2026 ~ World News

Monday, March 23, 2026

National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week

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Another total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba's hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade.

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Army joins search for remains of mother and son killed 50 years ago

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William MacDowell, 81, was convicted of the murders of Renee MacRae and her son Andrew in 2022 but their bodies have never been found.

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'Impossible for him to stay' - what next for Tudor and Tottenham?

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How does boss Igor Tudor survive at Tottenham after another damaging defeat? Nick Mashiter analyses the situation.

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New low for 'pathetic' Newcastle - as Sunderland in dreamland

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From mocking and celebration to despair and disbelief - Newcastle fans go through every emotion as their poor Tyne-Wear derby record continues.

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GB's Kerr reclaims world indoor 3,000m title

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Josh Kerr completes his post-injury return to the top of a global podium in thrilling fashion as he reclaims his world indoor 3,000m title.

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Pentagon restrictions on press violate First Amendment, judge rules

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The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.

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'Not just goals, he's a great connecter' - should Welbeck be in England squad?

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Danny Welbeck scores two goals against Liverpool on Saturday to take his tally for the season to 12 - one day after he was left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad.

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Northampton return to top with narrow win over bottom side Newcastle

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Northampton Saints go top of the Prem table with a hard fought and often unconvincing 28-27 victory over bottom club Newcastle Red Bulls.

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Would WSL meet Fifa's new female coach rules?

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BBC Sport explores whether the Women's Super League would be ready for Fifa's new female coach requirements.

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Hillsborough Law to be further delayed

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The prime minister had promised to pass the legislation by 15 April 2025, to mark the 36th anniversary of the disaster.

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Jones to captain Red Roses in Stratford absence

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Centre Meg Jones will take over the England captaincy after Zoe Stratford announced that she is expecting her first child.

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Fifa rules women's teams must have female coaches

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Every team in Fifa's women's football tournaments must include at least one female head coach or assistant coach as part of new regulations.

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Pidcock wins one-day Milano-Torino race on debut

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Tom Pidcock launches a late attack to win the Milano-Torino race on the 150th anniversary of the world's oldest classic.

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Man found dead in wheelie bin named

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The body found at Cash's Park in Coventry is that of 37-year-old Thomas Niven, police have confirmed.

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Death of Ali Larijani would deepen crisis at heart of Iran's leadership

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Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

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Killer kicked officer at station, inquiry shown

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Footage shows Valdo Calocane swearing and attacking officers as he is brought into police custody.

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Nvidia faces gamer backlash over 'breakthrough' AI graphics feature

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Nvidia says the tool will transform game graphics - critics warn it could squeeze out artistic expression.

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Gavaskar claims Hundred signing 'contributing to Indian casualties'

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Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed “indirectly contributes to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians”.

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'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage

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How try-scoring sensation France wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey has stormed the stage to challenge Antoine Dupont as Les Bleus' star player.

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Rooney calls for Carrick to get permanent Man Utd job

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Wayne Rooney calls on Manchester United to give Michael Carrick the manager's job after boosting their hopes of Champions League qualification.

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Wales stun Italy to end Six Nations losing streak

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Wales finally end a three-year Six Nations losing streak in spectacular style by celebrating a bonus-point win against Italy in Cardiff.

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'Something I've never seen in 50 years of watching football'

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There was an unusual addition to Chelsea's huddle before their game against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge - referee Paul Tierney.

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Murder investigation launched after baby's death

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A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

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'They know where I am' - could Redknapp return to manage Spurs?

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Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says the Spurs hierarchy "know where I am" if they decide to replace interim boss Igor Tudor – so could the 79-year-old make a sensational return to management?

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Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled

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The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

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Tracking the wave of ship attacks that has choked off Strait of Hormuz

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Six ships have been reportedly attacked in the Gulf in less than 48 hours, bringing the total vessels attacked during the war to 18.

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France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads

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Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.

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Parents accused of hiding daughter's HIV infection and neglect

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The child did not see a doctor until she was six - and had not had any vaccinations, Italian media say.

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Mullins complains about Cheltenham ground after Fact Or File withdrawn

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One of racing's most successful trainers has threatened not to bring horses to Cheltenham Festival in future over concerns about the quality of the ground.

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Hundred auction creates some of the highest-paid sportswomen in the UK

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All-rounder Danielle Gibson, pace bowler Issy Wong and 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman receive deals in excess of £100,000 in the inaugural Hundred auction.

