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BBC witnesses Israeli settlers' attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank

A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them.

'Sad to see' - Newcastle and Villa fans unite against PSR

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Jacob Ramsey but Geordies joined Aston Villa fans in voicing their anger at PSR rules.

VAR rules out Eze goal as Palace hold Chelsea

Club World Cup winners Chelsea are held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in their first game of the Premier League season.

Baker takes hat-trick in Hundred against Superchargers

Sonny Baker marks his first England call-up with a hat-trick as Manchester Originals boosted their men's Hundred hopes by beating rivals Northern Superchargers by 57 runs at Old Trafford.

Gazan woman flown to Italy dies of malnutrition

The woman was one of 180 Gazans evacuated by Italy in response to the humanitarian crisis

'Oh my word!' - Cox reverse scoops Singh Dale for six

Watch as Jordan Cox reverse scoops Ajeet Singh Dale for a "ridiculous" six during the Oval Invincibles game agaisnt Welsh Fire.

Salford call off Wakefield game over welfare concerns

Salford's Super League game against Wakefield on Sunday is called off because of welfare concerns after discussions with the Rugby Football League.

Five key takeaways from 2025's A-level results

Top A-level results have risen again. Here's what you need to know.

Sciver-Brunt stars as Rockets get first win

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hits an unbeaten 51 to help Trent Rockets secure their first win of this year's Hundred as they beat London Spirit by 33 runs, ending the defending champions' perfect start.

'High stakes game of poker' - Newcastle 'together' despite Isak saga

Alexander Isak remains determined to leave Newcastle United to join Liverpool but Eddie Howe hopes to "use any adversity or challenge to our benefit".

Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time

Listen to Birmingham Phoenix captain Liam Livingstone discussing his field placements and conversations with his bowlers, as he is mic'd up in the field against the Oval Invincibles in the men's Hundred.

Capsey stars in dominant Invincibles win over Phoenix

Oval Invincibles recorded their first victory in this year's women's Hundred after they beat Birmingham Phoenix by 22 runs thanks to Alice Capsey's 52.

England enters fourth heatwave as temperatures reach 33C

Temperatures reach 33.4C in London, as officials warn of a lack of water in England.

Harris leads Spirit to victory against Originals

Grace Harris leads London Spirit to a three-wicket victory against Manchester Originals to maintain the defending champions' perfect start and keep them at the top of the table in the Women's Hundred.

'Sell up, you plonker' - how Sheff Wed fans united against owner

As Sheffield Wednesday fans sang outside Leicester City's King Power Stadium, a plane circled overhead with a pointed message for Owls owner Dejphon Chansiri.

Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council

Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved".

Ukraine's European allies say peace talks must include Kyiv

The White House says Trump is open to Ukraine joining talks with Putin on Friday, as Zelensky insists any deal without Kyiv is a “dead decision”.

Bairstow drops sitter to keep Smith at the crease

Welsh Fire's Jonny Bairstow gives Jamie Smith a reprieve after dropping a "goober" of a catch to leave the London Spirit batsman at the crease in the Men's Hundred at Sophia Gardens.

Woakes may risk rehab over surgery to make Ashes

Chris Woakes says rehabilitation "could be a risk he's willing to take" to be fit for the Ashes, rather than having surgery on his shoulder injury.

Chelsea agree to let striker Jackson leave club

Striker Nicolas Jackson agrees with Chelsea that he can leave the club this summer.

Homelessness Minister Rushanari Ali quits over rent hike claims

It comes after she increased rent on a house she owns within weeks of the previous tenants' contracts ending.

Watch: See where China plans to put its mega-embassy - and why it's controversial

The BBC's Damian Grammaticas explains the controversy surrounding China's mega-embassy plan.

Burglars steal £500k of jewellery from London home

Police hope releasing images of the distinctive heirlooms will help them track the items down.

Will teenager Mboko's 22-match unbeaten run end in glory?

A moment of realisation, where everything clicks and stuttering potential morphs into roaring success: enter Canada's Victoria Mboko.

Son leaves Tottenham to join MLS side LAFC

Tottenham Hotspur confirm that Son Heung-min has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side Los Angeles FC on a permanent transfer.

Why is it so hard to break into the NFL?

As Louis Rees-Zammit becomes the latest 'crossover athlete' unable to make the NFL transition, BBC Sport looks at why it's so hard to break through.

Italy gives final approval for world's longest suspension bridge to Sicily

The project, which has been started before, still needs to cross several hurdles before building can start.

German spy trial of far-right MP's former aide begins

The man is accused of spying for China and using his role as an assistant to AfD politician Maximilian Krah to gather information.

'Excellent prospect' Ngumoha stars for Liverpool - but who is he?

Liverpool's second youngest ever player Rio Ngumoha shines again in pre-season to get fans wondering if he could be part of the first team this year.

Yamashita holds off Hull to win Women's Open

Miyu Yamashita produces an almost faultless final round to hold off England's Charley Hull and win the Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl.

Root & Brook hit centuries but fifth Test in balance after late wickets

Joe Root and Harry Brook hit respective centuries but bad light and late wickets sees the fifth Test head into a final day with it hanging precariously in the balance.

'He can't believe it' - Siraj bowls Crawley with last ball of the day

Zak Crawley is bowled by Mohammed Siraj with the last ball before stumps on day three to leave England on 50-1, needing 324 more runs to win the fifth and final Test against India at the Oval.

Cricket: Today at the Test

Day 2 highlights from the fifth Test match between England and India.