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Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation

Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NwgA8uP

How Williams' British hitting partner kept comeback secret

The British hitting partner of Serena Williams tells BBC Sport how he became involved in one of tennis' closest-guarded secrets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pgDvcoM

I've been playing rugby since I was eight, I never thought about concussion - until now

A first-of-its-kind rugby study changes how players think about their health and future in the sport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DEr7gNL

England begin Ashes rebuild with win over NZ

England take less than a session on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand to begin their post-Ashes rebuild with a much-needed victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZacqCnJ

'Another one!' Tongue strikes early as England close in on victory

Josh Tongue makes an early breakthrough on day four for England as he traps New Zealand's Tom Blundell lbw for four on day four of the first Test at Lord's, with the tourists 58-6, chasing 254 to win. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HOzr1R4

Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'

Lammy says he told the US vice-president the teen's murder "has got nothing to do with mass migration". from BBC News https://ift.tt/2lwVWOm

The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team

When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dFIskgL

Man dies after bitten by shark in Western Australia, police say

The man was spearfishing off Michaelmas Island with his family, according to local reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dwtf7Xd

Football regulator faces 'defining test' over potential Derby investment

English football's independent regulator faces a "defining test" as Saudi Arabian government official Turki Al-Sheikh attempts to invest in Derby County, says Amnesty International. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TomJc1b

Eight and out - Gay's Test debut doesn't go to plan against New Zealand

England's Emilio Gay falls for eight on Test debut as he's caught off the bowling of Kyle Jamieson with the home side 16-1 on the first morning of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oTX5Gfq

Trump to nominate Blanche for attorney general on permanent basis

If confirmed by the Senate, Trump's former personal lawyer would become the administration's number one prosecutor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6CxRrWN

Back shaving & biggest posers - the Scotland squad in their own words

John McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley's back. Often. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kYXTr8Q

England should expose themselves to Florida heat, says Henderson

Jordan Henderson urges England's players to expose themselves to the sweltering Florida conditions so they can acclimatise to the intense heat expected at the World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oCvQphj

Can a reality show villain become mayor of one of America's largest cities?

Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R0m8a9r

World Cup 2026: How to follow on the BBC

The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zOeTiaX

Man charged after officer struck by stolen police car

Another man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a PSNI officer was seriously injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eczlyqa