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World Test champs South Africa unleash next generation tempests, Kwena Maphaka and Cody Yusuf on Zimbabwe

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Despite defeat in US Open badminton final, Tanvi Sharma shows enough promise of carrying Sindhu-Saina legacy

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Police identify 20-year-old suspect in Idaho firefighter ambush

20-year-old Wess Roley deliberately lit a fire to lure first responders to a mountainous area near Coeur d'Alene, the BBC's US partner CBS News reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZaBfiJh

Thousands in Norway told they won up to millions in lottery error

Norsk Tipping's CEO resigned a day after thousands received incorrect notifications, some saying they had become millionaires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xJrVml2

Praggnanandhaa interview: ‘I don’t think I’m trying to prove anything to anyone. I just like playing chess’

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Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza as Trump pushes for ceasefire

At least 86 people were killed as the result of Israeli attacks in the 24 hours before midday Sunday, the Hamas-run health ministry said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vp1aD5y

'Proud to be gay': K-pop star on coming out to the world

Only a handful of K-pop artists have come out as gay, but none as publicly as Bain. Is this a turning point? from BBC News https://ift.tt/QNP0pB4

At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jibgZGX

Why India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak is still admired at Kenilworth Wardens Cricket Club

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GHF boss defends Gaza aid operation after hundreds of Palestinians killed near sites

The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed since the GHF took over aid distribution. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1rKEjqY

Son of Norway's crown princess suspected of rape, police say

The 28-year-old, who does not have a royal title, has denied the three rape allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bQ87rpI

Four tiebreaks, three titles: Story of Praggnanandhaa’s barnstorming 2025

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Faith Kipyegon’s Breaking4: Kenyan superstar misses out on breaking 4-minute mile barrier but says ‘it’s a matter of time’

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IOC pauses process to select 2036 Olympics host for which India is a major contender

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Armenia's PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row

The bitter standoff between Nikol Pashinyan and the Church has seen arrests and an alleged coup plot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KFLJba1

Sholay: Bollywood epic roars back to big screen after 50 years with new ending

Fifty years on, Sholay - arguably Hindi cinema’s most iconic film - makes a spectacular return. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u4PIXbm

'I can see it's upsetting' - Trump asks BBC Ukrainian reporter about her family

The US president asks Myroslava Petsa about her husband on the frontline after she asks him about supplying air defences to Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yOsCd8Z

Arshad Nadeem says he’s focusing on World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

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At least 16 killed as Kenya protesters battle police, rights group says

Thousands of people march across the country against President William Ruto's government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GC1QbdD

Russian naval ship 'disguised' itself while passing through English Channel

The Boikiy emitted a fake ID signal while sailing through the waterway alongside two sanctioned oil tankers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/21tHfoN

Watch: Lorry driver trapped in cabin after China bridge collapse

Local authorities said the driver was rescued with no injuries after heavy rainfall caused landslides in the region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2ZeSwmE

Neeraj Chopra at Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 Live Streaming Online: Neeraj to face Rio 2016 champion Thomas Rohler with legend Jan Zelezny watching

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Florence's Uffizi tears into selfie-takers after priceless portrait damaged

The museum says it will impose restrictions on selfie-taking in the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uGyV1MK

Dilip Doshi obituary: Melbourne 1981 Test win against Australia was his ‘greatest cricketing moment’

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Sukhjeet Singh shines, Harmanpreet Singh scores late as India end Pro League with a win to snap losing streak

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Watch: The US has joined the Iran-Israel war. What happens now?

The BBC's world news correspondent Joe Inwood answers three key questions after the US strikes in Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/noiANbD

Hockey: Deepika scores again but India’s relegation woes deepen after 5-1 thrashing by Belgium

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Minnesota shootings suspect was a 'prepper', FBI says

After shooting two local politicians, Vance Boelter texted his wife "prepare for war", say investigators. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fmv8oh5

Tristan Tate faces probe over alleged Romanian election interference

Tate, 36, is the younger brother of controversial influencer Andrew Tate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DlGO0Cs

Shubman Gill takes captaincy in his stride with risk-free defense and assured strokeplay

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Hurricane Erick hits Mexico resort towns killing two

Video shows communities in the affected areas dealing with flood waters and a messy clean-up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dzLgosq

Trump ends funding for LGBTQ youth option on national suicide hotline

The Trevor Project, an organisation involved in the service, called the change "incomprehensible". from BBC News https://ift.tt/RkLjSB0

Leeds Test preview: With Kuldeep Yadav toiling hard in the nets, and dry conditions expected, will India be tempted to take a punt?

