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Real Madrid players fined but free to face Arsenal
Four Real Madrid players, including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr, are cleared to face Arsenal in their Champions League quarter-final despite three being punished by Uefa.

Homeless, scared and living on a makeshift bed while dealing with cancer
A human trafficking victim says the accommodation offered by the Housing Executive is unsuitable for her needs.

Israeli strikes in Syria a challenge to Turkey
Israeli air strikes on bases in Syria are a warning to Turkey to keep its military assets away.

China and US are at each other's throats - and neither is backing down
China's new 34% tax on US imports shows it is ready to tussle with Trump.

Reform UK candidate suspended over pro-Jimmy Savile posts
Stephen Hartley was announced as a Reform UK candidate in the Banbury Hardwick ward, but has since been suspended.

Mile-long queue at Birmingham waste site as bin strikes continue
The council has set up mobile bin collections for residents to unload their waste amid the strike.

Steve Rosenberg: Trump takes US-Russia relations on rollercoaster ride
Trying to follow each twist between the US president and Moscow can leave you giddy, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

Petracca moved to tears on another dark night for the Dees
A despondent Christian Petracca could barely contain his emotions after the Demons’ slumped to 0-4 for the first time since the dark days of 2012.

Everyone’s seen ‘Severance’ but you. Here’s how to stream it for free
Everyone’s talking about Severance, that twisty, creepy Apple TV+ thriller starring Adam Scott–except you. Feeling left out? There’s still time to catch up, and you can do it for free. Unlike some streaming services, Apple TV+ offers a variety of free trials, including one option that spans a full three months. Students can also grab free Apple TV+ access, and there’s even a mobile carrier that offers Apple TV+ as a freebie, provided you’re signed up for the right service plan. So whether you want to see what the fuss is about with Severance, or you’re itching to check out a new show like The Studio, the buzzy behind-the-scenes-of-Hollywood series with Seth Rogan, you can stream entire seasons of Apple TV+ shows without paying a dime. Here’s how. Grab a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ The easiest way to get a free taste of Apple TV+ is to simply visit the service’s website. Once there, you can sign up for a free week of Apple TV+, provided you’re a new subscriber. Just go to the Apple TV+ webpage and click the Accept Free Trial button. Keep in mind that you will need to submit a payment method, and once your free week is up, you’ll be charged $9.99 for the next month of streaming. If you don’t want to pay up, be sure to cancel before your 7-day trial expires. Get three months of free Apple TV+ after buying an Apple device Want more than just a free week of Apple TV+? If you buy the right Apple product, you can get a full three months of Apple TV+, perfect for taking a deep dive into Apple’s streaming catalog. To scoop up three free months of Apple TV+, you’ll need to buy a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac. After you’ve made your purchase, open the TV app on a device connected to your iCloud account, and you’ll be prompted to claim your three-month Apple TV+ trial. Again, don’t forget to cancel before your three months are up, or else you’ll be charged $9.99 a month thereafter. Get one month of free Apple TV+ with an Apple One subscription Not quite ready to shell out for a new iPhone or Mac? There’s another way to nab an Apple TV+ free trial. Apple One offers a bundle of Apple subscription services, including iCloud+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+. Sign up for a one-month free trial of Apple One and you’ll get a month’s worth of free Apple TV+ along with the other bundled Apple services. Get free Apple TV+ access as a student Qualified students can score free Apple TV+ through an Apple Music subscription plan, which—for students—includes free access to Apple’s streaming shows. Apple Music offers a one-month free trial for students, followed by a discounted $5.99/month charge, and free Apple TV+ is part of the deal. Just visit this web page to get started—and yes, you must submit student credentials to claim the offer. Get free Apple TV+ from T-Mobile Are you a T-Mobile subscriber? If so, good news: You can grab six months or more of free Apple TV+ from the carrier, provided you’re subscribed to the right plan. For six months of free Apple TV+, you’ll need to be signed up T-Mobile’s Go5G or Sprint ONE plans. Got Sprint MAX? Then you can get a year of free Apple TV+ from T-Mobile. And if you’re a Go5GPlus, Magenta MAX, Magenta Plus, Magenta MAX Welcome, Magenta Amplified, ONE Amplified, or ONE Plus subscriber, you get free Apple TV+ as an ongoing benefit. To add free Apple TV+ to your T-Mobile plan, sign in to your T-Mobile account and claim the Apple TV+ offer. Get free Apple TV+ from Comcast Finally, you can get free—or next to free—Apple TV+ from Comcast as an Xfinity Internet subscriber. By opting for Comcast’s StreamSaver add-on, you can get Peacock with ads, Netflix Basic with ads, and Apple TV+ for $15 a month. Considering that those three services combined normally cost $25.97 a month, you’re essentially getting Apple TV+ for free. Another option is to go with Comcast’s NOW StreamSaver plan, which includes more than 125 streaming channels; plus, Peacock with ads, Netflix Basic with ads, and Apple TV+ for $30 a month, good for a steep discount.

The questions around De Bruyne's Man City departure
Kevin de Bruyne's announcement that he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season raises several questions.

Thousands enjoy weather at Aintree's Ladies Day
Ladies Day is one of the main events in the Merseyside social calendar when people dress to impress

How detectives cracked cold case of mum who killed her baby - after 25 years
Joanne Sharkey waited a quarter of a century for "a knock on the door" from the police.

Popcorn, chemicals and aircraft - the British winners and losers
Some UK exporters to the US see a chance to grow their firms, even as others fear a drop in sales.

RAF ban on 'exploding' Tunnock's teacakes lifted after 60 years
The marshmallow treats were reportedly put on a no-fly list after erupting in a cockpit in 1965.

Videos show aftermath of Israeli strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza
BBC Verify explains what we know about the incident after reviewing videos that were posted online.

'Don't speak, don't film': Journalist arrests fuel fears for democracy after Turkey protests
Yasin Akrul says his arrest was a warning to stop others taking pictures of the demonstrations in Turkey.

Secret papers reveal new details about Andrew's ties to Chinese 'spy'
A court has released documents relating to the royal, which shed new light on links to Yang Tengbo.

Latrell sets up Tass
A stunning pass from Latrell Mitchell put Isaiah Tass over in the corner to give the Bunnies the lead.

Cowgirl country style is in. How does that look in New Zealand?
Country music and style have hit the mainstream. In New Zealand, that doesn't always mean big boots, belt buckles and hats.