Ukraine round-up: City divided and refugee spots her looted goods

Fighting rages in Severodonetsk and a Ukrainian sees her new boiler spirited away on a Russian tank.

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Scotland v Ukraine: Tearful Oleksandr Zinchenko wants play-off win for suffering compatriots

Oleksandr Zinchenko burst into tears on the eve of his team's crucial World Cup play-off with Scotland as he vowed to give the Ukrainian people "incredible emotions" with victory.

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Hungary-England 'behind closed doors' - with 30,000 fans

England will face Hungary in Budapest on Saturday with at least 30,000 fans in attendance - even though the fixture is being played behind closed doors.

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Bradford wins UK City of Culture 2025 bid

The city beat off competition from County Durham, Southampton and Wrexham to win the coveted title.

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What will the Scotland match mean to Ukrainians?

Just three months after the Russian invasion, it is likely to be emotional for fans and players.

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What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?

Cases of monkeypox are being investigated in several countries, including the UK.

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Monkeypox infections rise as guidance advises cases to abstain from sex

Anyone who tests positive should abstain from sex while symptomatic and use condoms for eight weeks.

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French Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas suffer shock exits at Roland Garros

Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas suffer surprise fourth-round exits on a day of shocks in the men's draw at the French Open.

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Third Met Police child strip-search case investigated

The police watchdog confirms it is investigating the strip-search of a third child by the Met Police.

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Champions League final: Uefa commissions independent report into scenes outside stadium

Uefa commissions an independent report into the scenes that delayed Saturday's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.

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The top spies fighting terrorism three days a week

If job-sharing mums can lead GCHQ why isn't this way of working more common?

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Newspaper headlines: 'Bonfire of EU laws' and millions face power cuts

Plans to axe dozens of EU laws, and gas shortages caused by the Ukraine war, lead the papers.

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Partygate: How much political danger is Boris Johnson in?

After the report into lockdown rule-breaking, political editor Chris Mason assesses the PM's future.

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Half-term travel: Dover passengers 'stuck for hours' at border control

P&O Ferries say delays are "out of their control" as borders are operated by French authorities.

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Port Harcourt: Nigeria church crush leaves 31 dead

Police say the crowd became "uncontrollable" at a charity event where food was handed out to the poor.

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Camberley: Second murder arrest after teenager dies in party stabbing

Surrey Police want to speak to anyone who saw a young man running from the scene into nearby roads.

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Travel disruption: 'We were on the plane when our flight was cancelled'

Families describe heartbreak and anger as more than 30,000 people face travel disruption this week.

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Bunting at the ready - street party planners set for Platinum Jubilee

Organisers are putting the finishing touches to their plans ahead of the four-day bank holiday.

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Postcode Lottery: Hundreds in Rhymney share £3.7m lottery win

A total of 435 people win thousands of pounds, with £370,000 for one, and £185,000 for eight others.

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'Daughter's long Covid makes us prisoners in our own home'

Helen Goss calls for more help for children like Anna, 9, who is ill two years after catching Covid.

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Norwich City 'in talks' with Millwaukee Brewers' owner

It is understood the owner of Millwaukee Brewers met officials at the club's home ground.

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Siblings reunited 75 years after India Partition

The family in Punjab found out about their sister in Pakistan two years ago and finally met her last month.

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Radio 1's Big Weekend lands in Coventry

Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran and Anne-Marie are among the artists performing at this year's festival.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Holiday madness' and 'PM trying to save his skin'

Travel disruption across the UK and changes to the ministerial code lead the papers on Saturday.

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EasyJet to cancel more than 200 half-term flights from Gatwick

The airline says cancellations are required to provide reliable services in the busy holiday period.

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Japan opens up to foreign tourists after two years

Visitors from 98 countries will be allowed to enter, but some restrictions still remain.

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Uvalde shooting: In the face of tragedy, a Texas town turns to prayer

Many in Uvalde say they feel lost after the school massacre, but their faith is a source of strength.

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Johnny Depp: Jury deliberations begin in Amber Heard defamation trial

The high profile celebrity defamation case comes to a close six weeks after it began.

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Russian mum's fight to save sons from Putin's war

Marina had no idea when her sons were conscripted that they would be part of an invasion of Ukraine.

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Covid in Wales: Hospital mask rule ends as emergency law expires

Masks will no longer be legally required in health and social care as all rules end on Monday.

