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French Open scheduling pleas 'like hitting head against wall'

Jessica Pegula says she feels like she is "hitting her head against the wall" over the annual plea for more women's matches in the French Open night sessions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I9KxdSz

Ryanair boss on target for bonus worth more than €100m

Michael O’Leary is set to earn a bonus worth more than €100m (£84m) after clearing a key performance target. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xHqacji

The Week: Starmer v Farage, Trump Tariffs and Political Stunts

Adam, Alex, James and Vicki discuss the political stories of the week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nchuSQM

Wales could lose £466m in welfare reforms

Almost 190,000 people are likely to be affected by disability welfare reforms, new analysis has found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P4kT2ja

'I don't think I grieved, I don't think I thought it was real'

England midfielder Ella Toone says she didn't "actually grieve" after the death of her father until a period on the sidelines through injury forced her to get "mentally right". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ixU527k

Heat pump installation to be made easier for millions after planning change

The rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PfalwMJ

Zubimendi set for medical before £51m Arsenal move

Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is set to have a medical before completing a £51m switch to Arsenal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wsnXvMi

England's Morris out of Euros after ACL injury in training

Defender Ella Morris has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in training with England and will miss Euro 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6mVoJrG

Police get more time to question Liverpool parade suspect

Police get an extension to continue questioning a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/evSoxLk

How Antony became a 'hero in Betis' after Man Utd sadness

How Antony has rebooted his career on loan at Real Betis from Manchester United, helping the Spanish side to the Conference League final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S4w6dce

Syrian admits triple murder at trial for German knife attack

Issa al H is accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State jihadist group before the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m8ABCIK

Fearnley beats Wawrinka on French Open debut

British number two Jacob Fearnley beats Swiss veteran Stan Wawrinka in straight sets on his French Open debut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MJQsftE

Men return home after 100 days in Guinea prison

Paul Inch, 50, and a colleague were accused of spying and detained in the West African prison. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g1tLsGW

Norris wins in Monaco to narrow gap to Piastri

McLaren's Lando Norris wins the Monaco Grand Prix for the first time, with Charles Leclerc second and Oscar Piastri third. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MnXLtY7

Bordeaux bulldoze Northampton to win Champions Cup

Bordeaux's mix of backline glitter and forward grit proves too much for Northampton in the Champions Cup final in Cardiff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3PGl1qy

Bashir takes six to seal England win over Zimbabwe

Shoaib Bashir's six-wicket haul breaks Zimbabwe's feisty resistance and leads England to victory by an innings and 45 runs inside three days of the one-off Test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DdzZ20o

Taylor Swift won't face summons in Baldoni-Lively case

The pop star's team complained that the legal order was an "unwarranted fishing expedition". from BBC News https://ift.tt/mMD6WdJ

Man arrested after train hits tractor and trailer

Two people are taken to hospital following the crash near Leominster. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iPaq089

Suspect was initially mistaken for witness

The alleged attacker looked "very distraught" and was being helped by bystanders before he revealed himself as the suspect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MYExpLW

Chemical castration for sex offenders to be trialled in more prisons

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is also exploring whether chemical castration could be made mandatory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dQhPcbI

Women with dense breasts should have extra NHS cancer scans, researchers say

Additional scans better tailored to spotting cancer in dense breasts could treble detection rates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cdaRT0b

Has F1's iconic Monaco Grand Prix become boring?

BBC Sport's AMA team take a look at whether Monaco has lost its charm and place in the jam-packed season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4RMbjsc

Most Test wickets this year - the 6ft 8in pace bowler with England in his sights

Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani may have a permanent smile on his face, but he will pose a serious threat to England at Trent Bridge this week, writes Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fx1WZAN

'You follow your badge' - Man Utd & Spurs fans ready for Europa League final

Manchester United and Tottenham fans speak to BBC Sport in Bilbao before Wednesday's Europa League final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DHZdIhm

Liberty Steel plants in Rotherham and Sheffield under threat

A court will decide whether the firm should be wound up on Wednesday from BBC News https://ift.tt/RwYCzbh

Everton midfielder Doucoure to leave this summer

Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure announces he will leave the club when his deal expires at the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F1EBzLZ

Thursday night blockbuster to start 2026 Six Nations

Ireland will travel to defending champions France in the first-ever Thursday night fixture in Six Nations' history when the 2026 tournament begins on 5 February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/28KVEnX

Why Bilbao glory would cap Mount's road to recovery

Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount on his road to recovery from repeated injury frustration to Wednesday's Europa League final against Tottenham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0jbP21h

Do Afrikaners want to take Trump up on his South African refugee offer?

Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump's claims – and offer of refugee status? from BBC News https://ift.tt/jxtdQnX

Piastri beats Verstappen to pole after Tsunoda crash

McLaren's Oscar Piastri beats Red Bull's Max Verstappen to pole position at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EH5gKTM

Man jailed for murdering mum in front of daughter at Notting Hill Carnival

Shakeil Thibou, 20, attacked Cher Maximen in front of her child with a zombie knife. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GwtnaVP

Home favourite Paolini reaches Italian Open final

Italy's Jasmine Paolini shakes off a slow start to beat American Peyton Stearns and reach the final of the Italian Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NgYXTAF

Reading takeover completed as Couhig buys club

Reading's takeover by ex-Wycombe Wanderers owner Rob Couhig is complete, the club has announced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TxV3X0e

'This means more' - why some fans booed Alexander-Arnold

Why did some Liverpool fans boo Trent Alexander-Arnold when he came on against Arsenal on Sunday? BBC Sport canvasses opinion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nlX2kmi

IPL making plans to resume after suspension

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is making plans to resume, with a revised schedule released in the coming days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ApmvqWj

