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Oxford Circus stabbings a day apart are linked, police say

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incidents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aI7iHlJ

Kim Jong Un meets families of North Korea soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Kim Jong Un met the families of North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gBe7kRO

Newcastle sign Woltemade in club record £69m deal

Newcastle United complete the club record signing of Germany striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hzOu6aS

Newcastle move for Woltemade 'developing' but Isak clarity 'difficult'

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe offers no guarantees about the future of Alexander Isak as the club close in on Nick Woltemade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7MKvR4g

Trump and the NFL - why it's complicated

After a lawsuit and many failed team bids, Donald Trump looked to have ended his 40-year feud with the NFL - but is their relationship set for another twist? from BBC News https://ift.tt/qF8YaPT

Palace agree deal for Villarreal and Spain winger Pino

Crystal Palace agree a deal in principle worth up to £26m with Villarreal for Spain winger Yeremy Pino. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dZDcjEb

'We call Northern Ireland home, when do we stop being immigrants?'

Some people who have moved to Northern Ireland say they struggle with people seeing them as outsiders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/16F3KBa

Medvedev's smashes racquet in match-point meltdown

Watch the moment Daniil Mededev smashes up his racquet after a photographer walked on to the court during his first-round defeat by Benjamin Bonzi at the US Open. Medvedev, 29, raged after umpire Greg Allensworth decided Bonzi could have another first serve, whipping the New York crowd into a frenzy and forcing a delay of six minutes and 24 seconds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sr5AlWw

PSR or mismanagement? Villa face harsh financial reality

Many Aston Villa fans blame the financial rules for holding them back, but should the club take any of the blame? from BBC News https://ift.tt/pKw5R0S

'Pivotal' moment as Coventry City buys CBS Arena

Club owner Doug King says it is "proud to finally call this stadium our own". from BBC News https://ift.tt/lx8DgLK

West Ham midfielder Alvarez loaned to Fenerbahce

West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez joins Turkish club Fenerbahce on loan with an option to make the move permanent next summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YD7A9OI

'One of the most violent chapters in football history'

Universidad de Chile accuse opponents Independiente of failing to protect their supporters from a "brutal and inhuman beating". from BBC News https://ift.tt/MnCN7XF

ICC says it deplores new US sanctions on judges and prosecutors

Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces the court as "an instrument of lawfare" against the US and Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iSEByP3

Cross left out of England's World Cup squad

Seamer Kate Cross misses out on selection for England's squad for the Women's World Cup, which starts at the end of September, while Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sarah Glenn return. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n0W7sKV

Kneecap rapper arrives in court over terror charge

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/To5NcR0

Giant sinkhole linked to burst water main

Boreholes, some over 30 metres deep, have been driven into the sandstone beneath the village. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TmtgMAp

Actors say casting agency owes them thousands

Actors say they are thousands of pounds out of pocket and have been left waiting months for payment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SDLw4Q2

Campbell didn't speak to me for six months - Rooney

Wayne Rooney says his ex-England team-mate Sol Campbell went six months without talking to him after a penalty incident between them in Manchester United's 2-0 win against Arsenal in 2004. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sXCa12o

Serbia ruling party offices set on fire in protests

Russia throws support behind the beleaguered president, saying it won't "remain unresponsive" to unrest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6rfBIQh

Air Canada flights to resume after union told to end strike

Canada's jobs minister intervenes in the dispute in a bid to preserve "stability and supply chains". from BBC News https://ift.tt/WJv0ln7

Watch: Plane makes emergency landing on Australian golf course

Video shows the aircraft flying over the golf course before crash landing, as the pilot and passenger escaped without major injuries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R8mVnjs

Watch: Plane makes emergency landing on Australian golf course

Video shows the aircraft flying over the golf course before crash landing, as the pilot and passenger escaped without major injuries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R8mVnjs

Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down

The French president said the felling of the tree honouring Ilan Halimi was "an attempt to kill him a second time". from BBC News https://ift.tt/HVEOi0T

Last surviving WW2 Victoria Cross recipient dies aged 105

John Cruickshank suffered 72 injuries during the bombing raid on a U-boat in 1944 but refused medical treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xKSDihX