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Meghan Markle visits memorial for Texas school shooting victims

The Duchess of Sussex laid flowers at the memorial for the 19 children and two adults who died.

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Amber Heard: It's easy to forget I'm a human being

Heard found herself in a tense exchange with Johnny Depp's attorney as the trial nears its end.

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Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72

The prog-rock star died peacefully at home after a short illness, his bandmates have announced.

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Deborah James: Podcast host visits Chelsea Flower Show to see rose namesake

The podcast host gets a private tour of the Chelsea Flower Show to see the flower named in her honour.

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Ros Atkins on… The Sue Gray report

The senior civil servant's long-awaited report criticised the culture and leadership in Downing Street.

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Sue Gray report: Drunken No 10 party culture in lockdown laid bare

Boris Johnson says he is "humbled" by Sue Gray's account of rule-breaking but rejects calls to resign.

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Severodonetsk: Battle for key road as fighting reaches Ukraine city

Severodonetsk under constant shelling but a vital artery into the city is still open, Ukraine says.

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Europa Conference League final: Roma 1-0 Feyenoord - Nicolo Zaniolo hits winner for Italians

Roma win their first major European trophy after defeating Feyenoord in the inaugural Europa Conference League final.

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Sue Gray report: The unanswered questions about Downing Street parties

The report provided more information about gatherings but still left some questions unanswered.

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Sue Gray report: 'I wish I'd taken a fine to be with my dying husband'

Bereaved families call on the PM to quit, saying he has treated them like 'dirt' over Sue Gray's report.

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FBI foiled terror plot to kill George W Bush

An Iraqi citizen in Ohio allegedly attempted to have militants smuggled across the Mexican border.

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Putin weaponising Ukraine’s crops, says Polish PM

Mateusz Morawiecki also warned that only the Russian leader would be “happy” with a UK-EU trade war.

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Where are government heads at over cost of living?

BBC political editor Chris Mason outlines the latest thoughts on how to help households facing price hikes.

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BBC News channel apologises after Man Utd error goes viral

BBC issues an apology after the words 'Manchester United are rubbish' appeared on the rolling news ticker.

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Flying reptile: Remains of scary prehistoric creature discovered

Fossils belonging to the Dragon of Death - found in Argentina - date back 86 million years.

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The changing face of the North Sea oil industry

Some workers are still banking on a career in oil and gas, others are focusing on a greener future.

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Russian diplomat quits over war in Ukraine

Boris Bondarev walks out of his job in Geneva, saying he has never been more ashamed of Russia.

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Queen tours Chelsea Flower Show in golf buggy

This year's show includes Platinum Jubilee floral tributes to the monarch's 70 year reign.

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Heard's team change course on Johnny Depp testimony

Supermodel Kate Moss is expected to take the stand in the final days of the high-profile trial.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Eight things we learnt from her first interview

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she was forced to sign a false confession to secure her release.

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Monkeypox virus outbreaks are containable - WHO

More than 100 cases of the virus have now been confirmed in 16 countries outside Africa.

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'How the state tried to silence my abusive agent expose'

BBC News reporter Daniel De Simone on his courtroom fight to reveal how an MI5 agent abused women.

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Cancer screening led me to invent dissolving wet wipes

Brian McCormack created dissolvable products after struggling to undertake a regular cancer check.

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Spaghetti Junction at 50: What lies beneath?

Images capture life below one of the UK's best known road structures on eve of its 50th birthday.

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says champions are 'legends'

Manchester City's manager says his side "are legends" after securing their fourth Premier League title in five seasons.

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Tribeca Film Festival 2022: Sheep farmer documentary earns nod

Heart Valley, about Welsh farmer Wilf Davies, will be shown at this year's Tribeca Film Festival.

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Ukraine peace deal: Kyiv rules out ceding land to Russia

Zelensky adviser says Kyiv will not agree a peace deal with Russia that involves giving up territory.

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Manchester City 3-2 Aston Villa: Grealish thrilled to win title in 'perfect way'

Manchester City's Jack Grealish says it ended up being "the perfect way" to win his first Premier League title, after City recovered from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa 3-2.

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Afghanistan: Policing faces, bodies and beards on Kabul streets

The BBC goes on patrol with the Taliban's "moral police", whose job it is to enforce hard-line rule.

