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The ANC's free-fall, the return of Jacob Zuma and a new era of coalitions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/487BosR

Labour's Diane Abbott has accused her party of getting rid of left-wing candidates like herself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8b61iy2

An organised gang falsely claimed more than £50m using a huge bank of phones and faked details. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fIgJkNC

Lyra McKee was observing rioting in Londonderry's Creggan estate when she was shot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VEJvFPz

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will face each other in a head-to-head debate hosted by ITV on 4 June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EKMuds9

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are scheduled to meet in a rematch on 21 December, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's general entertainment authority says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UhrD5kY

A man has been summoned to court over the deaths of 10 tortoises in Devon, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9zbth2D

It's been a historic event filled with salacious detail, but polls suggest a strange level of detachment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ITeQPv

The pilot died when his Spitfire crashed in a field near an RAF station at Coningsby on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KZS52dT

A look back at Gloucestershire's famous cheese rolling over the decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jRbkCcJ

The shadow chancellor told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg she would face "difficult decisions" on spending. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v6UM2jy

National service will engage young people in society again, says Home Secretary James Cleverly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/guVOEsP

On a visit to Barry the PM attacks Labour on motorists and NHS, but runs into trouble on football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rl3YXVP

The Green Party of England and Wales co-leader Carla Denyer claims people are not inspired by Labour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cA5QuaV

National Highways shares video of three dangerous driving incidents to coincide with a safety initiative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YkPl6e9

The prime minister was meeting constituents when one remarked on the weather when he announced the election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oZs5px6

Tory MP Craig Mackinlay returned to Parliament this week after disease led to amputation of his hands and feet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HA87wkZ

Reviews describe the Spider-Man star's performance on stage as "good", "fine" and "perfectly OK". from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Cz46vB

Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral "doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TjUehgE

Stormont's parties have long been preparing for this, but the date being confirmed will bring battle lines into focus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HPuUYCd

Some party leaders say they are surprised by an election in six weeks time, others say they have been waiting patiently. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sV9gln8

The inquiry found it likely between 641 and 1,027 people died under in the Nazi camps in Alderney. from BBC News https://ift.tt/in7jJUo

A big barrier is erected as local residents accuse tourists of dropping litter and parking illegally. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fa0dGRP

Hit Me Hard and Soft came out on Friday to rave reviews and the singer says it's her favourite work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZXS0vFa

As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2KX6hqb

The Wikileaks founder awaits a ruling on his right to appeal extradition to the US from BBC News https://ift.tt/gHB6jL1

Jolita Velickiene, who was forced to live in her car, wants those responsible to be arrested. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0btxdPz

Families have been let down over decades, says minister, ahead of a long-awaited inquiry report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7rL5Yvk

World number one Scottie Scheffler says he prepared for round two at the US PGA Championship by warming up in his jail cell after being arrested. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I3PJr9f

Follow live text updates and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary from third practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cVd5nQY

Norwich City sack boss David Wagner less than 24 hours after their crushing Championship play-off semi-final defeat by Leeds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KQetaui

Adrian Newey says that he expects to join another Formula 1 team following his decision to leave Red Bull. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ESFjp7t

Brendan Rodgers did not have his troubles to seek on his return to Celtic, but he has still delivered the title, writes Tom English. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dCs2fJG

How Oleksandr Usyk went from undisputed cruiserweight champion to one fight away from emulating the feat at heavyweight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c41TgDN

England international Billy Vunipola is to leave Saracens after 11 years at the club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JfP3mUz

Record-breaking striker Vivianne Miedema will leave Arsenal at the end of the season after seven years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NFpw3Xh

Justice Juan Merchan on Friday warned prosecutors to tell Cohen to stop commenting on the case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TmfEXBZ

Telling James Anderson it is time to step aside shows a ruthlessness from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes that should end suggestions of a cosy England dressing room, writes Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vulY9TI

England bowler James Anderson, one of the greatest bowlers of all time, confirms he will retire this summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kjCMn7e

Singer and TV host Dannii Minogue on how Kylie convinced her to do The X Factor, her battles with the press and her new show I Kissed a Girl. from BBC News https://ift.tt/04obcaK

Manchester City's first penalty against Wolves should not have been given, an independent panel says from BBC News https://ift.tt/5SmFADf

"My mistakes have been mine", says the ex-chancellor who will stand down as MP at the next election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kxruf5F

Kate McDougall gave her son injections to treat his haemophilia which unknowingly led to his HIV infection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZL6yaBx

Barry Hearn predicts Sheffield will do everything within its means to keep snooker's World Championship in the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GLyFDJg

Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/207ufF3

Front-runner John Swinney looks set to be the only candidate to be the new SNP leader ahead of nominations closing at midday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xya4PMi

There are reports that a veteran SNP activist may stand against John Swinney, the only declared candidate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QyMD936

The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qeWiTzH

Henry De Los Rios Polania sustained a deep wound to his hand during the attack on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cFgNoSa

The Christmas special in 2019 left 17.1 million viewers on tenterhooks with a cliffhanger ending. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hy2CYWI

A collection of Kimono from some of the most charismatic entertainers has gone on display in Dundee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wJU62zP

Officers in Sheffield say six of the animals were so unwell they had to be put to sleep. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4puoQ72

Defence pursues a heated line of questioning with Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer, who brokered hush-money deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rMw1TkD

Experts say Russia has been jamming GPS signals in certain European regions, leading to disruption for civilian aircraft. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XnDVIhW

A total of 711 people were detected crossing the English Channel on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zKCl0Oq

Joan Edgington is a key witness in the government inquiry into the infected blood scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lroUi9I