimed at reaching a deal amid an ongoing trade war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ew583gk via

Elon Musk trashes Donald Trump's big tax bill

The One Big Beautiful Bill is dividing Republicans from BBC News https://ift.tt/8TqtEDf via

Grealish set to be left out of Man City's Club World Cup squad

Jack Grealish is expected to be left out of the Manchester City squad for the Fifa Club World Cup with doubts over his future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SJ9Ujxa via

Intruder arrested in Windsor Castle grounds

A man in his 30s is arrested on suspicion of trespass on a protected site in Windsor, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Plr06vT via

Major new search for Madeleine McCann

And, political upheaval in Poland and Netherlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ILU2TqC via

MI5 lied ‘deliberately and repeatedly’ in neo-Nazi spy case, BBC tells High Court

MI5 apologises for false evidence but says contempt of court proceedings would not be “appropriate”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rMJWizL via

South Korean opposition wins presidency after months of political chaos

Lee Jae-myung was voted in exactly six months after his predecessor made a failed martial law bid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GJ52t9r via

UK's spring was warmest on record, Met Office says

From March to May the country experienced the warmest temperatures and sunniest days since records began. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3JlO4at via

Anderson stars for Lancs in first T20 since 2014

James Anderson takes three wickets and a catch as Lancs beat Durham, while Glamorgan defeat Middlesex in the T20 Blast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W357Jlo via

'I fought myself in the mind' - Alcaraz beats Shelton to reach quarters

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is through to the French Open quarter-finals after a four-set win over American Ben Shelton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7AYCf6O via

'Like I was playing Sinner' - Swiatek battles to beat Rybakina

Defending champion Iga Swiatek battles back from a disastrous start to beat Elena Rybakina 1-6 6-3 7-5 and reach the French Open quarter-finals, where she will play Elina Svitolina who upset fourth seed Jasmine Paolini. from BBC News https://ift.tt/viQtmM5 via