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Norris win 'incredible' but pole 'more emotional'

May 25, 2025

Lando Norris won the Monaco Grand Prix after taking pole position, which was an emotional achievement for him. Despite challenges with the McLaren car this year, Norris' success in Monaco has narrowed the gap in the championship standings with his teammate Oscar Piastri.

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Lando Norris won the Monaco Grand Prix after starting from pole position.
This victory helped Norris close the points gap with his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, to just three points.
Norris expressed that achieving pole position was more emotional for him than winning the race itself.
He faced difficulties with the McLaren car this year but managed to overcome these at the demanding Monaco track.
Norris' pole position in Monaco was his second of the year; his first was in Australia.
Team boss Andrea Stella praised Norris' performance but did not label it as a breakthrough, suggesting it's part of ongoing progress.
Piastri had a challenging race, finishing third, which reduced his lead over Norris.
Norris feels the weekend gave him a confidence boost as he prepares for the next race in Barcelona.

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'Now Isak has the stage he craves as Newcastle secure golden ticket'

May 25, 2025

Newcastle United qualified for the Champions League despite losing their final game of the season at home to Everton. This marks their return to the prestigious tournament after overcoming financial uncertainties at the start of the season.

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Newcastle United secured a place in the Champions League.
They lost 1-0 to Everton in their final match of the season.
The team was initially worried about missing out on the top five but results at other matches helped them qualify.
Manager Eddie Howe led Newcastle through financial challenges earlier in the season.
Despite these challenges, Newcastle won their first domestic trophy in 70 years.
Financial issues involved potentially selling key players due to profit and sustainability rules.
Manager Eddie Howe managed to navigate these issues and improve the team's performance.
Newcastle's return to the Champions League brings significant financial gains, estimated at £100 million.

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Mother and three children who died in London house fire named

May 25, 2025

A mother and her three children died in a house fire in north-west London. Police have named the victims and are treating the incident as a possible murder. A man was arrested on suspicion of murder and later detained under the Mental Health Act.

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The fire occurred in Stonebridge, Brent, at approximately 01:20 BST on Saturday.
The victims were Nusrat Usman (43), her daughter Maryam Mikaiel (15), and sons Musa Usman (8) and Raees Usman (4).
A 13-year-old girl is in critical condition in the hospital, while a woman in her 70s has been released from the hospital.
A man, aged 41, was arrested on suspicion of murder and is now detained under the Mental Health Act.
The fire affected two terraced three-storey homes, with eight fire engines and about 70 firefighters responding.
Specialist officers are supporting the family, and additional officers will be in the area for investigation purposes.
London Fire Brigade described the fire as "well-developed" when they arrived.
The community and local leaders have expressed their condolences to the family.

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Van Dijk lifts Premier League trophy at rapturous Anfield

May 25, 2025

Virgil van Dijk, the captain of Liverpool, lifted the Premier League trophy at Anfield. It was the first time in 35 years that Liverpool celebrated a league title in front of fans at their home stadium.

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Virgil van Dijk is the captain of Liverpool.
He lifted the Premier League trophy at Anfield.
This event marked the first league trophy ceremony in front of fans at Anfield in 35 years.
Liverpool had a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on the day of the ceremony.
The match report for the game is available only to UK users.

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Police officer critically hurt in crash is named

May 25, 2025

A police officer named PC Christopher Miller was seriously injured when a car hit him and didn't stop. The incident occurred on Thursday night in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire. Several people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

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PC Christopher Miller, a 38-year-old officer, was injured by a hit-and-run driver on Thursday night.
The incident took place on the B416 road in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire.
Two men from Slough, aged 28 and 38, were arrested for attempted murder and dangerous driving.
A 43-year-old man was detained for helping an offender and trying to mislead the investigation. He is now on bail.
On Sunday, a 37-year-old woman was also arrested for the same offences as the 43-year-old man.
The incident happened with a white BMW that the police believe was damaged in the crash.
Police are asking for any witnesses who saw a white BMW driving erratically that night to come forward.

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It's the Doctor Who and The Last of Us finales: What's coming up this week

May 25, 2025

This week, several entertainment events are happening, including the finales of Doctor Who and The Last of Us, as well as a new album release from K-pop group Seventeen. Doctor Who's finale will close the latest series with a special-length episode, while The Last of Us finale will conclude its current season. Seventeen is releasing their first full-length album in nearly three years.

