Kevin de Bruyne left Manchester City and joined the Italian soccer club Napoli after his contract ended. He turned down an offer from the US team Chicago Fire to join Napoli, where he will play under coach Antonio Conte and compete in the Champions League next season.
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Kevin de Bruyne transferred to Napoli for free after his contract with Manchester City ended.
He played for Manchester City for 10 years, scoring 108 goals in 422 matches.
De Bruyne won 19 major trophies with Manchester City, including a Champions League title in 2023.
Napoli, the Italian champions, announced the signing with a computer image showing De Bruyne as a king.
He will work with Antonio Conte, Napoli's head coach and former manager of Chelsea and Tottenham.
De Bruyne rejected a transfer offer from Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire to join Napoli.
Manchester City signed new midfielders, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki, to fill the creative gap.
De Bruyne joins former Premier League players Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour at Napoli.
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Matheus Cunha, a football player from Brazil, has joined Manchester United from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £62.5 million. He signed a five-year contract with an option for another year. Cunha had been playing well at Wolves and now hopes to help Manchester United improve their attack.
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Matheus Cunha has completed a £62.5 million transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Manchester United.
Cunha signed a five-year deal with a possibility of extending it for another year.
Manchester United used a release clause in Cunha's contract with Wolves to sign him.
Cunha has scored 31 goals in 76 games for Wolves since joining them in 2023.
He started as a traditional forward but later played as an attacking midfielder at Wolves.
Cunha's skills include good dribbling, passing, and the ability to score from outside the penalty area.
He is expected to strengthen Manchester United's attack after they had a low-scoring season.
Newcastle United was also interested in signing Cunha, but he chose Manchester United.
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Katie Boulter lost her match at Queen's Club, which means she will no longer be the top-ranked British women's tennis player. Emma Raducanu will take over as the new British number one after Boulter's defeat.
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Katie Boulter was eliminated in the last-16 round by Diana Shnaider.
Boulter lost the match 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Boulter had been the British number one in women's tennis since June 2023.
Emma Raducanu will replace Boulter as the top British women's tennis player.
This event at Queen's is the first women’s tournament held there since 1973.
Heather Watson was also knocked out of the tournament by Elena Rybakina.
During the match, there was a rain delay that lasted about 20 minutes.
Despite some challenges, Boulter could not advance to the quarter-finals.
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A panel is reviewing the case of a 15-year-old schoolgirl, Child Q, who was strip-searched by police officers at her school in Hackney, London, in December 2020. The constables involved are denying misconduct, but one officer admitted she inaccurately claimed the girl had agreed to the search and acknowledged the child may have been scared when told she might be arrested.
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Child Q, a 15-year-old black girl, was strip-searched by police at her school in Hackney, London.
The incident occurred on December 3, 2020, after teachers mistakenly thought she had cannabis.
Three police officers, involved in the search, are facing a misconduct panel.
One officer told Child Q she "might be arrested" if she didn’t agree to the search.
The officer admitted the statement could have frightened Child Q.
Child Q was searched without an adult present for support or to ensure her rights.
The officer, Det Con Kristina Linge, joined the police in 2018 and was still a trainee during the incident.
Det Con Linge acknowledged she had completed training on equality but did not see the situation involving racial stereotypes.
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The UK Met Office has issued multiple thunderstorm warnings for parts of England, Wales, and Scotland. The Environment Agency has declared a drought in Yorkshire due to low rainfall. Temperatures are expected to climb, potentially reaching the highest so far in 2025, while yellow heat-health alerts will be in effect for some regions.
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Thunderstorm warnings are in place for southern England, Wales, and southern Scotland.
Yorkshire is experiencing a drought after having its driest spring in over 100 years.
Welsh Water has declared part of its network a "drought developing zone."
The Environment Agency advises that water restrictions like hosepipe bans may happen.
Northern Ireland has a yellow weather warning for rain on Thursday.
Some areas could see heavy rain, with up to 20mm in an hour, causing flash flooding.
Temperatures could reach nearly 29C in parts of south-east England or East Anglia.
Yellow heat-health alerts are issued for parts of eastern and southern England due to high temperatures.
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A verified video shows an Air India plane, flight AI171, crashing in India while on its way to London. The footage has been geolocated to Ahmedabad, India, matching the plane's flight path near the crash site.
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A video confirms the crash of Air India flight AI171.
The flight was heading to London when it crashed.
BBC Verify confirmed the video's location in Ahmedabad, India.
The plane visible in the video matches an Air India aircraft.
The crash site corresponds to the expected flight path of AI171.
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The number of people waiting for routine hospital treatments in England has decreased to its lowest level in two years, now at 7.39 million. Despite this progress, only about 60% of patients are seen within 18 weeks, missing the NHS target of 92%. The government is increasing NHS funding and implementing reforms to improve these figures.
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As of April, the waiting list for routine treatments dropped to 7.39 million, down from 7.42 million in March.