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The Brits travelling in their thousands to 'Costa del Cheltenham'

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Thousands of Brits have travelled to Costa Blanca to enjoy Cheltenham Festival, the pinnacle event of the jump-racing calendar.

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Horse racing trainer guilty of hockey stick assault

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Williams will be sentenced next month for the assault, which left a dog walker with a broken arm.

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Should lower-ranked teams always play at home in the FA Cup?

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After some superb FA Cup fifth-round ties, BBC Sport looks at whether lower-ranked teams should always get to play at home.

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Superb India crush New Zealand to defend T20 title

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India banish the ghosts of 2023 by emphatically beating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad to defend their T20 World Cup title.

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Eze stunner spares Arsenal from Mansfield upset

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Arsenal's Eberechi Eze comes off the bench to score the winning goal against League One side Mansfield, sending the Gunners through to the FA Cup quarter-finals.

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McCullum and Key look set to retain ECB support

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Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key look likely to retain the support of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) despite a disappointing winter.

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US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says

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Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.

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Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends

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Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.

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Farrell expects talks over Ireland future after Saracens links

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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he expects to "have discussions" with the Irish Rugby Football Union over his future after he was linked with Saracens.

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Triple killer's ex-housemate 'left flat out of fear'

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Valdo Calocane went on to carry out deadly attacks in Nottingham in 2023, killing three people.

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Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Chelsea fan Noah Kahan

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BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter Noah Kahan plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this week's midweek Premier League fixtures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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'Doctors said my excruciating period pain was anxiety'

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Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.

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Deadly Texas bar shooting is 'potentially an act of terrorism', FBI says

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Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman also shot dead on the scene.

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India set up England semi-final at T20 World Cup

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India secure a T20 World Cup semi-final showdown with England after a five-wicket victory over West Indies thanks to Sanju Samson's scintillating unbeaten 97.

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Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months

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What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer?

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Brennan follows Cavendish with victory in Belgium

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Matthew Brennan becomes the first Briton to win the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne one-day race in Belgium since cycling great Sir Mark Cavendish.

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Sir Alex, 'unbelievable' Braga & Tynecastle keep Hearts on course

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With Sir Alex Ferguson a VIP guest, a tireless forward and a raucous support, Hearts take another giant stride towards a momentous title.

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Minister Josh Simons resigns after Labour Together claims

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Simons faced claims the think tank he used to run commissioned a report which looked into the background of journalists.

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Pakistan knocked out as New Zealand reach T20 World Cup semis

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Sahibzada Farhan makes a superb century as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by five runs in the T20 World Cup Super 8s but miss out on a semi-final spot on net run-rate.

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Ahmed and Jacks rally to lead England to thrilling win over New Zealand

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Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks lead England to an unlikely four-wicket win over New Zealand in a nail-biting finish at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

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How have Chelsea made biggest loss in English football history?

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Chelsea recorded a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25 - the highest loss ever made by an English football club - according to financial figures released by Uefa. How did it happen?

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Bord consortium pull out of Sheff Wed takeover

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A consortium led by former professional poker player James Bord pulls out of a takeover of Sheffield Wednesday

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England through to semis after thrilling win over Pakistan

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Harry Brook scores a sensational century under pressure to lead England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a two-wicket victory over Pakistan in Pallekele.

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Hetmyer hammers 85 as West Indies thrash Zimbabwe

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Shimron Hetmyer stars as West Indies maintain their perfect record at the 2026 T20 World Cup with a 107-run win over Zimbabwe to start their Super 8 stage.

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Why 2026 marks a Winter Olympic turning point for Team GB

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Three golds, a record-equalling medal haul - the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been one to remember for Team GB.

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Scotland battle back for Six Nations win over Wales

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Scotland battle back to inflict a heart-breaking Six Nations defeat against Wales in a thrilling game in Cardiff.

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Trump administration fires Virginia prosecutor hours after judges appointed him

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It is the second time this month that the Trump administration has abruptly fired a prosecutor who was appointed by judges.

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'Ireland plot upset with title hopes on the line'

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Ireland hope to pull off a major upset and deliver a statement Six Nations win in Saturday's showdown at Allianz Stadium.

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Norris admits new F1 cars 'not purest form of racing'

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Lando Norris admits he described the new Formula 1 cars as "a lot of fun" last week to "see what the reaction was of everyone".

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Farmer Tony Martin leaves £2.5m to 'loyal friend'

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Martin, jailed in 2000 for the killing of a burglar, leaves his estate to a former pub landlady.

