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Djokovic 'couldn't get more' out of Murray partnership

May 20, 2025

Novak Djokovic ended his coaching partnership with Andy Murray after six months, stating they couldn't progress further together. Djokovic, still motivated to compete, prepares for upcoming tournaments, including the French Open, as he aims for a record 25th Grand Slam title.

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Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray ended their coaching partnership in May after six months.
Djokovic plans to participate in the Geneva Open to improve his game before the French Open, which starts on Sunday.
Djokovic seeks to win his 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open.
He hasn't won a match on clay this year, losing early in Monte Carlo and Madrid and skipping the Italian Open.
Winning in Geneva would make Djokovic the third man to win 100 ATP singles titles in the Open era.
Djokovic is accompanied in Geneva by former team member Dusan Vemic and assistant coach Boris Bosnjakovic.
Djokovic lost the Miami Open final to 19-year-old Jakub Mensik and has struggled in recent tournaments.
He faces Marton Fucsovics in his upcoming match in the Geneva Open.

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BBC Verify examines Israeli strikes as minimal aid enters Gaza

May 20, 2025

Israel has allowed a small number of aid trucks into Gaza after previously stopping supplies for 11 weeks. The UN reports that no aid from these trucks has been given out yet. Meanwhile, Israel's military operations in Gaza are ongoing with strikes in different areas.

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Israel reopened access for a limited number of aid trucks into Gaza after an 11-week blockage.
The United Nations states that no aid has been distributed from these trucks yet.
Israeli military is continuing strikes in different parts of Gaza.
The BBC Verify team is investigating recent Israeli strikes and the aid situation in Gaza.
Verification of the information was carried out by Paul Brown, Benedict Garman, and Sherie Ryder.

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Are Israel’s Allies Turning Against Them?

May 20, 2025

The UK has paused trade discussions with Israel and called in Israel's ambassador to discuss a military action in Gaza that the UK finds unacceptable.

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The UK has stopped trade talks with Israel.
The UK's government described Israel's offensive in Gaza as "intolerable."
The UK has summoned Israel's ambassador for discussions.
These actions reflect the UK's concern over the situation in Gaza.
The announcement was made on May 20, 2025.

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'I'm not a clown' - Postecoglou defends record in gripping media conference

May 20, 2025

Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham, responded emotionally to being called a "clown" before his team's Europa League final against Manchester United. He defended his career and personal journey, emphasizing the hard work it took to reach his position, regardless of the outcome of the final.

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Tottenham is set to play Manchester United in the Europa League final.
A report called Postecoglou’s status uncertain, fluctuating between "hero and clown."
Postecoglou immigrated from Greece to Australia at age five.
He has coached teams in Australia, Japan, Scotland, and England.
He has managed Tottenham for 99 games, winning 46 and losing 38.
Postecoglou stated he feels successful no matter the result of the final due to his career journey.
He plans to focus on his players and the upcoming match, not his job security.
Postecoglou reassured his future is secure with his family and health.

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Everton condemn online abuse of Calvert-Lewin's wife

May 20, 2025

Everton Football Club condemned online abuse targeting Sandra Calvert-Lewin, the wife of player Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The abuse followed her supportive online post after his last game at Goodison Park before the team moves to a new stadium.

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Sandra Calvert-Lewin faced online abuse after supporting her husband Dominic on social media.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin played his last game at Everton's Goodison Park, scoring 30 Premier League goals there.
Everton Football Club condemned the abuse as threatening, racist, and misogynistic.
Everton has a zero-tolerance policy for discriminatory and abusive behavior.
The club is working with Merseyside Police to find those responsible.
Merseyside Police is investigating the online threats and racist comments.
Social media users are reminded that online anonymity does not protect them from legal consequences.

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Lorraine's ITV show cut to 30 minutes as job cuts loom

May 20, 2025

ITV has announced that Lorraine Kelly's morning show will be reduced from an hour to 30 minutes starting January 2026, due to planned job cuts affecting over 220 daytime positions. Good Morning Britain will extend its airtime to fill the gap left by Lorraine, and changes will impact other shows like This Morning and Loose Women as well.