Police investigate fire at PM Starmer's house in north London

A fire was reported in the early hours of the morning and brought under control 20 minutes later. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ORxmQc

Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says

Famine is not currently occurring in Gaza, the assessment says, but it calls for urgent action to increase humanitarian aid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IRYJuFe

Nurse suspended over fake patient claim 'mourning loss of career'

Jessica Thorpe on her five-year fight after a patient lied by claiming she was carrying his baby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fJlKNa2

India and Pakistan Agree Ceasefire

And European leaders push for another for Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b2F51CK

Nobel Laureate Prof Joseph Stiglitz on the UK/US trade deal

...why he thinks the UK has made a mistake and what it means for the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y8XpqIu

'What a run!' GB women stun Jamaica to take 4x100m gold

Great Britain win gold in the women's 4x100m at the World Relay Championships as they stun a Jamaica team including Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QIk6sLt

Why these 2000s indie heroes are back and bigger than ever

After being dismissed as "indie landfill", many guitar bands are back with a vengeance after 20 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hAelspF

Hull KR beat Catalans to reach Challenge Cup final

Hull KR reach the Challenge Cup for the second time in three seasons as they overpower Catalans Dragons in York. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OK61SYs

Two porn sites investigated for suspected age check failings

The UK demanded in January that porn sites show how they were beefing up age verification to stop children accessing them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3XThzEv

'The pretender replacing a legend - a new era dawns at Real Madrid'

Xabi Alonso will succeed Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager next season. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at the challenges ahead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wa1s8jW

'Mood of the nation will decide IPL restart'

Any potential resumption of the Indian Premier League would depend on the "mood of the nation", according to former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m8GYhza

Arsenal have gone backwards in the league - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says that his team have "gone a step backwards" in the Premier League this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vWtNEzm

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045

The Microsoft founder says he plans to accelerate his charitable giving - and accused Elon Musk and Doge of 'killing children'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fMAzmKq

Man charged with stalking former Friends star Jennifer Aniston

Jimmy Wayne Carwyle has been charged with stalking and vandalism after the incident at the actor's Hollywood home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UIW3516

Pollock makes Lions squad as Owen Farrell misses out

Northampton's 20-year-old flanker Henry Pollock is included in a 38-strong British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fg2QXW1

New Beckham and Neville consortium buys Salford City

David Beckham and Gary Neville complete a takeover of Salford City as part of a new consortium, buying out the rest of the Class of '92. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jd6cToZ

Why the Lions are a team that transcends sport

Those selected for the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour will rightly bask in their achievement - but it's only the initial step on a long journey, writes Tom English. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mPvQXWg

Man stabbed to death in bank named

Two suspects have been arrested by Derbyshire Police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OQJ8BvS

McIlroy has 'nothing but positive vibes' before major return

Rory McIlroy says winning the Masters will help him feel "more comfortable and a lot less pressure" at next week's US PGA Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pGKUjz3

27 of the best looks from Met Gala 2025

The theme for this year's event was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style", the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on menswear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3iJpPX6

Online orders still paused and spaces on shelves – what we know about the M&S cyber chaos

Online orders paused, food items missing from shelves - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S. from BBC News https://ift.tt/625zDAx

No 10 resists growing calls within Labour for winter fuel rethink

Calls to abandon cuts to the pensions top-up have grown in the wake of local election losses last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yv69hQx

Ronaldo's son gets first Portugal Under-15s call-up

Cristiano's Ronaldo's eldest son is called up to the Portugal Under-15 squad for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/grh8ABY

Zhao closes in on historic victory over Williams in Crucible final

Zhao Xintong is just one frame away from becoming the first player from China to win the World Championship after extending his lead to 17-8 over Mark Williams in the final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uBaTYF0

GB's Pidcock to lead new team at Giro d'Italia

Great Britain's Tom Pidcock will lead new team Q36.5 in their first Grand Tour at the Giro d'Italia, which begins on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RsnbKua

Doris needs shoulder operation & is doubt for Lions

Ireland captain Caelan Doris' availability for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia is in doubt as Leinster confirm he will have a "procedure" on a shoulder injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v2uGkMQ

'Scheffler and DeChambeau wins further raise US PGA excitement levels'

Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau's weekend victories prove Rory McIlroy is not the only player in form as the year's second major races into view, writes Iain Carter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DbhrNKt

Bordeaux down holders Toulouse to set up Northampton final

Bordeaux-Begles edged a pulsating match between France's top two sides to derail reigning champions Toulouse and set up an Investec Champions Cup final against Northampton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JTY4QrO

Zhao builds commanding lead over Williams in World final

Zhao Xintong dominates the opening session of the World Championship final against an out-of-sorts Mark Williams to construct a significant 7-1 lead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7XuHPS6

Six people arrested over triple murder in Sweden

Police are investigating whether the shooting at a hair salon in Uppsala is related to a wave of gang violence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eON91YF

'Shutting Kneecap down is an overreaction', says Dexys Midnight Runners' Kevin Rowland

Kevin Rowland is one of 40 artists who signed an open letter supporting Kneecap and freedom of expression. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qr1OXxW

Poppy's tears, Elton John & Happy Gilmore - McIlroy on Jimmy Fallon show

Dissecting Rory McIlroy's performance on the 'Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon' - including a chipping contest and his Masters doubts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VgG6BAq

Gauff thrashes Swiatek to reach Madrid Open final

Coco Gauff produces a stunning display to thrash four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek 6-1 6-1 and reach the final of the Madrid Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r2Qw4UH

England set to start key year with callow attack

England look set to begin a defining year with one of their most inexperienced pace attacks in the past two decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/clEZnmX