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'I would sell a lung for a Hannah Montana tour': Fans react to 20th anniversary special announcement

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Fans are gearing up for the "Hannahversary" - a special to mark the show's 20th anniversary.

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I Am Maximus heads weights for Grand National

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The 2024 Grand National winner I Am Maximus heads the weights for this year's race at Aintree on 11 April.

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Brilliant Nepal chase down 170 to beat Scotland

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Scotland's T20 World Cup campaign finishes on a low note as Nepal chase down 170 in a thrilling contest at the Wankhede Stadium to claim their first victory on this stage since 2014.

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Australia on brink as Nissanka sends Sri Lanka through

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Australia's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup are all but over after Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka hit a brilliant unbeaten 100 to condemn them to an eight-wicket defeat in Pallekele.

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Dominant India thrash rivals Pakistan in Colombo

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India continue their recent on-field dominance over Pakistan by winning their highly anticipated meeting in Colombo by 61 runs to confirm their place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup.

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Mansfield's Reed scores fabulous free-kick to upset Burnley

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Watch Mansfield Town's Louis Reed produce "set-piece sorcery," scoring a sensational free kick to stun Premier League side Burnley and reach the FA Cup fifth round.

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Which side of 'split personality' Scotland will face England?

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Scotland have a split personality. Which side of their character will we see most on Saturday? There's no telling, writes Tom English.

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BBC to make hundreds of millions of pounds of cuts

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The outgoing director general told staff about the savings during an internal call on Thursday.

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'We warned nursery about abuser Vincent Chan - they dismissed us,' parents tell BBC

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The parents of two children who say they warned nursery staff about Chan tell the BBC they felt ignored.

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What do we know about Kim Jong Un's daughter - and expected successor?

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Kim Jong Un has chosen Miss Kim as his heir, South Korea's spy agency says - but what exactly do we know about her?

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Norway's former PM charged with gross corruption over Epstein links

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The charge was brought after the Council of Europe lifted his immunity, which he had as its former secretary general.

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England spun out by West Indies at T20 World Cup

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England's batters are spun out by West Indies in Mumbai as Harry Brook's side fall to a 30-run defeat in their second match at the T20 World Cup.

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Norwegian biathlete wins bronze then confesses to affair on live TV

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Winter Olympics bronze medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid says on live TV that he made the "biggest mistake" by cheating on his girlfriend.

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Friends set for new UK streamer as HBO Max reveals launch plans

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HBO Max will join the UK's streaming wars on 26 March, with shows including Friends and The Pitt.

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Airport safety concerns ground flights from remote British overseas island of St Helena

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Residents on the remote British overseas territory have been left stranded after fire safety concerns grounded flights.

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Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content

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The online chat service, which has 200 million monthly users, will blur adult content by default.

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Bangladesh ask Pakistan to play India in World Cup

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Bangladesh ask Pakistan to end their planned boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India, opening the door for the fixture to be played.

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France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA

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Police have recovered DNA from a weapon but cannot determine which of the brothers used it.

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Flight to UK for turtle washed up in Storm Goretti

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The rescued loggerhead turtle will be flown from the Channel Islands to mainland on Tuesday.

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Self-taught Welsh learner travels 4,000 miles to sit exam

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A US judge travels more than 4,000 miles after teaching himself Welsh.

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Influential Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90

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The guitarist, composer and band leader fused Ghanaian music and funk to create tracks sampled around the world.

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Arundell scores hat-trick as England heap misery on Wales

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A remorseless England pile misery and points on Wales as they began their hunt for a first Six Nations title since 2020.

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France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links

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The socialist grandee and his daughter are being investigated for suspected "laundering of tax-fraud proceeds".

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Lola Young announces first gig since collapsing on stage

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The Messy singer says she will play a "small intimate show" at the London Palladium in March.

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Restaurateur guilty of spiking woman's drink

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Vikas Nath, 63, used a straw to put gamma-butyrolactone into the woman's drink at a club in Mayfair.

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Cash & Glasspool avoid scare as GB beat Norway 3-0

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Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool avoid a huge scare to put Great Britain into the final round of Davis Cup qualifying with a 3-0 win over Norway.

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No punishment for Kenworthy's graphic ICE message

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Team GB skier Gus Kenworthy will not be punished after appearing to urinate a graphic message about the United States' immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) in the snow, then posting a photograph of it online.

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Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough

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The swap - the first since October - sees 157 Ukrainians and 160 Russians returned home.

