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Fourth man arrested over fires at homes linked to PM

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

A 48-year-old man was arrested in connection with a series of fires linked to the homes of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The police arrested him at London's Stansted Airport, and he is suspected of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life. Three other men have been charged earlier for similar offenses related to these fires.

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A fourth man was arrested at Stansted Airport for alleged conspiracy to commit arson.
He is connected to fires at places linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
The arrest is linked to three incidents: a car fire in Kentish Town, a fire at Sir Keir's private home, and a fire at a former address in Islington.
The arrested man is 48 years old and is currently in police custody in London.
Three other men, including two Ukrainians and one Ukrainian-born Romanian, face charges related to these fires.
These three men are due in court at the Old Bailey.
The fires occurred between May 8 and May 12 in north London locations.

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Police confirm 109 people injured in Liverpool parade crash

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

Police reported that 109 people were injured when a car hit a crowd during Liverpool FC's parade. The suspect, Paul Doyle, faces multiple charges and will appear in court again in August.

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109 people were injured during a car crash at Liverpool FC's parade.
The incident occurred on 26 May around 18:00 BST on Water Street.
Among the injured, a nine-year-old was the youngest victim.
Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged with several offenses, including causing serious harm and dangerous driving.
A baby boy in a pram was pushed several meters but was not harmed.
Previously, police reported 79 injuries, but more people later sought medical help.
Police ask anyone with information about the crash to contact them urgently.
Paul Doyle's next court appearance is scheduled for 14 August.

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How is the Ballon d'Or winner decided?

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

The Ballon d'Or is a top football award given by France Football magazine to the best player of the year. Journalists from 100 countries vote on a shortlist of nominees to decide the winner. The rules for this award have changed over time, and now include players from all over the world.

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The Ballon d'Or is given by France Football magazine for being the best football player each year.
A shortlist of 30 nominees is created by France Football and L'Equipe journalists, along with some former players.
One journalist from each of the top 100 Fifa-ranked countries votes on the nominees.
Points are given based on a player's ranking in the vote, with the most points winning.
If players tie on points, first-place votes are used to break the tie.
Originally, only European players or those playing in Europe could win; now all players globally are eligible.
A women’s Ballon d'Or, called the Ballon d'Or Féminin, began in 2018.
Lionel Messi has the most Ballon d'Or wins, with eight trophies.

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World number 361 Boisson stuns third seed Pegula

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

Lois Boisson, ranked 361st in the world, won a surprising match against third seed Jessica Pegula at the French Open, advancing her to the quarter-finals. After recovering from a knee injury, she used a wildcard entry to compete, and she will next face sixth seed Mirra Andreeva.

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Lois Boisson is ranked 361st in the world.
She won against Jessica Pegula, who was the third seed, in the fourth round of the French Open.
Boisson had a serious knee injury last year which kept her out of competition for nine months.
She received a wildcard entry to compete in the French Open.
Boisson's victory over Pegula marked her debut in the main draw of a Grand Slam event.
Her win makes her the lowest-ranked player to reach the French Open fourth round since 2018.
She will play against the sixth seed, Mirra Andreeva, for a place in the semi-finals.

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Man City target Wolves defender Ait-Nouri

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants to sign Wolves defender Rayan Ait-Nouri to fill the team's left-back position. An agreement has not been reached yet, but there is confidence it will happen soon.

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Rayan Ait-Nouri is currently playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers, known as Wolves.
Manchester City has been without a regular left-back since Benjamin Mendy left.
Several players, including Oleksandr Zinchenko and Joao Cancelo, have played as left-backs for City.
Guardiola aims to resolve the left-back issue by bringing in Ait-Nouri.
Ait-Nouri is 23 years old and plays for Algeria's national team.
Manchester City hopes to finalize the transfer before June 10, for Ait-Nouri to play in the Club World Cup group stage.
Ait-Nouri is scheduled to play in friendly matches for Algeria in June.

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Manslaughter case launched into Nottingham baby deaths

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

A corporate manslaughter investigation has started into the deaths and injuries of hundreds of babies at maternity units in Nottingham overseen by the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Police are investigating whether the trust was grossly negligent, focusing on two specific maternity units. The investigation follows a large inquiry into the trust's maternity services involving about 2,500 cases of harm to mothers and babies.