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Doctor Who's latest series finale is called "The Reality War" and will be longer than usual.
Ncuti Gatwa stars as the Doctor, and there is speculation about his future on the show.
The Last of Us TV show, based on a video game, stars Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal.
The Last of Us season two saw a major character, Joel, die in the storyline.
Seventeen, a K-pop boyband with 13 members, is celebrating their 10th anniversary.
Seventeen's new album is called "Happy Burstday" and includes 16 new tracks.
The new album features both group and individual songs, emphasizing their self-production.
Doctor Who is co-produced by BBC and Disney+, and discussions about future renewals are ongoing.

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Norris wins in Monaco to narrow gap to Piastri

May 25, 2025

Lando Norris won the Monaco Grand Prix, marking his second victory of the Formula 1 season. He managed the race rules requiring three sets of tires effectively to maintain the lead, finishing ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and teammate Oscar Piastri. This win narrowed Piastri’s lead in the championship standings.

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Lando Norris won the Monaco Grand Prix for McLaren.
This was his first win since the season-opener in Australia.
A new rule required drivers to use three sets of tires during the race.
Norris stayed ahead of Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri throughout the race.
Max Verstappen, starting with a different tire strategy, finished fourth after losing the lead late in the race.
The race had minimal disruptions, with only a virtual safety car early on due to Gabriel Bortoleto's crash.
The new tire rule was intended to create more exciting races, but it did not result in major changes for the front-runners.
Fernando Alonso retired due to an engine failure and has yet to score points this season.

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Sabalenka races to French Open first-round win

May 25, 2025

Aryna Sabalenka, ranked number one in the world, started her French Open tennis campaign strongly by defeating Kamilla Rakhimova in just one hour with a score of 6-1, 6-0. In other tennis news, Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko won her Grand Slam debut match, advancing to the second round after defeating Lulu Sun.

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Aryna Sabalenka won her first match at the 2025 French Open against Kamilla Rakhimova with a score of 6-1, 6-0.
Sabalenka hit a total of five aces and won 30 points directly with her shots, known as "winners."
She has won three Grand Slam singles titles but has never reached the final at the French Open, with her best past result being the semi-finals in 2023.
Sabalenka's next match will be against either Jil Teichmann from Switzerland or Lucrezia Stefanini from Italy.
Sabalenka uses a polaroid camera to document memorable moments from her tennis season, creating a photo album to look back on.
Canadian player Victoria Mboko reached the second round at the French Open on her Grand Slam debut by beating Lulu Sun 6-1, 7-6.
Mboko started the year ranked 333rd in the world and has now improved to 120th with this being her 38th win of the season.
Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina won her first-round match easily, while Petra Kvitova lost her match after returning from maternity leave.

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BBC arts broadcaster Alan Yentob dies aged 78

May 25, 2025

Alan Yentob, a well-known BBC arts broadcaster and documentary-maker, has died at the age of 78. He interviewed many famous cultural figures and held several key roles at the BBC, including creative director and head of music and arts. Throughout his career, he worked on popular TV series and was known for his talent in spotting and mentoring creative individuals.

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Alan Yentob was a BBC arts broadcaster who passed away at age 78.
He interviewed cultural and creative figures like David Bowie and Maya Angelou.
Yentob held roles such as controller of BBC One and Two, and creative director.
He created notable TV series like Omnibus, Arena, and Imagine.
Yentob was involved with popular shows like Absolutely Fabulous and Have I Got News for You.
He was known for identifying and mentoring talents in television and the arts.
Many well-known celebrities and artists paid tribute to him after his passing.

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Grealish left out of Man City squad for final game

May 25, 2025

Jack Grealish did not join Manchester City's team for the last Premier League game of the season against Fulham, raising questions about his future at the club. Grealish has started only seven league games this season and was also left out of the recent FA Cup final and upcoming England matches.

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Jack Grealish was not included in Manchester City’s squad for their last league game.
He made 20 Premier League appearances this season but only started seven times.
Grealish scored one goal each in the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup this season.
He was an unused substitute in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace.
Grealish was excluded from England's squad for upcoming international matches.
Manchester City did not win any trophies this season for the first time in eight years.
Pep Guardiola mentioned needing a smaller group of players in future seasons.
Grealish joined Manchester City in 2021 for £100 million but has struggled to find consistent form.

