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Pep Guardiola says he would "love" captain Bernardo Silva to "finish his career" at Manchester City but it is up to the player to make the decision on whether he stays or leaves this summer.
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Lebanon says ceasefire must be in place before Israel talks
Lebanon will only take part in talks with Israel if a ceasefire is already in place, a senior official tells the BBC.
Ireland protester willing to 'close the country' over fuel costs
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Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic stuns Talia Gibson, ranked more than 200 places above her, in straight sets as Great Britain take a 2-0 lead over Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup.
Is Fernandes' own goal the worst of all time?
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Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM
Speaking during a three-day visit to the Middle East, the prime minister says the current ceasefire is "fragile".
Russia and Ukraine agree to Orthodox Easter truce
Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon through Easter Sunday.
Bafta fell short in duty of care when racial slur was shouted, review finds
A Tourette's campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.
Man jailed for killing abused wife who jumped from bridge
Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years for being responsible for his wife Kimberly's death, in the first case of its kind in Scotland.
How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
Labrinth not involved in Euphoria's third season
The London singer shaped the music for the first two series but has since said he is "done" with it.
Men behind 'Tripadvisor for people smugglers' jailed for 19 years
Dilshad Shamo and Ali Khdir ran the "sophisticated and successful" operation from a car wash business.
Lava soars into air as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again
One of the world's most active volcanoes has been erupting on and off since December 2024.
Lava soars into air as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again
One of the world's most active volcanoes has been erupting on and off since December 2024.
Is Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth waging a holy war against Iran?
And his purge of top generals at the Pentagon
Extra £5m pledged for patrolling places of worship
The extra funding is for police in London and Manchester to protect religious sites from hate crime.
Slot sure Liverpool owners and fans still back him
Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists he feels "complete support" from the club's hierarchy and fans despite a run of poor on-field performances and growing discontent about his future as manager
From a smuggled harmonica to Artemis' playlist - the history of music in space
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MacIntyre could face action after angry Masters gesture
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at the Masters after an angry gesture at the 15th green during a quadruple bogey.