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'Best day of my life' - Pollock on Lions call
Northampton Saints flanker Henry Pollock says his selection on Thursday for the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia was "the best day of his life".

Steve Rosenberg at Victory Day Parade: Russia wants to be seen as unbeatable
Vladimir Putin leads commemorations as Moscow marks its annual parade.

Madeleine McCann suspect faces new unrelated charge
Christian Brückner is the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance in Portugal in 2007.

Raducanu still 'finding feet' but wins again on clay
Emma Raducanu demonstrates her growing confidence on a clay court with a commanding Italian Open second-round win over Swiss lucky loser Jil Teichmann.

Talks with US over digital services continue, says PM
The government continues to push for a wider US trade pact after cutting car and steel tariffs.

'The pretender replacing a legend - a new era dawns at Real Madrid'
Xabi Alonso will succeed Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager next season. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at the challenges ahead.

US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm
UN agencies say they will not co-operate with the proposed system because it appears to "weaponise" aid.

How can India and Pakistan find a way to de-escalate?
India and Pakistan both blame each other for escalating military tensions.

UK to see temperatures rise for the weekend
Warming up but with a risk of rain in some areas. Darren Bett looks ahead to the weather this weekend.

'Mood of the nation will decide IPL restart'
Any potential resumption of the Indian Premier League would depend on the "mood of the nation", according to former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta.

Sweden's national security adviser quits over Grindr images
Tobias Thyberg resigned from the job just hours after taking up the position on Thursday.

Bargain Hunt expert admits terror offence after sales to alleged Hezbollah financier
Oghenochuko Ojiri, who has been an expert on the BBC programme, has admitted eight offences.

Who is Robert Prevost, the new pope?
Pope Leo XIV has supported his predecessor and focus will turn on whether he continues Church reforms.

Hormone-treated beef will not enter UK after US deal, says government
Farmers are raising questions over how checks will ensure US beef produced using hormones doesn't enter the UK market.

Xi shows he wants to be close to Putin - but not too close
The relationship between China and Russia is no longer one of equals.

Pair guilty of cutting down Sycamore Gap tree
Prosecutors say the pair thought it was "a laugh", but the "mindless thuggery" sparked global fury.

Haaland 'ready and fit' to make Man City return
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is ready to make his return from injury against Southampton this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola says.

Nobel Laureate Prof Joseph Stiglitz on the UK/US trade deal
...why he thinks the UK has made a mistake and what it means for the world.

Rose named after Princess of Wales to celebrate 'power of nature'
The RHS said 'Catherine's Rose' will raise awareness of how nature and gardening can help to heal.

Pope Leo XIV calls Church 'a beacon to illuminate dark nights' in first Mass
Chicago-born Robert Prevost, 69, is the first North American to be elected pontiff.

Molly-Mae confirms she and Tommy are back together
The pair announced their split last August, five years after they met on reality series Love Island.

Southport attack officers nominated for awards
Merseyside Police says three officers who were first to the Southport attacks showed great courage.

Two porn sites investigated for suspected age check failings
The UK demanded in January that porn sites show how they were beefing up age verification to stop children accessing them.

How a park ranger alerted the world to the Sycamore Gap tree's fate
Gary Pickles recalls his dismay at finding the felled tree.

Who Benefits Most From the UK-US Deal?
Adam, Alex, James and Dharshini discuss a jam-packed news week.

Indian Premier League suspended for one week over safety concerns
The Indian Premier League is suspended for one week amid the ongoing tensions between India and neighbouring Pakistan.

The first drone war opens a new chapter in India-Pakistan conflict
Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next?

What is behind the new pope's chosen name, Leo?
Due to a longstanding tradition, newly-elected popes are asked to change their names.

Rediscovered Thomas & Friends pilot to be released
The test episode of the fictional talking train, voiced by Ringo Starr, arrives on YouTube on Friday.

BA plane caught fire as pilot confused left and right
The aborted take-off involving a British Airways flight to Vancouver led to 23 cancelled departures.

Oh my God, it's Rob! - Pope's brother speaks of joy
Pope Leo XIV's brother Louis says nothing will be the same again after his appointment.

