Aston Villa put three past Freiburg as they claim the Europa League trophy and Villa fans watch at the fan park.

Scenes at the Villa fan park

The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.

Jo and Kush, who are carrying large backpacks, are smiling at the camera at the start of Race Across The World in Italy. Jo is on the left and his wearing a white t-shirt with a black backpack, while Kush is wearing a blue t-shirt and has a red backpack. The background behind them is blurred but you can just about make out some blue sky and white clouds.

Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reveals he broke his finger during the warm-up before his side's Europa League final win against Freiburg.

Martinez breaks finger... then helps Villa win Europa League

Aston Villa fans react after seeing their team beat Freiburg 3-0 to win the Europa League.

Villa fans react to Europa League win

Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

Land defenders John Mussington and Jackie Frank hold the Barbudan flag beside the sea

The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches

Employment tribunal service delays mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years in England and Wales.

Unfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog grows

A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.

Montage image showing a stock photograph of the profile of a girl pictured in silhouette sitting on a bed with her head bowed. Behind her light is shining through a window with net curtains.

Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils

A woman whose daughter was treated at two facilities including Muckamore Abbey Hospital says she feels lessons haven't been learned.

Catherine looking at the camera. She has shoulder length blonde hair and is wearing a burgundy satin blouse. She is sitting on a yellow chair.

Mum lost faith in care system after repeated neglect of daughter

Larry Bushart spent 37 days behind bars for a meme he shared on Facebook after the killing of the conservative commentator. 

Larry Bushart sits and looks straight ahead while wearing a navy blue checkered shirt.

Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post settles lawsuit for more than $800K

Food safety fears in India are rising as viral videos and failed tests deepen public distrust.

A woman wearing a blue printed top stands in front of a grocery store shelf stocked with pulses and grains

India has food safety laws. So why can't it guarantee safe food?

Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX

Elon Musk wearing a black suit, white shirt, and black tie looking into the distance

SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

Prince William shows a range of emotions during Aston Villa's Europa League final win over Freiburg in Istanbul, as fans celebrate in Birmingham. 

Prince William celebrating Aston Villa's Europa League final goal

Prince William celebrates 'amazing night' as Villa fans party

The kilt and sporran were taken in Newcastle after Alexander Curtis performed at a student ball.

A man with a red kilt and white shirt playing the bagpipes in front of a fountain

Piper 'devastated' after kilt worn by uncle killed in Iraq is stolen

Review the front page stories from daily newspapers in Wales.

Western Mail and Wrexham Leader newspapers

Wales' papers: Paralysed lamb on wheels and crime crackdown

Becoming homeless at the age of 16 is something Freya never imagined would happen.

Freya is standing on a coastal path in Rhyl. The beach and sea is behind her. 
She is looking straight at the camera and has a small smile. She has brown hair that has been tied back because of the windy weather. 
The sky is very grey and Freya is wearing a large puffer jacket to keep warm. 

I became homeless when I was 16 - I didn't think I'd survive

Natalia Sidorska says she remains positive despite surviving the crash with life-changing injuries.

Natalia is at a physio rehab centre, stood between parallel bars to help her walk. Her left leg is in a metal cage. She makes a thumbs up pose to the camera. 

Driver who plunged 330ft down mountain pass was saved by her mobile phone

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Nacional vs Universitario in the CONMEBOL Libertadores

A white football with black panels on grass, with a goal net in the background

Nacional v Universitario

The term has been used to describe last year's Dava Moor fire due to its size and the damage it caused.

Flames engulf trees and send plumes of smoke into the air.

Scientists say four-day moorland blaze was UK's first megafire

Two walkers on the long distance route fell severely ill after drinking from a burn despite using filters.

Two hikers carry large backpacks and use trekking poles while climbing a rugged, narrow trail through dense green forest.
The path is surrounded by thick foliage and ferns, with outdoor gear strapped to their packs as they ascend the hillside.

Sick walkers rescued after drinking river water on West Highland Way

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary hopes lower-cost housing and good schools will also tempt applicants.

A view of the Dounreay nuclear power over waves crashing on the shore below. Dounreay is made up of a number of buildings, including its distinctive "golf ball", a spherical structure housing a nuclear reactor.

Armed police wanted for nuclear site set among 'rugged beauty'

Morroch Bay, near Portpatrick, includes two cottages and sits on the edge of the Rhins of Galloway.

A view across a sweeping south of Scotland bay with cottages on the shore and the sea in front

Secluded bay in the south of Scotland goes up for sale

Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books.

Unai Emery and his Aston Villa players celebrate their Europa League win

'We'll go down in history' - Villa's new heroes triumph to end 30-year wait

Almost 1,000 people have signed a petition against the two-way lane on Greenock's West Blackhall Street.

A man on a bike wearing all black. The background is slightly blurred with cars parked along the side of the pavement visible. On the bottom right hand corner is some text which says "YOUR VOICE".

The cycle lane row splitting a town centre

The US government has charged the former Cuban president with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes over the downing of the two planes.

