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Firefighters tackle blaze opposite The O2 arena in London

Huge plumes of smoke and loud bangs were heard after the incident opposite The O2 arena in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KHp9GLx via IFTTT

Draper reaches US Open fourth round

Britain's Jack Draper matches his best Grand Slam performance by beating Botic van de Zandschulp to reach the fourth round of the US Open.

Four-shot lead for Norgaard as Hatton has day to forget

Denmark's Niklas Norgaard opens up a four-shot lead going into the final round of the British Masters as Tyrrell Hatton falls out of contention.

Bodies of three children and man found - police

Officers were called to an address by ambulance crews and are working to establish what happened. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BflFRux via IFTTT

Potts takes two Sri Lanka wickets in same over

Matthew Potts dismisses Angelo Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva in the same over during day two of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's.

'He'll be kicking himself' - Duckett caught out after reverse sweep

Watch as England reward Sri Lanka with a third wicket after Ben Duckett hits a reverse sweep and is caught out by Sri Lanka's Lahiru Kumara.

Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan

The prime minister says his government is looking at tougher rules to reduce the burden on the NHS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rbUaQ12 via IFTTT

A nasty fall left me with a terrible snoring problem

Debbie Byers has snored "like a fog horn" since she fell on steps in Edinburgh earlier this year from BBC News https://ift.tt/itcGF2y via IFTTT

'We are humans' - Garcia calls out 'damaging' online abuse

France's Caroline Garcia calls out the "damaging" abuse tennis players receive on social media when they lose matches.

Real players will leave pitch over racism - Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr says he and his team-mates will leave the pitch if they face any more racism this season.

Brighton sign £25m full-back Kadioglu from Fenerbahce

Brighton sign Turkey full-back Ferdi Kadioglu from Fenerbahce for £25m, their eighth signing of the summer.

Manchester 'buzzing' to welcome back Oasis

Jubilant Oasis fans in Manchester celebrate the return of a band whose "swagger" influenced a generation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YBR89i6 via IFTTT

Choinski falls short of epic comeback on US Open debut

British qualifier Jan Choinski threatens to produce a memorable comeback win on his US Open main draw debut but goes down to Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena in five sets.

One stabbed and 145 arrested at Notting Hill Carnival

The victim of Monday's stabbing suffered non-life threatening injuries, police said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aiPK5Rm via IFTTT

In pictures: Revellers dazzle in colourful Carnival costumes

Sequins, capes, feathers and bejewelled head pieces take over west London for Notting Hill Carnival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LUR3P87 via IFTTT

Thiem's Grand Slam career ends in US Open first round

Dominic Thiem's Grand Slam career comes to an end in the US Open first round as the former New York champion loses to Ben Shelton.

Root four seals hard-fought England win

Joe Root's four seals a five-wicket victory for England against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford.

Ko, Korda & Shin star in best shots of Women's Open day three

Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda and Jiyai Shin star in shots of the day from round three of the Women's Open at St Andrews.

Quiz: Which Chelsea outcast should your club sign?

With Chelsea needing reduce their squad size before deadline day, take our quiz to see if any of their unwanted players are a good fit for your club.

Wilson beats O'Sullivan to reach Xi'an Grand Prix final

World champion Kyren Wilson faces Judd Trump in the final of the Xi'an Grand Prix after a 6-4 victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Woakes bowls Madushka with third ball of Sri Lanka innings

England's Chris Woakes removes Sri Lanka's Nishan Madushka with the third ball of their second innings on day three at Old Trafford.

England on top despite Sri Lanka fightback on day one

England make a strong start to life under Ollie Pope’s temporary captaincy, bowling out Sri Lanka for 236 on the first day of the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford.

Body of UK tycoon recovered but daughter still missing

UK tycoon Mike Lynch's body is recovered from the wreck of the yacht Bayesian, but his daughter Hannah is still missing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EhHtsxT via IFTTT

Blackpool sack Critchley after back-to-back losses

Blackpool sack head coach Neil Critchley after they begin the 2024-25 League One season with back-to-back defeats.

Let It Airbnb... rooms to rent at early Beatles venue

The Beatles played The Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool over 40 times at the start of their career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kh1GYBH via IFTTT

2 Good, 2 Bad - Richards in net & Mac Allister's miss

Watch this week's edition of 2 Good, 2 Bad featuring a wild attempt on goal by Alexis Mac Allister and our very own Micah Richards in goal.

