Zhao Xintong makes history as first Chinese player to win snooker World Championship
https://www.bbc.com/sport/snooker/articles/cp8v0e7eq4mo

Zhao Xintong makes history as he becomes the first player from China to win the World Championship with an 18-12 victory over Mark Williams in Sheffield.

Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China
https://www.bbc.com/sport/snooker/articles/c9w897rwxl4o

How Zhao Xintong's historic World Championship win will be greeted in China - and what it could mean for snooker.

Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights
https://www.bbc.com/sport/snooker/videos/c934rwre94yo

Watch the best shots as Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams 18-12 in the final of the World Snooker Championship to become the first player from China to win the title.

Iranian men questioned by police over alleged UK terror plot
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgp2pg3njko

The men are being held over an alleged plan to target "a specific premises", the Metropolitan Police says.

Royals watch Red Arrows flypast and have tea with veterans for VE Day anniversary
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87p93nzl89o

After a procession and flypast over the Palace, the King and Queen sit down for tea with veterans.

Video shows 'very chill' wild beaver after 400-year absence
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c705le51rpzo

Naturalist Iolo Williams said the clear sighting was one of the best things he had ever witnessed.

Wildfire destroys 12,500 acres of land on Dartmoor
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75d237y4vko

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it is still investigating the cause of the fire.

Two riders die in British Supersport Championship race
https://www.bbc.com/sport/motorsport/articles/creqg3e74e7o

Two riders die from injuries sustained in an 11-bike crash during the British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, Motorsport Vision Racing confirms.

Two riders die in British Supersport Championship race
https://www.bbc.com/sport/motorsport/articles/creqg3e74e7o

Two riders die from injuries sustained in an 11-bike crash during the British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, Motorsport Vision Racing confirms.

Is Trump's plan to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison realistic?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly5d9yzr7wo

Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to turn Alcatraz back into a prison.

What is Sean 'Diddy' Combs charged with and how are jurors picked?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qz32wzeego

The rap mogul denies sex trafficking and racketeering charges, plus dozens of other lawsuits alleging abuse.

Israel security cabinet approves plan to 'capture' Gaza, official says
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy04km1zk0o

The Israeli military says the expanded offensive will displace most Palestinians in Gaza.

Air traffic controllers at New York airport briefly lost contact with planes, union says
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy048rzjjjo

The incident led to multiple employees being placed on trauma leave, contributing to hundreds of delayed or diverted flights.

Attenborough at 99 delivers 'greatest message he's ever told'
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0wjxg0ex1o

Sir David says his new film Ocean is one of the most important of his career.

OpenAI says non-profit will remain in control after backlash
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy603eg0w8o

The move follows a bitter power struggle over the business.

Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4n90g6v9qo

To many, the close relationship between the US and Israel seems permanent and unshakeable.

LeBron James to miss Met Gala despite being honorary co-chair
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/lebron-james-miss-met-gala-despite-being-honorary-co-chair

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said he will miss the Met Gala in New York on Monday despite being an honorary co-chair of the glitzy event.

Ravens release Justin Tucker amid sexual misconduct allegations
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ravens-release-justin-tucker-amid-sexual-misconduct-allegations

The Baltimore Ravens announced the release of longtime kicker Justin Tucker, who is embroiled in sexual misconduct allegations by 16 different massage therapists.

Army pauses helicopter training flights around Pentagon after 2 disruptions to commercial flights last week
https://www.foxnews.com/us/army-pauses-helicopter-training-flights-around-pentagon-after-2-disruptions-commercial-flights-last-week

The Army paused helicopter training flights in and around the Pentagon after two commercial flights performed "go-arounds" to avoid an Army Black Hawk last week.

Republicans advance Trump ally's Gulf of America bill to full House vote despite Dem opposition
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republicans-advance-trump-allys-gulf-america-bill-full-house-vote-despite-dem-opposition

The House of Representatives is teeing up a chamber-wide vote on a bill that would officially rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.