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Alan Yentob: BBC TV's creative giant, on screen and off

May 25, 2025

Alan Yentob played a significant role in British television, both as a documentary filmmaker and as a leader at the BBC, where he influenced many popular shows. He began his career at the BBC in 1968 and eventually held several top positions, shaping the network's programming for decades.

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Alan Yentob was born in 1947 in Stepney, East London.
He joined the BBC in 1968 as a trainee and remained there throughout his entire career.
Yentob held major positions at the BBC, including being in charge of BBC One and BBC Two.
He introduced successful programs like "Absolutely Fabulous" and "Have I Got News for You."
His documentary "Cracked Actor" about David Bowie was highly praised.
Yentob took over and transformed the BBC arts program "Arena" into a documentary series.
He helped bring shows like "Wallace and Gromit" and "Top Gear" to TV audiences.
Yentob was known for challenging outdated formats and making innovative programming decisions.

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Will Starmer Scrap the Two-Child Benefit Cap?

May 25, 2025

A news program discusses the possibility of Keir Starmer, a UK politician, removing the two-child benefit cap. The program also covers Angela Rayner's reaction to a leaked memo.

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Keir Starmer is a politician in the United Kingdom.
The discussion is about his potential decision on the two-child benefit cap.
The two-child benefit cap limits benefits to families for only their first two children.
Angela Rayner, another UK politician, responded to a leaked memo in the program.
The episode was released on May 25, 2025.
The news program is available on BBC Sounds for over a year.

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School bus attack caught in tensions between Pakistan and India

May 25, 2025

A school bus explosion in Balochistan, Pakistan, killed six children and injured many others. The incident has increased tensions between Pakistan and India, with Pakistan alleging Indian involvement, though there is no independent evidence to support this claim. The attack occurred amid an ongoing fragile ceasefire between the two countries.

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A school bus in Balochistan, Pakistan, exploded, killing six children and injuring dozens more.
The explosion happened at about 07:40 local time on a Wednesday morning.
The bus was carrying around 40 schoolchildren when it exploded.
Pakistan claims India has ties to the attack, but India denies this, and there is no independent evidence confirming it.
The attack took place during a period of fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan after a recent conflict.
The death toll from the attack has now risen to eight.
Most of the children killed were girls between the ages of 12 and 16.
Some of the injured children are in critical condition, suffering from burns and fractures.

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Rayner refuses to confirm if two-child benefit cap will be abolished

May 25, 2025

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner did not say whether the two-child benefit cap would be removed. The government is thinking about child poverty solutions and has delayed the release of a related strategy. Rayner also denied rumors about trying to replace the Labour leader.

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There is a two-child benefit cap stopping most families from getting extra benefits for third or more children born after April 2017.
The government set up a Child Poverty Taskforce to study removing the cap.
Angela Rayner refused to confirm if the government would abolish the cap.
The government delayed its child poverty strategy, which might be published in the autumn.
A leaked memo suggested refunding benefits from wealthier families.
Rayner denied leaking the memo and said she was not attempting to take Sir Keir Starmer’s job.
Prime Minister announced changes to winter fuel payments policy after pressures.
Nigel Farage promised to remove the two-child cap if his party won, but Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said they couldn't afford it.

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Driver dies in vintage sports car race crash

May 25, 2025

A driver named Julian Grimwade died in a crash during a vintage sports car race at Donington Park in Leicestershire. Local police confirmed there is no criminal investigation, and Motorsport UK will conduct an inquiry into the incident.

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Julian Grimwade was the driver who died in the crash at Donington Park.
The crash occurred during a Vintage Motorsport Festival on a Saturday.
Leicestershire Police stated no criminal investigation is underway.
The incident is being investigated by Motorsport UK and other authorities.
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) acknowledged this was one of three fatal motorsport incidents on the same day.
The FIA extended condolences to the families and friends of those who died.
Donington Park and various motorsport bodies have sent their condolences to Grimwade's family.

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Post Office offer amounts to just half of my claim, says Bates

May 25, 2025

Sir Alan Bates, a former subpostmaster, claims the government's compensation offer for victims of the Post Office scandal is less than half of what he sought. The scandal involved over 900 subpostmasters being wrongly prosecuted due to errors in the Horizon IT system used between 1999 and 2015. Bates criticizes the compensation process and calls for an independent body to oversee such compensation schemes.

