Rik Mayall festival pays tribute to 'unique' talent

Mayall performed in The Young Ones, Blackadder, Bottom and The New Statesman before his death in 2014.

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Amorim's blunt approach will benefit Man Utd - De Ligt

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt welcomes Ruben Amorim's blunt approach and feels it will benefit the club.

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England's Overton out of West Indies ODIs with broken finger

Fast bowler Jamie Overton is ruled out of England's remaining two ODIs against West Indies with a broken finger.

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Piastri expects 'tight battle' for pole in Spain

McLaren's Oscar Piastri says he expects a "tight battle" for pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix after setting the pace in Friday practice.

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Lingard on Man Utd, Forest regrets and playing in South Korea

Jesse Lingard tells BBC Sport about life in South Korea, including setting his alarm at 4am to watch Manchester United in the Europa League final.

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Suspect appears in court over Liverpool parade crash

The 53-year-old faces seven charges, two involving children after the crash on Monday night

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'Iconic' sausage roll to star at Madame Tussauds

The 'iconic' roll is the first food item to go on display in its own right at Madame Tussauds.

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'I'm being forced to choose between Olympics and OnlyFans'

British canoeist Kurts Adams Rozentals says he is being forced to choose between his Olympic dream and OnlyFans account.

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Endangered snow leopard born at animal sanctuary

Little Lady is just the second female snow leopard to be born at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden.

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Rosenberg: What a new Stalin statue says about Russia's attempt to reshape history

A brand new statue of the Soviet dictator Josef Stalin has been unveiled at a Metro station in Moscow.

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Wales give Kpakio, 18, first call-up for World Cup qualifiers

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy names Cardiff City teenager Ronan Kpakio in his squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Belgium.

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Bath's Underhill to miss Premiership play-offs with ban

Sam Underhill will miss rest of Bath's season after collision with Lyon's Davit Niniashvili during European Challenge Cup final victory.

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Chinese-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 jobs

The firm's boss pointed to the "challenging period" faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs.

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Euro 2022 winner Earps announces shock England retirement

England goalkeeper Mary Earps announces her retirement from international football with immediate effect.

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'Chapter over'- is Ronaldo set for Club World Cup?

Cristiano Ronaldo suggests his Al-Nassr career is over in a cryptic social media post following their final game of the season.

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Ex-Man Utd manager Ten Hag named Leverkusen boss

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag signs a two-year contract to succeed Xabi Alonso as Bayer Leverkusen head coach.

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Bordeaux 'out of order' in fracas with Pollock

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson accuses Bordeaux’s players of being “out of order” after Henry Pollock appeared to be grabbed around the neck after the final whistle of Saints’ Champions Cup final defeat.

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County reserve is England's 'special talent' - Bashir tweaks pay off

Despite not being able to get a game for his county, England spinner Shoaib Bashir puts doubts over his place "to bed".

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Robbery gang guilty of Kim Kardashian heist in Paris

The robbers have been given jail time for stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewellery belonging to the US celebrity.

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Klopp 'turned off TV' after hearing Alexander-Arnold boos

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he "turned off the television" when he heard supporters booing defender Trent Alexander-Arnold.

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Prince of Wales hails Sir David Attenborough ‘inspiration’ for new wildlife show

The Prince of Wales says his new series on rangers follows in the nature broadcaster's footsteps.

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Daily Telegraph to be sold to US firm RedBird

The American company agrees a deal to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph newspapers after a two-year ownership vacuum.

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Fans at Tottenham's stadium celebrate Europa League triumph

Tottenham fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium celebrate on the pitch after their team win the Europa League by beating Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao.

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Most Test wickets this year - the 6ft 8in pace bowler with England in his sights

Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani may have a permanent smile on his face, but he will pose a serious threat to England at Trent Bridge this week, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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Black girls being failed by sport, report says

Sport leaders are urged to make changes to help black girls stay in sport in a new report from the charity Women in Sport.

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Leicester referred over alleged EFL financial breach

Leicester City are referred to an independent commission by the Premier League for an alleged breach of EFL financial rules while they were in the Championship in the 2023-24 season.

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Pick your combined Tottenham-Man Utd XI

The Europa League final takes place on Wednesday as Tottenham face Manchester United in Bilbao. Who would make your combined XI from the two sides?

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Americast

New claims of who was involved at the White House, and when it started

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Haas demand Bearman qualifying review

Haas ask for a review of the decision to disallow Oliver Bearman's final qualifying lap at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

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Can Hibs hold off Rangers to win most surprising title in Britain?

BBC Sport Scotland commentator Thomas Duncan assesses whether Hibernian can best treble-chasing Rangers to win one of the most surprising titles in Britain this season.

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Football Focus

Can Crystal Palace beat seven-time winners Manchester City to claim their first FA Cup?

