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'Cancel it', Trump says after artists drop out of US Freedom 250 festival

Trump suggests holding a "Make America Great Again" rally instead after most headliners drop out of White-House-linked event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hsRrYSi via IFTTT

About 40,000 take part in Great Manchester Run

Katie and Harrison were among the Race Across the World contestants competing in memory of Sam Gardiner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jUoSaAX via IFTTT

Stick or twist for Arteta - how do Arsenal take next step?

Arsenal are fresh from their Champions League final heartbreak but thoughts are already moving to what they need to do to improve next season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qvo7mNC via IFTTT

A team in need of change - why Liverpool parted with Slot

Why did Liverpool call time on head coach Arne Slot after two seasons in charge in which the club won the Premier League title? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mb76QRm via IFTTT

'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears

People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lyirLK5 via IFTTT

Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80

The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rc7FsQd via IFTTT

Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself

Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pQ1CdPj via IFTTT

Arsenal's Timber fit to start Champions League final

Mikel Arteta says that Dutch defender Jurrien Timber is fit to start the Champions League final after more than two months out with a groin injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7NMuPQO via IFTTT

Rice, Shaw & McInnes among BBC Football Awards winners

For the first time, BBC Sport is handing out end-of-season football awards to the cream of the crop in English and Scottish football - and here are the winners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YtJc4DE via IFTTT

Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon during ceasefire, videos show

Verified videos show strikes on densely populated neighbourhoods in southern Lebanon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/POEx2FT via IFTTT

Migrants jailed and charged after bank holiday crossings

It comes after nearly 1,000 people arrived in the UK on small boats between Friday and Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QjGJoVx via IFTTT

Spanish police raid HQ of governing Socialists as corruption probe escalates

The searches come amid a series of scandals affecting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's PSOE. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uHO0ceN via IFTTT

Mensik collapses on court as heatwave continues

Jakub Mensik collapses on court and Novak Djokovic swelters for almost four hours as players are made to work hard on another hot Paris day at the French Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tiJ9WqP via IFTTT

'Like the Eiffel Tower at night' - Osaka sparkles in French Open outfit

Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night". from BBC News https://ift.tt/dv3mRJB via IFTTT

London City pursuing Putellas after Barca exit

Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has announced she is leaving Barcelona after 14 years, with London City Lionesses in pursuit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iRFprj1 via IFTTT

GB's Boulter scrapes into French Open second round

Great Britain's Katie Boulter reaches the French Open second round, grinding out a gruelling win over American wildcard Akasha Urhobo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H2wzotq via IFTTT

Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of US

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum agrees to allow Iran to stay in the country during the World Cup, with the United States unwilling to host them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WgBoUbz via IFTTT

Monday Night Club: What next for relegated West Ham as Spurs survive?

Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t6UW7oA via IFTTT

Spurs survival celebrations can't disguise season of embarrassment

Tottenham Hotspur's celebrations in survival cannot cover up their embarrassment of a season that almost ended in the unthinkable, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5qTWNty via IFTTT

Raducanu beaten in French Open first round

Emma Raducanu's French Open campaign comes to an early end as she suffers a frustrating first-round defeat by Argentina's Solana Sierra. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XZc1Hx9 via IFTTT

'Too high a mountain' for Leinster as Bordeaux lift Champions Cup

After their previous European final defeats came down to "fine margins", Bordeaux's thrashing of Leinster in Bilbao highlighted a gulf between the sides from BBC News https://ift.tt/erunk0l via IFTTT

Was Celtic's cup final a fond farewell for 'Larssonesque' Maeda?

