Starbucks to hire more baristas in bid to win back customers

The move to increase staff numbers comes as the coffee shop giant continues to see sales fall.

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McIlroy to play Scottish Open before Portrush bid

Rory McIlroy will play the Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club as part of his preparations for the Open Championship in his native Northern Ireland this summer.

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Food by candlelight and no showers at Madrid Open

Food by candlelight and being rescued from a lift - how the Spanish national power cut impacted the Madrid Open.

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This Premier League win feels 'more special' - Salah

Top scorer Mohamed Salah says Liverpool winning this season's Premier League title feels "more special" than their 2020 win.

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Assefa sets women's record as Sawe wins men's race

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa surges to victory in a world record for a women's only field in the London Marathon with Kenya's Sabastian Sawe winning the men's race.

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'Tech entrepreneur took our money but failed to deliver our start-up dreams'

One client of Josh Adler re-mortgaged their home, another spent life savings to pay for websites and apps.

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Eubank makes weight on fight day for Benn contest

Chris Eubank Jr successfully weighed inside the limit at a second weight-check for Saturday's middleweight contest with Conor Benn at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Points then pints for Wolves boss Pereira

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira speaks to BBC Sport's Kelly Somers about life in England, forward Matheus Cunha and enjoying a drink with fans after a game.

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King and Queen to host VE Day tea party for war veterans

National commemorations and events will begin on 5 May with a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces.

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Water bosses could now face jail for cover-ups

New powers mean law-breaking executives can be sent to prison for up to two years.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Race That Turned to Ruin

The Race That Turned to Ruin
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Newcastle's Howe back at work after hospital stay

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is back at work after a stay in hospital with pneumonia.

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My career has been hit by standing up to Barton - Aluko

Former England striker Eni Aluko says her broadcasting career has been damaged because of her ongoing legal case with ex-Newcastle and Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton.

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'It must be amazing to get a standing ovation from the Man Utd fans'

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards debate the best moments in Champions League history, with their minds drifting to when Brazil's Ronaldo wowed everyone with a hat-trick at Old Trafford in 2003.

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The 'phenomenal' race for Champions League spots

Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams discuss the nail-biting race to finish in the Premier League's top five spots and secure a place in next season's Champions League.

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The 'phenomenal' race for Champions League spots

Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams discuss the nail-biting race to finish in the Premier League's top five spots and secure a place in next season's Champions League.

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New top story on Hacker News: What the hell is an elliptic curve?

What the hell is an elliptic curve?
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'Our dad's a teacher - this is how we deal with revision stress at home'

Three teenagers and their teacher dad give some top tips on how to survive the stressful exam period.

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Ups, downs and race for Europe - what issues remain unresolved?

All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.

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Olympic legend shows no mercy to fellow parents at school sports day

The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica.

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New top story on Hacker News: Advanced Shell Scripting with Bash (2006) [pdf]

Advanced Shell Scripting with Bash (2006) [pdf]
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New top story on Hacker News: The Atari 1200XL Fiasco – By Paul Lefebvre

The Atari 1200XL Fiasco – By Paul Lefebvre
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Sexton to join Farrell's Lions backroom team

Former Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton joins Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions coaching team for this summer's tour of Australia.

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Viktoria's story: Three years on

Life after loss, and views on Trump.

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Could the Birmingham bin strike spread?

And, Vice-President JD Vance says there is a “good chance” of US-UK trade deal.

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Lil Nas X in hospital with partial face paralysis

The Old Town Road rapper reassures fans saying he'll "look funny for a lil bit but that's it".

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The life, loss and legacy of Kevin Campbell

Wayne Rooney, Andrew Cole, Tyrese Campbell and more discuss the life and tragic death of former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell.

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PS5 price jumps £40 as Sony cites 'challenging' market conditions

The digital, disc-free edition of Sony's console has increased by roughly £70 since it first went on sale.

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Upstairs Downstairs actress Jean Marsh dies aged 90

The British star won an Emmy for her role in the Edwardian period TV drama she co-created in the 1970s.

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What next for Pimblett after statement win?

Following Paddy Pimblett's impressive win over Michael Chandler at UFC 314, BBC Sport looks at who he might fight next.

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Contenders ready - McIlroy, Rose & DeChambeau's weekend Masters plans

Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau know winning the Green Jacket on Sunday depends on what happens between their ears.

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South America proposes 64-team 2030 World Cup

South American governing body Conmebol proposes expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams.

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PSG come from behind to claim impressive win over Villa

Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia score the pick of the goals to inspire PSG to a 3-1 comeback win over Aston Villa in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Parc Des Princes.

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New top story on Hacker News: Hardening the Firefox Front End with Content Security Policies

Hardening the Firefox Front End with Content Security Policies
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Farm fail: BBC reporter tries to bottle feed newborn lamb

It's lambing season, so BBC Breakfast decided to visit a farm to meet some of the new arrivals.

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New top story on Hacker News: Building the System/360 Mainframe Nearly Destroyed IBM

Building the System/360 Mainframe Nearly Destroyed IBM
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A city divided by a 12-year gap in life expectancy

A charity says there are families "struggling to meet their basic needs" in the north of the city.

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Menendez brothers feel 'hope' for parole after decades in jail

The pair tell TMZ they are optimistic about their latest appeals over their parents' killing in 1996.

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Ecclestone keen to 'move on' from Hartley incident

England spinner Sophie Ecclestone says she has "moved on" and "learned from" her refusal to do an interview with Alex Hartley during the Women's Ashes.

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The teacher who helped to propel Richard Burton to fame

Philip Burton lent his young protégé his name and helped him on his way to international stardom.

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Virginia Giuffre says she is in hospital after 'serious' car accident

A spokesperson tells the BBC Ms Giuffre "greatly appreciates the support and well wishes people are sending".

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Police visit over mushroom picking alarms forager

Louise Gather says police came to her home after she was accused of picking fungi.

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New top story on Hacker News: Protoplanetary Disks Are Smaller Than Expected

Protoplanetary Disks Are Smaller Than Expected
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'Brute power!' Niu beats four players to score brilliant try

Watch Leigh Leopards' Fanitesi Niu score a brilliant try in a win against Wakefield Trinity in the Challenge Cup.

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New top story on Hacker News: Warren Buffett: growing trade deficit is selling the nation out from under us [pdf]

Warren Buffett: growing trade deficit is selling the nation out from under us [pdf]
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South Korea's president has been removed from power: What happens now?

The constitutional court unanimously upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol.

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Tarkowski should have seen red, says referee body

BBC Sport is told by the Premier League's refereeing body that James Tarkowski should have been sent off for his tackle on Alexis Mac Allister during Everton's defeat at Liverpool.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Tectonics Behind the Myanmar Quake

The Tectonics Behind the Myanmar Quake
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The generation that has never known smoke-filled pubs

The legislation was brought across the country to reduce the effect of second-hand smoke.

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Islanders exposed to toxic chemicals should be offered blood treatment, report says

Scientists for Jersey's government have revealed steps to tackle the health impacts of private water supply contamination.

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Connor turns down GB spot after being asked to pay

Distance runner Ben Connor says he is declining his selection by Great Britain for the European Road Running Championships after being asked to pay to compete.

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How the housing crisis is driving up council tax

The cost of temporary accommodation is adding further pressure to council budgets.

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Wisconsin court election poses key test for Musk as kingmaker

The priciest judicial contest in US history will indicate voter sentiment towards President Trump's billionaire ally.

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