Three men guilty of raping girls in Plymouth

The men denied the charges and were convicted following a five-week trial at Plymouth Crown Court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5YIFA96 via IFTTT

St Johnstone meet SFA for clarity on VAR protocol

St Johnstone meet the SFA seeking an explanation for the award of Rangers' first goal in Saturday's Premier Cup defeat at Hampden.

Tyson 'ready' for rescheduled Paul fight

Mike Tyson says he is over the issues that forced his fight with Jake Paul to be postponed.

Somerset beat Leicestershire to reach One-Day Cup final

Lewis Goldsworthy hits 115 not out as Somerset beat Leicestershire at Taunton to reach the One-Day Cup final.

Arsenal 'keep clean sheets for fun' - O'Neil

Wolves manager Gary O'Neil reacts after his side are beaten 2-0 by Arsenal in their opening game of the season at Emirates Stadium.

Ex-Man Utd midfielder Gomes in hospital after head injury

Former Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes is taken to hospital after suffering a serious head injury playing for Lille against Reims.

Bears beat Pears, Foxes beat Hants in cup quarters

Warwickshire beat Worcestershire to earn a One-Day Cup semi with Glamorgan, while Leicestershire will play Somerset after beating Hampshire.

Bournemouth sign Brazil's Evanilson in club record £40m deal

Bournemouth complete the signing of striker Evanilson from Porto in a club record £40.2m deal.

Atkinson misses Hundred final as ECB takes no risks

England fast bowler Gus Atkinson will miss the final of The Hundred to ensure he is fresh for next week's first Test against Sri Lanka.

Scottish Tory deputy leader quits in leadership contest row

Party leader Douglas Ross is reported to have said last year that he should be replaced by candidate Russell Findlay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vYE48yj via IFTTT

Harry and Meghan meet Colombia vice president on visit

Francia Marquez hosted Prince Harry and Meghan at her official residence on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eoz1Llv via IFTTT

Gymnast Chiles target of racist abuse after medal row

USA Gymnast Jordan Chiles, who was stripped of the bronze she won in Paris, says she has been subjected to racist abuse.

Sheeran acquires minority stake in Ipswich Town

Music artist Ed Sheeran acquires a minority stake in Premier League club Ipswich Town.

Watch: BBC reporter at scene of West Midlands sodium cyanide spill

The BBC's Jo Black reports from where a major incident was declared after the chemical affected a 12-mile stretch of canals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RK7FC8S via IFTTT

Pole vaulter Duplantis to race Warholm over 100m

Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis will face Paris 2024 400m hurdles silver medallist Karsten Warholm in a 100m exhibition race next month.

Appeal after USA's Knighton cleared to run at Olympics

The Athletics Integrity Unit appeals after US sprinter Erriyon Knighton was cleared over a doping offence and competed at the Paris Olympics.

England great Anderson considering white-ball return

James Anderson says he is "still fit enough" to continue his career as he considers a move into white-ball cricket.

Scots 'punch above weight' in Paris, but might LA look different?

The Scots in Team GB won 13 medals at the Paris Olympics, but can they maintain that in Los Angeles in four years' time?

Sam Quek completes Strictly 2024 line-up

They join previously announced contestants including Shayne Ward, Toyah Willcox and Chris McCausland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uFM5gPL via IFTTT

England captain Stokes injured in Hundred match

England captain Ben Stokes is carried off the field after sustaining an apparent hamstring injury when playing for the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred.

GB's Cunningham wins silver after losing final

Great Britain's Caden Cunningham wins silver after losing the men's +80kg category taekwondo final against Iran's Arian Salimi at Paris 2024.

Family 'helpless' as sewage floods home

A family say they have "nowhere to live" after their home was contaminated by sewage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uihgEUF via IFTTT

Can Bayern pair sort Man Utd's defensive 'problems'?

Can Bayern Munich pair Matthijs de Ligt and Nasser Mazraoui solve Manchester United's defensive 'problems'

Bach to step down as Olympic chief next year

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says he intends to stand down after the end of his second term next year.

Spain beat France in eight-goal thriller to win Olympic gold - highlights

Watch highlights as Spain beat France 5-3 after extra-time to win gold in the men's football at Paris 2024.

Harper and Huston say Paris 2024 medals have tarnished

British diver Yasmin Harper says her Olympic bronze medal is showing signs of tarnishing after American skateboarder Nyjah Huston criticised the quality of his medal.

