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Food delivery apps to tighten checks to stop illegal workers

Government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after report drivers are sub-letting accounts.

Raducanu beats compatriot Xu at 'favourite tournament'

British number one Emma Raducanu cruises to a comfortable victory over compatriot Mimi Xu in her opening-round match at Wimbledon.

Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage?

Lionel Messi signs off from potentially his final game on the global stage with a heavy defeat - but he still shows some magic touches.

Could you return a professional tennis player's serve?

BBC Sport presenter Sam Harris tries to return a serve from men's world number eight Holger Rune.

At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday.

'There's something about Eastbourne' - Fritz wins fourth title

Taylor Fritz has now won four of the past six Eastbourne men's singles titles after beating fellow American Jenson Brooksby on Saturday.

GB's Xu ready for 'role model' Raducanu at Wimbledon

British teenager Mimi Xu is "ready" to face Emma Raducanu on her Wimbledon debut after initially being left in suspense about her first-round opponent.

Norris says he needs to make fewer mistakes

Lando Norris says he needs to stop making as many mistakes to ensure he has the best chance of winning the F1 drivers' title.

Britain's world number 719 Tarvet reaches Wimbledon main draw

Britain's Oliver Tarvet reaches the Wimbledon singles main draw - which will contain the highest number of home players for 41 years.

Gareth Southgate 'not missing' being England manager as he gets knighthood

Sir Gareth Southgate says he does not miss managing England after being knighted for his services to football.

Has a Pentagon leak shattered Trump’s claims on Iran?

The US president doubles down on the ‘fake news’ media

England chase down 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test

Ben Duckett hits 149 whilst Zak Crawley and Joe Root both make half centuries as England produce a brilliant run chase to reach 371 on the final day to win the first Test against India at Headingley.

Tesla launches its long-awaited robotaxis in Texas

Tesla hopes to rival firms already offering driverless ride-hailing in the US and around the world, such as Waymo, Zoox and Baidu.

Americanswers... Has Trump triggered all out war in the Middle East?

Iran retaliates as US president hints at regime change

Cricket: Today at the Test

Day four highlights from the first Test match between England and India.

Rahul and Pant star as India set England big target to chase on final day

KL Rahul hits 137 whilst Rishabh Pant adds 118 as India make 364 in their second innings, setting England 371 to win the opening Test at Headingley, with the home side closing on 21-0 at stumps on day four.

Cricket: Today at the Test

Day three highlights from the first Test match between England and India.

Satellite images and decoy planes: Behind the US attacks on Iran

It took months of planning and included over 125 planes, a submarine and 14 "bunker buster" bombs. BBC Verify explains how the US mission "Operation Midnight Hammer" took place.

Brook misses out on century as first Test finely poised on day three

Harry Brook's knock of 99 helps England close the gap to trail by six runs before India get their second innings underway with a score of 90-2 at close of play on day three of the first Test at Headingley.

Minnesota shootings suspect was a 'prepper', FBI says

After shooting two local politicians, Vance Boelter texted his wife "prepare for war", say investigators.

Pope makes gutsy century before Bumrah late show

Ollie Pope's gutsy century leads England's resurgence only for Jasprit Bumrah to give India the crucial wicket of Joe Root late on day two of the first Test.

'Terrific' Pope hits century as England build momentum

Ollie Pope's century from 125 balls propels England to 206-2 in their chase of India's first innings tally of 471 runs on day two of the first Test at Headingley.

Yastremska into Nottingham final despite suspicion of grass allergy

Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska and American McCartney Kessler reach the women's singles final at Nottingham.

Watch highlights of England v India - day one

Highlights from Headingley as England and India resume hostilities in the first Test.

Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgery

Hayley Butler, 40, died after falling ill following a procedure in Turkey, an inquest hears.

PCs who put spit hood on 90-year-old face hearing

Two serving PCs and a former officer will face gross misconduct hearings.

Meta offering $100m plus to poach my staff, OpenAI boss says

Sam Altman said so far none of his "best people" had jumped ship to his big tech rival.

Le Mans win proves injury doubters wrong - Kubica

Robert Kubica says some of the doubts upon his F1 return hurt him following serious injury, but his Le Mans win in a Ferrari proves many wrong.

Grooming report pulls no punches - but will it lead to meaningful change?

For survivors of sexual abuse, practical on the ground change will be vital, writes social affairs editor Alison Holt.

UK's largest road tunnel project awarded £590m

Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032.

MI6 appoints first female chief in 116-year history

Blaise Metreweli joined the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in 1999 and will become its 18th chief.

Norris & Piastri collide as Russell wins in Canada

Lando Norris crashes out of the Canadian Grand Prix in a collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, as George Russell wins.