All the indications are that Daizen Maeda will leave Celtic this summer, and if that is to be the case, signing off with a goal in a winning cause in the Scottish Cup final was no bad was to say goodbye. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PSqNMEL via IFTTT

Russell & Antonelli 'both lucky not to crash' in Canada sprint battle

Kimi Antonelli says both he and Mercedes team-mate George Russell were "lucky not to crash" in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vdwOqcS via IFTTT

Trump wants new Fed chair to be 'totally independent'

The US president piled major pressure on Kevin Warsh's predecessor to cut interest rates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8NlWDCf via IFTTT

Antonelli quickest in Canada practice as Albon collides with groundhog

Kimi Antonelli led George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in practice at the Canadian Grand Prix, while Alex Albon collides with a groundhog. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K6lHjnD via IFTTT

Broad surprised by Robinson's England recall

Stuart Broad says he was "surprised" England decided to recall fast bowler Ollie Robinson for the first Test against New Zealand, which begins on 4 June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LM9DC61 via IFTTT

Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?

And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hz9OsuZ via IFTTT

Players to cut short French Open interviews in pay row

The world's leading tennis players plan to limit their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at the prize money on offer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/75dCVg9 via IFTTT

Guardiola is Ferguson of his generation - Rooney

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is the Sir Alex Ferguson of his generation, says Wayne Rooney. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uUIYlHi via IFTTT

HGV driver hid drugs in Kim Kardashian Skims load

Jakub Konkel, who stashed £7.2m of cocaine in a delivery of designer underwear, is sentenced to 13 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/djzKcar via IFTTT

Osula stars as Newcastle increase West Ham's relegation worries

William Osula scores twice as Newcastle soundly defeat West Ham United 3-1, to leave Nuno Espirito Santo's side on the brink of relegation from the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0TaN8Ry via IFTTT

'What a finish!' Breach scores 'brilliant' try as England close on title

Jess Breach finishes off a sweeping move to score a decisive try as England beat France 43-28 to win the Women's Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x6UqK0X via IFTTT

Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour

The former health secretary says there must be a 'proper contest' while Burnham says Labour needs to be 'saved from where it's been'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9OEG5Hc via IFTTT

Police pelted with bottles as Celtic fans celebrate Scottish Premiership title

Hoops fans gathered in Glasgow after a 3-1 win put paid to Hearts' dream of lifting the trophy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R8v0eGD via IFTTT

Chelsea closing in on appointing Alonso as next manager

Chelsea are closing in on appointing Spaniard Xabi Alonso as the club's next permanent head coach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n1rkCRq via IFTTT

Sportscene: Premiership Highlights

Highlights from the final day of the Scottish Premiership top six. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dJnlpgQ via IFTTT

Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape charge

It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M5cJXN1 via IFTTT

US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members

The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FEdbVXy via IFTTT

'My caddie was yelling at me' - late Higgo denied US PGA lead

South Africa's Garrick Higgo receives a rare two-shot penalty at the start of his first round - for arriving a minute late to the tee - denying him a share of the US PGA Championship lead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1lsKA8d via IFTTT

WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot

A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QOHT52c via IFTTT

Starmer Says He’s Staying

Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/053gkB2 via IFTTT

Relaxed enough to rip off a toenail - McIlroy's unusual US PGA preparation

Rory McIlroy is a different man compared with the tetchy figure who shunned the media for much of last year's PGA Championship, writes Iain Carter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U06zkv2 via IFTTT

US passengers from ship quarantined as officials say public risk 'very low'

One passenger has tested positive for Andes virus, a rare type of hantavirus, while another is showing mild symptoms, health officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GDgYOPI via IFTTT

UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic

Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3LumxaO via IFTTT

Anderson shows character to go with talent after personal loss

Elliot Anderson's crucial equaliser against Newcastle for Nottingham Forest was even more admirable given the huge personal loss he has suffered. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zrJE5kK via IFTTT

How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout

Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the "sunbed wars". from BBC News https://ift.tt/CrAthPM via IFTTT

Dean drags England to one-wicket win over NZ

Charlie Dean and 18-year-old debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman salvage a tense one-wicket victory for England in the first one-day international against New Zealand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4KRplue via IFTTT

Four-try Packer 'doesn't go away' as England set up Grand Slam decider

Four-try veteran flanker Marlie Packer "doesn't go away" as she eyes a fitting England finale in Bordeaux's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kg42P6k via IFTTT