The NHS has not met its 92% target for seeing patients within 18 weeks for nine years; currently, it is just under 60%.
The government plans to increase the NHS budget by 3% annually over the next three years.
September 2023 saw the peak waiting list at nearly 7.8 million.
NHS England staff are credited for the recent progress in reducing the backlog.
There are ongoing issues with long waits in emergency departments due to a lack of social care support.
Patients who are ready to leave the hospital often cannot due to insufficient community or care home support, affecting hospital capacity.
The government aims to address these issues with future reforms and budget increases in the NHS.
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The A465 Heads of the Valleys road in Wales has reopened after a 23-year upgrade project costing £2 billion. John Watkeys, a local resident, lost part of his garden due to the construction, and he is dealing with the aftermath, including starting his garden anew.
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The A465 Heads of the Valleys road upgrade is one of the UK's longest-running and most expensive road projects, costing £2 billion.
The project, aimed at improving transport links and economic opportunities in Wales, began in 2000 and recently completed.
John Watkeys, a long-time resident near the road, lost part of his garden during construction.
The Welsh government offered to buy John's house because of the disruption, but he declined due to emotional ties to the home.
John has started rebuilding his garden from scratch after the construction work ended.
Residents have criticized the project's impact on their homes, despite improvements to traffic flow.
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A BBC correspondent reported from the site of an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. The London-bound flight carried 242 passengers, with people from India, the UK, Canada, and Portugal on board.
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A plane crash occurred in Ahmedabad, India, involving an Air India flight.
The flight was heading to London and had 242 passengers.
There were 169 passengers from India on the plane.
The flight also carried 53 Britons, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese passengers.
BBC correspondent Roxy Gagdekar reported from the crash site.
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An Air India flight heading to London Gatwick from Ahmedabad, India, crashed shortly after takeoff, involving more than 240 people. The crash occurred in a residential area, but the exact number of casualties is not yet confirmed. Emergency services are working on rescue and relief operations.
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The Air India flight AI171 left Ahmedabad's airport and was going to London Gatwick.
The plane took off at 13:39 local time and crashed shortly afterward.
Flight data shows the plane lost signal less than a minute after takeoff and reached an altitude of 625 feet.
The crash happened in Meghani Nagar, a residential area, and a doctors' hostel was hit.
There were 242 people on board, including nationals from India, the UK, Canada, and Portugal.
The aircraft was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 256 seats.
Rescue operations are ongoing, and injured passengers are being taken to hospitals.
The UK and Indian authorities are coordinating efforts to handle the situation and provide support.
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An Air India plane crashed shortly after leaving Ahmedabad, India. The flight was headed to London and had 242 people on board from different nationalities. Firefighters put out the fire at the crash site, and rescue operations began.
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The Air India plane crash happened shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, India.
The plane was traveling to London Gatwick Airport.
There were 242 people on the flight.
Passengers included 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese citizens.
Firefighters quickly moved to extinguish the flames at the crash site.
Rescue operations began following the crash.
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Rioters attacked the Larne Leisure Centre in Northern Ireland on Wednesday night, causing fear among those inside, including a man who shared his experience. The leisure centre, which provided emergency shelter for families escaping nearby unrest, was set on fire, marking the third night of violence in the region, affecting several towns.
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About 100 young people attacked the Larne Leisure Centre, targeting it with bricks and paint, and setting it on fire.
The centre was being used by families and children for activities like swimming and yoga when the attack happened.
The unrest in Larne was part of a broader wave of violence affecting towns such as Coleraine, Ballymena, and Newtownabbey.
Police reported that their force was unprepared and not wearing riot gear at the time of the attack.
Nine police officers were injured in Ballymena while dealing with petrol bombs and other projectiles.
Six arrests were made during Wednesday night's riots across various locations.
The Northern Ireland police expect further violence and are seeking additional support from police forces in Great Britain.
The estimated cost of policing the ongoing situation is around £3 million, adding financial pressure to the already strained police resources.
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A passenger plane crashed in Ahmedabad, India, producing significant smoke. In other news, demonstrations against immigration raids continued in major US cities, and ten people were killed in a school shooting in Graz, Austria, where students evacuated.
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A passenger plane crash occurred in Ahmedabad, India, causing smoke to rise from the site.
Protests against US immigration raids spread from Los Angeles to cities like Chicago.
An Austrian school shooting in Graz resulted in ten deaths, with students being evacuated.
A therapy dog named Louie is missing in the Scottish Highlands after slipping its leash.
The UK government is investing in nuclear power as part of its energy plans.
Illegal goods, including cigarettes and vapes, were found in shops in Barnet, London.
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The UK's economy is facing challenges, with recent GDP figures showing little growth or decline. The government is finding it hard to borrow more without risking financial issues, hinting that higher taxes could come in the autumn. Both political parties struggle to clearly communicate their plans, and the economy's slow pace affects their strategies.
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The UK's latest GDP figures indicate slow or no economic growth.