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Lorraine Kelly's show on ITV will be cut from one hour to 30 minutes.
Over 220 jobs will be cut across ITV's daytime programs.
Good Morning Britain will extend its coverage to help cover Lorraine's reduced airtime.
Lorraine will air for only 30 weeks a year instead of nearly all year.
This Morning will keep its 10:00 to 12:30 slot, but Loose Women will now also air for 30 weeks a year.
The changes are planned for January 2026.
ITV plans to combine resources for Lorraine, This Morning, and Loose Women by having one team produce them.
A decline in advertising revenue is mentioned as a challenge in the TV industry.

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Watch: 'You don't do that to someone you love' - doorbell camera captures domestic abuse

May 20, 2025

A doorbell camera captured an incident of domestic violence involving Hayley Johns and her former partner, Matthew Kowal. Kowal was convicted of causing bodily harm and assault, was released early due to prison overcrowding, but later returned for breaking a no-contact order. The UK government plans to release more inmates to ease prison crowding, sparking concerns about victim safety.

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Hayley Johns experienced domestic violence from her ex-partner over several years.
Matthew Kowal was convicted of actual bodily harm and assault.
Kowal was released early from prison under a scheme to reduce overcrowding but returned after breaking a no-contact order.
The UK government plans to release over 1,000 inmates after 28 days to free up prison space.
The new release policy will not apply to the most serious offenders.
Some victims are worried about how the policy could threaten their safety.
The Ministry of Justice stated more prison spaces are needed by November to avoid shortages.
Support resources for domestic abuse victims are available through BBC Action Line.

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Girl, 11, who drowned at water park unlawfully killed, inquest rules

May 20, 2025

An 11-year-old girl named Kyra Hill drowned during a birthday party at a water park in Berkshire in August 2022. A coroner found that her death was due to significant safety failures by the park. An owner of the park was fined £80,000 for these breaches.

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Kyra Hill drowned during a birthday party at Liquid Leisure water park near Windsor in August 2022.
The coroner concluded that her death was due to severe health and safety violations.
These violations included not having an emergency plan or risk assessment.
Warning signs only mentioned shallow water, even though parts of the area were deep.
An emergency was not initially called; services were alerted 37 minutes after a lifeguard saw her struggle.
A diver found Kyra over an hour after she was reported missing.
Life jackets were required only for young children or those not confident in the water.
Park owner Stuart Marston stated he took the incident seriously and had concerns about a possible abduction.

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Jennifer Lopez sued for posting photos of herself

May 20, 2025

Jennifer Lopez is facing a lawsuit for posting pictures of herself at a Hollywood party without permission. Photographer Edwin Blanco and the agency Backgrid claim they own the rights to the photos and are seeking up to $150,000 in damages for each picture.

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Jennifer Lopez is being sued for posting photos of herself at a Hollywood party.
The photographer, Edwin Blanco, and agency Backgrid say Lopez used their photos without permission.
They argue the photos were used for her personal promotion and to enhance her public image.
They are seeking up to $150,000 in damages for each photo.
Lopez shared the photos on social media platforms like Instagram and X.
Copyright generally belongs to the photographer or the agency, not the person in the photo.
Lopez has been involved in similar legal issues for using other photographers' images in the past.

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Man who helped smuggle more than 3,000 people into Europe jailed for 25 years

May 20, 2025

Ahmed Ebid, an Egyptian fisherman living in the UK, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for smuggling around 3,800 people from North Africa to Europe. The operation involved illegal boat crossings, and Ebid played a high-level managerial role, participating in dangerous and exploitative practices.

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Ahmed Ebid was involved in smuggling about 3,800 people from North Africa to Italy.
He was part of a £12 million (British currency) illegal boat crossing operation.
Ebid was the first person in the UK to be convicted for smuggling people across the Mediterranean from Africa.
He had previously served five years in jail in Italy for attempted drug smuggling.
After arriving in the UK in 2022, Ebid was living in government-funded housing and applied for asylum.
Ebid's smuggling operation used overcrowded fishing boats and involved bribing officials and threatening violence.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) linked his activities to satellite phone calls made during crossings.
Ebid admitted to facilitating illegal immigration to the EU but argued against the scale of his role.