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A corporate manslaughter investigation is underway regarding babies' deaths and injuries at Nottingham maternity units.
Nottinghamshire Police are assessing if the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust was grossly negligent.
The trust is already part of the largest maternity inquiry in NHS history, reviewing around 2,500 cases.
The investigation focuses on maternity units at Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital.
In April 2026, a report on the trust’s maternity failings is expected from independent midwife Donna Ockenden.
Over 200 family cases have been referred to the police investigation, called Operation Perth.
The trust was fined £1.6 million for avoidable failings related to three baby deaths in 2021.
The trust has committed to cooperating with the police investigation and improving maternity services.

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Gangland shooting in Spanish bar captured on CCTV

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

A shooting occurred at Monaghan's bar in Fuengirola, Spain, where two men, Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr, were killed. The incident, captured on CCTV, is under investigation by Spanish police, who have not yet made any arrests.

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The shooting happened at Monaghan's bar on the Costa del Sol, Spain.
Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr, linked to Glasgow's Lyons crime group, were killed.
CCTV footage shows Monaghan trying to stay up before collapsing from a chest wound.
The gunman chased Monaghan and fled the scene with an accomplice in a car.
Spanish detectives are investigating but haven't arrested anyone yet.
The attack happened while customers were outside watching a football match.
Ross Monaghan had previously been involved in high-profile criminal cases in Glasgow.
Spanish police confirmed two men died from gunshot wounds at the bar.

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Young driver detained for causing police pile-up during first date

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

A 20-year-old named Mazyar Azarbonyad was sentenced to 14 months in a young offender institution after causing a crash that injured seven police officers and damaged five police cars. The incident happened while he was driving at high speed on the A1 in Newcastle with a passenger who urged him to stop. Despite already having driving restrictions, he continued to drive illegally after the crash.

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Mazyar Azarbonyad caused a police car pile-up on the A1 in Newcastle.
The crash happened at around 02:30 BST on April 9.
Seven police officers were injured, and five police cars were damaged in the incident.
Azarbonyad reached speeds of up to 120 mph before the crash.
He held only a provisional driving license and had no car insurance.
He admitted to dangerous driving and driving again while banned.
His passenger reportedly tried to convince him to stop during the chase.
Following the crash, Azarbonyad continued to drive unlawfully and was arrested at a petrol station.

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Rugby concussion lawsuit rises to 1,100 former players

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

More than 520 former rugby players have joined a legal case against rugby organizations for not protecting them from head injuries. Over 1,100 players are now involved, claiming that the rugby authorities didn't do enough to prevent brain injuries like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

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More than 520 former rugby players have recently joined a lawsuit about concussions.
A total of over 1,100 former players are now part of the lawsuit, which includes those from rugby union and rugby league.
The lawsuit involves players like Steve Thompson and Mark Regan from the 2003 England Rugby World Cup team.
Former players claim rugby organizations did not protect them from serious brain injuries.
Medical checks show about two-thirds of these players show signs of CTE.
Roy Heaney, one of the claimants, played in the 1980s and was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and likely CTE.
The last chance for players to join the lawsuit was at the end of May, before a possible trial next year.
Rylands Garth, the law firm handling the case, is also representing former football players in similar cases.

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Move 'was not right', says 'frustrated' Verstappen

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

Max Verstappen collided with George Russell during the Spanish Grand Prix, resulting in a 10-second penalty and a drop from fifth to tenth place. Verstappen admitted the move was a mistake, and he is now one point away from a race ban due to penalty points on his license.

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Max Verstappen collided with George Russell during the Spanish Grand Prix.
The collision led to Verstappen receiving a 10-second penalty and finishing tenth.
Verstappen admitted his frustration led to the incident, calling it a "misjudgement."
He received three penalty points on his license, bringing his total to 11.
A racing license race ban occurs at 12 points.
The penalty leaves Verstappen 49 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri.
Verstappen's team, Red Bull, opted for hard tires, which he questioned.
The clash occurred at Turn Five on the final laps of the race.

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Major study shows exercise improves colon cancer survival rates

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

A large study found that exercise can reduce the risk of dying from colon cancer by a third. This trial included an exercise program for colon cancer patients, which showed significant improvements in survival rates compared to those who did not follow the program. The study results suggest that exercise could become a key part of colon cancer treatment.

