Raducanu beats compatriot Xu at 'favourite tournament'

British number one Emma Raducanu cruises to a comfortable victory over compatriot Mimi Xu in her opening-round match at Wimbledon.

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1st Round Highlights: Felix Auger-Aliassime vs James Duckworth

1st Round Highlights: Felix Auger-Aliassime vs James Duckworth.

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Could you return a professional tennis player's serve?

BBC Sport presenter Sam Harris tries to return a serve from men's world number eight Holger Rune.

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A new Metro and a huge bus route overhaul start today. Here’s what you need to know

The city’s bus network gets its most significant shake-up in years, with more than 150 routes changing.

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‘A question of when’: Why Russia’s next move could be on the Baltics

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, fears have been revived that it will move on other near neighbours. Here’s how they’re preparing for the worst.

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'There's something about Eastbourne' - Fritz wins fourth title

Taylor Fritz has now won four of the past six Eastbourne men's singles titles after beating fellow American Jenson Brooksby on Saturday.

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Pouncing lions, pronking springboks, poison-arrow lessons: Botswana’s safari idyll

On safari in Botswana, the only crowds are the herds of magnificent wildlife.

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Andrews' journey from set-piece expert to Brentford boss

Keith Andrews applied to be manager of League Two MK Dons in April - two months later he has been appointed boss of Premier League Brentford.

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Open-air 'living museum' scoops prestigious £120k prize

Beamish in Country Durham, which recreates life from bygone eras, is named the UK's museum of the year.

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Haynes backs under-siege Blues coach following 50-point loss to Port

The veteran defender believes it’s up to the players – himself included – to execute Michael Voss’ gameplan better and for longer. And if they can’t, a stint in the VFL might help.

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Diplomacy, Defence and... Daddy?

Trump claims “big win” as Nato defence spending set to increase to 5% of GDP.

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England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test

Ben Duckett hits 149 and Zak Crawley and Joe Root both make half-centuries as England produce a brilliant run chase on the final day to win the first Test against India at Headingley.

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‘Urgent concerns’ after 20 new bat viruses discovered in China

One of the viruses is the closest-known relative of Hendra and Nipah viruses, which have human mortality rates as high as 80 per cent.

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Cricket: Today at the Test

Day four highlights from the first Test match between England and India.

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US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Iran launches missile attack on US base in Qatar in retaliation for American strike on nuclear facilities

Iran has launched a missile attack on a US base in Qatar in retaliation for an American strike on its nuclear facilities. Follow live coverage here.

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No backing out now for Labor. Chalmers has set the tone, and the goal, for term two

The Albanese government sees a window of opportunity for reform through consensus politics. But will the Coalition smash it?

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Satellite images and decoy planes: Behind the US attacks on Iran

It took months of planning and included over 125 planes, a submarine and 14 "bunker buster" bombs. BBC Verify explains how the US mission "Operation Midnight Hammer" took place.

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US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Trump joins Israel’s war after bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities; Iranian top diplomat to meet Vladimir Putin

The world waits on the fallout after the US attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities. Follow all the latest development.

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Yastremska into Nottingham final despite suspicion of grass allergy

Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska and American McCartney Kessler reach the women's singles final at Nottingham.

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Watch highlights of England v India - day one

Highlights from Headingley as England and India resume hostilities in the first Test.

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Charges dropped against England goalkeeper Keating

A court case against England goalkeeper Khiara Keating has been dropped nearly a year after she pleaded not guilty to possessing canisters of nitrous oxide.

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Jaiswal & Gill star as India dominate England on day one

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill both hit centuries on the opening day of the first Test to give India early control against England.

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PCs who put spit hood on 90-year-old face hearing

Two serving PCs and a former officer will face gross misconduct hearings.

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This is the war Trump didn’t want, and his ‘peacemaker’ credentials are falling apart

Never has a US president delegated the negotiation over a critical national interest to an American enemy. Yet we seem to be on the brink of exactly that.

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Kneecap rapper bailed over terror charge as protesters gather outside court

Kneecap's Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara, is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah.

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Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Trump mulls US involvement in strikes on Iran, saying he ‘may or may not’ join Israeli strikes; Tehran reportedly set to target US military bases in Middle East

US President Donald Trump is still mulling US involvement in strikes on Iran. Follow our live coverage for all the latest developments.

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Le Mans win proves injury doubters wrong - Kubica

Robert Kubica says some of the doubts upon his F1 return hurt him following serious injury, but his Le Mans win in a Ferrari proves many wrong.

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Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Trump says US knows where ‘easy target’ Khamenei is hiding; Chaos in Tehran as US president says ‘everyone should evacuate’; Israel ‘in control’ of Iranian airspace

The world waits to see what – if anything – US President Donald Trump will do to intervene in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Follow along for all the latest developments.

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UK's largest road tunnel project awarded £590m

Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032.

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The taboo question: At what point does America become unworthy as our ally?

It’s the age of pragmatic politics – too often unburdened by morality – but do we need to question the “shared values” of the alliance.

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Duplantis breaks men's pole vault world record for 12th time

Watch as Sweden's Armand Duplantis sets a new world record of 6.28m in the men's pole vault at the Diamond League in front of his home crowd in Stockholm.

