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The first game to feel truly cinematic is back - years after its creator left

The first new game in the series in a decade - a remake - has been released, without involvement of the series creator. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dtNfL5c

'I can't lift a bag into an overhead locker but I climbed K2'

Fuelled by loss, injury and jelly beans, Kirsty Mack tells of how she conquered the world's second-highest peak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xLE1YRg

Julia Roberts says sexual assault film is meant to provoke debate

The actress says her new film about a sexual assault on a college campus will provoke debate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kQCIxbG

Scots beat Fiji to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Scotland book a place in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup for the first time since 2002 with victory over gritty Fiji in Salford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WxvRLgG

Jackson 'angry' as Chelsea cancel Bayern loan after Delap injury

Chelsea make the shock decision to cancel Nicolas Jackson's loan move to Bayern Munich after an injury to Liam Delap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eY2ELP7

Home Office to pull job teaching migrants 'balloon craft' at detention centre

Minister Seema Malhotra has called on the contractor to remove the jobs at the immigration removal centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZERHcfB

Starmer to replace third top aide in less than a year

Nin Pandit runs the PM's team in Downing Street and has only been in the role for ten months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sbt0pXx

'Really tough decision' - US captain Bradley will not play in Ryder Cup

Captain Keegan Bradley decides against including himself as a playing member of the United States Ryder Cup team to face Europe next month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZfX8J23

Child sex abuse victim begs Elon Musk to remove links to her images

BBC investigation finds US victim's images are traded globally by an operator based in Indonesia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6rdSBtJ

GB's Turner claims first Grand Tour stage win at Vuelta

Great Britain's Ben Turner produces a stunning sprint finish to claim his first ever Grand Tour stage win at the Vuelta a Espana. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8LIVYSh

What we noticed from the Premier League weekend

The second weekend of the Premier League season brought with it numerous interesting tactical tweaks and the clever use of certain players - here is what BBC Sport learned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QyYnc01

'Martin will get time but fans have lost patience'

Another day, another debacle for Russell Martin. But can the Rangers head coach recover from his slow start at Ibrox, asks Tom English? from BBC News https://ift.tt/u1LMC4R

Controversial barracks to continue holding asylum seekers

The site - described as "squalid" by a judge in 2021 - was due to close in September. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wkw6CGo

'Martin will get time but fans have lost patience'

Another day, another debacle for Russell Martin. But can the Rangers head coach recover from his slow start at Ibrox, asks Tom English? from BBC News https://ift.tt/u1LMC4R

Villiers' 'sensational' caught and bowled leaves Tufnell shocked

Watch Phil Tufnell's reaction to Mady Villiers catch off her own bowling to dismiss Georgia Redmayne. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3WSIxXd

Dozens arrested and weapons seized ahead of Notting Hill Carnival

Some 100 people have been arrested and 11 guns seized ahead of Notting Hill Carnival, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uMP3iDG

'Absolutely no chance I'll leave' - Rodgers plays down conflict at Celtic

Brendan Rodgers says he will not leave his post as Celtic manager before his contract ends next summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LQNEvIx

Do asylum figures show if government's strategy is working?

Two BBC correspondents assess what the Home Office's new data tells us about the efficacy of the government's asylum strategy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VOcJmKo

There are three more species of giraffe than previously thought - but can you spot the difference?

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nO5f3F0

How Arsenal won the signing of Eze and where he could fit in

An Arsenal fan as a boy, Eze is set to reject rivals Tottenham and join the Gunners. But how did the move happen? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Exo9ymC

Wissa 'very disrespectful' and 'no way back' for Isak - Rooney

Wayne Rooney says Yoane Wissa removing all association with Brentford from his Instagram account is "very disrespectful" and players will not want Alexander Isak back at Newcastle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/axBWl2f

Actress Aubrey Plaza says grief is a 'giant ocean of awfulness'

The US actress says life is "a daily struggle", seven months after husband Jeff Baena's suicide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mkoB2UF

French police question man after four bodies found in River Seine

A passer-by led French police to the grim discovery at the foot of a bridge south-east of Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9zAUnOv

Brentford reject new £40m Newcastle bid for Wissa

Brentford turn down Newcastle's improved bid of £40m for DR Congo striker Yoane Wissa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0mUELHy

Avoid Usyk - Hatton urges caution with Itauma

Ricky Hatton is a massive fan of Moses Itauma, but doesn't want the heavyweight to be stepped up too quickly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L8ti3wp

Millions warned of bank holiday travel disruption due to rail works and strikes

Millions are told to prepare for disruption from traffic, rail engineering works and strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VLHsWQz