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What does the UK-EU deal mean for holidays and jobs? Your questions answered

May 20, 2025

The UK and the EU have signed a new deal that covers areas like professional qualifications, travel, and pet passports. There will be talks about recognizing qualifications, possible changes to e-gate use for UK travelers, and developing a simpler pet travel system, although timelines for these changes are not certain yet.

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The UK and EU signed a deal covering various issues including jobs and travel.
There will be future discussions to recognize professional qualifications between the UK and the EU.
The potential deal would help UK professionals work in Europe with less paperwork.
UK citizens might get to use e-gates in the EU, but not before October and at each country's discretion.
Long passport queues may continue for UK travelers in the EU until these changes are implemented.
A new pet passport system is planned, which could simplify travel with pets, but the start date is unclear.
The deal includes parts focused on health and safety standards for animals (sanitary and phytosanitary agreement).

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Teenagers admit torturing and killing kittens

May 20, 2025

Two teenagers, a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, admitted to torturing and killing two kittens in Ruislip, West London. They faced charges in court, including causing unnecessary suffering to animals and possessing a knife.

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Two teenagers pleaded guilty to harming and killing kittens in Ruislip, London.
A police investigation started when a kitten was found hanging from a tree.
The court case took place at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court.
The teenagers admitted to causing suffering to the animals and carrying a knife.
The kittens had ropes attached and had been cut open.
Witnesses saw the teenage boy with an animal carrier and later running from the scene.
Police found knives, blowtorches, and scissors at the location.
Two other teenagers arrested for possible involvement were released without charges.

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England to bring in minimum fitness standards

May 20, 2025

England's women's cricket team will set minimum fitness standards for players starting next year, directed by new head coach Charlotte Edwards. The decision follows criticisms about the team's fitness, with Edwards emphasizing stronger accountability and individual improvement.

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England's women's cricket team will have minimum fitness standards starting next year.
Charlotte Edwards, the new head coach, will lead her first match against the West Indies.
The team's fitness concerns arose after their performance in the recent Ashes series.
Coach Jon Lewis and captain Heather Knight were removed from their positions after the Ashes.
Edwards has already conducted fitness tests in her first week as head coach.
There were no specific fitness benchmarks under past coaching leadership.
The men's team had minimum standards before but now follows a more relaxed approach.
Spinner Sophie Ecclestone, recovering from injury, was left out of the squad for the West Indies match.

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McCullum calls on England to improve 'humility'

May 20, 2025

England's cricket head coach, Brendon McCullum, has urged the team to be more humble and mindful of their public image as they prepare for upcoming matches against Zimbabwe, India, and Australia. McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have improved the team's Test match performance since 2022, but the team has faced criticism for inconsistent results and some player comments in the media.

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Brendon McCullum is England's cricket head coach, taking charge in 2022.
England will play a Test match against Zimbabwe, followed by series against India and Australia.
England won a Test series in New Zealand but lost in Pakistan, and struggled in other recent matches.
McCullum stressed the importance of humility and connection with the public for his team's players.
England's performance improved significantly in Test matches after McCullum and Stokes became leaders.
The team faced criticism for poor performance in recent series and limited-overs matches.
Player comments in media have been scrutinized, with management asking for more thoughtful public statements.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen criticized the team for spending too much time on golf during the Champions Trophy.

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Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts

May 20, 2025

Senior government leaders are considering reversing a previous decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners. More than nine million pensioners were affected by this policy, which limited the payment worth up to £300. The discussions are ongoing, and a decision might be announced during the spending review on June 11.

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Government talks are in progress to possibly reverse cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners.
Last year, over nine million pensioners lost payments worth up to £300.
Discussions may lead to changing the income threshold for eligibility or restoring full payments.
A final decision is expected possibly as early as June 11 during the government's spending review.
Some Labour MPs have linked the policy to losses in recent elections.
Current policy review shows government concern about its political impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves mentioned listening to public concerns and needing to plan any financial changes carefully.
Prime Minister's spokesman recently stated no change was planned, despite internal party discussions.