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Youth mobility scheme could be part of EU deal, PM signals

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a broad agreement on the issue at a summit on Monday.

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No sequins or dancing at EU summit - but it'll be an extravaganza nonetheless

Monday's summit may not rewrite the Brexit agreement but the government hopes it might smooth a few wrinkles, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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Second charge over Chris Brown club disturbance

The R&B star and a second man have both been charged over an alleged assault at a London nightclub.

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No 10 should fly Middlesex flag, say Conservatives

The ensign had been flown over No 10 since 2022 to celebrate Middlesex Day on 16 May.

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Gatwick strike called off but disruption looms

A baggage handler's strike at half-term is suspended, but refuelers continue with their walkout.

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The scuba diving keeper who has filled Earps' gloves at Man Utd

"She is on a trajectory to be the best in the world, I have no doubt about that." The rise of Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce.

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Co-op says shelves to be more fully stocked this weekend

The grocery chain says it is working with its suppliers to restock shelves after a cyber-attack.

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Human rights groups warn of 'surge' in migrant worker deaths in Saudi Arabia

Workers are already dying from preventable workplace accidents as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup, reports say.

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No leading Rangers candidate amid Davide Ancelotti link

Rangers have not as yet established a leading candidate for the manager's role, amid reports Davide Ancelotti will be appointed.

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Pop duo Milli Vanilli and their lip-syncing scandal

The untold story surrounding the pop duo Milli Vanilli and their lip-syncing scandal.

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Crossbow suspect died from gunshot, inquest hears

Owen Lawrence, who lived in Headingley, died two days after the attack on two women, inquest hears.

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Father tried to save son before both drowned off Australia coast, inquest hears

Robin Reed and his son Owen were swept out to sea at a popular tourist beach in Queensland.

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Beckham tells Minnesota United to 'show a little respect'

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham calls on Minnesota United to "show a little respect".

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Trump praises 'friendly, constructive' US-China trade talks

The US president claims there has been a "total reset" in trade relations following a day of talks between the nations.

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'WeightWatchers set me up to fail' - Why diet industry is losing to jabs like Ozempic

As WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy, we examine the competition it faces from weight loss jabs.

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Baby Reindeer and Mr Bates to compete at TV Baftas

Rivals and Slow Horses are also nominated at the ceremony, which will be hosted by Alan Cumming.

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White House considers suspending right to challenge detention in court

The White House is "actively looking at" suspending the legal right to challenge detention.

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Sorensen-McGee, 18, scores twice on Black Ferns debut

Teenager Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores two tries on her Test debut as New Zealand open their Pacific Four Series campaign with a 38-12 win over Australia.

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IPL 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.

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Chelsea fans asked for evidence over safety concerns

Chelsea fans are asked to submit evidence to support concerns over their safety at Thursday's Conference League semi-final after Djurgarden fans had tickets for home sections of Stamford Bridge.

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PSG beat Arsenal in Paris to reach Champions League final

Watch highlights as Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 2-1 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate to reach the Champions League final.

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Act now to win back Red Wall voters, Labour MPs say

The call from MPs in northern England and the Midlands comes after a disastrous set of local election results.

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Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by four women

The Motown legend is being sued for $50m by four women who accuse him of sexual assault and rape.

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Ex-Runcorn MP Amesbury blames Labour mistakes for election losses

Mike Amesbury says Reform UK benefitted from government mistakes over welfare cuts.

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How Draper has become a force on clay - Second Serve

Jack Draper's progression into a clay-court contender and Jannik Sinner's return head up your weekly tennis round-up.

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Sir John Curtice: The map that shows Reform's triumph was much more than a protest vote

It suggests the party was particularly popular among those who voted for Brexit in 2016 and for Boris Johnson in 2019.

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Polygamy and pageantry on display at a mass wedding in South Africa

"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.

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Cyclist completes 16,250 miles 'dream' ride across the world

Nathan Hurley has ridden 16,250 miles (26,000km) across 26 countries from Wales to Australia.

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How family's garden centre blossomed over 70 years

The family business is celebrating seven decades, but it has not always been rosy.

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Chris Mason: Fireworks for Reform as Labour and Tories write election post-mortems

Senior Reform figures believe the primary driving motivation behind their surge is betrayal.

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Can this lynx born in a zoo learn to live in the wild?

It has been moved to Germany's Black Forest in preparation for its release

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Trump signs order to block funding to public radio

Trump alleged that both organisations have produced "biased and partisan news coverage".

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Mum 'embarrassed' by airline staff over breast milk charge

A woman has asked for EasyJet to show "more kindness" after trying to charge her to carry on breast milk.

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FA bars transgender women from women's football

Transgender women will no longer be able to play in women's football in England following a policy change from the Football Association.

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Why more than £100m rests on Man Utd winning Europa League

If Manchester United do not win the Europa League, what is the cost to the club on missing out on Champions League income again?

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