Watch: London Zoo's capybaras and tortoises on weigh-in day

London Zoo in Regent's Park holds its annual animal weigh-in, with zookeepers weighing and measuring over 10,000 animals to monitor their health and wellbeing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/goIJ1tH

UK withdraws controversial demand to access Apple users' data, US says

UK authorities have demanded access to Apple users' protected files when required for investigations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8AlZqOu

Watch: Destruction in Pakistan after flash floods that have killed hundreds

The majority of fatalities were recorded in the northwest Buner district, where at least 200 people were killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0tsE49Q

BBC postpones Ozzy Osbourne documentary

The film, showing the last years of Ozzy's life, had been scheduled to be broadcast on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NOU2HaV

First group of Gaza children to be brought to UK 'in coming weeks'

A group of between 30 to 50 Palestinian children will be evacuated under the plan, the BBC understands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hU9e6Cg

Warning issued over branded kids' magnesium gummies

An undeclared drug that can cause drowsiness and headaches has been found in Nutrition Ignition supplements. from BBC News https://ift.tt/31cQqfB

Isak not expected to attend PFA awards gala

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is not expected to attend Tuesday night's Professional Footballers Association's awards gala, BBC Sport understands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B1wsIYt

Inside Trump’s meeting with Putin… Americast is in Alaska!

Can Trump stop the war in Ukraine? from BBC News https://ift.tt/KBEYdOU

Hodgkinson runs world lead in first race since Olympics

Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson sets an 800m world lead in her first race since winning gold at the Paris Olympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mLeV7J2

The 104-year-old WW2 veteran who moved the Queen to tears

Yavar Abbas reflects on his experiences on the front line - and the wars engulfing the world today. from BBC News https://ift.tt/07U8wvD

Salford call off Wakefield game over welfare concerns

Salford's Super League game against Wakefield on Sunday is called off because of welfare concerns after discussions with the Rugby Football League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xc6ZztC

Liverpool sign teenager Leoni from Parma for £26m

Liverpool sign centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Italian side Parma for £26m on a deal until 2031. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iyHowGK

So unlucky! Perry run out at the non-striker's end

Northern Superchargers bowler Annabel Sutherland dives to her right to get a hand on Sterre Kalis' shot to deflect it on to the stumps, dismissing Ellyse Perry at the non-striker's end as Birmingham Phoenix fall to 57-5 in the Women's Hundred at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/86e7FnT

'Beautifully timed' - Sciver-Brunt hits rapid 50 as Rockets score 149

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hits an unbeaten 51 runs off 29 deliveries to help Trent Rockets set London Spirit 150 to win in the women's Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/45wzSoE

Model with Down's syndrome to make Strictly history

She'll be the first star with Down's syndrome to take part in a regular series of the dance show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZzIFpun

Average mortgage rates below 5% for first time since Truss budget

Average two-year mortgage rates have fallen to 4.99%, the lowest point since September 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v7ebmFo

Trial of Labour MP Tulip Siddiq begins in Bangladesh

The ex-minister denies the allegations of corruption against her, relating to a plot of land in Dhaka. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VxsaQnC

London chess prodigy, 10, becomes youngest female international master

Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow, also became the youngest female player to beat a grandmaster. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dc0y2mW

'My staff feel unsafe': Pharmacies report surge in shoplifting and aggression

A survey finds nearly nine in 10 pharmacies have seen a surge in shoplifting in the past year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eMaFK2X

HMRC using AI to scour suspected tax cheats' social media

It said the tech would not replace "human decision-making" and was subject to legal oversight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O2AYksa

Everton complete loan deal for Man City's Grealish

Everton sign Manchester City and England winger Jack Grealish on a season-long loan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pu7LekR

Spanish FA approves plans for La Liga match in USA

The Spanish FA approves plans to host December's La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona in the USA. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UrPtWl3

Brave cruise to victory over struggling Phoenix

Jofra Archer takes two wickets and James Vince scores 41 as Southern Brave comfortably beat Birmingham Phoenix in the men's Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zHbxFTS

Number of arrests at Palestine Action protest rises to more than 500

Police say the majority of arrests were for displaying placards in support of the banned group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UBpTuYh

Murder inquiry launched after death in County Down

Police suspect the case might be connected to a serious assault on a priest in a church in the town. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QBLtZUa

Billionaire inheritance feud spotlights India's messy family succession

Weeks after Sunjay Kapur's death, the question of succession has become the subject of media speculation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yhr8dQW

Why are Texan Democrats on the run?