An old image of Bill Clinton standing at a podium at the White House.

Watch 1996 reports of the fatal plane attack at the heart of Castro's indictment

The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.



Split screen showing Russian Su-27 alongside RAF Rivet Joint aircraft on the left, and Frank Gardner in studio on the right

Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'

Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa their first trophy in 30 years with a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final. BBC Sport takes a look at the man behind Villa's famous victory. 

Chess, lectures & ignoring noise: Emery masters Europe again

Alice Capsey hits an unbeaten 74 to help England chase down 137 in Derby, securing a seven-wicket win against New Zealand in the first of their three-match T20 series.

Capsey stars as England ease past New Zealand in first T20

Aston Villa's Europa League win against Freiburg keeps alive the Premier League's chances of having six teams in next season's Champions League.

Villa keep alive English hopes of six Champions League spots

A petition was launched by fans calling for Steve Cotterill to be handed the award.

Cheltenham Town FC icon handed top award

Ireland second row Sam Monaghan hopes the experience of being part of the first standalone women's rugby match to be played at the Aviva Stadium can further inspire the squad and future generations.

Monaghan hopes landmark day can further inspire Ireland

Alice Capsey hits the winning runs as England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20 international in Derby. 

England secure dominant win in Derby

Voting took place across the region on Wednesday with two new Reform leaders appointed.

A man with long golden hair looking into the camera wearing a grey suit and white shirt.

New leaders sworn in for West Yorkshire councils

Glamorgan captain Kiran Carlson signs a two-year contract, extending his stay until at least the end of the 2028 season.

Glamorgan skipper Carlson signs two-year extension

The UK should introduce a maximum temperature for workplaces, the government's adviser has said.

A man holds his shirt collar and looks uncomfortable at a desk

Should you stop working if it gets too hot?

Commentators curse strikes in Derby as Heather Knight is being praised before being dismissed moments later in England's first T20 against New Zealand.

Commentator's curse strikes...

Seven of its nine members were already there but everyone except the first minister has a new job.

John Swinney wearing a dark suit and purple tie standing on the steps of Bute House. Behind him, members of his cabinet are emerging from a door. 

Not a continuity cabinet: Swinney signals change with familiar faces

Finch now heads Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council as well as Warwickshire County Council

George Finch stands outside the entrance to Warwickshire County Council. He wears a striped suit and a blue tie and is smiling at the camera. He is clean shaven and has short dark hair.

Reform's youngest leader now running two councils

Spanish cyclist Jaume Guardeno is transferred to a clinic specialising in serious neurological injuries following a crash with a vehicle in March.

Jaume Guardeno in action at the Boucles de la Mayenne in 2024

Guardeno moved to neurological clinic after crash

Alice Capsey hits unbeaten 74 after Lauren Bell's 2-23 helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20.

Alice Capsey raises her bat for fifty v New Zealand

Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener

Alice Capsey hits Jess Kerr for back-to-back sixes as England close in on victory over New Zealand in Derby. 

England closing in on victory

Opener Alice Capsey finishes unbeaten on 74 as she guides England to a seven-wicket win against New Zealand in the opening T20 international in Derby. 

Unbeaten Capsey guides England to victory in first T20 against NZ

Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft

Raul Castro, in a khaki military uniform and sunglasses, is seen in Havana, Cuba in 2025

US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

Members of the public are invited to pay their respects to the 66 people before they are reinterred.

The early reconstruction of the face of The Kendal Woman. She is a middle-aged woman wearing a dark turban and she has blue eyes.

Medieval remains to be reburied at church

Real Madrid are confident of signing Rodri from Manchester City amid Pep Guardiola's departure, Bayern Munich plan a shock move for John Stones, Atletico Madrid want Marc Cucurella, plus more.

Real eye Rodri amid Guardiola exit - Thursday's gossip

Alice Capsey comes very close to being run out during the first T20 international between England and New Zealand in Derby. 

It couldn't have been much tighter...

Rescuers removed the vehicle from near the shoreline and police arrested the driver, who was attempting to use the vehicle's "wade mode".

Moment Cybertruck driver intentionally drives into Texas lake

England's Sophie Ecclestone has an opening over to forget as New Zealand's Sophie Devine hits three sixes off her bowling during the first T20 international in Derby. 

'Another six!' - Ecclestone has opening over to forget

Residents of the Willows estate, in Grimsby, say moped riding in shop is not a surprise on 'forgotten estate'. 

Someone dressed all in black rides a black moped out of a supermarket entrance. Their face is blurred.

Moped rider drives through shop on Grimsby estate

Maia Bouchier is bowled by New Zealand's Bree Illing as England lose their second wicket, chasing 137 to win the first T20 between the two sides. 

Bouchier bowled by a beauty

The spy scandal has revived fears that Austria remains a hotbed of Russian espionage activity.

Egisto Ott wearing a dark jacket and black shirt and spectacles, with his hair brushed back looks at the camera as he sits in front of a dark wood-pandelled desk, where the back of two brown leather upholstered chairs can be seen as well as two microphones.

Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges

Former Wigan Mayor Michael Winstanley is named as the Conservative Party's candidate.

A man with short grey hair and glasses and wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt and light blue tie is smiling.

Tories announce Makerfield by-election candidate

England lose Sophia Dunkley for 8, falling to 10-1, chasing down 137 to win the first T20 against New Zealand in Derby. 

Early setback for England

Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday.

Sergei Krajev, who has a moustache, wearing a blue shirt and looking into the camera

London bus driver dies after assault on bridge

The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical

Keir Starmer and Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi shaking hands in front of a marble fireplace in Downing Street. The UK and GCC flags are behind them.

UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

Iain Henderson, Stuart McCloskey, Rob Herring and Jacob Stockdale will miss Ulster's Challenge Cup final with Montpellier, but they still have a role to play.

Iain Henderson, Stuart McCloskey, Rob Herring and Jacob Stockdale 

How missing Ulster quartet can still play a role in final

Jess Kerr is run out on the last ball of the New Zealand innings as they set England 137 to win the first T20 international in Derby. 

New Zealand set England 137 to win

A close up picture of the clay model used for the sculpture showing Terry Jones with wild hair and smiling. He wears only a tie that looks like it is blowing in the wind

Vandals rip door knockers off naked Terry Jones' sculpture

Maia Bouchier takes a brilliant catch to remove Brooke Halliday as England take control of first T20 against New Zealand in Derby. 

Bouchier removes Halliday in style

The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.

A woman with blonde hair wearing a white blouse with pink roses smiling. 

Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins 

Residents are urged not to put batteries, vapes or small electricals in kerbside collections.

Fire crews hosing down rubbish in a pile near to a bin lorry in a depot

Bin lorry damaged after battery starts fire

England's Dani Gibson wasn't sure whether she's bowled New Zealand's Sophie Devine or not...

Out? Not out? Gibson wasn't sure...

England's Sophie Ecclestone is hit for three sixes in her first over by New Zealand's Sophie Devine in the first T20 match in Derby. 

Not a great opening over for Ecclestone

Southampton's expulsion from the play-off final means they will miss out on a game dubbed the richest in world football, with the winners guaranteed a minimum £110m in Premier League broadcast revenue.

Tonda Eckert looks to the right frame frowning. He is wearing a shite shirt, navy blue zippered top, and blue puffer jacket.

How does Saints' play-offs exclusion affect fans?

A woman with light brown, shoulder length hair stands at a petrol station 

'Not very British!' Rachel Reeves reacts to persistent heckler

As part of the ongoing investigation into the crash that killed 14 people, officials released footage showing the engine detaching during takeoff.

The left wing of a cargo plane is engulfed in flames as it flies above the wing of the jet on takeoff.

New video captures engine ripping off cargo plane in deadly Kentucky crash

A lifeboat crew were called out but the sole occupant and his three dogs were unharmed

A white campervan lying on its side beside a slipway

Campervan crashes off slipway into sea off Skye

After a fourth case of meningitis B has been confirmed in Reading, BBC South's health correspondent Alastair Fee shares what you need to know.

BBC South's health correspondent Alastair Fee speaking on the red sofa on BBC South Today.

What you need to know about latest meningitis cluster

Campaigners are contesting the rejection of a call for fresh inquests for the victims of the 1973 fire.

A photograph of people looking on as fire takes hold of the complex, sending a large plume of black smoke into the air above.

Bid to reverse fresh Summerland inquests rejection

The RSPCA slowly freed the pony with help from residents in Stoke-on-Trent.

The brown and matted pony is wedged inside the tractor tyre in a muddy field.

Pony rescued from inside tractor tyre

Wales scrum-half Lloyd Williams will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.

Wales scrum-half Williams to retire at end of season

Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.

The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment

New Zealand lose a second early wicket as their captain Melie Kerr departs for eight to England's Linsey Smith. 

Smith strikes as NZ lose a second wicket

England's Lauren Bell opens up the game with a wicket as Georgia Plimmer chops on and New Zealand are one down for no runs.

Brilliant Bell strikes first ball!

New Dragons scrum-half recruit Ere Enari helped Crusaders win five consecutive Super Rugby Pacific titles and has also played for Moana Pasifika in the competition.

Dragons sign Samoa and Hurricanes scrum-half Enari

Catherine Connolly spent the day at the University of Leeds and the Leeds Irish Centre.

Irish president Catherine Connolly during a visit to Leeds University, as part of her official visit to the UK. She has short white hair and wearing a cream cardigan.

Irish president finishes first official visit to GB

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Aalesund vs Brann in the Norwegian Eliteserien

Aalesund v Brann

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Al Khaleej vs Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League

Al Khaleej v Al Ahli

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Al Najma v Al Shabab

St Mirren and Partick Thistle will meet over two matches to determine who will play in the Scottish Premiership next season. Here is your guide.

20 May 2026