Greece conducts controlled blast of mystery naval drone explosives

The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7J1ePFc via IFTTT

Arteta rallies Arsenal for huge Premier League weekend

As the Premier League title race nears its conclusion, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tells his players and the Gunners fans to "stay present and live the moment". from BBC News https://ift.tt/WeHDEi9 via IFTTT

Vinted harasser jailed for breaking sexual order

A court hears how Darrel Carter sent dozens of messages to female sellers on Vinted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hXas8Az via IFTTT

World Athletics rejects IOC proposal to lift Belarus ban

World Athletics rejects a recommendation by the International Olympic Committee that a ban on Belarusian athletes and teams competing under the flag of their nation should be lifted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RAPIiYC via IFTTT

Morrisons supermarket fined £750k for dirty bakery

A judge said the case was not about a few rogue employees but showed serious and systemic failure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hxTUMqp via IFTTT

Is Donald Trump close to finishing his war with Iran?

Or has the US president lost control? from BBC News https://ift.tt/XaJBzPZ via IFTTT

Celtic could win double - but is change inevitable?

Celtic could yet have another successful domestic season despite a rancorous and turbulent campaign. But is lots of change at the club inevitable even with success? from BBC News https://ift.tt/35dWuNg via IFTTT

Neymar apologises for slapping teenager Robinho Jr

Neymar apologises to his Santos team-mate Robinho Jr for slapping the teenager during a training session on Sunday, saying he "crossed the line". from BBC News https://ift.tt/6nWIs5X via IFTTT

'In a better place but not 100%' - Raducanu out of Rome as wait for return continues

Britain's Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Italian Open because of the post-viral illness that has kept her off the WTA Tour for two months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vX9nN5m via IFTTT

Is the US-Iran War Restarting?

Is the US-Iran ceasefire under threat after repeat attacks in Strait of Hormuz? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Br4ZVMy via IFTTT

Bank of Dave star spots Warburtons fire from helicopter

Dave Fishwick was flying over Burnley in his helicopter when he spotted the fire at the bread factory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ivHAbB5 via IFTTT

UAE accuses Iran of renewed drone and missile attacks

A large fire has broken out at the key Emirati oil port of Fujairah, which lies beyond the largely-blocked Strait of Hormuz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3z4oRX2 via IFTTT

What Champions League failure means for 'broken club' Chelsea

After a sixth-straight league loss, Chelsea are almost certain to miss out on Champions League qualification - a bitter blow which is likely to have far‑reaching consequences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/opUr3Gb via IFTTT

Antonelli wins in Miami to extend title lead

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli holds off Lando Norris in a race-long battle to win the Miami Grand Prix and take a commanding championship lead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rdVaEBc via IFTTT

Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/25BNjPu via IFTTT

Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal

Before reviewing the proposal on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said he could not imagine it "would be acceptable". from BBC News https://ift.tt/sdCjYn3 via IFTTT

Police conclude search at religious group's HQ

Cheshire Police were searching a property used by the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QOiYXWd via IFTTT

Calls grow over hospital care for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi

On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ff5BOGD via IFTTT

Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip

It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce". from BBC News https://ift.tt/iB8W4vd via IFTTT

VAR, fine margins & 'superior' Lyon cost Arsenal Champions League final spot

Arsenal eliminated from the Champions League by Lyon after a 4-3 aggregrate defeat and an eventful match in France - with VAR heavily involved throughout from BBC News https://ift.tt/kxAiojD via IFTTT

King Charles visits Bermuda in first British overseas territory trip

Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LWpZ361 via IFTTT

French PM fuels row with trip to buy baguettes

Sébastien Lecornu visited a boulangerie on Labour Day, defying unions who say 1 May must remain a mandatory rest day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h96omzn via IFTTT

Raducanu links up with coach from US Open win

Emma Raducanu has linked up again with Andrew Richardson, who coached her to the US Open title as a teenage qualifier. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JyGOK0X via IFTTT