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Who's up, who's down in South Africa's election - and why

The ANC's free-fall, the return of Jacob Zuma and a new era of coalitions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pUJqoIZ

Vote Plaid to keep Labour in check, leader says

Plaid Cymru is launching its general election campaign, promising a "positive alternative". from BBC News https://ift.tt/dRBVXmc

Sunak and Starmer have more in common than you might think

They may start the election in very different political positions but the PM and the Labour leader are similar characters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/86gtsmZ

Reform becoming new Conservative movement - Farage

The party's honorary president says the election had got off to the "dullest start" and attacks a "lack of debate". from BBC News https://ift.tt/rJvV0dc

Gavin and Stacey finale leak was mean, says Jones

Gavin and Stacey creator Ruth Jones says the news leaking about the finale meant she "had to lie". from BBC News https://ift.tt/9odUOsf

The impact of recognising a Palestinian state

Declarations by Ireland, Spain and Norway will put pressure on other countries in Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N2dfHQC

Man, 40, dies during Great Manchester Run

A 40-year-old man has died after collapsing during the half marathon, race organisers have said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UL2MzwY

US actor shot dead during attempted car theft

General Hospital and Siberia actor Johnny Wactor was killed on Saturday in LA, his family confirms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PXJ9KgY

Mandatory national service would get young people out of bubble, Cleverly says

National service will engage young people in society again, says Home Secretary James Cleverly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/te6OlUM

Mandatory national service would get young people out of bubble, Cleverly says

National service will engage young people in society again, says Home Secretary James Cleverly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/te6OlUM

Make-up and McDonald's: Dangerous driving caught on camera

National Highways shares video of three dangerous driving incidents to coincide with a safety initiative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gZSX8xd

Sunak sees the funny side of Downing Street soaking

The prime minister was meeting constituents when one remarked on the weather when he announced the election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pXRWZ2H

Barcelona sack Xavi with Flick set to replace him

Barcelona sack manager Xavi with former Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick set to replace him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZfhPj7W

Tom Holland's Romeo wows crowds more than critics

Reviews describe the Spider-Man star's performance on stage as "good", "fine" and "perfectly OK". from BBC News https://ift.tt/gDmeyGW

Starmer agrees to TV election debates with Sunak

The Conservatives are pushing for six TV debates, but Labour officials will only commit to two run by the BBC and ITV. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lsenhkC

'I thought: He’s going to stab me, I’m going to die'

Seven years after making a poster warning about knife crime, Ethan's friend was stabbed to death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/80vuEsD

Remains found in river believed to be Sarah Mayhew

Two people are accused of murdering the 38-year-old whose remains have now been found in two locations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f0i5GID

'Unlucky in love' flamingo lays first egg aged 70

The egg is an opportunity for Gertrude to express her maternal instincts, says the nature reserve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y8nKex5

UK has room for three rate cuts this year, IMF says

The international body upgrades its UK growth forecast and says rates could fall to 4.5% by the end of 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XwqYOCj

Donald Trump biopic causes a stir in Cannes

Critics broadly praise The Apprentice, but the former president threatens to sue over its content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tkPq8fN

Knife attack in China primary school leaves 2 dead

Police say the female suspect allegedly used a fruit knife in the attack which left 10 others hurt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dR8gLkZ

Cold case detectives vow to solve historical sex crimes

Forensic science advances are helping police to secure convictions in unsolved cases spanning 50 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KAqjXu8

Body of missing boy, 14, found in River Tyne

Another boy, 13, was rescued from the water and is in a critical condition in hospital, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O1CtZWL

Football Focus

Alex Scott looks ahead to the final weekend of a fascinating Premier League season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MD0f8cR

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix third practice before qualifying

Follow live text updates and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary from third practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JlHGZ2O

Departing Liverpool boss Klopp 'would scrap VAR'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he would vote to scrap video assistant referees because of how the system currently works. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lsxne8S

Rodgers 'never had any doubt' about Celtic title challenge

Manager Brendan Rodgers says he "never had any doubts" about Celtic’s season after they seal their 12th Scottish Premiership title in the last 13 seasons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1XqHRi2

Inside Usyk's heavyweight transformation & biggest weakness

How Oleksandr Usyk went from undisputed cruiserweight champion to one fight away from emulating the feat at heavyweight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jE6yv8U

Varane to leave Man Utd at end of season

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane will leave the club when his contract runs out in the summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EMjJ1wu

Norris thought about trophy lift during F1 race win

The Formula 1 driver tells Radio 1 about partying with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eWXRqMG

Dazzling Price wins first world title

Lauren Price becomes Wales’ first female world champion boxer as she wins via a wide points decision against Jessica McCaskill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xjuY4iA

'Ruthless England make right decision on Anderson'

Telling James Anderson it is time to step aside shows a ruthlessness from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes that should end suggestions of a cosy England dressing room, writes Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yIHKQNE

England great Anderson to retire this summer

England bowler James Anderson, one of the greatest bowlers of all time, confirms he will retire this summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RyaoJeK

Kuenssberg: What could possibly go wrong for Keir Starmer? A lot, actually

Labour's leadership is bouncing - but there are plenty of potential pitfalls between Starmer and No 10. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SP35mOQ

Dannii Minogue on music, Kylie and dating show I Kissed a Girl

Singer and TV host Dannii Minogue on how Kylie convinced her to do The X Factor, her battles with the press and her new show I Kissed a Girl. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dbaEqcy

Free wine hidden in small print claimed after three months

The offer was included on the tax website as an "experiment" to see if anyone would read the terms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dCxiQN5

Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as Tory MP at election

"My mistakes have been mine", says the ex-chancellor who will stand down as MP at the next election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Togybch

Mum never got over injecting son with infected blood

Kate McDougall gave her son injections to treat his haemophilia which unknowingly led to his HIV infection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GkzAQFl

Sheffield to 'move heaven and earth' for World Championship

Barry Hearn predicts Sheffield will do everything within its means to keep snooker's World Championship in the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7OgRotr

Rees-Zammit 'picking brain' of Mahomes at Chiefs camp

Louis Rees-Zammit praises the advice of quarterback Patrick Mahomes as he continues his transition to American football with the Kansas City Chiefs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iBRQP97

'My children cling to me as dogs raid graves near our shelter'

In a tent yards from a cemetery, Rehab Abu Daqqa tries to shield her seven children from Rafah's horrors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TXeixCs

Child dies in Bradford house fire

A woman and three other children manage to escape from the property. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NBHsCdE

Watch: Madonna free beach gig attracts 1.6m people

The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R8rFKZz

What can we expect from the final Gavin and Stacey?

The Christmas special in 2019 left 17.1 million viewers on tenterhooks with a cliffhanger ending. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dFAbiKO

Klopp says Salah argument 'completely resolved'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that his argument with Mohamed Salah has been "completely resolved". from BBC News https://ift.tt/W5ceL8M

Apple working to fix alarming iPhone issue

Users have been reporting unexpected lie-ins after the alarms on their phones failed to go off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/an35OdL

Why bots and misleading URLs are creating confusion in London mayoral race

Three candidates also have misleading domains that redirect to the Russian government website. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vK6qicg

FKA Twigs uses AI to create deepfake of herself

The musician tells a US Senate committee her digital clone will interact with fans and journalists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zjKvg8J