Wednesday, 30 April 2025

O'Sullivan moves past Si to reach Crucible last four

Ronnie O'Sullivan books his place in the World Championship semi-finals with a 13-9 win over Si Jiahui as he maintains his bid for record eighth title in the modern era.

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Are We (Finally) About to See a US-Ukraine Minerals Deal?

Plus, President Trump receives bad economic numbers - but blames President Biden.

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Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Malta's golden passport scheme breaks EU law, top court rules

The scheme lets people become citizens after paying, buying or renting property of a certain value, and donating to charity.

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Monday, 28 April 2025

Exeter suspend coaches Hunter and Hepher after record loss

Exeter Chiefs suspend head coach Rob Hunter and attack coach Ali Hepher following their record Premiership loss at Gloucester.

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Sunday, 27 April 2025

Dubois to fight Usyk at Wembley Stadium on 19 July

Britain's Daniel Dubois and Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk will meet in an undisputed heavyweight contest at Wembley Stadium on 19 July.

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Saturday, 26 April 2025

'Glasner's FA Cup heroes give Tuchel food for thought'

Crystal Palace's spectacular FA Cup semi-final win over Aston Villa must give England boss Thomas Tuchel food for thought, writes Phil McNulty.

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What went wrong and what next for Ipswich?

Successive promotions ended Ipswich's exile from the top flight - but the Tractor Boys have been relegated after just one Premier League season.

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Friday, 25 April 2025

Temperatures across the UK to rise over the weekend

Temperatures are set to rise next week. Darren Bett and Sarah Keith-Lucas have the details.

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Raducanu out of Madrid Open after loss to Kostyuk

Emma Raducanu loses to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the second round of the Madrid Open.

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Thursday, 24 April 2025

'Mum's record in mind' - McColgan ready for marathon debut

Eilish McColgan will make her marathon debut in London this weekend and hopes to run faster than her mother and coach, who just happens to be a previous winner.

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Littler booed in Liverpool and surrenders 4-0 lead

Luke Littler is booed in Liverpool and loses to Michael van Gerwen despite leading 4-0 on Premier League night 12.

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Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Returning O'Sullivan feared Crucible 'meltdown'

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he was "worried" about returning to snooker, fearing he would "implode" and "have a meltdown" in his first competitive match since January.

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Rangers confirm takeover talks with US investors

Reports of interest first surfaced earlier this year but the Ibrox club has now confirmed "productive conversations" are ongoing.

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Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays

Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards.

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What Happens After the Death of a Pope?

And, Adam and Chris answer listeners political questions on Radio 2.

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Monday, 21 April 2025

Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests react to the weekend's football.

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Sunday, 20 April 2025

Guy & Scott finish equal first in dramatic 200m

James Guy and Duncan Scott tie for first in a dramatic men's 200m freestyle at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, with Matt Richards third.

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'A club at a crossroads' - relegated Leicester in need of rebuild

The banner flown over the King Power Stadium made its point before a second relegation in three seasons, and instant return to the Championship, was confirmed soon afterwards for Leicester City.

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Piastri wins in Saudi Arabia and takes title lead

McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from Max Verstappen and takes the lead in the drivers' championship.

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Saturday, 19 April 2025

Iraola guides Bournemouth to another record - can they keep him?

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola gave a coy response when asked about his future after the frustrating goalless draw at Crystal Palace, but supporters remain desperate for him to extend his stay at Vitality Stadium.

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Home-made Hawk-Eye? Sabalenka takes pic of ball mark to dispute call

Aryna Sabalenka takes a photograph on court of a disputed ball mark during her quarter-final victory over Elise Mertens at the Stuttgart Open.

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Friday, 18 April 2025

O'Sullivan to overcome 'stage fright' to face Carter at Crucible

Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan says he will overcome "stage fright" to take on Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship.

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Thursday, 17 April 2025

Madeleine McCann investigation given more cash

The three-year-old disappeared from an apartment in Portugal in May 2007.

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Norris being forced to drive in 'uncomfortable ways'

Lando Norris is leading the drivers' championship but says he is being forced to drive in a different way in order to get the best out of his car.

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Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Barca's Leon banned for allegedly touching opponent's groin

Barcelona defender Mapi Leon is banned for two Liga F matches after allegedly touching an opponent's groin.

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Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Pope puts 'God's architect' Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

The Spanish architect was a devout Catholic and is best known for Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica.

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Dart asks for Boisson to 'put on deodorant' in Rouen exit

British number four Harriet Dart asks the umpire to tell her opponent to put on deodorant during her first-round loss at the Rouen Open.

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Monday, 14 April 2025

Villa can write themselves into history - Emery

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his players should view the second leg of their Champions League showdown with Paris St-Germain as a chance to write themselves into the club's history books.

