UK closes embassy in Cairo after security barriers removed

The removal of the barriers is widely seen as retaliation for the arrest of a pro-Egyptian government activist in London last week.

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Norris to 'go for it' after Zandvoort title blow

Lando Norris says that his retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix was a blow in his attempt to win the world championship - but insists he will "go for it".

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'I'm not Messi' - Rodri's back but what is wrong at Man City?

Only one team in Premier League history have lost two of their first three matches and then gone on to win the title.

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England score 14 tries in record World Cup win over Samoa

Jess Breach scores a hat-trick as England thrash Samoa 92-3 to register their record Women's Rugby World Cup win.

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Court documents shed new light on UK-Apple row over user data

The document suggests the government may still want access despite US officials saying it had dropped the demand.

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Ministers didn't do cost review of council mergers

The government relied on a report by a lobbyist group that now says reorganisation could make no savings.

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Electric cars eligible for £3,750 discount announced

The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme.

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Concern as UK couple 'whisked' into Iran court, say relatives

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were taken into custody in January while on a motorcycle world tour.

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What is on the table at Trump’s Gaza meeting?

And Labour is back to talking about Brexit.

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'A big smile for Jimmy!' - Anderson takes first Hundred wicket

Manchester Originals' James Anderson takes his first Hundred wicket by removing Northern Superchargers' Dawid Malan at Headingley.

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Everton sign Southampton's Dibling in £40m deal

Everton sign Tyler Dibling from Southampton in a deal worth an initial £35m plus £5m in add-ons.

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Britain's 1961 Wimbledon champion Mortimer Barrett dies aged 93

Angela Mortimer Barrett, the 1961 Wimbledon women's singles champion, dies aged 93.

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Man Utd not good enough after scoring - Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorin says his side "could have done better" after taking the lead during a 1-1 draw with Fulham in the Premier League.

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FA to investigate Marinakis banner at Palace match

The FA is investigating a banner unfurled by Crystal Palace fans that depicted Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head.

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Rejuvenated Raducanu finally lands another US Open win

Emma Raducanu earns her first win at the US Open since her 2021 title triumph as she ruthlessly sweeps aside Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara.

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Marvellous McGhie completes hat-trick as Scotland beat Wales

Francesca McGhie is the star of the show as the fullback scores a hat-trick of tries to help Scotland beat Wales in their Pool C match at the Women's Rugby World Cup at the Salford Community Stadium.

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Kildunne scores 'beautiful' try to extend England's lead over USA

Ellie Kildunne scores a "beautiful" try for England against USA during the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup at the Stadium of Light.

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'The biggest event in sport' - Trump announces 2026 World Cup draw

The draw for the 2026 men's World Cup will take place in Washington this December, US President Donald Trump has announced.

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'Reeking of desperation?' - who could Spurs turn to next?

BBC Sport looks at who Spurs might turn to in the transfer market after losing out on Eberechi Eze and finds out how the club's fans are feeling.

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High expectations as Red Roses start World Cup

The game has changed in the 15 years since England last hosted the Women's Rugby World Cup. Can the Red Roses change the tournament's usual ending?

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Isak and a 'nuclear' row with Newcastle - what next?

Could there be a way back for Alexander Isak at Newcastle United?

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Back-to-back wins for Hodgkinson since injury return

Keely Hodgkinson makes it back-to-back victories since returning from injury at the Lausanne Diamond League.

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Isak, Newcastle and Liverpool - what's going on?

An in depth look at what might happen next in the summer's biggest transfer window talking point.

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BBC witnesses Israeli settlers' attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank

A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them.

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'Sad to see' - Newcastle and Villa fans unite against PSR

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Jacob Ramsey but Geordies joined Aston Villa fans in voicing their anger at PSR rules.

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Wood scores twice as Forest see off Brentford

Nottingham Forest start the new Premier League season with a 3-1 win over Brentford at the City Ground.

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Cox thrills as Invincibles hit record Hundred score

Jordan Cox lights up The Hundred as Oval Invincibles smash the record for the competition's highest total in win over Welsh Fire.

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'Oh my word!' - Cox reverse scoops Singh Dale for six

Watch as Jordan Cox reverse scoops Ajeet Singh Dale for a "ridiculous" six during the Oval Invincibles game agaisnt Welsh Fire.

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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.

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Salford executive quits after alleged misogynistic slur

Salford chief operating officer Claire Bradbury quits the troubled Super League outfit and alleges the club's ownership suggested she "sleep with someone at the RFL" to ease their situation.