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‘I’m a Rasta, I’m British, I’m an officer and a commando’

Capt Kidane Cousland is helping ensure Rastafarians can express their faith while serving in the military.

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'My first court case: Prosecuting my father's killers'

Shagufta Ahmed's first job was to get justice for her father, a lecturer murdered after he blew the whistle on a colleague.

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Social media: Did the pandemic poison online politics?

As the UK spent countless hours online during lockdown, how much has it changed us?

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What is biodiversity and how are we protecting it?

The planet is experiencing its sixth mass extinction event, but it is hoped action can be agreed.

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Turkey: Huge rally for opposition's Canan Kaftancioglu

Canan Kaftancioglu has been convicted for insulting President Erdogan and the Turkish state.

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Charles and Camilla to star in jubilee EastEnders episode

The royals will join the residents of Albert Square for a Platinum Jubilee street party.

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Zelensky: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war

Only a negotiated solution will work, says Ukraine's president, as fighting intensifies in Donbas.

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The Papers: 'Cost of living crunch' and desire to arm Moldova

Pressures on the prime minister over the cost of living and talks on sending more weaponry to Moldova lead the papers

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Elon Musk denies sexual misconduct allegations

A report claims Musk's company SpaceX paid an employee $250,000 to settle the claim against him.

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Monkeypox: Doctors concerned over impact on sexual health

Staff at sexual health clinics warn the virus is already stretching the workforce in many places.

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Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for Covid-19

Scotland's first minister says her symptoms are mild and she will work from home for a few days.

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Ukraine war: What might tip the balance?

The conflict has become a grinding and bloody affair, with both sides making gains and losses.

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France's mustard shortage leaves sour taste

The price of the condiment is up 10% due to poor harvests and the impact of the war in Ukraine.

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Bruno Tonioli leaves Strictly Come Dancing for good, replaced by Anton Du Beke

The Italian judge confirms his permanent exit from the show, and will be replaced by Anton Du Beke.

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More post-fine twists to come over Partygate?

The Metropolitan Police have finished investigating, but the political fallout isn't over yet.

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Natasha Abrahart suicide: Parents call for universities to change

The family of Natasha Abrahart is taking civil action against the University of Bristol.

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Will Sue Gray's report into Downing Street parties be damning for Boris Johnson?

Our correspondents reveal what they know about the long-awaited report on Covid law-breaking at No 10.

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Partygate: How did the Metropolitan Police decide who to fine?

A total of 83 people have been fined over events in Westminster - but how were the decisions made?

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I learned to sing using YouTube - and now it's my job

A holiday rep who was unable to sing teaches himself then scoops two music awards.

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John Peel's family selling rare items from his archive

They say the veteran DJ collected a "wealth of souvenirs" while launching the careers of many stars.

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Ros Atkins on… the windfall tax debate

Why is the government facing growing pressure to announce a windfall tax on oil and gas companies?

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Charles and Camilla visit Ukrainian church on Canada tour

The royal couple lit candles on a visit to the Ottawa church and paid tribute to Canada's war dead.

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Monkeypox: Two more people infected to take total to nine in UK

The virus doesn't usually spread easily and the risk to the UK population is low, officials say.

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Buffalo shooting: Biden rebukes 'poison' of white supremacy

The suspect in a mass shooting in New York belongs to "a hateful minority", the president said.

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Southampton 1-2 Liverpool: Takumi Minamino and Joel Matip goals take title race to final day

Liverpool defeat Southampton to ensure the Premier League title race will go to the final day of the season.

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Knaresborough litter-pick pair's car trip with live WWI bomb

The couple originally thought the device, found in the river in Knaresborough, was a gas cannister.

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Mason: The post-Brexit battle about borders rumbles on

The government "got Brexit done" by agreeing the Northern Ireland Protocol, but the row around it isn't over.

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Mariupol: Ukraine doing everything to save remaining fighters

But Kyiv refuses to say how many soldiers are still trapped, saying such information is "sensitive".

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National Action: How Swansea neo-Nazi ran two terror groups

Alex Davies has been convicted of being a member of a banned terror group which he founded.

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Open-top bus parade as Stockport seal return to Football League

Thousands of fans turn out to celebrate Stockport County's return to the Football League.

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Autism football club helped rekindle my Premiership dream

Charlie struggled to fit in at other football clubs until he started playing for Team United.