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El Salvador's leader will not return man deported from the US in error

Nayib Bukele has won praise from Donald Trump for imprisoning some "very bad people" deported from the US.

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Praised by Wolves - what happened when football manager joined happy fans in the pub?

Vitor Pereira lives up to the "first the points, then the pints" flag that appears at Molineux.

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Sunday, 13 April 2025

What's gone wrong for Man City in trophyless season?

Women's Champions League qualification hopes hanging by a thread, an interim manager in charge and no silverware - what has gone wrong at Manchester City this season?

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FA Cup finalists Man Utd want Wembley 'revenge'

Manchester United boss Marc Skinner says his side want "revenge" against Chelsea when the two sides meet in next month's FA Cup final.

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Saturday, 12 April 2025

McIlroy makes incredible start with eagle on second

Watch as Rory McIlroy eagles the second hole to move to three under par for his third round at The Masters in Augusta.

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Piastri takes Bahrain pole, Norris in sixth

McLaren's Oscar Piastri takes pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix with the second McLaren of Lando Norris down in sixth.

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Friday, 11 April 2025

Judge allows Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil's deportation

Mahmoud Khalil was arrested in March for his role in pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Columbia.

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RFK Jr pledges to find the cause of autism by September

Autism researchers and experts call the effort, which is short on detail, misguided and unrealistic.

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Thursday, 10 April 2025

Trump's Tariffs... Chaos or a cunning plan?

People were getting ‘yippy’ according to the president…

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Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Ineos' Britannia abandons challenge for next America's Cup

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Britannia sailing team has withdrawn its intention to challenge for the next America's Cup.

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How does Onana compare to other Man Utd keepers after Matic criticism?

Nemanja Matic says Andre Onana is 'one of the worst' goalkeepers in Manchester United's history. The BBC Sport Ask Me Anything team take a look at the stats.

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Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Starmer criticises watchdog's benefits forecasts

The PM says he "struggles" with how the Office for Budget Responsibility calculates the impact his policies.

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Dutch vote to ban New Year's fireworks

A majority of MPs back a consumer ban but support a motion postponing it because of the risk of compensation claims.

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Monday, 7 April 2025

Man charged with assault after derby match incident involving Man City's Grealish

A 20-year-old man is charged with assault after Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish was allegedly slapped following Sunday's 0-0 draw with rivals Manchester United.

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It was about censorship, says MP denied entry to Israel

Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang were barred entering from the country over the weekend.

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Trump’s Tariffs: US vs China

President Trump ramps up the threat of a trade war with possible more tariffs on China.

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Sunday, 6 April 2025

Man Utd are improving - Amorim

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says his side are "improving" but admits that "doubts" affected both sides in the Manchester derby as the Red Devils and Manchester City played out an uninspiring goalless draw.

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Le Pen calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt'

The French far-right politician spoke to a rally in Paris after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds.

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Chippy apologises for prices as fish costs surge

A chippy in Gloucestershire explains how rising fish costs are pushing up the Friday night favourite.

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Fans 'should be ashamed' of Foden chants - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says derogatory chants about Phil Foden's mother from Manchester United fans showed "a lack of class".

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Saturday, 5 April 2025

'Raging' Ferguson 'not scared to make changes' after fifth Ibrox loss in row

Interim Rangers manager Barry Ferguson fulminates after his side suffered a fifth consecutive home defeat.

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Brilliant Banton batters Pears in record 344 not out

Tom Banton made history at Taunton as his record 344 not out put Somerset in a dominant position on day two of the County Championship match against Worcestershire.

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Friday, 4 April 2025

Steve Rosenberg: Trump takes US-Russia relations on rollercoaster ride

Trying to follow each twist between the US president and Moscow can leave you giddy, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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UK sees hottest day of the year, with parts warmer than Ibiza

Temperatures go above 23C in parts of the south of England, which is hotter than Ibiza, Rhodes and Cyprus.

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Thursday, 3 April 2025

Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest

North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.

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Girl, 13, killed in blaze as seven others escape

Police and firefighters say two adults and five children survived the fire.

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Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Match of the Day

Highlights from nine midweek Premier League matches, including the Merseyside derby.

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Tariffs 'a huge blow to Scotland's whisky industry'

Business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us what US tariffs could mean for them.

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Woman meets recipient of her twin sister's hands

Ms Gosling, from Sheffield, said her sister's hands "couldn't have gone to anyone better".

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Jagtar Singh Johal 'moved to solitary' after acquittal

The Scottish activist from Dumbarton was detained on a trip to Punjab after his wedding in 2017.

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Tuesday, 1 April 2025

'Hands-on' prison governor denies fling with inmate

Kerri Pegg denies two counts of misconduct in public office and one count of possessing criminal property.

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