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'Globalise the intifada' chant is racist, says Starmer

The prime minister said the use of the chant on marches had left Jews feeling scared and intimidated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nPU8iWw

Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism

Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0xfzskI

What The King Did (And Didn’t) Say To Trump

Decoding what the King said to President Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lK5zWsx

Why Mourinho could be Real's 'ultimate wildcard'

With Real Madrid out of the Champions League, and falling behind in La Liga, noise around manager Alvaro Arbeloa's future is unsurprisingly increasing. Could Jose Mourinho be the answer? from BBC News https://ift.tt/GALExTj

The King Arrives In The US, But Can He Mend The Special Relationship?

The King lands in Washington for four day state visit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tB5Ap1c

Greaves becomes first female PDC title winner

Beau Greaves becomes the first woman to win a PDC ranking title by defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zOtu1PC

Will doubters believe in Hearts' title chances now?

Some have waited all season for Hearts to falter. Plenty thought it might be at Easter Road. But Derek McInnes' side are still going, writes Tom English. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yavl8FW

Arsenal 'on a mission' - is another special season on the horizon?

The Gunners are one game away from a second successive Women's Champions League final, and are also still in the Women's Super League title race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7N6E8tI

Why 'muted' England's dominance prompts concern

England were feeling "muted" after beating Wales but the defending champions remain on course for an eighth straight title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nq73Z6S

Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community

The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LAcTtP8

Leeds stay top with eight-try win over Catalans

Leeds Rhinos stay top of Super League as they run in eight tries to steamroller Catalans Dragons at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wm8NiOc

Bristol go fourth with big win at Newcastle

Bristol Bears run in eight tries to move back into The Prem's top four with a 52-19 win at Newcastle Red Bulls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dVJijLO

'My living nightmare': Rob Reiner's son on how he found out parents were dead

The actor says the grief of his parents' brutal deaths and the arrest of his own brother left him in a "trance". from BBC News https://ift.tt/PkZjxC8

Signed Oasis 'Wonderwall' guitar sells for $96,000

The guitar was played on the band's second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory by Noel Gallagher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MN37PSx

PC Andrew Harper's widow unveils 'hero' memorial

A stone tribute honours PC Harper, who was dragged by a car after confronting quad bike thieves. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WxqJ6po

Hapless Chelsea owners have built a monument to chaos and decline

Chelsea owners BlueCo have built a monument to chaos and decline at Stamford Bridge, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bcPSUAp

Serial thief who stole Kristi Noem's handbag sentenced to three years in prison

The former US Secretary of Homeland Security had her handbag - with $3,000 (£2,260) in cash inside - stolen at a restaurant last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C2QXnpU

The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins

Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ByYJDv

Trump to participate in marathon Bible reading

Amid a quarrel with the Pope and criticism for a social media image, Trump will share a passage during a week-long event of reading the Bible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HJ18nD0

MPs Grill Starmer Over Mandelson (Again)

PM defends his actions over the appointment of Mandelson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wosHDbi

US singer D4vd charged with murder stemming from death of missing teenage girl

Prosecutors say he could face life in prison due to special circumstances surrounding the girl's disappearance and death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/59hUL67

Arteta must prove he won't be remembered as Arsenal's 'nearly man'

Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta may still have a season of glory - but must prove they are not 'nearly men' after Manchester City loss, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aDV2zAf

Record-breaking Bayern win Bundesliga - now for the Treble

Free-scoring Bayern Munich swept to the German title for the 35th time. Now their sights turn towards completing the Treble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7hVICeX

Bayern keen on Villa's Rogers - Sunday's gossip

Bayern Munich are keen on Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Curtis Jones is preparing to leave Liverpool, and Real Madrid are considering appointing Jose Mourinho again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ziv4Q6M

Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet? Can he survive?

Newcastle are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League following defeat by Bournemouth. Will manager Eddie Howe turn it around? from BBC News https://ift.tt/j1YBHPL

Mental stress led to anti-doping charge - Vondrousova

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is charged with refusing a doping test by the ITIA in an incident the Czech player said happened as she had "reached a breaking point after months of physical and mental stress". from BBC News https://ift.tt/TVROtUZ

Japan comes up with new word for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer

The term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QAiXDZe

Mandelson Failed Security Vetting…Who Knew What, When?

Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says from BBC News https://ift.tt/2sifzIL

Kildunne shifts to wing and Burton to play at lock as England ring changes

Ellie Kildunne is named on the wing, rather than in her regular full-back role, as part of a much-changed England line-up to face Scotland in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hu7md9R

Sheff Wed to start next season with 15-point penalty, bidder told

The EFL has informed the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday that the club will start next season in League One with a 15-point penalty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bYD8gBi

SantaCon organiser charged with stealing $1m from charity pub crawl

Prosecutors say Stefan Pildes spent hundreds of thousands of $2.7m raised for charity on personal expenses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HmCXjkT

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SLboBuV

The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack

Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ZkR7gy

US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes

The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xoC3sOX

Van Aert beats Pogacar in thrilling Paris-Roubaix sprint

Wout van Aert beats four-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar in a thrilling sprint finish to win the Paris-Roubaix title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KTyZJ3S

Fortune favours the brave - will Slot start Ngumoha against PSG?

Liverpool's 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha stole the show against Fulham - will Arne Slot now start him against PSG? from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Mle1vC

Scotland celebrate hard-fought victory over Wales

Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a 24-19 victory over Wales in Cardiff in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JcGXrQE

England far from perfect but Red Roses machine marches on

England star Ellie Kildunne says a record Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium against Ireland is now becoming "the norm". from BBC News https://ift.tt/VY1LMAv

Teenager Suryavanshi smashes 15-ball fifty in IPL

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 15, continues his astonishing run of form in the IPL as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ByI0Fgl

Is the Trump-Starmer bromance over?

The disintegration of the pair's friendship has benefits - and the PM is getting steadily more comfortable at taking advantage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bsY285S

Jolly Fury takes aim at heavyweight rivals & even Spurs

A jolly Tyson Fury delivers typically theatrical monologue as he takes aim at rival heavyweights and even a struggling Premier League club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TUSGN3o

Watson's call for lifetime bans shows PGA Tour-LIV scars still run deep

Golf icon Tom Watson says LIV defectors like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed should not have been allowed back on the PGA Tour and banned for life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hxKyLzO

Rowland starts as much-changed England face Ireland

England utility back Helena Rowland will start at inside centre in a much-changed team for their Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lYIRvMz

Lidl begins building its first ever pub

The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ns7akbh

Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners

Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x3wHkVZ

Buttler hits fifty then seals win with final-ball run-out in thriller

Jos Buttler finds form at the IPL before winning the match for Gujarat Titans with a final-ball run-out in a remarkable one-run victory over Delhi Capitals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RHwE7SI

Rahm confident he will play at 2027 Ryder Cup

Jon Rahm is confident he will be in Europe's team to face the United States in next year's Ryder Cup despite currently being ineligible to play. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q9h5KjL

HMS Dragon docks after 'minor technical issue'

The Type 45 destroyer left Portsmouth last month to protect Britain's air bases in Cyprus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F7kBgAq

Bayern face waiting game on 'very special' Kane

Bayern Munich are waiting on the fitness of "very special" Harry Kane to see if he can lead their challenge to overcome Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wi8EL6k

Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dRn2hD3

Britain's Cameron becomes two-weight world champion

Ellie Scotney becomes Britain's youngest undisputed champion in the four-belt era after beating Mayelli Flores by unanimous decision at the Olympia in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9v5OWa1

Leinster survive Edinburgh scare to reach Champions Cup semi-final

Leinster turn on the style in the second half to beat Edinburgh 49-31 in a chaotic Champions Cup last-16 game at the Aviva Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ApWaUGF

Sale hold off Quins comeback to reach Champions Cup last eight

Sale Sharks hold off a second-half comeback from Harlequins to progress to the Champions Cup quarter-finals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A9OkWre

Rohl won't watch title rivals as Rangers take top spot

As Rangers move to the top of the Scottish Premiership for the first time this season, head coach Danny Rohl is "convinced" they can finish the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qs7Y1CS

Arteta defends Arsenal's international withdrawals

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have '"a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UKNwEau

Firm handed 'record' illegal tree felling fine

Landowner Motor Fuel Ltd was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £268,751. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VRgvifC

Brook and Bethell cautioned over conduct on NZ tour

England white-ball captain Harry Brook and all-rounder Jacob Bethell are given a caution notice over their conduct on the tour of New Zealand last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CIRluaK

Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP

No disciplinary action was taken over the allegations of an inappropriate relationship with Scottish MP Joani Reid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NvPWb8s