What Pope's speedy election says about Church's priorities
The new Pope is seen as someone who could unite traditionalist and progressive within the Church, writes the BBC's religion editor.

Pope Leo XIV marks new beginning for Catholic Church
Excited crowds gathered in St Peter's Square to witness the historic election of the first American Pope.

Inside the secretive world of Zara
The BBC's Emma Simpson gets a rare glimpse behind the scenes of how the fashion brand operates.

NHS plans 'unthinkable' cuts to balance books, health managers say
Diabetes care, rehab centres, end-of-life services and talking therapies at risk in England.

'I saw the van, and next minute I'm in the air'- Nottingham attacks survivors speak for first time
Sharon Miller and Wayne Birkett were hit by a van driven by Valdo Calocane on 13 June 2023.

Hong Kong pro-China informer: 'Why I've reported dozens of people to police'
Ex-banker Innes Tang has established a hotline for reporting behaviours deemed disloyal to Beijing.

Weekly quiz: Which star showed off her baby bump at the Met Gala?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

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Yinka Bokinni explores the life of Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Yinka Bokinni explores rap mogul Sean Combs's life and the criminal charges he denies.

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Watch: Steve Rosenberg reports from Russia's Red Square on Victory Day
Vladimir Putin leads commemorations as Moscow marks its annual parade.

US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm
UN agencies say they will not co-operate with the proposed system because it appears to "weaponise" aid.

How can India and Pakistan find a way to de-escalate?
India and Pakistan both blame each other for escalating military tensions.

Putin leads Victory Day celebration in Moscow under tight security
Putin used his speech to tie Russia's three-year war in Ukraine to the war against Nazi Germany 80 years ago.

Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?
Pope Leo XIV has supported his predecessor and focus will turn on whether he continues Church reforms.

Watch: Trump misspeaks and calls toy firm Mattel a country
The US president says tariffs are "the most misunderstood thing" in business and threatens more action.

Xi shows he wants to be close to Putin - but not too close
The relationship between China and Russia is no longer one of equals.

Three things we learned from Putin's Red Square parade
BC Monitoring's Russia Editor Vitaly Shevchenko reflects on the Victory Day spectacle in Moscow.

Pope Leo XIV calls Church 'a beacon to illuminate dark nights' in first Mass
Chicago-born Robert Prevost, 69, is the first North American to be elected pontiff.

Ukraine arrests two over alleged Hungarian spy plot
Ukraine's security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about military defences on its border with Hungary.

Watch: Pope Leo XIV's first Mass as pontiff
Cardinals joined the newly appointed pope in the Sistine Chapel, in a service that began with a prayer.

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045
Microsoft founder said he will speed up his charitable giving - and accused Elon Musk and Doge of "killing children" through aid cuts.

How a park ranger alerted world to Sycamore Gap tree's fate
Gary Pickles recalls his dismay at finding the felled tree.

The first drone war opens a new chapter in India-Pakistan conflict
Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next?

What Pope's speedy election says about Church's priorities
The new Pope is seen as someone who could unite traditionalist and progressive within the Church, writes the BBC's religion editor.

'There is no truce': Ukraine's soldiers and civilians on Russia's ceasefire
The BBC's Yogita Limaye went to the Donetsk region of Ukraine to speak to soldiers about life on the frontline.

Pope Leo XIV marks new beginning for Catholic Church
Excited crowds gathered in St Peter's Square to witness the historic election of the first American Pope.

Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China
First Moon samples collected in nearly 50 years and loaned by China for the first time are now in the UK.

Hong Kong pro-China informer: 'Why I've reported dozens of people to police'
Ex-banker Innes Tang has established a hotline for reporting behaviours deemed disloyal to Beijing.

US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals
It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.

Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo park
African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.

Israeli forces close UN-run schools in East Jerusalem
The action, which affects hundreds of Palestinian pupils, comes after an Israeli ban on Unrwa this year.

Turkey moves to silence jailed Erdogan rival by blocking account on X
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has relied on social media to stay in touch with supporters from jail.

Indian air strikes - how will Pakistan respond? Four key questions
Experts from India and Pakistan weigh in on what’s next - and how this clash differs from past conflicts.

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