Fears of starvation in Myanmar as UN warns of 'disaster'

The World Food Programme makes an urgent appeal for more donations to avoid a "full-blown disaster". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ni3VY1M

More than 18,000 seek Universal theme park jobs

The firm says 80% of people who registered live in the surrounding area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b2zMwek

New Israeli rules stopping critical aid getting into Gaza, charities say

More than 100 aid organisations say they are increasingly being told they are "not authorised" to deliver supplies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WTcF8VA

Slot reveals Leoni deal but no comment on Guehi

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma, Reds manager Arne Slot reveals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4ZXptTk

Apple rejects Musk's App Store bias claims

The X owner had accused Apple of making it impossible to fairly compete with ChatGPT. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Va97mQ

UK, France and Germany ready to reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme

If Iran does not re-engage in talks by the end of the month, sanctions will be reinstated, the E3 says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7yxAszq

US and China extend trade truce to avoid tariffs hike

The US will hold its levy on Chinese imports at 30%, while China will keep a 10% tariff on American goods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jRIcCw5

Newcastle striker Isak determined to join Liverpool

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak wants to join Premier League champions Liverpool before the transfer window closes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wdlGW0Z

Red Bull completes Newcastle Falcons takeover

Red Bull complete their takeover of Newcastle Falcons, with the club being renamed Newcastle Red Bulls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RKGvWn8

Everton make progress in talks over Grealish loan

Everton are progressing in talks to sign Jack Grealish on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/slBPOkJ

Priest left with 'serious head injury' after attack in County Down

Fr John Murray was attacked in St Patrick's Church prior to a Mass service on Sunday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rcMkX9e

Aerial footage shows devastation after deadly floods in China

At least 15 people have died and dozens more are missing after flash floods hit Gansu province, local authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dl2txZ0

More than 400 migrants brought to shore in Dover

The Home Office says 435 migrants in seven boats arrived in Dover on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8xs5dHY

How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final

As part of the documentary, Lionesses: History Makers, BBC Sport reviews the way England battled back against Italy to reach the Euro 2025 final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d4DcklR

Crawley hits stunning knock as Superchargers thrash Fire

Zak Crawley's unbeaten 67 runs off 38 balls, including four sixes, helps Northern Superchargers to an eight-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in their opening match of the Men's Hundred 2025 at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qh3y6Hw

Kildunne to face France in final World Cup warm-up

World player of the year Ellie Kildunne plays her first competitive game in four months as England take on France in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zYf9UmQ

Guests rejected by Airbnb host because they're from Wales

Jemma Louise Gough and Jamie Lee Watkins had their Airbnb stay rejected because of their nationality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KZ07OmG

Meet post-grad medic who stunned Muir at UK Champs

Scottish athlete Sarah Calvert speaks to BBC Scotland about her rise to prominence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CHJrWY7

Patients stopping obesity jabs need help to keep weight off, NHS told

Patients coming off Wegovy or Mounjaro should have support and advice for at least a year afterwards, NHS told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x3tYRJ1

Police officer accused of sharing Manchester Airport brawl CCTV footage

The police watchdog said the officer was being questioned for offences including misconduct. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wGfn5JR

Government pledges extra £100m to tackle people smuggling

The money will pay for up to 300 additional National Crime Agency officers and new technology and equipment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SsN2mwc

World-first gonorrhoea vaccine rollout begins in UK as infection rates soar

Doctors say the jabs could save the NHS millions of pounds over the next decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G0htqNm

Harry Hill says his stepfather's death made him pursue comedy career

The TV Burp host says his stepfather's young death made him re-evaluate his original career in medicine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xVD5WJA

Man, 27, drowns saving two nieces at waterfall

The 27-year-old helped family members to safety before getting into difficult himself, an inquest has heard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wMTjEn3

Storm Floris to bring 'unseasonably strong gusty' winds to UK

Storm Floris to bring 'unseasonably strong gusty' wind to UK from BBC News https://ift.tt/6opvgrV

At least 28 killed in Kyiv as wave of Russian strikes defies Trump ceasefire demand

Three children, aged three, six, and 17, were among those killed in the attack, Ukrainian officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZisL1yT