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Russia denies involvement in fires at homes linked to Starmer

May 26, 2025

There have been arson attacks at properties connected to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Russia denied any involvement in these incidents despite ongoing investigations. Three men have been charged and are awaiting further legal proceedings.

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Fires occurred at two properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer.
Russia's Kremlin denied involvement, calling such claims "ludicrous."
Three men, including two Ukrainian nationals and a Romanian, face charges related to these arson attacks.
UK security officials are investigating possible Russian links to the incidents.
The charged individuals have appeared in court and are being held until the next hearing.
The fires took place in May, affecting a car, a former residence, and another private home linked to Starmer.
Downing Street and the police have not commented on possible Russian involvement.

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Men return home after 100 days in Guinea prison

May 26, 2025

Two men from the UK, Paul Inch and Richard Perham, have returned home after being imprisoned for over 100 days in Guinea. They were hired to retrieve a research balloon but were accused of spying and faced difficult conditions in prison until their release.

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Paul Inch, 50, from Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Richard Perham, 29, from Bristol, were imprisoned in Guinea while recovering a research balloon.
They were arrested and accused of spying, even though they believed they had the necessary permissions to be in the country.
Inch described the prison conditions as poor, with overcrowded facilities and contaminated water.
The UK government and the British Embassy supported their efforts to secure their release.
The men were stuck in Guinea for 42 days after their release on April 11.
Inch and Perham faced threats and feared for their lives while in prison.
Guinean authorities have been asked to comment on the situation by the UK Foreign Office.

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Newscast

May 26, 2025

A BBC program called "The Newscast Summer Tour" was recorded live at the Hay Festival. The episode features discussions with Marcus Brigstocke, Anne Applebaum, and David Spiegelhalter.

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"The Newscast Summer Tour" is a program by the BBC.
The episode was recorded live at the Hay Festival.
The recording includes Marcus Brigstocke, Anne Applebaum, and David Spiegelhalter.
The episode is available on BBC Sounds.
It was released on May 26, 2025.
The program will be accessible for over a year.
The episode has a runtime of 56 minutes.

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Who were 'superb'? Who were a 'shambles'? BBC Sport reviews the Premier League season

May 26, 2025

Liverpool won their 20th English Premier League title, marking a strong season under their head coach Arne Slot. Arsenal finished second, failing to win a trophy despite reaching various competition stages, while Manchester City ended third, missing out on their usual success. Chelsea secured a spot in the Champions League by finishing fourth, while Newcastle United celebrated a successful season with a domestic cup win and a fifth-place Premier League finish.

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Liverpool won the Premier League title for the 20th time.
Arne Slot succeeded Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool's head coach.
Mohamed Salah was a key player for Liverpool this season.
Arsenal finished second in the Premier League.
Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, has not won a trophy in five years.
Manchester City finished third and did not win any major trophies this season.
Chelsea finished fourth, securing a place in the Champions League.
Newcastle United won the Carabao Cup and finished fifth, marking their first domestic trophy in 70 years.

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Suspects held longer after police officer injured

May 26, 2025

Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, where a police officer, PC Christopher Miller, was critically injured. Two men from Slough, aged 28 and 38, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. They remain in custody after police were granted more time to question them.

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PC Christopher Miller, 38, was injured in a suspected hit-and-run incident.
The incident occurred on Thursday night on the B416 in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire.
Two men from Slough, aged 28 and 38, were arrested for attempted murder and dangerous driving.
Police have been granted more time to question these suspects.
A 37-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man were also detained for assisting an offender but have been released on bail.
The hit-and-run involved a white BMW that did not stop after hitting the officer.
PC Miller's injuries are life-threatening, and his family is being supported by trained officers.

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'Chronic pain' forces Scotland captain Corsie to retire

May 26, 2025

Rachel Corsie, the captain of Scotland's women's football team, will retire next week due to chronic knee pain. She will join Scotland's national squad for the final Nations League games against Austria and the Netherlands. After an 18-year club career, including playing in the Women's Super League, she has decided it's the right time to stop playing.