King praises police for facing riot 'aggression'

King Charles has called for "shared values of mutual respect" in the wake of riots and disorder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oupI40H via IFTTT

Sinden explains withdrawal from bronze-medal bout

Watch as GB's Bradly Sinden explains why he had to withdraw from his taekwondo bronze-medal match after he picked up an injury during the semi-final.

New video shows Liverpool library riot and police attack

Video released by the CPS shows Spellow Library being set on fire and police in riot gear during violent disorder on Saturday 3 August. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pidFm4j via IFTTT

Beijing Olympic skating medals handed out in Paris

The reallocated team figure skating medals from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are finally handed out in Paris.

Temperatures over 30C on the way for parts of UK

Storm Debby is thought to be responsible for the spike in temperatures in the south east of England this weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GWFyYxD via IFTTT

MI5 finds new documents on Army's IRA spy

The security service discovers hundreds of new documents on the IRA agent known as Stakeknife from BBC News https://ift.tt/qndWi7T via IFTTT

Wife of Tory councillor bailed over race-hate post

Lucy Connolly says she regrets calling for hotels housing migrants to be set on fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GJouVDN via IFTTT

'I felt very strong' says Ingebrigtsen as he misses out on 1500m medal

Jakob Ingebrigtsen tells BBC Sport he felt strong after front-running for the majority of a 1500m final which saw him miss out on the medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

GB's Kerr takes 1500m silver as Hocker claims shock gold

Great Britain's Josh Kerr is made to settle for Olympic 1500m silver behind shock champion Cole Hocker, as Jakob Ingebrigtsen misses out on a medal.

'They destroyed each other!' Kerr takes 1500m silver as Ingebrigtsen out of medals

Watch as Great Britain's Josh Kerr wins a silver medal in the men's 1500m final behind the United States' Cole Hocker, with Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen run out of the medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

'They've done it!' GB win women's team sprint gold in world record time

Team GB win gold in the women's team sprint as they beat New Zealand in the final and break the world record for the third time in a day at Paris 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wGe1rOQ via IFTTT

Spain advance to final after coming from behind to beat Morocco

Watch highlights as Spain come from behind to beat Morocco 2-1 to advance to the final of the men's football at Paris 2024.

Lyles reaches 200m semi-finals as he begins bid for second gold

Watch as USA's Noah Lyles wins his heat to reach the men's 200m semi-finals at Paris 2024.

Flintoff reveals 'nightmares' of Top Gear crash

Andrew Flintoff reveals his struggle with anxiety, nightmares and flashbacks after the accident which he says "changed my life forever". from BBC News https://ift.tt/oMg01zV via IFTTT

Tamberi in hospital days before high jump defence

Olympic champion Gianmarco Tamberi is taken to hospital just days before he is due to defend the high jump title he memorably shared in Tokyo.

Barnard hits 152 as Bears maintain 100% record

Warwickshire's Ed Barnard hits 152 as they and Glamorgan continue to set the Group B pace in the One-Day Cup, with Derbyshire top of Group A.

GB's Clarke, Woods and Franklin through to kayak cross quarter-finals

Great Britain's Joe Clarke, Kimberley Woods and Mallory Franklin all secured a place in the quarter-finals of the kayak cross after winning their respective heats at Paris 2024.

GB's Dobson and Hudson-Smith win 400m heats

Watch as Team GB's Charles Dobson and Matthew Hudson-Smith win their 400m heats to reach the semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Salford hold off Leeds to strengthen play-off bid

Salford edge past Leeds to bolster their play-off ambitions and dent the Rhinos' hopes of making the top six.

GB's Reekie, Gill & Hodgkinson reach 800m semi-finals

Watch as Great Britain's Jemma Reekie, Phoebe Gill and Keely Hodgkinson qualify for the women's 800m semi-finals after finishing in the top three of their heats on day seven of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Migrants illegally held and humiliated, court told

Migrants were unlawfully held at Manston and humiliated, their lawyer has told the High Court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6sGFiHQ via IFTTT

What next for Murray after his retirement?

On Friday, Andy Murray began life as a retired tennis player. BBC Sport looks at how he will spend the near future and what the longer term might hold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ojUdONl via IFTTT

'Fantastic swim!' - Seventeen-year-old McIntosh wins 200m butterfly gold

Watch as Canada's 17-year-old Summer McIntosh wins gold with a "fantastic swim" in the women's 200m butterfly final on day six of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Sir Bobby Robson's former secretary retires - after 70 years

Pat Godbold joined Ipswich Town in 1954 and worked alongside Sir Bobby Robson and Sir Alf Ramsey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wZGiTcV via IFTTT