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Radcliffe: The town that turned its back on the big parties

A hyperlocal party took eight of Radcliffe's nine seats on 5 May as voters rejected Labour and the Tories.

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Boris Johnson accepts Northern Ireland impasse down to Brexit deal he signed up to

The prime minister described the EU as being "over-zealous" in its application of the post-Brexit trade arrangements.

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The Papers: 'Apocalyptic' food cost and footballer's gay pride

The papers focus on cost-of-living warnings and Championship footballer Jake Daniels coming out as gay.

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Turkey threatens to block Finland and Sweden Nato bids

Turkish President Erdogan accused the Nordic nations of harbouring terrorists wanted by Ankara.

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Jake Daniels: Why Blackpool forward's decision is a watershed moment for British football

Why Jake Daniels decision to publicly come out is a watershed moment for British football.

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Probe after man wrongly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

Alex Preston says he wants answers after being told he had the illness for seven years.

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Boris Johnson to arrive in Northern Ireland amid crisis over protocol

The trip comes as speculation grows the UK government will strip away parts of the post-Brexit trade deal.

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Eurovision 2022: Sam Ryder and Graham Norton on UK's contest triumph

Sam Ryder met Eurovision commentator Graham Norton backstage and the two shared a hug.

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Vitamin D: Could UV-mushrooms help fix the nation’s issue?

With one in 10 deficient in vitamin D, the government is exploring new ways to boost the UK’s intake.

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World War Two, the Belfast mountain and a white rock

The stone helped guide allied pilots into wartime airfields in use in Belfast during the war.

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Bristol mum writes heart surgery book to help son

Aimee says the book will help her son understand why he "should be proud" of his heart surgery scar.

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Fleeing Syria 10 years on: 'We cried all the way to Jordan'

A family looks back after a decade living in the world's largest Syrian refugee camp.

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Liverpool win FA Cup: How Jurgen Klopp sets the tone for everything Reds do - Alan Shearer

There is so much to admire about FA Cup winners Liverpool at the moment, and all of it is down to one man - Jurgen Klopp, says MOTD pundit Alan Shearer.

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Brexit trade deal change must result in NI government - PM

Boris Johnson is to visit Northern Ireland amid a political crisis sparked by tensions over the protocol.

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Seven dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket - reports

Police have arrested a suspect after multiple people were shot at a supermarket in upstate New York.

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Bellator London: Logan Storley dominates Michael 'Venom' Page to claim interim welterweight title in London

American Logan Storley grinded out a dominating win over Brit Michael 'Venom' Page in London to claim the Bellator interim welterweight title.

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Defending champion Phil Mickelson withdraws from PGA Championship

Defending champion Phil Mickelson withdraws from next week's PGA Championship, say tournament organisers.

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Mao Zedong scroll thieves jailed in Hong Kong

The thieves were unaware of its value and sold it to an amateur collector for less than $25 (£20).

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Archie Battersbee: Judge backs brain-stem test to determine if boy is dead

Specialists think it is likely he is dead and treatment should stop but his parents dispute this.

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Former HBSC worker took £900,000 from customers' accounts

Hamzah Issak altered account details at a Leicester branch of HSBC between 2016 and 2018.

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Ukraine crisis: Could India cut its defence ties with Russia?

India has been under pressure to distance itself from Russia over Ukraine, including reducing defence ties.

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Lhakpa Sherpa: Woman climbs Everest for record tenth time

You could say single mother Lhakpa Sherpa is used to overcoming obstacles in her life.

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Anger at Boris Johnson cools but Partygate is far from over

The Met Police could yet shape Boris Johnson's future as more fines for Covid breaches are issued.

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Top Gun: Maverick - Critics praise 'thrilling' sequel

Tom Cruise returns as US Navy pilot Maverick in the highly-anticipated follow-up to 1986's Top Gun.

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Ranil Wickremesinghe: Sri Lanka's new prime minister faces uphill battle

He may enjoy good ties with India and the West but Ranil Wickremesinghe has little support at home.

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Greg Norman: LIV Golf chief fields questions on Saudi Arabia's human rights record

Greg Norman says "we've all made mistakes" as he fields questions on Saudi Arabia's human rights record and the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Passers-by rush to stop moving car with ill driver

The car is seen drifting towards traffic before strangers intervened on a busy road in Florida.