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Rachel Corsie is retiring because of ongoing knee pain.
She will join the Scotland national squad for upcoming games against Austria and the Netherlands.
Corsie played her last club matches with Aston Villa and will retire at the end of the season.
During her career, she earned 154 international caps and scored 20 goals.
She returned to play in April after being out since September due to injury.
Corsie began her career with Glasgow City in 2008 and won 13 titles with them.
She also played for clubs in the United States and had loan spells in Australia and England.
Corsie was part of the Scotland team at Euro 2017 and the 2019 World Cup.

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Who takes your Premier League season awards?

May 26, 2025

The 2024-25 Premier League season has ended, and fans can now vote for awards like the best player and manager. The votes will close on Monday, 26 May.

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The 2024-25 Premier League season is finished.
Fans can vote on awards like best player, best young player, manager of the season, and best signing.
The nominees were chosen by a group of BBC Sport journalists.
Voting will end at 18:00 BST on Monday, 26 May.
To vote, your browser needs to have JavaScript enabled.
The voting categories are not loading properly due to JavaScript issues.

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Orphaned kittens saved by Royal Navy sailors

May 26, 2025

Royal Navy sailors in Bahrain found five orphaned kittens under a shipping container and took care of them. The sailors fed and looked after the kittens, but one did not survive. The remaining kittens were found new homes, and a local vet confirmed they are healthy.

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Sailors in Bahrain discovered five kittens under a shipping container.
The kittens were three weeks old and had not been weaned, meaning they were too young to eat or drink on their own.
The kittens' mother had died, leaving them on their own.
The sailors took turns feeding and caring for the kittens.
Temperatures in Bahrain were about 40°C (104°F) during this time.
Despite their efforts, one kitten did not survive.
A local vet checked the surviving kittens and found them healthy.
New homes have been found for the surviving kittens.

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Carer, 21, on what it's like to look after little brother

May 26, 2025

Freya, a 21-year-old, began caring for her younger siblings Harry and Bonny when she was 14. Harry has a life-limiting condition, and Freya shares her experiences to support a campaign by the Jessie May charity, which highlights the role of sibling carers.

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Freya became a carer at age 14 for her siblings Harry and Bonny.
Harry has a life-limiting condition, which means a serious illness that could shorten his life.
Freya is part of a campaign by Jessie May, a charity that supports children with severe conditions.
Jessie May has been providing specialist home nursing support since 1996.
Freya supports her mother during hospital visits, taking notes to help her stay informed.
Freya used humor to deal with public reactions to Harry by creating a custom T-shirt for him.
Freya's coping mechanisms include support from her dogs and drives with her aunt.
Despite challenges, Freya finds joy in caring for her siblings and highlights the importance of family.

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Lilo and Stitch beat Tom Cruise in box office bonanza

May 26, 2025

Disney's live-action remake of Lilo and Stitch made $341 million worldwide during its opening weekend, becoming the second-largest film debut of 2025. Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, starring Tom Cruise, also opened strongly with $190 million in ticket sales. Both films are among the year's biggest box office successes.

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Lilo and Stitch is a live-action remake of the 2002 animated film.
The film earned $341 million worldwide in its opening weekend.
This was the second-largest opening of 2025 after A Minecraft Movie.
The film broke the Memorial Day weekend box office record in the US.
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning made $190 million in ticket sales.
Tom Cruise has played the character Ethan Hunt since 1996.
Cruise suggested that this might be the final Mission: Impossible movie.
Lilo and Stitch's opening was the third-best among Disney's live-action remakes.

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Radio 1's Big Weekend: Five takeaways from 'Scouse Coachella'

May 25, 2025

The Radio 1's Big Weekend music festival took place in Sefton Park, Liverpool, where around 100,000 people gathered to enjoy performances by about 100 acts over three days. Highlights included Sam Fender's headline set, nostalgic performances by Sugababes, and a surprise intimate show by Ed Sheeran.