The government is reaching its limits on how much it can borrow sustainably.
Higher taxes might be needed if borrowing cannot increase.
Political leaders from both parties are having difficulty clearly explaining their economic plans.
By 2028-29, spending on the health service is expected to be nearly £226 billion.
This level of health spending matches the economic output of the entire Portuguese economy.
The difference between Labour and Conservative approaches is primarily about their willingness to borrow for long-term purposes.
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Three teenage girls have admitted to manslaughter after attacking 75-year-old Fredi Rivero in Islington, north London. The assault occurred on February 27, and Mr. Rivero died in the hospital the following day. The girls will be sentenced on September 5.
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Three teenage girls pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the Old Bailey court.
The victim, Fredi Rivero, was 75 years old and attacked in Islington, north London.
The attack happened near a bus stop on Seven Sisters Road.
One of the attackers filmed the assault, and the group took Mr. Rivero's glasses.
CCTV footage showed the oldest girl punching Mr. Rivero, causing him to fall.
Police found Mr. Rivero unconscious with a head injury; he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The teenage girls cannot be named due to their ages.
The sentencing is scheduled for September 5.
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Fans of the Wales women's football team are upset because they cannot put their names and numbers on the new away shirts for Euro 2025. The Football Association of Wales is working with Adidas and JD Sports to fix this issue before the tournament begins.
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Fans cannot personalize the new Wales women's away football shirt with names and numbers.
The problem affects only the away shirt, not the home shirt, which men and women’s teams share.
The away shirt was released for the Euro 2025 tournament in Switzerland.
JD Sports says it is waiting for new print colors to offer personalization services.
The Football Association of Wales is working to resolve the issue before the tournament starts in July.
The tournament marks Wales women's team's first major football event qualification.
The team’s matches include games against the Netherlands, France, and England in July.
Fans believe men’s teams do not face similar issues, labeling it as unfair.
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The BBC stated that David Walliams' Nazi salutes during the filming of the comedy show "Would I Lie To You?" were unacceptable. Both the BBC and the show's production company have confirmed that this part of the episode will not be shown on TV.
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David Walliams made Nazi salutes while filming a comedy show.
The BBC and the show's production company called the gestures "unacceptable."
The recording was for the Christmas special of "Would I Lie To You?"
The episode was filmed at Pinewood Studios.
Audience members reported an uncomfortable atmosphere following the gestures.
The segment with the gestures will not be aired.
Walliams has not been on UK terrestrial TV since he left "Britain's Got Talent" in 2022 after previous controversies.
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the UK has warned that certain Jolly Rancher sweets may be unsafe to eat because they contain chemicals that could harm DNA and raise cancer risks. They advise against buying or selling these sweets in the UK, and ask people to dispose of them if they have any.
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The FSA warns that some Jolly Rancher sweets contain MOAH and MOSH, which are concerning chemicals.
MOAH can potentially harm DNA and increase cancer risk if consumed in large amounts over time.
MOSH and MOAH are used to prevent candy stickiness and give a glossy look.
Products involved include Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, 'Misfits' Gummies, Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies.
The FSA states there is no immediate risk but advises against regular consumption.
The Hershey Company is working to remove these products from the UK market.
The FSA advises consumers to dispose of these sweets and report concerns to local authorities.
Enforcement authorities are instructed to ensure affected products are removed from the market.
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Viktor Gyokeres, a Swedish soccer player, has gained attention for his impressive scoring record at Sporting, with 97 goals in 102 games. Despite this success, there are doubts about his potential impact in the English Premier League. He has been linked to major clubs but no official offers have been reported.
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Viktor Gyokeres scored 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting.
He has also provided 26 assists during his time at Sporting.
Gyokeres scored 54 goals in 52 matches in a recent season.
He played in Portugal's top league and scored 39 goals in the 2024-25 season.
Gyokeres scored six goals in the Champions League, including a hat-trick against Manchester City.
There are doubts about whether his success in Portugal can translate to the English Premier League.
Former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand expressed skepticism about Gyokeres joining the Premier League.
No official offers to purchase Gyokeres have been reported, despite interest from major clubs.
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Nearly two weeks after the UK banned the sale of single-use vapes, some shops in Yorkshire are still selling them. An undercover investigation by the BBC found that nearly half of the visited stores continue to sell these banned items, despite the risk of fines or jail time for repeat offenders.
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The sale of single-use disposable vapes was banned in the UK from 1 June.
An undercover BBC reporter found that almost half of 21 stores visited in Yorkshire were still selling these vapes.
Shopkeepers found breaking the law can face a £200 fine, with repeat offenders risking jail.
The ban aims to protect children's health and reduce environmental harm caused by vape waste.
The government previously linked single-use vapes to a rise in youth vaping.
Vape usage in England increased by over 400% between 2012 and 2023.
Some shopkeepers openly admitted to selling banned vapes to clear out old stock.
In contrast, some shops in North Yorkshire refused to sell the illegal vapes when approached.
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