Duplantis breaks men's pole vault world record for 12th time

Watch as Sweden's Armand Duplantis sets a new world record of 6.28m in the men's pole vault at the Diamond League in front of his home crowd in Stockholm.

Duplantis breaks pole vault record in Stockholm

Armand Duplantis breaks the men's pole vault record for a 12th time - but for the first time in Sweden - at the Stockholm Diamond League.

Thousands turn out for firefighter's funeral procession

Jennie Logan, 30, died alongside a colleague and a member of the public in the Bicester Motion fire.

Qualifier Maria to face Anisimova in Queen's final

German qualifier Tatjana Maria says it is a "dream come true" to reach the Queen's final, where she will meet world number 15 Amanda Anisimova.

Leinster ease past Bulls to win ninth URC title

Leinster win the United Rugby Championship for the first time since 2021 as they produced a dominant display to beat Bulls 32-7 at Croke Park.

South Africa ignore Aussie sledges to go from chokers to champions

South Africa's players show their mettle to ignore sledges from Australia's players as they go from chokers to World Test champions at Lord's.

Pulp celebrates first number one album in 27 years

The band are at number one for the first time since 1998's This Is Hardcore.

BBC will not appeal Gerry Adams' libel case victory

The former Sinn Féin leader was awarded €100,000 (£84,000) in damages following a trial last month.

Raducanu outclassed by Zheng at Queen's

Britain's Emma Raducanu is outclassed by world number five Zheng Qinwen in the quarter-finals at Queen's.

Markram helps South Africa close in on Test Championship victory

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma propel South Africa to within touching distance of the ICC World Test Championship with impressive performances in Day 3 of the final against Australia.

Good that Verstappen took accountability - Russell

George Russell says he was "surprised" that Max Verstappen took accountability for colliding with the Mercedes driver during the Spanish Grand Prix.

Oakmont's 301-yard par three - a gimmick or psychological masterstroke?

The eighth hole at the US Open at Oakmont this week - the longest par three in major championship history - has been described as "silly" and "ridiculous".

Duckett hits rapid half-century as England get off to flying start

Ben Duckett hits 50 off 20 balls as England reach 83-0 after just six overs in the third T20 International against West Indies in Southampton.

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why has Donald Trump sent the National Guard to protests in LA?

The California governor says it’s unnecessary and illegal.

England chase 197 to win T20 series against Windies.

England sealed a series win over West Indies with a game to spare after a superb chase of 197 in the second T20 at Bristol.

Zurcher: Trump's intervention in LA may thrill his base but inflame tensions

The National Guard deployment will delight supporters of his hardline stance on law and order, but opponents say its inflammatory

'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City want 'genius' Cherki

Manchester City want to sign France midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon, but who is he exactly and why is everybody so excited about him?

NI 'showed a lot of character' in Denmark defeat

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is proud of the character shown by his players in Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat in Denmark.

Six games, six wins - but what have England learned?

England have started the summer by thrashing a depleted West Indies side - but what does it mean for the team's post-Ashes rebuild and World Cup hopes?

Plane returns to Heathrow due to windscreen crack

The aircraft was flying to the US when the pilot reported an issue with the windscreen.

Ruthless England seal series clean sweep v Windies

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt finishes unbeaten on 57 as England thrash West Indies by nine wickets at Taunton to secure a series clean sweep.

The cracks the Europa League lustre could not hide

An in-depth look at why Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou 16 days after their Europa League success.

Injured Watkins to miss England World Cup qualifier

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins withdraws from the England squad with a minor injury.

Trump confirms China trip after 'very good' call with Xi

The leaders of the US and China agree to further talks aimed at reaching a deal amid an ongoing trade war.

All aboard the spending bus

And, Chancellor confirms more people will receive winter fuel payment this year.

Grealish set to be left out of Man City's Club World Cup squad

Jack Grealish is expected to be left out of the Manchester City squad for the Fifa Club World Cup with doubts over his future.

Major new search for Madeleine McCann

And, political upheaval in Poland and Netherlands.

House fire victims include former death row inmate

Two people die after a house fire in County Galway, including an exonerated ex-prisoner from the US.

Draper given reality check by inspired Bublik at French Open

Britain's Jack Draper is given a reality check as world number 62 Alexander Bublik produces a stunning performance to reach the French Open quarter-finals.

'I fought myself in the mind' - Alcaraz beats Shelton to reach quarters

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is through to the French Open quarter-finals after a four-set win over American Ben Shelton.

'Like I was playing Sinner' - Swiatek battles to beat Rybakina

Defending champion Iga Swiatek battles back from a disastrous start to beat Elena Rybakina 1-6 6-3 7-5 and reach the French Open quarter-finals, where she will play Elina Svitolina who upset fourth seed Jasmine Paolini.