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Radio 1's Big Weekend is a music festival held in Liverpool's Sefton Park.
Around 100,000 people attended to enjoy performances from approximately 100 musical acts.
Sam Fender was a headline performer and expressed nervousness, but his performance was well-received.
Sugababes performed hits that were popular over 20 years ago, highlighting nostalgia at the event.
Ed Sheeran played a surprise set on the New Music stage, which quickly reached full capacity, making it hard for all fans to attend.
Despite some fans being disappointed with Sheeran's smaller venue, those inside appreciated the intimate setting.
The festival's Main Stage headliners were criticized for lacking diversity, as they mainly featured white male artists.

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A self-created fairy story: The rise and fall of Michelle Mone

May 25, 2025

Michelle Mone is a well-known businesswoman who became famous after launching her Ultimo bra company in 1996. Over the years, she gained wealth and recognition but is now under investigation, and she has been suspended from her political party role in the UK. A new BBC documentary explores her career's ups and downs, starting from her early attempts to sell her famous bra.

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Michelle Mone started the Ultimo bra company in 1996 with her husband.
She became popular in the UK as one of the top businesswomen.
Mone is known for her strong self-promotion skills and media presence.
Her Ultimo bra was launched into big stores like Selfridges after she negotiated a deal at age 28.
Mone was raised in a modest background in Glasgow and left school at 15.
She and her husband went into debt to fund the development of the Ultimo Bra.
Mone is now on leave from the House of Lords, and a business linked to her is under investigation.
The BBC has created a documentary to explore her career and personal challenges.

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Lineker says emotional farewell on final Match of the Day

May 25, 2025

Gary Lineker said goodbye to the BBC's Match of the Day after 26 years as the main host. He decided to leave the BBC completely after sharing a controversial social media post. Lineker expressed his gratitude to viewers during his last show and was honored by fellow presenters.

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Gary Lineker hosted his final episode of Match of the Day after 26 years.
He replaced Des Lynam as the main presenter in 1999.
Lineker announced his departure in November, planning to leave at the season's end.
He left early after apologizing for posting a controversial image on social media.
Lineker faced previous controversy and a suspension over a social media post about asylum policy.
During his final episode, he received tributes from fans and fellow presenters.
BBC director general thanked Lineker for his long service and agreed on his departure.
His final show featured highlights of his career and tributes from various sports figures.

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'It's a huge error' - controversy as Villa miss out on Champions League

May 25, 2025

A discussion took place about a no-goal decision during a Manchester United match that affected Aston Villa's ability to qualify for the Champions League. Analysts believe this decision might have been a big mistake impacting Villa's future in the tournament.

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Analysts Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discussed the controversial decision.
The match was between Manchester United and Aston Villa.
There was a key moment where a goal by Morgan Rogers was not counted.
This decision possibly prevented Aston Villa from qualifying for the Champions League.
The discussion was part of the "Match of the Day" program.
The Champions League is a prestigious European football tournament.

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Winter fuel 'in total chaos', and Ukraine 'fury' at US

May 25, 2025

The UK government is reconsidering planned welfare cuts, including disability support and the two-child benefit cap. Concerns over winter fuel payments for pensioners have caused confusion, as the government searches for solutions. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, a major night of air strikes by Russia led to criticism from President Zelensky towards the US for staying silent.

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The UK government is thinking about changing its planned welfare cuts, especially for disability support and the two-child benefit limit.
Nigel Farage promises to reinstate winter fuel payments, potentially influencing welfare policy discussions.
The government's changes to winter fuel payments for pensioners have resulted in confusion and urgent problem-solving.
Only a third of recommendations to tackle racism in the UK have been implemented over the last 40 years.
In Ukraine, at least 12 people died and many were injured after Russian air strikes, leading President Zelensky to criticize the US.
The US is closely monitoring a case involving a UK councillor’s wife charged for offensive online comments about migrants.
A report reveals that many NHS leaders earn more than the UK Prime Minister, with some making over £200,000.
Allegations of tax fraud have surfaced regarding the HS2 rail project in the West Midlands.