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Lebanon says Israel sprayed southern villages with concentrated herbicide

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Israel declines to comment on the allegation its planes sprayed glyphosate over an area with extensive farmland.

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How penis injections became a Winter Olympic talking point

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World Anti-Doping chiefs will investigate claims male ski jumpers are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance, if a complaint is made.

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How penis injections became a Winter Olympic talking point

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World Anti-Doping chiefs will investigate claims male ski jumpers are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance, if a complaint is made.

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Who is Peter Mandelson?

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A key Labour figure for decades, Lord Mandelson faces renewed scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump's life

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Prosecutors claimed that Routh, 59, remained 'totally unrepentant' for the incident in Florida.

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Why time is running out for Milan's iconic San Siro

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BBC Sport visits the San Siro in Milan, the venue for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, to find out why this could be the last global event held at the iconic stadium, and what comes next.

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Record-breaking India race into World Cup final

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India will play England in the final of the Under-19 World Cup after a record-breaking run-chase against Afghanistan in Harare.

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Iran's president says it is ready to negotiate with the US

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Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.

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England sweep Sri Lanka series in low-scoring thriller

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England successfully defend a target of 129 to win by 12 runs against Sri Lanka in an enthralling contest, completing a 3-0 T20 series sweep.

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'Niggly' Mann aims to get under England's skin

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Wales flanker Alex Mann says he likes to try and get under the skin of the opposition as he prepares to face England in Saturday's Six Nations opener.

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Has the January transfer window always felt flat?

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With just seven Premier League deals done on transfer deadline day, has the winter transfer window become a damp squib?

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Chelsea and Strasbourg swap defenders on deadline day

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Chelsea recall Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg, with Aaron Anselmino to move in the opposite direction.

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Mateta's move from Palace to AC Milan called off

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Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan is called off because of issues with his medical.

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Parents of girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday speak of 'unbearable pain'

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Tasneem and Zubair Makda say they are "forever changed" since their daughter was swept away by a wave.

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Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release

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A congressman confirmed that Liam Conejo Ramos had been released and was at home with his hat and backpack.

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Snow Moon set to illuminate the sky but will cloudy weather spoil the view?

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The full Moon in February is known as the Snow Moon.

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Reform using 'brutal and intrusive' vetting to pick candidates

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Reform councillor says the candidate vetting process has been "corrected" ahead of Welsh elections.

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Kelly outpoints Murtazaliev to win world title

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Britain's Josh Kelly puts on a slick performance to beat Bakhram Murtazaliev and win the IBF light-middleweight title by majority decision in Newcastle.

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'A great headache' - can Madueke stake claim for Arsenal and England?

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The sight of Noni Madueke flying past defenders and putting dangerous crosses into the penalty will have been a welcome sight for Mikel Arteta.

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Ice hockey venue unfinished days before Winter Olympics

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Olympic organisers face a race against time to finish the new ice hockey arena in Milan - five days before the venue is due to host its first match.

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Are Arsenal fans making team nervous in title race?

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Is a nervousness among Arsenal fans affecting the players in the Premier League title race? Alex Howell looks at what impact this could have on Mikel Arteta's side as they look to end a run of three second-placed finishes.

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Driver jailed for life over deadly Christmas Day rampage in London's West End

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Anthony Gilheaney hit four men on Shaftesbury Avenue, killing Aiden Chapman and injuring the others.

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Four guilty of murdering innocent woman in drug turf war

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Joanne Penney was shot dead at close range when she opened the door of a property in Talbot Green.

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'Most talked about thing in world football' - Newcastle's life after Isak

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Newcastle United face Liverpool on Saturday for the first time since the injured Alexander Isak left the club in September following "the most talked about" saga in world football

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Arsenal in talks to sign Barcelona's Batlle in summer

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Arsenal have held advanced discussions with Barcelona full-back Ona Batlle in the hope of reaching a pre-contract agreement to sign her in the summer.

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Chagos discussions with US continue, says Starmer

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The prime minister says he has discussed the deal with Donald Trump, but there are concerns in Whitehall the US could withdraw support for the agreement.

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Passenger tells BBC of moment of Russian drone strike on crowded train

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Five people died in the attack in northeastern Ukraine when three drones targeted the train.

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Watch: Giant pandas play in Washington DC snowstorm

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The video shows Bao Li and Qing Bao tumbling, climbing trees and running through the snow that fell across wide swaths of the US.

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Starmer vows to push ahead with cuts to jury trials despite backlash

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The prime minister says he made a promise to crime victims that he would tackle court delays.