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The study showed that exercise reduced the risk of dying from colon cancer by about 33%.
The program was international and included 889 patients.
Patients were divided into two groups: one did an exercise program, and the other received healthy lifestyle advice through leaflets.
Patients in the exercise group had a 28% lower risk of the cancer returning or a new cancer developing after five years.
Eight years after treatment, 10% of the exercise group had died compared to 17% who only received leaflets.
The exercise program aimed for patients to do at least twice the exercise of average guidelines, like 3-4 sessions of walking weekly.
Initial coaching was frequent, with weekly sessions dropping to monthly ones after six months.
The exact reasons exercise helps are unclear, but it may affect hormones, inflammation, and the immune system.

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Gaza doctor whose nine children were killed in Israeli strike dies from injuries

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar, a Palestinian doctor, died from injuries sustained in an Israeli air strike in Gaza that also killed his nine children. His wife and one of their children survived the attack, and the child remains in the hospital. The strike occurred during a military campaign following a previous attack by Hamas.

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Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar died from injuries after an Israeli air strike hit his home in Gaza.
Nine of his children died in the attack; one child survived but is seriously injured.
Dr. al-Najjar's wife, Dr. Alaa al-Najjar, also survived.
The air strike was part of an Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the incident is under review.
Dr. al-Najjar was 40 years old and worked alongside his wife at a hospital.
Italy offered to transfer the seriously injured boy to their country for treatment.
The conflict began after a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which resulted in many casualties.

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Indian man arrested with 47 venomous vipers in bag at Mumbai airport

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

Indian customs officials arrested a man at Mumbai airport for attempting to smuggle 47 venomous vipers and other rare reptiles into India. The man, who traveled from Thailand, had these animals hidden in his luggage, and they were seized because they are protected by wildlife laws in India.

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Indian authorities arrested a man at Mumbai airport for smuggling reptiles.
He attempted to bring 47 venomous vipers into India.
The reptiles were found hidden in his checked luggage.
Other seized animals included spider-tailed horned vipers and Asian leaf turtles.
Indian wildlife laws prevent the import of certain protected or endangered species.
The man is in custody and has not made a public statement.
Customs officials regularly deal with cases of wildlife smuggling at airports in India.

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Sweden's Stark holds nerve to win US Women's Open

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

Maja Stark won the US Women's Open with a two-shot lead, marking her first major title. She became the third Swedish woman to win this tournament, fending off strong competitors like Nelly Korda and Rio Taneka. Stark started the final round with a slight lead and managed to maintain it despite challenges from other top players.

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Maja Stark won the US Women's Open, securing her first major title.
She is the third Swedish woman to win the US Women's Open.
Stark finished the tournament at seven under par, two shots ahead of her closest competitors.
Nelly Korda and Rio Taneka tied for second place at five under par.
Stark started the final round with a one-shot lead and made strategic plays to extend it.
Nelly Korda's performance had her close in on Stark, but she eventually finished with a bogey on the back nine.
Charley Hull from England finished tied for 12th place at one under par.
Lottie Woad, also from England, was the best amateur, finishing at five over par.

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Liverpool's Kelleher set for £18m Brentford move

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Caoimhin Kelleher, a goalkeeper from Liverpool, will join Brentford after both clubs agreed on a fee that could reach £18 million. He is expected to replace Mark Flekken, Brentford's current main goalkeeper, who is moving to a German team.

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Caoimhin Kelleher is moving from Liverpool to Brentford.
The transfer fee for Kelleher starts at £12.5 million and could increase to £18 million with additional payments.
Kelleher is 26 years old and plays for the Republic of Ireland national team.
Mark Flekken, Brentford’s current goalkeeper, is transferring to Bayer Leverkusen in Germany for about £8 million.
Kelleher has one year remaining on his Liverpool contract.
He has played 25 Premier League matches and more than 40 cup games for Liverpool.
Kelleher has won multiple trophies with Liverpool, including the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and others.
Mark Flekken had joined Brentford from Freiburg for £11 million in May 2023.