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Mumford & Sons close out Radio 1's Big Weekend

May 25, 2025

Mumford & Sons finished Radio 1's Big Weekend music festival in Liverpool with a lively performance of both old and new songs. The three-day event featured about 100 performances across four stages, with other notable acts including Ed Sheeran, Sam Fender, and Jade's solo debut.

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Mumford & Sons were the main performers on the last day of the festival, playing hits like "I Will Wait."
The festival took place at Sefton Park in Liverpool.
About 100,000 music fans attended the event over the three days.
Other artists who performed included Tate McRae, Lola Young, Jorja Smith, and Haim.
Jade, formerly of Little Mix, performed solo for the first time on the New Music Stage.
Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance on the New Music Stage on Saturday.
The event featured mixed weather, with some performances happening in the rain.
Tom Grennan described the festival as "the biggest weekend of the summer" when he performed on Friday.

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'Big Four' reunite at Nadal's French Open farewell

May 25, 2025

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray, known as the "Big Four" of tennis, reunited at the French Open in Paris. The event was held to honor Nadal's retirement and his achievements, especially his 14 wins at the French Open.

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The reunion took place at the French Open on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray are considered the "Big Four" of modern tennis.
Nadal retired at the end of last year after a successful career.
The reunion was a special farewell for Nadal, who won the French Open 14 times.
Nadal expressed gratitude to his fellow players, emphasizing respect and friendships developed over the years.
Andy Murray traveled from London to Paris and back to attend the event, showing respect for Nadal.
The event highlighted Nadal's dominance on clay courts, particularly at the French Open.

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Villa issue complaint after refereeing 'big mistake'

May 25, 2025

Aston Villa complained about a refereeing decision during their 2-0 loss to Manchester United. The referee, Thomas Bramall, stopped play before a goal by Villa's Morgan Rogers, thinking Manchester United's goalkeeper was in control. This decision prevented video review and contributed to Villa missing out on the Champions League.

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Aston Villa lost 2-0 to Manchester United.
A goal by Villa's Morgan Rogers was disallowed because the referee thought the United goalkeeper had control of the ball.
The referee stopped play before the ball entered the net, so the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) couldn't review it.
Villa's complaint focused on the selection of referee Thomas Bramall, who they considered inexperienced for such an important game.
Bramall first started refereeing in the Premier League in August 2022 and has officiated 11 Premier League games this season.
Aston Villa finished sixth in the Premier League, missing the Champions League qualification by goal difference.
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) did not comment on the incident.

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Man, 60, dies attempting to help children in sea

May 25, 2025

A 60-year-old man drowned while trying to help two children who seemed to be struggling in the sea near Ingoldmells, close to Skegness. The rescue involved an air ambulance, the coastguard, and the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution).

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A 60-year-old man tried to rescue two children in the sea.
The incident happened near Ingoldmells, close to Skegness.
The man got into trouble in the water and died.
The event occurred shortly after 4:00 PM British Summer Time (BST).
Emergency teams involved included an air ambulance, the coastguard, and the RNLI.
Lincolnshire Police provided information about the incident.

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Salah has final say on day of 'special' Liverpool celebrations

May 25, 2025

Mohamed Salah scored a key goal in Liverpool's last game of the season, equaling record stats in the Premier League. His performance helped Liverpool share the title win celebration with fans in the stadium for the first time since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.

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Mohamed Salah scored a record-tying 29th league goal in Liverpool's final game of the season.
Salah also achieved 18 assists, matching the most goal contributions in a Premier League season with Alan Shearer and Andy Cole.
He won the Golden Boot for scoring the most league goals, tying the record with Thierry Henry for the fourth time.
Liverpool shared their 20th league title with their fans, equaling Manchester United's record.
COVID-19 previously prevented fans from celebrating the 2020 title win in person.
Fans gathered in large numbers around Anfield for the occasion, creating a festive atmosphere.
Crystal Palace fans also celebrated their FA Cup win by receiving a guard of honor from Liverpool players.
Liverpool legends, including former manager Jurgen Klopp and ex-captain Alan Hansen, were present at the event.

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