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Nvidia's record result fails to impress investors

The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FuHZr1U

US groups urge investigation into child safety and spending on Roblox

Roblox said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qLHTBkx

Five reasons why Best was a genius

George Best would have been 80 on 22 May. Take a look back on an unforgettable career and enjoy five of his most memorable goals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MzqE4SA

'Embarrassing Bristol defeat not a great look for the Prem'

Northampton's 94-33 demolition of Bristol was not what most neutral fans wanted, writes rugby union correspondent Chris Jones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bSF81EM

Fuel theft couple caught after locals help track them down

Locals turned into amateur investigators to help police track down the fuel thieves in the seaside town. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j6IELNx

Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty

Officers protecting the Royal Family in Berkshire investigated over allegations of sleeping on duty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MsyaPVQ

Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?

Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pjcPW3t

Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick manager

Manchester United reach an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent head coach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wvHVdPb

The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice

Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G4IfT8X

Raducanu reunited full-time with coach from US Open win

Emma Raducanu reunites with coach Andrew Richardson, who helped her to the US Open title as a teenage qualifier in 2021, on a full-time basis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cmj369U

Fighting for a bigger cause - the Rousey show returns

Ronda Rousey takes on the role of fighter, trailblazer and promoter with the former UFC champion set to end her 10-year retirement on Saturday when she faces Gina Carano in Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M0WFG7p

Stockport's Barry - Barcelona to Wembley via nine loans

From Barcelona to Stockport and a second Wembley final - the rollercoaster career of "wonderkid" Louie Barry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8XeNf03

Streeting hails NHS progress as key hospital waiting time milestone met

Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LbxiMky

Tui sees 10% fall in revenue from UK customers booking summer holidays

The travel operator says customers are showing increased caution as a result of the Iran war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4ohqIOK

Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations'

The acclaimed Tudor-set play is co-produced by the Barbie actor, and focuses on working-class women in Essex as rumours about the execution of Anne Boleyn spread. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2fVPkzn

A moving portrait of wartime Britain through children’s eyes

Some of the last survivors of the Blitz, children who weren't evacuated, tell their story. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T7Xi45l

Saracens' Caluori targets England summer Test debut

Saracens' teenage star Noah Caluori believes he is now ready for the step up to international rugby after a stunning breakthrough season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OJRgVvC

'No question mark' over Rohl's Rangers future after board talks

Danny Rohl says he has been assured of his position as Rangers head coach by the Ibrox board. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AwYZzcO

Ex-goalkeeper Martyn savours England cricket call

Former football goalkeeper Nigel Martyn is eyeing the chance to join a pantheon of Englishmen to become 'dual internationals'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0hWEbFt

Premlall just misses Woods' record with 14-shot win

Yurav Premlall is one shot off equalling Tiger Woods' 26-year-old record for the biggest winning margin on the DP World Tour as he storms to victory at the Catalunya Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5UtSwME

Flick to lead Barca v Real despite father's death

Manager Hansi Flick will take charge of Barcelona in Sunday's El Clasico against Real Madrid despite the death of his father. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tkoQ6bp

Tories are still biggest party on the right, claims Cleverly

Leading Tory brands Reform a "cult of personality" but Reform deputy leader says its electoral success has shaken up politics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LR8xYI7

Injured Yates out of Giro after 30-rider crash

Britain's Adam Yates is out of the Giro d'Italia after suffering concussion in a heavy crash on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hGNXvkJ

'Starmer's done nothing for the country': Why one heartland council abandoned Labour

In Barnsley, south Yorkshire, 50 years of Labour rule ended on Friday with Reform UK taking control. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d2huqsF

Warm weekend forecast before Arctic air brings cold spell next week

Colder conditions will dominate next week after a brief hit of warmer weather for some this weekend as Matt Taylor explains. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CsOc8eP

Police charge two men over filming antisemitic TikToks in London

Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21, are due to appear at magistrates' court on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5CTFyDw

Fast-paced, witty and smart coming-of-age comedy

Two booksmart girls try to cram in four years of fun on the eve of their graduation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MeTLlKA

Newscast

Reform UK gains and Labour losses in the early English local election results. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p4MJWa6

Paul McCartney’s 'lost bass’ and its remarkable return after 51 years

The story of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass and the fan-powered quest to find it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YMSURl5

Higgins returns for Ireland to face Wales

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand makes one change to his starting XV for Saturday's Women's Six Nations home game against Wales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jIqiQlV

Was Arsenal ecstasy justified or a 'bit too much'?

Arsenal have reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years but did they over-celebrate Tuesday's win over Atletico Madrid? from BBC News https://ift.tt/0AiBPJf

Polanski says he was wrong to claim he was a Red Cross spokesman

The Green Party leader tells the BBC he hosted fundraisers for the charity but had not used the right word when describing his role. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B09K23r

French broadcaster hits back at Bath's TMO criticism

French television broadcaster says the "video referee is the master of what he wants to see" in response to Bath boss Johann van Graan's TMO criticism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8owIfTi

Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers

West Bengal’s verdict could reshape not just the state’s politics, but the future trajectory of Modi’s BJP. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hgLITZQ

Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rKzEGOi

Tributes after teen killed by falling tree

Police said the youngster was pronounced dead at the scene in Stafford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2UaBrv3

Watford sack boss Still after less than three months

Watford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team's failure to reach the play-offs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tn9pOMl

Usyk helping Joshua plot path to beat Fury

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk believes Anthony Joshua will beat Tyson Fury and has been helping him with his gameplan for the all-British contest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WAFeO92

Police station car bomb accused appears in court

A 66 year old appears in court a week after a bomb exploded outside Dunmurry Police Station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M0WhTOB

Saudi Arabian owners' desire for Newcastle 'unchanged'

Head coach Eddie Howe says Newcastle's owners remain "ambitious" for the club despite the Saudi Arabian PIF's decision to pull out of funding LIV Golf. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DvNuBQf