Texas Republicans have voted for the arrest of dozens of Democratic legislators from BBC News https://ift.tt/B1LzkTn

'Incredible!' - Elwiss runs out Wong with one stump to aim at

With only one stump to aim at, Welsh Fire's Georgia Elwiss produces a brilliant piece of fielding to dismiss Issy Wong for a duck as London Spirit fall to 72-6 in the Women's Hundred at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qHAiG36

Broja joins Burnley as Chelsea's academy sales top £250m in three years

Armando Broja's move to Burnley means Chelsea have now made more than £250m in sales on players from their academy in the last three seasons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rOmKAZI

River Island allowed to shut shops to stave off collapse

The struggling High Street retailer had warned it would run out of cash by the end of August. from BBC News https://ift.tt/apHMtFd

Grapefruit tree planted on London street given protected status

A rare grapefruit tree in Battersea is granted additional protection following a campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b1FY0zk

Gary Lineker to host new ITV game show The Box

It will be his first TV presenting job since leaving Match of the Day in May amid an antisemitism row. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RkHdDzm

Fire slump to heavy defeat by Superchargers

Northern Superchargers claim a commanding 47-run win as last year's finalists Welsh Fire collapse to 94 all out in The Hundred at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XKwkr12

Ex-Arsenal midfielder Partey joins Villarreal after bail on rape charges

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey joins Spanish side Villarreal following his release by Arsenal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NxFOUrb

Bank of England cuts interest rates to two-year low of 4%

The Bank of England cuts its key rate to 4%, the fifth reduction since August last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9B0oKld

McGrath predicts 5-0 win for Australia in Ashes

As usual, Glenn McGrath predicts Australia will win the 2025-26 Ashes 5-0 - but says Joe Root and Harry Brook are the England players the hosts will fear most. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lzEWAaO

'Fairytale story': The post-grad medic who stunned at UK Athletics Championships

Scottish athlete Sarah Calvert speaks to BBC Scotland about her rise to prominence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nCIlPLH

Two Ghanaian ministers die in helicopter crash, along with six others

The authorities have not confirmed the cause of the crash, described as a "national tragedy". from BBC News https://ift.tt/zvj85dA

Dewsbury-Hall out 'to prove a point' as he joins Everton

Everton complete the signing of English midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea for a fee of about £28m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UxYFD1M

Wissa back in Brentford training but wants move

Yoane Wissa returns to first-team training following constructive talks with head coach Keith Andrews. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mV0CWaq

Water park investigation after girl, 4, dies

Environmental health officials are working with police on a "full health and safety investigation". from BBC News https://ift.tt/CRZPMeq

Besieged Sudan city residents face starvation, UN warns

El-Fasher, encircled by RSF paramilitary fighters, has not had food deliveries for over a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fd8O7vX

The Hundred returns - how does it compare to mighty IPL?

BBC Sport crunches the numbers to see which franchise cricket league is providing the best entertainment for fans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YSt3H28

'Hammered away' - Griffith hits first six of Women's Hundred

Cordelia Griffith smashes Tash Farrant's delivery over mid-wicket for the first six of the 2025 Women's Hundred to take London Spirit to 19-1 against the Oval Invincibles in the opening match at Lord's. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bGEuZS9

Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over China's new embassy in the UK

It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers from BBC News https://ift.tt/cSapX42

'England and India provide most intense, dramatic and emotional finale'

The fifth Test finale between England and India at The Oval was the most intense, dramatic and emotional sport you could see, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fiE9J4V

Are Newcastle's owners helping Liverpool buy Isak?

With PIF-owned Al Hilal interested in Darwin Nunez, could Newcastle's owners be paving the way for Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vmal0g5

'Incredible dismissal!' - Brook's bat goes flying as he's dismissed for 111

Harry Brook is caught on 111 after after his bat goes flying into the air as England close in on their run chase of 374 to beat India on day four in the fifth and final Test at the Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KgIUTZR

England warm up for World Cup with stunning 15-try win against Spain

Helena Rowland scored a hat-trick as England's Red Roses ran in 15 tries in total to thrash Spain 97-7 at Welford Road, as they warmed up in style for the World Cup, which begins later this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xp7GcfL

Dropped catches galore - England's fielding to forget in fifth Test

England drop six catches during India's second innings - the first time they have put down that many chances on home soil since 2006 - and it's allowed India to build a big second innings lead in the fifth Test at the Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A1E085B

'Not often you see Root lose his temper' - tensions rise on day two

Umpires are required to intervene as Joe Root and Prasidh Krishna clash on numerous occasions on day two as tensions begin to rise in the fifth and final Test between England and India at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ur8hPAp