Who's up, who's down in South Africa's election - and why

The ANC's free-fall, the return of Jacob Zuma and a new era of coalitions.

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Vote Plaid to keep Labour in check, leader says

Plaid Cymru is launching its general election campaign, promising a "positive alternative".

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The pupils skateboarding at school as part of their GCSE studies

Northern Ireland is the first part of the UK to include skateboarding in GCSE PE.

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Reform becoming new Conservative movement - Farage

The party's honorary president says the election had got off to the "dullest start" and attacks a "lack of debate".

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Gavin and Stacey finale leak was mean, says Jones

Gavin and Stacey creator Ruth Jones says the news leaking about the finale meant she "had to lie".

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The impact of recognising a Palestinian state

Declarations by Ireland, Spain and Norway will put pressure on other countries in Europe.

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US actor shot dead during attempted car theft

General Hospital and Siberia actor Johnny Wactor was killed on Saturday in LA, his family confirms.

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Grealish almost falls off bus at Manchester City parade

The midfielder appeared to get caught out as the vehicle started to move from a stationary position.

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Tributes to pilot who died in Spitfire crash

The pilot died when his Spitfire crashed in a field near an RAF station at Coningsby on Saturday.

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Watch: Cooper's Hill cheese rolling through the years

A look back at Gloucestershire's famous cheese rolling over the decades.

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Mandatory national service would get young people out of bubble, Cleverly says

National service will engage young people in society again, says Home Secretary James Cleverly.

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Mandatory national service would get young people out of bubble, Cleverly says

National service will engage young people in society again, says Home Secretary James Cleverly.

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Make-up and McDonald's: Dangerous driving caught on camera

National Highways shares video of three dangerous driving incidents to coincide with a safety initiative.

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Sunak sees the funny side of Downing Street soaking

The prime minister was meeting constituents when one remarked on the weather when he announced the election.

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World ignoring risk of Sudan genocide - UN expert

Sudan is facing a genocide as the world's attention is focused on Ukraine and Gaza, a UN expert warns.

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Tom Holland's Romeo wows crowds more than critics

Reviews describe the Spider-Man star's performance on stage as "good", "fine" and "perfectly OK".

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Starmer agrees to TV election debates with Sunak

The Conservatives are pushing for six TV debates, but Labour officials will only commit to two run by the BBC and ITV.

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'I thought: He’s going to stab me, I’m going to die'

Seven years after making a poster warning about knife crime, Ethan's friend was stabbed to death.

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Scotland call up Doak, McCrorie & Forrest for Euros

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke includes uncapped duo Ben Doak and Ross McCrorie in his provisional squad for Euro 2024, while there is a return for James Forrest.

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Alderney Nazi camp inquiry finds succession of cover-ups

The inquiry found it likely between 641 and 1,027 people died under in the Nazi camps in Alderney.

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'Unlucky in love' flamingo lays first egg aged 70

The egg is an opportunity for Gertrude to express her maternal instincts, says the nature reserve.

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UK has room for three rate cuts this year, IMF says

The international body upgrades its UK growth forecast and says rates could fall to 4.5% by the end of 2024.

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Donald Trump biopic causes a stir in Cannes

Critics broadly praise The Apprentice, but the former president threatens to sue over its content.

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Knife attack in China primary school leaves 2 dead

Police say the female suspect allegedly used a fruit knife in the attack which left 10 others hurt.

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Cold case detectives vow to solve historical sex crimes

Forensic science advances are helping police to secure convictions in unsolved cases spanning 50 years.

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Body of missing boy, 14, found in River Tyne

Another boy, 13, was rescued from the water and is in a critical condition in hospital, police say.

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Football Focus

Alex Scott looks ahead to the final weekend of a fascinating Premier League season.

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix third practice before qualifying

Follow live text updates and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary from third practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

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Departing Liverpool boss Klopp 'would scrap VAR'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he would vote to scrap video assistant referees because of how the system currently works.

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At home with Arteta - childhood, career and family

BBC Sport visits Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta at his home to discuss his career on the pitch and the touchline.

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Inside Usyk's heavyweight transformation & biggest weakness

How Oleksandr Usyk went from undisputed cruiserweight champion to one fight away from emulating the feat at heavyweight.

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England recall fit-again Bright for Euro qualifiers

World Cup captain Millie Bright returns to the England squad for the first time since October after recovering from injury.

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Norris thought about trophy lift during F1 race win

The Formula 1 driver tells Radio 1 about partying with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce.

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Dazzling Price wins first world title

Lauren Price becomes Wales’ first female world champion boxer as she wins via a wide points decision against Jessica McCaskill.

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'Ruthless England make right decision on Anderson'

Telling James Anderson it is time to step aside shows a ruthlessness from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes that should end suggestions of a cosy England dressing room, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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Kuenssberg: What could possibly go wrong for Keir Starmer? A lot, actually

Labour's leadership is bouncing - but there are plenty of potential pitfalls between Starmer and No 10.

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Dannii Minogue on music, Kylie and dating show I Kissed a Girl

Singer and TV host Dannii Minogue on how Kylie convinced her to do The X Factor, her battles with the press and her new show I Kissed a Girl.

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Free wine hidden in small print claimed after three months

The offer was included on the tax website as an "experiment" to see if anyone would read the terms.

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Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as Tory MP at election

"My mistakes have been mine", says the ex-chancellor who will stand down as MP at the next election.

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Mum never got over injecting son with infected blood

Kate McDougall gave her son injections to treat his haemophilia which unknowingly led to his HIV infection.

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Garrick Club votes to allow female members

The private members' club had come under increasing pressure to allow women to join.

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Sheffield to 'move heaven and earth' for World Championship

Barry Hearn predicts Sheffield will do everything within its means to keep snooker's World Championship in the city.

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Tom Daley confirmed for fifth Olympics in Paris

Tom Daley will compete at a fifth Olympics in Paris this summer after being confirmed in Team GB's diving team.

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Rees-Zammit 'picking brain' of Mahomes at Chiefs camp

Louis Rees-Zammit praises the advice of quarterback Patrick Mahomes as he continues his transition to American football with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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'My children cling to me as dogs raid graves near our shelter'

In a tent yards from a cemetery, Rehab Abu Daqqa tries to shield her seven children from Rafah's horrors.

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Child dies in Bradford house fire

A woman and three other children manage to escape from the property.

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Watch: Madonna free beach gig attracts 1.6m people

The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour.

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What can we expect from the final Gavin and Stacey?

The Christmas special in 2019 left 17.1 million viewers on tenterhooks with a cliffhanger ending.

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How Stormzy's #Merky FC is providing opportunities in south London

British rapper Stormzy shows BBC Sport around his new #Merky FC venue, which brings together music, gaming and football for young people.

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Klopp says Salah argument 'completely resolved'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that his argument with Mohamed Salah has been "completely resolved".

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ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy dies at age of 76

Jeff Lynne announces the death of the band member and describes him as a "remarkable musician".

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I was told by letter: 'Terribly sorry, your blood may be contaminated'

Joan Edgington is a key witness in the government inquiry into the infected blood scandal.

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FKA Twigs uses AI to create deepfake of herself

The musician tells a US Senate committee her digital clone will interact with fans and journalists.

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