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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/lu9gECB via IFTTT

US House votes to end partial government shutdown after 76 days

The bill, already cleared by the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qYnQJOv via IFTTT

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home after record-breaking London Marathon win

The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T7FQyOV via IFTTT

What now for Rahm, DeChambeau and LIV's biggest names?

Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FkhESfw via IFTTT

Draper out of French Open with knee injury

Britain's Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season - including next month's French Open - with a knee tendon injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fVkQSr8 via IFTTT

US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal pleads not guilty to fraud charges

The Army officer has been accused of using classified information to win $400,000 on an online prediction market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oTwdjfJ via IFTTT

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/K1hUqtP via IFTTT

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/T7QwCHg via IFTTT

Players guilty of misconduct face two-shot penalty

R&A chief executive Mark Darbon says that players guilty of on course misconduct could receive a two-shot penalty at the Open in July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FET1ups via IFTTT

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/KxBwSCQ via IFTTT

Hire, fire, final - Chelsea's player power may be ugly, but it wins

Chelsea are in another FA Cup final - but only after their players showed up in a way they were no longer doing for Liam Rosenior, writes Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oIxN4Bv via IFTTT

Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man City

Enzo Fernandez' first-half header gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J5ncklC via IFTTT

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/lOyj0cX via IFTTT

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/5cNAvCd via IFTTT

'Wait and see' - has Salah played last Liverpool game?

Liverpool will have to "wait and see" whether Mohamed Salah has played his final game for the club, says manager Arne Slot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JedFWsO via IFTTT

Eight-try Leeds demolish Catalans to stay top

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/nYO2Mdl via IFTTT

'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/NXAIWew via IFTTT

Watch: Girl describes finding rare Mexican axolotl in Wales

Evie, 10, tells the BBC about finding the axolotl - named Dippy - and bringing it home to Leicester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1OL9Qjv via IFTTT

Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the seas 100 million years ago

Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FrAwOYt via IFTTT

New Zealand great Bates to retire from internationals

New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after this year's Women's T20 World Cup, ending an illustrious 20-year career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4pLUuag via IFTTT

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/cIUTJqm via IFTTT

O'Sullivan's 'rolling the dice' cue gamble pays off

For some snooker players, changing their cue would be a traumatic experience – not for Ronnie O'Sulivan, who cruised into the last 16 at the Crucible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TUSlxsd via IFTTT

The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins

Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q4bWQKm via IFTTT

Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cxe1GdY via IFTTT

Attempted murder charge after car hit pedestrians

A 29-year-old woman is charged with attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Tyfuxa via IFTTT

Can Iran and the US find middle ground to make a deal?

The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is reporting from Tehran on condition that none of her material is used on the BBC's Persian Service. These restrictions apply to all international media organisations operating in Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1UsADKa via IFTTT

Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop

The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/thCKY8L via IFTTT

F1 makes changes to address new engine rules concerns

Formula 1 makes a series of rule changes to address concerns about the new engine regulations that were introduced for this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u1wsKTS via IFTTT

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/0g6rdS2 via IFTTT

Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting

Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LEsudVZ via IFTTT

How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland

Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QLBAHc2 via IFTTT

Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet as questions grow on his future

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/9iGVTow via IFTTT

Iraola bowing out in style - where will he go next?

Any suggestion of distraction following Andoni Iraola's decision to leave Bournemouth was firmly dismissed by his players in their statement victory against Newcastle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LPgWB5m via IFTTT

Fans feel 'gouged' by £111 World Cup train tickets

The Football Supporters' Association says fans are being "fleeced" and "gouged" by the high cost of train tickets to World Cup games in New Jersey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bqaH98Y via IFTTT

Italy made me a manager when England 'discouraged' me - Cole

Ashley Cole won 107 caps for England, seventh on the all‑time list, but says he was "discouraged" by those in the football pyramid from becoming a head coach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2bxw6ay via IFTTT

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/1pnUl8q via IFTTT

US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves

The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9cL1SKJ via IFTTT

Is the US blockade of Iran working?

BBC Verify has been looking into whether the US blockade of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz is working. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2iUAzGC via IFTTT

Theatre touring 'in crisis' as performances of plays drop 70%

The steep decline "is likely to reach a critical level without intervention", a report warns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bZtX679 via IFTTT

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/NxQGFZ4 via IFTTT

UFOs and a Tardis - why unusual holiday stays are booming

It looks like a space craft has landed but it's one of a growing trend for quirky places to take a break. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2hexKMY via IFTTT

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/tRWhQUD via IFTTT

Southport killer's parents failed in 'moral duty' to report son

Failing to appreciate the danger the killer posed led to "catastrophic consequences", an inquiry finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/whgz8nE via IFTTT

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/q12Ndgc via IFTTT

Liverpool 'can do special things' against PSG - Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot on why his side believe they can overcome a two-goal deficit against reigning champions Paris St-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jTY2A0u via IFTTT

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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/HmsxiB8 via IFTTT

World Cup winners Packer & Galligan expecting baby

England World Cup winners Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer announce they are expecting a baby together, with Galligan due to give birth in October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bX6f2CM via IFTTT

Thousands of England and Scotland World Cup tickets on resale at inflated prices

England and Scotland fans hoping to get to ticket to this summer's World Cup finals face paying vastly inflated prices through Fifa's official resale platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PE1Hcud via IFTTT

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/8N9zIXD via IFTTT

Trump endorses ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton for California governor

Steve Hilton, who advised the former prime minster and hosted a Fox News show, is running as a Republican. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jhTuqQO via IFTTT

Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3vxrJCn via IFTTT

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/BH5vbNJ via IFTTT

Who is Viktor Orban, Hungarian PM fighting to stay in power after 16 years?

Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a "hybrid regime of electoral autocracy". from BBC News https://ift.tt/abmqRIU via IFTTT

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/jKRI3Lp via IFTTT

Haaland's 'old-school' lesson for Liverpool as FA Cup record falls

Manchester City have beaten Arsenal and taken apart Liverpool in their past two games and Erling Haaland's return to goalscoring form has laid down the gauntlet for the run-in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1qwNsIJ via IFTTT

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/S7vkBe2 via IFTTT

Isak could make injury return against Man City

Alexander Isak could feature in Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City after missing more than three months through injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7kAuRyO via IFTTT

McCullum & Key call county coaches amid unrest

England coach Brendon McCullum holds a call with his counterparts and directors from county cricket amid unrest between the domestic and international game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kJ41Wiq via IFTTT

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/gORUDJZ via IFTTT