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Her bravery shone through, says family of firefighter who died in business park blaze

May 20, 2025

A firefighter named Jennie Logan and two others died in a large fire at the Bicester Motion site. Two more firefighters are in the hospital with serious injuries. The local community is mourning the loss and a fundraiser has been started to support a firefighters' charity.

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Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, were firefighters who died in the fire.
Dave Chester, 57, also died in the blaze.
Two firefighters are still in the hospital but are in stable condition.
The fire broke out at the Bicester Motion site, which is known for car restoration and engineering.
The fire spread quickly, requiring ten fire crews to respond.
Bicester Town Council has opened books of condolence for the victims.
A fundraiser by Bicester Rugby Union Football Club has raised more than £11,000.
The fire happened at a site with historical significance, once used by RAF Bomber Command.

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Coach trips and 33-hour ferries as fans flock to Bilbao

May 20, 2025

Thousands of Manchester United and Tottenham fans are traveling to Bilbao, Spain for the Europa League final. Due to high costs and limited accommodations, many fans are taking creative travel routes, including long ferry rides and coach trips through Europe.

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Around 80,000 Manchester United and Tottenham fans are expected to visit Bilbao for the Europa League final.
Bilbao's airport is handling three times the usual number of flights, including 174 private jets.
The city has about 13,000 hotel beds, leading fans to find alternative travel plans.
Some fans, like Dave from Derby, took a 33-hour ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao.
Another fan, Ben, enjoyed seeing wildlife like whales and dolphins during the ferry trip.
Sue McGranigan opted for a coach trip through France to reduce travel costs, totaling about £350 compared to £900 for direct flights.
Fans are using creative solutions for accommodation due to shortages, such as staying in caravan parks near the stadium.

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Wife of Tory councillor loses appeal against jail sentence for racist Southport post

May 20, 2025

A woman named Lucy Connolly, who was jailed for inciting racial hatred through an online post, lost her appeal against her sentence. She had urged for mass deportation and violence against hotels housing asylum seekers, leading to her arrest and subsequent imprisonment.

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Lucy Connolly was jailed for inciting racial hatred via a tweet.
Her tweet called for "mass deportation" and the burning of hotels housing asylum seekers.
The post was viewed 310,000 times before it was deleted.
She was sentenced to 31 months in prison, with 40% of it to be served before release.
Her appeal against the sentence was dismissed by the Court of Appeal.
Connolly's post was made on the day of a violent incident in Southport.
Her husband, Ray Connolly, lost his council seat in recent elections.
Ray Connolly stated that the experience has been difficult for their family, including their 12-year-old daughter.

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Tommy Robinson to be released from prison early

May 20, 2025

Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, will be released from prison four months early after his 18-month sentence was reduced by the High Court. The reduction comes because he has shown efforts to comply with a court order related to false claims he made about a Syrian refugee.

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Tommy Robinson is scheduled to be released from prison within the next week.
His 18-month sentence was for contempt of court, linked to false claims about a Syrian refugee.
The reduction in his sentence followed his efforts to comply with a court order preventing him from repeating these false allegations.
The original sentence included a 14-month punitive part and a 4-month coercive part, which could be lifted if he followed the order.
Robinson attended the court hearing via video-link and did not react immediately to the judgment.
He was jailed for breaching the injunction 10 times after being sued for libel by the Syrian teenager.
Steps taken to comply included removing false claims from social media, with most content now removed according to a court review.

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Ex-England full-back Brown to retire at end of season

May 20, 2025

Mike Brown, a former England rugby player, announced he will retire at the end of the season. The 39-year-old has played rugby for 20 years with 72 appearances for England and over 400 matches across several clubs. In his farewell, he urged rugby leaders to make decisions that support the sport's future.

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Mike Brown is retiring from rugby at the end of the season.
He is 39 years old and currently plays for Leicester Tigers.
Brown played 72 times for the England national rugby team.
He started his professional career in 2005 with Harlequins.
He has made over 430 appearances for clubs including Leicester Tigers, Newcastle Falcons, and Harlequins.
Brown won two Premiership titles and the European Challenge Cup during his career.
In his retirement announcement, he encouraged rugby leaders to focus on long-term growth for the sport.
He mentioned looking forward to a new phase in his life with energy and purpose.

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