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'They sang about my family's death': Father's anger exposes divide in Israeli society

An Iranian missile killed Kasem's family in an Arab-majority town in Israel. The response shone a light on deep social issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mqKV2sI

Watch: How Trump looms over G7 despite early departure

The BBC's James Landale highlights the role of the US president at the summit as the conflict in the Middle East overshadows the gathering. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jvzPKYN

Watch: Virginia police find alligator outside motel

The reptile was found just 20 minutes south of Washington DC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cy9EfYJ

Hockey: Case of missed opportunities for Salima Tete and Co as Agustina Gorzelany’s hat-trick powers Argentina to 4-1 win

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'Don't let beautiful Tehran become Gaza': Iranians tell of shock and confusion

Iranians say they are caught between their country's regime and Israeli destruction as the conflict intensifies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aAd1g7i

What is the ‘No DNA, just RSA’ catchphrase that accompanies South Africa’s sporting triumph

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‘He said if I break the world record we can party’: Mondo Duplantis sets Usain Bolt meet after 12th pole vault WR in Stockholm

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Minnesota assassination survivor and husband shot 17 times

Yvette Hoffman says she was shot eight times and her husband nine. The gunman is still at large. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JpQrZRv

The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims

The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q1uiBpE

'Nowhere feels safe': Iranians on life under Israeli attacks

Some of those in Iran who have spoken to the BBC use one word to describe life in there right now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iXrvTAU

The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EOJP1al

With Arjun Erigaisi as their star player and a strong Indian presence, Team MGD1 wins FIDE World Rapid Team Championship 2025

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Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kUuDe5V

Despite sore hamstring, captain Temba Bavuma keeps his end of bargain in WTC final

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WTC Final: A ton worth the tonne for Aiden Markram and South Africa

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Wimbledon announces increase in prize money amid players’ push for greater share of profits

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Dramatic finish sees Jugraj Singh miss penalty stroke, India suffer fourth straight defeat in Pro League hockey

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WTC Final, Day 1: After Kagiso Radada’s elite bowling and Steve Smith’s gritty batting, Aussie quicks put South Africa on the backfoot

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'Playing piano and singing takes me to another world' - Brian Wilson

The late Beach Boys co-creator spoke to the BBC's David Silitto in 2011 and looked back at his career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PRjk5Hw

Watch: Austria in shock after school shooting in 'safe and peaceful place'

The BBC's Bethany Bell visited the scene in Graz, after ten people were killed in a school shooting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/APJS65e

The 9.8 scourge returns to haunt Elavenil Valarivan as she settles for bronze at Munich shooting World Cup

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Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner showcase unsubtle art of never backing off in exhilarating French Open final

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Italy fires Spalletti amid prospect it could fail to qualify for 3rd straight World Cup

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Israel warns it will stop aid flotilla heading for Gaza

Israel's defence minister says climate protester Greta Thunberg and others on board are "Hamas propaganda spokespeople". from BBC News https://ift.tt/xm5w2LF

England A vs Indians: Yashasvi Jaiswal a worry with second successive failure in last tour game before Test

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How India's 'biggest art deal' buried MF Husain masterpieces in a bank vault

The paintings are set to go up for auction for the first time on 12 June in India's financial capital, Mumbai. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FVwnjx0

Trump says relationship with Musk is over

The US president says Musk has been "very disrespectful" and he has no interest in mending ties with the tech billionaire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fd1SLr6

French Open: Aryna Sabalenka looking forward to ‘Tequila, gummy bears and swimming’ in Mykonos after ‘worst final in my career’

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In a first, four Indian chess players in the top 10 rankings

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How Trump and Musk are still linked - despite falling out

Political contributions, government contracts and staff with divided loyalties mean the fallout may have only just begun. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cGQLIvB

Police search for Washington man accused of killing his 3 daughters

Travis Decker is believed to be using his outdoor survival skills to hide in a remote part of Washington state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pPj5gzU

Indonesia Open: Satwik-Chirag survive litany of errors, clutch up in end game to reach last eight

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Three journalists among five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital

The Anglican Church, which runs al-Ahli hospital, condemns the attack that Israel says targeted a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nGgNqPl

Saudi Arabia seeks to prevent heat deaths as Hajj pilgrimage begins

The kingdom has installed hundreds of coolers and cracked down on unregistered Muslim pilgrims, after 1,300 people died last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BHSbkKD

Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography

The content is contrary to the nation's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions", the information minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qr5Pt8J

Norway Chess Women: Vaishali Rameshbabu takes down women’s world champion; Koneru Humpy surges into lead

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RCB win IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar, the soft-spoken man of steel, who leads RCB to their first ever title

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Watch: BBC on the ground in Seoul as new president is announced

Opposition's Lee Jae-myung will become South Korea's next president, winning the country's first election since impeachment chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KqslL84

Three things to know about South Korea's snap election

South Korea is voting for a new leader after the former president was impeached for imposing martial law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KE8Wa4T

UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site

Antonio Guterres says he is "appalled" by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7uYTfeS

Dhruv Jurel scores second fifty, Jaiswal, Easwaran get some runs against England Lions

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How Ukraine carried out daring 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers

On 1 June, more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck strategic targets deep into Russia in an elaborate and audacious operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SNFvl79

IPL Qualifier 2: Shreyas Iyer plays captain’s knock as Punjab Kings defeat Mumbai Indians to punch tickets to final

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A fist bang, an apology, and a famous win: How world champion Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen

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India A vs England Lions: Mukesh 3-for, Sarfaraz blinder the highlights on an otherwise day of struggles for Indians

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