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Djokovic's path to 25 opens up - but clear obstacles remain

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Novak Djokovic's chances of winning a record 25th Grand Slam title are increasingly becoming now or never. Are the stars aligning in Melbourne?

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Revolution Bars to enter administration with 2,200 jobs at risk

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The pub and bar group has blamed government policy for its issues as it searches for a buyer.

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Three charged over alleged intifada chants at pro-Palestinian protest

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The force say the two women and a man were arrested at a protest outside the Ministry of Justice in London last month.

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Asylum seeker guilty of raping woman, 18, in park

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Sheraz Malik, 28, is convicted of two counts of rape in June last year in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

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Greater belief inspiring British progress - Cairess

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Emile Cairess says British athletes now have the "belief" that they can compete with the world's best before he targets Mohamed Farah's national record at the 2026 London Marathon.

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Man City 'got job done' - so is WSL title race over?

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Manchester City capitalised on Chelsea's defeat to open up a nine-point lead at the top of the Women's Super League. Is the title race over?

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Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election to become MP

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He said in a statement that he wants to back the Labour government "not undermine it".

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I have to go home and tell my children it's not nice to lie, says The Traitors' Rachel

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From poker faces to genuine shock, Rachel's game face was on par to get her through some serious heat amongst fellow competitors.

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German FA official wants World Cup boycott talks

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A German football association official believes it is time to consider a boycott of the 2026 World Cup in the wake of United States President Donald Trump's actions.

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Brook criticises 'worst ever' pitch after ODI win

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England captain Harry Brook says the pitch used for the second one-day international against Sri Lanka in Colombo was "probably the worst" he's played on.

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Borthwick dares England to dream of Paris glory

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Steve Borthwick has given England the challenge of leading a final-round assault on Paris as they chase Six Nations glory for the first time in seven years.

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Hamnet writer Maggie O'Farrell says Oscar nod 'very surreal'

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Hamnet, based on the novel written by Coleraine-born Maggie O'Farrell, picks up eight Oscar nominations.

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Midfielder Casemiro to leave Man Utd this summer

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Manchester United say midfielder Casemiro will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of this season.

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US to transfer Islamic State prisoners from Syria to Iraq

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The move comes as Syrian government forces take control of north-eastern areas where Kurdish-led forces have long controlled.

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Body found in search for swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day

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It follows the disppearance of two swimmers at Budleigh Salterton in a festive swim.

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Former England captain George to retire in 2027

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Former England captain Jamie George is to retire at the end of 2027 after agreeing a one-year contract extension with Saracens.

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The talking points from Ireland's Six Nations squad

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Andy Farrell has named his Ireland squad for the 2026 Six Nations, but what are the big talking points from his selection?

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Catherine and William try curling in Stirling

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The Prince and Princess of Wales also met the Team GB and Paralympics GB curling teams ahead of the Winter Olympic Games.

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Europe to suspend approval of US tariffs deal

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The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.

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Mum gives CPR to her baby with rare condition after seizure in Tesco

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Rupert Smith, seven months, has a rare genetic disorder called alternating hemiplegia of childhood.

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NFL play-offs - how final four can make it to Super Bowl

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We look at what the four teams left standing need to do to make it to Super Bowl 60 and the key factors in Sunday's Conference Championship games.

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Under-pressure Frank 'feeling trust' of Spurs board

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Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank says lunch with board members is an "extremely good sign" despite pressure mounting on him during an underwhelming season.

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Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'

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Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical.

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Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes

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President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.

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The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?

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Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?

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Goals galore in FA Cup as Liverpool, Man Utd & Man City progress

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Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United all cruise into the fifth round of the Women's FA Cup as 55 goals are scored across 12 matches on Sunday.

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US judge restricts crowd control tactics by ICE towards Minneapolis protesters

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The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

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A 'perfect' start for Carrick - how Man Utd ran rivals ragged

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Michael Carrick gets his interim spell as Mancheter United head coach off to the perfect start as they out-play their Manchester rivals at Old Trafford.

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'No energy' and 'predictable' - Guardiola won't blame VAR for derby loss

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Manchester City were outfought by rivals Manchester United on Saturday lunchtime and the damaging defeat could leave them outmanoeuvred in this season's Premier League title race.

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Crystal Palace 'abandoned' by board - Glasner

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Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is left frustrated after his side's defeat by Sunderland, saying the club's board have "abandoned'" them and he can no longer stay quiet because he wants to "defend his players".

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