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Watch: Sportscene highlights as Celtic clinch title

Watch highlights of the midweek Scottish Premiership matches on BBC One Scotland's Sportscene.

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Wolves 1-5 Man City: Kevin de Bruyne scores four goals to send leaders three points clear

Kevin de Bruyne's stunning four-goal haul helps Manchester City thump Wolves and restores their three-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

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Tory MP Lee Anderson branded out of touch for food bank remarks

Lee Anderson said, rather than needing the centres, people needed to learn to cook and budget.

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Google unveils new Pixel Watch

The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech.

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The Papers: 'Wish you were ER II' and a 'Waggro' libel trial

The front pages focus on Prince Charles giving the Queen's Speech and footballers' wives in court.

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Will government do more sooner on cost of living?

Ministers wrestle with financial consequences of the pandemic, but face calls for more help now.

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Rare bear cubs take first 'exciting' steps outside at Somerset zoo

Visitors to Noah's Ark will be able to see the cubs exploring their extended enclosure.

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Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban

He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was 'morally wrong and flat-out stupid'.

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Apple discontinues the iPod touch after 21 years

The tech giant says the device will remain on sale "while stocks last".

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Ros Atkins on… Keir Starmer’s Durham curry

How a meal while Covid restrictions were in place became a political headache for Sir Keir Starmer.

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Wordle: Controversial answer was unintentional - NYT

The New York Times says the choice of the solution "fetus" amid US abortion debate was a coincidence.

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Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Sunderland (agg 1-2): Black Cats to face Wycombe in play-off final

Patrick Roberts' injury-time goal earns Sunderland a place in the League One play-off final after they hold Sheffield Wednesday to a draw.

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Keir Starmer: Why is he gambling with his political career?

The Labour leader's political fate is now in the hands of the Durham police.

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Transgender athletes: 'Protect women's sport,' say two British elite athletes

Two current elite female runners tell BBC Sport transgender female athletes should compete in a "male open category" in order to "protect women's sport".

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New UK sanctions for Russia and Belarus

The penalties will target £1.7bn of trade to further weaken Vladimir Putin's Ukraine invasion.

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Boy, 13, dies after collapsing at Nottinghamshire football match

Samuel Akwasi died after "a medical emergency" during an Under 13s match, Nottinghamshire FA says.

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Flypast of WW2 plane over Queen Mary 2 liner marks VE Day

The Hawker Hurricane, which flew in the Battle of Britain, delighted onlookers in Southampton.

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UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich quizzed and fined at Russian space centre

Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich says he was questioned by Russian police in Kazakhstan.

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Bafta TV Awards 2022: The winners in full

Find out if your favourite TV programmes and actors have won a Bafta at Sunday's ceremony.

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The Papers: Sinn Fein's 'seismic' win and 'leaked' Beergate memo

Sinn Fein's victory in Northern Ireland's Assembly elections leads several of Sunday's front pages.

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Brazil's Lula launches presidential campaign

The former Brazilian president says he wants to unite the country and defend its democracy.

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UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich held at Russian space centre

Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich is being held in Kazakhstan, Russia's space agency says.

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Ukraine war: Civilians now out of Azovstal plant in Mariupol

All elderly people, women and children have left the Azovstal plant in Mariupol, say Ukraine and Russia.

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NI election results 2022: What does Sinn Féin's vote success mean?

Sinn Féin's election success means a nationalist party is the largest at Stormont for the first time.

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Hepatitis in children mystery still being investigated as cases rise

Cases are being detected worldwide but UK scientists are no clearer on what's behind the rise.

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Depp v Heard: What you may have missed from Heard's testimony

Amber Heard testified about Depp's drunken rages and allegations of emotional and physical abuse.

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Moskva sinking: US gave intelligence that helped Ukraine sink Russian cruiser - reports

The Pentagon has not commented, but a spokesman said the US gave intelligence to help Ukraine's defence.

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Saratoga Hotel: Eight dead after huge explosion in Havana

Local officials blamed a gas leak for the explosion at the five-star Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba.

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Lutfur Rahman: Former banned mayor re-elected in Tower Hamlets

Lutfur Rahman was removed from office in 2015 after being found guilty of electoral fraud.

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Who is Alina Kabaeva, Putin's alleged girlfriend?

The EU is proposing to sanction Alina Kabaeva, an ex-gymnast turned media boss close to President Vladimir Putin.