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The Trump-Putin Meeting: Europe’s Message To Trump

European leaders hold a virtual meeting with Trump before the US president meets Putin.

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Grimsby to face Man Utd in EFL Cup second round

Six-time winners Manchester United are drawn to play League Two side Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup second round.

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European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit

Trump, who described the call as "a ten", was urged to keep Ukraine's interests at the forefront when he meets Putin on Friday.

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'High stakes game of poker' - Newcastle 'together' despite Isak saga

Alexander Isak remains determined to leave Newcastle United to join Liverpool but Eddie Howe hopes to "use any adversity or challenge to our benefit".

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'Glass half-full' & 'enthralled by details' - Spurs' new era under Frank

BBC senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel looks at how Tottenham are shaping up for the season under new manager Thomas Frank.

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Capsey stars in dominant Invincibles win over Phoenix

Oval Invincibles recorded their first victory in this year's women's Hundred after they beat Birmingham Phoenix by 22 runs thanks to Alice Capsey's 52.

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UK's biggest toy shop chain The Entertainer handed to staff

The toy retailer's 1,900 workers will get a share of profits and a say in how the business is run.

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How do Newcastle resolve Isak saga & rescue 'nightmare' window?

MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why his old club have had a pre-season to forget, and how Liverpool target Alexander Isak could stay at St James' Park.

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Ahmed contributes with bat & ball as Rockets beat Superchargers

Rehan Ahmed takes two wickets before scoring 31 runs off 26 balls to help Trent Rockets beat Northern Superchargers by five wickets in the Men's Hundred at Trent Bridge.

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'Sell up, you plonker' - how Sheff Wed fans united against owner

As Sheffield Wednesday fans sang outside Leicester City's King Power Stadium, a plane circled overhead with a pointed message for Owls owner Dejphon Chansiri.

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Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council

Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved" and denied Israel was starving Gazans.

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Teenager arrested after three shot in New York City's Times Square

An 18-year-old woman grazed by a bullet in the neck was among the injured as gunfire rang out.

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Bairstow drops sitter to keep Smith at the crease

Welsh Fire's Jonny Bairstow gives Jamie Smith a reprieve after dropping a "goober" of a catch to leave the London Spirit batsman at the crease in the Men's Hundred at Sophia Gardens.

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Kartal out as Britons struggle in Cincinnati

Britain's Sonay Kartal suffers a first-round defeat to Caroline Garcia at the Cincinnati Open.

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Ashes preview? - England's Potts bowls Australia's Smith

Northern Superchargers' Matthew Potts bowls Steve Smith for 29 runs as Welsh Fire fall to 62-1 with 35 balls remaining in the Men's Hundred at Headingley.

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Will teenager Mboko's 22-match unbeaten run end in glory?

A moment of realisation, where everything clicks and stuttering potential morphs into roaring success: enter Canada's Victoria Mboko.

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Newcastle's summer of frustration - what's going on?

Newcastle started the summer predicting a "big" transfer window but have suffered plenty of frustration - what is going on St James' Park?

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Why is it so hard to break into the NFL?

As Louis Rees-Zammit becomes the latest 'crossover athlete' unable to make the NFL transition, BBC Sport looks at why it's so hard to break through.

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German spy trial of far-right MP's former aide begins

The man is accused of spying for China and using his role as an assistant to AfD politician Maximilian Krah to gather information.

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Man Utd, Newcastle... or neither? Sesko's choices

The pros and cons of striker Benjamin Sesko joining Manchester United or Newcastle - or choosing to stay at RB Leipzig.

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'Totally torn apart' - how Morecambe decline threatens a whole community

The BBC visits Morecambe to hear how local people are handling their club's deepening financial crisis

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US governor threatens Democrats with bribery charges for stalling Texas vote

The governor's threat comes as Democratic legislators flee Texas to stall a vote on a redistricting plan that would favour Republicans.

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Lions star Aki's baby born in car before first Test

British and Irish Lions centre Bundee Aki reveals his wife Kayla gave birth in a car on the way to the hospital just before the first Test.

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Late Crawley wicket gives India the edge in enthralling fifth Test

Josh Tongue takes five wickets as India are bowled out for 396 in their second innings, setting England 374 to win, with the home side losing Zak Crawley with the final ball on day three as they closed on 50-1 at The Oval, needing 324 runs to win the fifth and final Test.

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Drop, drop, drop - England's poor fielding allows India to build lead

England's Harry Brook, Liam Dawson and Zak Crawley all drop chances in the evening session of day two, allowing India to build a lead of 72 in their second innings of the final Test at The Oval.

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