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I was in the rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers. It was like hitting a car at 90mph

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

In 2015, a serious crash occurred on the Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers, leaving Leah Washington-Pugh and Joe Pugh with severe injuries. Leah lost her left leg above the knee, and Joe had shattered kneecaps and lost some fingers. The operator, Merlin, was fined £5 million, and the couple, now married, has been focusing on recovery since the incident.

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Leah Washington-Pugh lost her left leg due to the rollercoaster crash.
Joe Pugh suffered shattered kneecaps and lost several fingers in the accident.
The crash happened on June 2, 2015, at Alton Towers in Staffordshire.
Sixteen people were injured in total, including two with leg amputations.
Merlin, the operator of Alton Towers, was fined £5 million for safety breaches.
Leah spent five days in intensive care after the accident.
Emergency services played a crucial role in saving Leah's life on the crash day.
The couple has since married and continues to support each other in recovery.

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Dog back home after 100-mile trip and island swim

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

Amber, a dog that escaped from her foster family in the UK, traveled about 100 miles and even swam to an island before being rescued. After going missing for 36 days, she was finally found and is safe now.

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Amber is a retriever cross dog that was rescued as a street puppy in Qatar and brought to the UK by a charity.
She went missing after escaping from her foster family near Bramshaw, in the New Forest, on April 25.
Amber's journey included swimming to Brownsea Island, where she stayed for a few days.
She traveled approximately 100 miles across Hampshire and Dorset before being spotted and rescued.
Amber was rescued by two men in a boat in Poole Harbour and was taken care of until her recovery.
Kelly Parker, co-founder of KS Angels Rescue, noted that Amber had entered a "wild mindset" during her time missing.
Amber is currently back with her foster family, who are monitoring her closely to prevent another escape.

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Students warned of subject cold spots as universities cut courses

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

Students may face fewer course options at universities if these institutions cannot work together more closely. A report by Universities UK suggests that universities are hesitant to collaborate due to concerns about competition laws. However, such collaboration could help universities manage financial challenges and offer more course options.

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Universities UK represents 141 universities and conducted a review on collaboration.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) oversees laws to protect competition but supports university collaboration amid financial struggles.
A government review on the future funding of higher education is in progress in England.
Some universities already collaborate to offer courses, helping students access programs locally.
Joe Vincent, a mature student, benefits from course collaboration by studying pharmacy locally in Devon.
Concerns about "cold spots" arise if universities have limited courses in certain regions.
Legal advice currently discourages universities from consulting each other about course closures.
International student numbers have fallen by 16% due to visa changes, affecting university income.

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'I spent half-term looking for somewhere for my family to live'

BBC Top Stories • June 02, 2025 • Home

Shanice Aird, a mother of three from London, is facing homelessness after refusing temporary housing far from her children's school. The Shared Health Foundation and other groups are asking the government to improve support for families in temporary accommodation to ensure children keep attending school and getting healthcare. The government plans to spend £1 billion this year on homelessness services.

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Shanice Aird refused housing an hour away from her children's school.
She was moved to temporary housing in 2021 after witnessing a violent crime.
The Shared Health Foundation reports issues with children "missing" from schools and doctors due to frequent moves.
The government is investing £1 billion this year in services for homeless families.
Ealing Council offered Ms. Aird several housing options, which she rejected.
Over 164,000 homeless children are in temporary accommodation in England.
Homeless families in London are sometimes moved to distant locations due to housing shortages.
The Shared Health Foundation wants better tracking of children in temporary housing to ensure education and healthcare access.

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Lockerbie: Remembering the victims of Flight 103

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The article remembers the victims of the Lockerbie disaster, where a bomb on Pan Am Flight 103 exploded on December 21, 1988, killing 270 people. A new BBC Scotland documentary highlights the personal stories of those who died and the impact on their loved ones.

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Pan Am Flight 103 exploded due to a bomb in the plane's cargo hold on December 21, 1988.
The explosion led to the death of 259 people on the plane and 11 residents of Lockerbie, Scotland.
The Lockerbie bombing is the deadliest terror attack on British soil.
A new BBC Scotland documentary shares lesser-known stories of the victims and their families.
Victims included Tim Burman, a 24-year-old banker, and Olive Gordon, a 25-year-old hairdresser.
Billy MacAllister, a 26-year-old golfer from Mull, was also among the victims.
Families and friends of the victims continue to remember and honor them through stories and memorials.

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