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Why one firm is banking on carbon fibre bikes in Europe

Europe's bike firms want to source more components closer to home, including carbon fibre frames.

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How Sharon Van Etten came undone on her new album

How lockdown anxiety inspired the folk-rock star's most devastating album to date.

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The papers: Families face record squeeze after Bank's warning

Rising interest rates, inflation and a recession warning are on almost all the front pages.

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Elon Musk lines up $7bn backing for Twitter deal

The billionaire has tapped the likes of Oracle's Larry Ellison and Sequoia to finance the takeover.

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Elad attack: Three dead in central Israeli city

Police say the incident is a suspected terror attack, which follows a surge in violence.

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Turkey's cost of living soars nearly 70%

Everyday goods including food and transport costs have seen among the biggest annual increases.

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The papers: Footie anthem 'faces axe' and Falkland inquiry call

There is a football theme in the papers as the Sun reports Three Lions could be dropped by the FA.

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Depp 'slapped me across the face' over Wino tattoo

Amber Heard says in court the first time she was 'abused' by Depp was when she asked about his Wino tattoo.

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Flooding submerges Valencia after record-breaking rainfall

Valencia's roads and public transport were closed and a team of ambulance workers had to be rescued.

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US makes biggest interest rate rise in 22 years

The Federal Reserve is under pressure as the US grapples with its worst inflation in four decades.

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Allison Bailey: Barrister labelled transphobic, tribunal hears

Allison Bailey is suing an LGBT charity and her former employer for discrimination over her views.

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Ukraine war: Putin tells Macron West should stop sending arms

The Russian and French leaders speak by phone for the first time in more than a month.

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The papers: BP stokes windfall tax call and PM's bus 'rubbish'

Calls for a windfall tax after BP announced rising profits are among the stories leading the papers.

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Brewdog boss James Watt plans to give staff 20% of his stake

James Watt owns a quarter of the fast-growing Aberdeenshire-based beer maker.

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Britain's Got Talent star Jonathan Goodwin paralysed

Amanda Abbington says fiance Jonathan Goodwin is now in a wheelchair after a stunt went wrong.

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Missing Alabama guard and inmate had 'special relationship'

A massive manhunt is underway for murder suspect Casey White and guard Vicky White.

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Sex Pistols to re-release God Save the Queen ahead of Jubilee

The punk band will re-release two limited edition versions of the controversial single.

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I've had two children after being diagnosed with MND

Lucy Lintott was told she had the disease at the age of 19 - and warned she would never be able to have a family.

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The papers: PM's Ukraine speech and guards' conned by 'priest'

Reports a fake priest was able to infiltrate an Army barracks are among a mix of stories in the papers.

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Jacky Hunt-Broersma: The cancer survivor who ran 104 marathons in 104 days

Aged 26, Jacky Hunt-Broersma lost her left leg to cancer - now she has set an unofficial world record.

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Amazon will pay US staff travel expenses for abortions and other treatments

The firm will reimburse travel costs for various treatments in the US, including abortion.

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Fulham 7-0 Luton Town: Fulham clinch Championship title with emphatic Luton victory

Promoted Fulham clinch the Championship title in style in front of an emphatic Craven Cottage crowd with a 7-0 win over Luton Town.

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Unravelling Australia's complex jobs puzzle

An uneven recovery from the pandemic leaves graduates struggling to get on the career ladder.

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Peterborough: Cost of living dominates in Labour local election target

Partygate is not the main things on voters' minds in Peterborough, ahead of Thursday's local election.

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'I knew Dad was dead; nobody believed me'

Police told a newspaper that Corrina Bowman's father was "alive and well".

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The Papers: 'Record cancer backlog' and Charlotte turns seven

Problems with NHS cancer care and celebrations of Princess Charlotte's birthday feature in the front pages.

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Princess Charlotte's seventh birthday marked with photos

They have been taken by the Duchess of Cambridge and released ahead of Charlotte's seventh birthday.

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Dutch boy, 4, takes mother's car for a joyride

Despite crashing into two parked cars, no one was injured in the youngster's early morning escapade.

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In Pictures: Beltane fire festival returns to Edinburgh

Hundreds gathered at the National Monument of Scotland for the celebration from Celtic folklore.

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Typewriter artist James Cook 'blown away' by Tom Hanks response

Artist James Cook uses the characters of a typewriter to create pictures.

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