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The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation

Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0F3zUVO

Villa keeper Martinez back on Man Utd radar

Manchester United are considering making a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez before Monday's transfer deadline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/876P1xv

Kim Jong Un meets families of North Korea soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Kim Jong Un met the families of North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/du0rFef

Newcastle sign Woltemade in club record £69m deal

Newcastle United complete the club record signing of Germany striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CX28pcE

Newcastle move for Woltemade 'developing' but Isak clarity 'difficult'

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe offers no guarantees about the future of Alexander Isak as the club close in on Nick Woltemade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O571bhm

Top Boy star Micheal Ward in court on rape charges

The actor has previously said he denies the charges of rape and sexual assault "entirely". from BBC News https://ift.tt/8CWpeTo

Palace agree deal for Villarreal and Spain winger Pino

Crystal Palace agree a deal in principle worth up to £26m with Villarreal for Spain winger Yeremy Pino. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5rVRPYt

Matching Rooney's teenage record - who is Liverpool's 16-year-old matchwinner Rio Ngumoha?

Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha scores the winning goal for Liverpool against Newcastle in the Premier League, but who is he? from BBC News https://ift.tt/iEcPOpZ

Medvedev smashes racquet in match-point meltdown

Watch the moment Daniil Mededev smashes up his racquet after a photographer walked on to the court during his first-round defeat by Benjamin Bonzi at the US Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qj1lNeO

PSR or mismanagement? Villa face harsh financial reality

Many Aston Villa fans blame the financial rules for holding them back, but should the club take any of the blame? from BBC News https://ift.tt/XRceY0E

'Pivotal' moment as Coventry City buys CBS Arena

Club owner Doug King says it is "proud to finally call this stadium our own". from BBC News https://ift.tt/me1JMbQ

West Ham midfielder Alvarez loaned to Fenerbahce

West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez joins Turkish club Fenerbahce on loan with an option to make the move permanent next summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vFhgi3R

'One of the most violent chapters in football history'

Universidad de Chile accuse opponents Independiente of failing to protect their supporters from a "brutal and inhuman beating". from BBC News https://ift.tt/2UkhQcf

Cross left out of England's World Cup squad

Seamer Kate Cross misses out on selection for England's squad for the Women's World Cup, which starts at the end of September, while Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sarah Glenn return. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pk1zbeO

Muller, Robben & Lewandowski in Bundesliga's best opening goals

Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben and Robert Lewandowski feature in the Bunesliga's best opening goals of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3mERWK7

'No revenge story' - England star Kildunne on World Cup motivation

Defeat in the 2022 Women's Rugby World Cup final was Ellie Kildunne's "first rugby heartbreak", but the England full-back says she it can fuel their title bid this summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D1aM8FY

Six-month fight to get mum's pension paid left me in tears, daughter says

Mervis Stanley, 87, has not been told why her widow's private pension was stopped in 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iT6jXWR

'I'm always under pressure' - how Man Utd plan to restore 'good days'

Manchester United have to be significantly better this season. Before their Premier League opener against Arsenal, Simon Stone looks at the task ahead of Ruben Amorim. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cg2fkXR

Hurricane Erin grows as it barrels towards Caribbean

The "extremely powerful" storm is downgraded in intensity but could still bring life-threatening effects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nAmwKNH

William and Kate set to move to new Berkshire home

Kensington Palace says the Prince and Princess of Wales will move to Forest Lodge later in the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CvtWgjS

Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down

The French president said the felling of the tree honouring Ilan Halimi was "an attempt to kill him a second time". from BBC News https://ift.tt/TcyLepW

Jota's family expected at Anfield as Liverpool plan tribute

Diogo Jota's family are expected to be at Anfield on Friday for Liverpool's Premier League opener at home to Bournemouth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WQCqS9n

UK cities face new 'firewave' risk from hot, dry summers, scientists warn

Rising temperatures are increasing the chances of multiple wildfires at the same time, researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V6TxHav

Apple rejects Musk's App Store bias claims

The X owner had accused Apple of making it impossible to fairly compete with ChatGPT. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FLufBRp

Joshua should fight Paul if it pays - Whyte

Dillian Whyte says Anthony Joshua should fight Jake Paul for a lucrative purse, but insists he still has unfinished business with Joshua himself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nZqYsha

The Nicola Sturgeon Interview

Nicola Sturgeon on her time in office, Alex Salmond, her sexuality and more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2jQqiCc

Palace lose appeal against demotion from Europa League

Crystal Palace are unsuccessful in their appeal against being demoted from the Europa League and will play in the Conference League this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sid7DIK

Aerial footage shows devastation after deadly floods in China

At least 15 people have died and dozens more are missing after flash floods hit Gansu province, local authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QNkItcR

More than 400 migrants brought to shore in Dover

The Home Office says 435 migrants in seven boats arrived in Dover on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wTIkmKb

Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya

Police believe the passengers on board all belong to one family. from BBC News https://ift.tt/reBGUl5

Waterstones apologises after readers brand annual Bookfest event 'utter chaos'

Attendees said large crowds and long queues led to 'utter chaos' at the event in central London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/28RYtGe

Ridley Scott's masterful historical epic

Maximus Decimus Meridius, favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed and enslaved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X48ZYm5

Villa complete £30m signing of Nice striker Guessand

Aston Villa complete the signing of Nice striker Evann Guessand for £26m plus £4.3m in add-ons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0GPtwE3

Extra-strong nicotine pouches packaged like children's sweets

Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AVbqeau

Maddison to miss majority of season with torn ACL

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison will miss a significant period of the 2025-26 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ogJVfpk

Meet post-grad medic who stunned Muir at UK Champs

Scottish athlete Sarah Calvert speaks to BBC Scotland about her rise to prominence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NbfkyYp

Former star fund manager and company fined £46m

Neil Woodford and his investment firm have been fined by the financial watchdog, after 300,000 people lost money when the fund collapsed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bNhaij7

Police officer accused of sharing Manchester Airport brawl CCTV footage

The police watchdog said the officer was being questioned for offences including misconduct. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g518cBi

'India have won' - Siraj bowls Atkinson to secure six-run victory

Mohammed Siraj bowls Gus Atkinson for 17 to pick up his fifth wicket of the innings and secure a six run victory for India in the fifth Test at The Oval, a win which means India tie the five match series 2-2. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Hcwnxl

India win all-time Test despite Woakes heroics

England are denied a record-breaking run chase by an irresistible India, who snatch victory by six runs in one of the most dramatic conclusions in Test cricket history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IPgnCdV

'They think they've got him!' - Smith caught as India break through

Jamie Smith is given out for two after an umpire's review to give India their first wicket of day five, needing three more dismissals for victory, whilst England need 27 runs to win the fifth and final Test at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BJX3pZC

Neita disqualified as Hunt wins 100m final at UK Athletics Championships

Amy Hunt wins the women's 100m final at the UK Championships after Daryll Neita is disqualified for a false start at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uu5yxbV

Man, 27, drowns saving two nieces at waterfall

The 27-year-old helped family members to safety before getting into difficult himself, an inquest has heard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2710Evy

Man, 76, remanded in custody on child cruelty charges after children fell ill at summer camp

Jon Ruben appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Saturday and gave no indication of pleas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/niOqbI9

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq to face trial in Bangladesh

The case against the former minister, who denies the allegations, will go ahead even if she does not attend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vis3lU0