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Sir Alan Bates accused the government of offering inadequate compensation.
Over 900 subpostmasters were wrongfully prosecuted because of faults in the Horizon IT system.
Bates led a legal action group of 555 subpostmasters against the Post Office.
The government established a compensation fund, but progress has been slow.
Claimants in the Group Litigation Order scheme can get either £75,000 or a separate settlement.
As of January, £128 million has been distributed under the compensation scheme.
Bates wants an independent body to manage compensation for this and similar issues.
The Department for Business and Trade offers a review by an expert panel for those unhappy with their compensation.

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Expert urges calm over mosquito disease found in UK

May 25, 2025

Researchers have found traces of the West Nile virus in a wetland area in Nottinghamshire, UK. Experts say the spread of the virus and other tropical diseases to new areas is likely due to climate change. Currently, there are no recorded cases of people in the UK catching the virus locally.

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The UK Health Security Agency discovered the West Nile virus in a wetland in Retford, Nottinghamshire.
The virus can cause fever in about 20% of infected people, and serious disease in about 1 out of 150 infected.
The virus is spread by mosquitoes and birds, but humans can also get infected if bitten by an infected mosquito.
There have been no human cases of the virus caught locally in the UK.
Climate change is likely to expand the range of mosquito-borne diseases, according to experts.
A national project is monitoring mosquito activity, including in Retford, to better understand and manage the threat.
People can protect themselves from the virus by avoiding mosquito bites, such as by using insect repellent and wearing protective clothing.
The UK Health Security Agency is working with local councils to keep an eye on mosquito activity in certain areas.

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Students say school toilet rules create anxiety

May 25, 2025

Some students are stressed and embarrassed because of strict rules about using school toilets. Holly, a 15-year-old student, chose home-schooling partly due to these rules, which made accessing the toilet difficult, especially for students who need them at specific times or for those managing periods.

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Holly, a student from Cardiff, left school partly because of difficulty accessing toilets.
A survey found that 65% of students across the UK cannot use school toilets freely at any time.
Cardiff council is working with schools to improve toilet access for students.
Holly faced issues due to being autistic, needing the toilet as a calming space.
Rules often require students to ask for permission in front of classmates, causing embarrassment.
Some school toilets are locked during class, limiting access further.
Menstruating students face added challenges, such as needing to go to the school office for period products.
Holly's mother is confused by the rules, suggesting that the restrictions may have negative impacts on students.

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'Love conquers all' - couple marry on intensive care unit

May 25, 2025

A couple, David Fontana and Joanne Stringfellow, got married at Pinderfields Hospital’s intensive care unit. Mr. Fontana has a severe lung condition and was told his situation was critical, prompting the couple to marry quickly with the help of the hospital staff.

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David Fontana is 49 years old and suffers from a rare autoimmune condition affecting his lungs.
Joanne Stringfellow, 55, is Mr. Fontana’s partner, and they met online in 2016.
The couple decided to marry at the hospital after being told Mr. Fontana’s health was worsening.
Hospital staff organized the wedding in the unit, including decorating the room and changing Mr. Fontana's oxygen setup for the ceremony.
The wedding took place on April 29, and six friends attended.
Mr. Fontana’s condition has improved slightly since the wedding, and he moved to a different care ward.
The couple described the wedding as "special" despite the challenging circumstances.

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County reserve is England's 'special talent' - Bashir tweaks pay off

May 25, 2025

Shoaib Bashir, an England cricket player, took six wickets in England's win over Zimbabwe, even though he hasn't been a regular player for his county team Somerset. England's captain Ben Stokes continues to support Bashir, noting his special skills and contributions to the team.

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Shoaib Bashir took six wickets in the match against Zimbabwe, leading to England's victory.
Bashir was named player of the match for his performance.
Despite his success with England, Bashir hasn't been a regular in his county team, Somerset, and was loaned to another team, Glamorgan.
Bashir caught the attention of England's team through a social media clip before playing for them.
England's captain, Ben Stokes, called Bashir to offer support after a tough start to the season.
Bashir is the youngest bowler to take 50 wickets for England in Test matches.
His style includes using his height to achieve bounce, and he's known for delivering crucial wicket-taking balls.
England values Bashir's natural talent and aims to support his growth in the team.

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