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Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader, according to US official

US President Donald Trump vetoed a plan presented by Israel to the US to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a US official.

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Leinster beat Bulls to end four-year wait for URC title

Leinster win the United Rugby Championship for the first time since 2021 as they produced a dominant display to beat Bulls 32-7 at Croke Park.

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Royal family honours Air India crash victims at Trooping the Colour

King Charles had requested amendments to the program “as a mark of respect for the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy”.

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BBC will not appeal Gerry Adams' libel case victory

The former Sinn Féin leader was awarded €100,000 (£84,000) in damages following a trial last month.

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Markram helps South Africa close in on Test Championship victory

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma propel South Africa to within touching distance of the ICC World Test Championship with impressive performances in Day 3 of the final against Australia.

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Star of Sandpapergate gives Australia a Test batting lesson

Aiden Markram hasn’t just put own name in lights - he’s placed a figurative interrogation lamp on an Australian top six now shorn of Steve Smith.

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Good that Verstappen took accountability - Russell

George Russell says he was "surprised" that Max Verstappen took accountability for colliding with the Mercedes driver during the Spanish Grand Prix.

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British man survives Air India disaster which killed at least 240 people

Officials initially believed there were no survivors when the Boeing 787 jet crashed shortly after take-off, before Indian authorities confirmed a passenger in seat 11A was pulled alive from the wreckage.

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Players to get ranking protection after freezing eggs

Female tennis players who wish to freeze eggs or embryos, so they can start a family at a later date, will have their ranking protected by the WTA Tour.

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AUKUS in doubt as US starts review into whether the deal is ‘America First’

The snap review comes just days before Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump attend a world leaders’ meeting in Canada.

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Duckett hits rapid half-century as England get off to flying start

Ben Duckett hits 50 off 20 balls as England reach 83-0 after just six overs in the third T20 International against West Indies in Southampton.

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Socceroos v Saudi Arabia LIVE: Australia chase World Cup qualifying win in Jeddah

The Socceroos need to avoid a five-goal loss to Saudi Arabia this morning to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Follow all the action.

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Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why has Donald Trump sent the National Guard to protests in LA?

The California governor says it’s unnecessary and illegal.

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'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City want 'genius' Cherki

Manchester City want to sign France midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon, but who is he exactly and why is everybody so excited about him?

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‘There are no rules on the high seas’: Australia to play a key role on ocean protections

World fishing industries are in a race to the bottom, mining magnate Andrew Forrest says as he prepares to participate in an international conference on ocean conservation.

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Lochlan was struggling to buy a home in his suburb. Then he realised the problem

We spent a year tracking auction prices in Melbourne. This is what potential buyers need to know.

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Ruthless England seal series clean sweep v Windies

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt finishes unbeaten on 57 as England thrash West Indies by nine wickets at Taunton to secure a series clean sweep.

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Police search for man accused of killing his three young daughters

The bodies of nine-year-old Paityn Decker, eight-year-old Evelyn Decker and Olivia Decker, 5, were found at a remote campsite.

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‘She just conjured electricity’: Celebrating Divinyls legend Chrissy Amphlett

Feisty, aggressive and sensual, the Geelong-born Divinyls frontwoman was a rock pioneer, ahead of her time. A new show looks at her life and legacy.

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Defending champion Alcaraz into French Open final after Musetti quits

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz moves into the French Open final after Italian opponent Lorenzo Musetti retires injured in their semi-final.

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Israeli military recovers bodies of husband and wife held hostage in Gaza

Israeli Americans Judi Weinstein Haggai, 70, and her husband Gadi, 72, were killed during the 7 October 2023 attacks.

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Bromance over: tensions between Trump and Musk erupt into open warfare

The US president suggested Musk is suffering “Trump derangement syndrome”. The Tesla chief said that “without me, Trump would have lost”.

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Grealish set to be left out of Man City's Club World Cup squad

Jack Grealish is expected to be left out of the Manchester City squad for the Fifa Club World Cup with doubts over his future.

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South Korean opposition wins presidency after months of political chaos

Lee Jae-myung was voted in exactly six months after his predecessor made a failed martial law bid.

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South Korea’s liberal opposition candidate wins presidential election

Lee Jae-myung’s victory caps months of political turmoil triggered by the stunning but brief imposition of martial law by now-ousted conservative leader Yoon Suk Yeol.

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UK's spring was warmest on record, Met Office says

From March to May the country experienced the warmest temperatures and sunniest days since records began.

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Colorado attack suspect on expired visa charged with federal hate crime

A man accused of using a makeshift flamethrower and an incendiary device told police he planned it for a year and specifically targeted what he described as the “Zionist group”.

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‘Super good’ to be an Aussie: why Kasatkina loved her Roland-Garros experience

The 28-year-old briefly threatened to force a deciding set before her first grand slam as an Australian ended at the hands of teenage phenom Mirra Andreeva.

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Size of Labor victory frees up backbenchers to speak out

Despite Labor’s success, it now faces a barrage of loud voices demanding action.

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'Like I was playing Sinner' - Swiatek battles to beat Rybakina

Defending champion Iga Swiatek battles back from a disastrous start to beat Elena Rybakina 1-6 6-3 7-5 and reach the French Open quarter-finals, where she will play Elina Svitolina who upset fourth seed Jasmine Paolini.

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