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Furious Trump accuses Zelensky of 'gambling with World War Three'

The US president clashes with Ukraine's leader in fiery Oval Office exchange over ending the war with Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n1w0ECD via IFTTT

GB News wins Ofcom legal challenge over Jacob Rees-Mogg shows

The High Court says Ofcom's rulings over two shows hosted by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg were unlawful. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KzcmsdM

Katy Perry to head to space on Blue Origin all-women flight

The American singer will be joined by Lauren Sanchez, whose fiancee Jeff Bezos owns Blue Origin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T6GjZIt

The Tates in the States

Self-described misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b6jp1zR

Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy

England are out of the Champions Trophy following an eight-run defeat by Afghanistan in a thrilling game in Lahore. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7cjuRDZ

American loses UK appeal to become legally non-binary

Lord Justice Singh says the issue is "better suited to resolution in Parliament than the courts". from BBC News https://ift.tt/9BHcZ5F

Americanswers... on 5 Live! What's Elon Musk's latest threat to federal workers?

And will the president listen to European leaders this week? from BBC News https://ift.tt/rH3hzsk

Fiorentina's Kean in hospital after collapsing on pitch

Fiorentina striker Moise Kean collapses on the pitch and is taken to hospital after sustaining a head injury during a 1-0 defeat at Hellas Verona. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pIkZm24

Pope Francis remains 'critical' and has kidney problem, Vatican says

The pontiff "continues to be alert and well oriented" and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PhlMUO1 via IFTTT

Watch Six Nations Rugby Special

Ugo Monye has detailed analysis from the third round of the Six Nations championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qZvAepE

California asks US government for billions in fire relief funds

Governor Gavin Newsom said the requested funds will help in immediate and long-term recovery work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y85MWx7 via IFTTT

Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jyfLx9v

Man seriously injured in stabbing at Berlin Holocaust memorial

Police are looking for the suspect, who they believe fled the scene with the weapon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OWkVt92

Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?

Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eyg7hZ5

'Fighting for change' - what next for Spain & Rubiales after trial?

550 days after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips on the world's biggest stage, Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now? from BBC News https://ift.tt/5vIldRi

Ferrari have every ingredient to win - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari have "absolutely every ingredient to win" as the team launch the car he hopes will take him to an eighth world title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pMPrqFQ

Robson 'honoured' to bring women's game back to Queen's

Former British number one Laura Robson says it is a "huge honour" to welcome women's professional tennis back to Queen's for the first time in more than 50 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C3MFLto

Neymar scores first goal after Santos return

Neymar scores a penalty and sets up another goal as Santos beat Agua Santa 3-1 in the Campeonato Paulista, striking for the first time in his second stint at the club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aUxNT7i

'Funny, kind Semina lit up room': 12-year-old's tragic overdose death

An inquest into the death of Semina Halliwell, who said she was raped by an older boy, finds her death was "unpreventable". from BBC News https://ift.tt/lBeXh8g

Gourley & Nielsen break British records at Keely Klassic

Neil Gourley breaks the men's British indoor 1,000m and Lina Nielsen does the same in the women's 300m at the Keely Klassic in Birmingham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/13dWDaN

JD Vance attacks Europe over free speech and migration

The vice-president's speech at the Munich Security Conference was denounced by several European leaders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CLXkcgm via IFTTT

Snow, ice and freezing rain to hit parts of UK as yellow weather warning issued

Snow, ice and freezing rain are forecast for parts of the UK this weekend from BBC News https://ift.tt/RBrKGSb

Premier League sponsorship rules 'void' says tribunal

The Premier League's rules governing sponsorship deals from the period between between 2021 and 2024 are "void and unenforceable", a tribunal rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M6YOpFR

NHS 'recovery plan' fails to deliver new dentists or more appointments

NHS leaders say the contract for dentists to carry out NHS work needs redrawing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yX2mI3B

Inside the Royal Free - what it tells us about the NHS

From frustrated staff and ageing equipment to life-saving care, what life on the frontline is like. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fspNJzt

We speak to Lord Mandelson, the new ambassador to US

A conversation on day one of the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mji7CW0

Elderly hostage in Gaza was killed in 7 October attack, Israel says

The 86-year-old is one of the hostages meant to be freed by Hamas within the next three weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pAqrokx via IFTTT

Rubiales tells court Hermoso consented to World Cup kiss

The former Spanish football federation tells a court he is "absolutely sure" the kiss was consensual. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yR8mGKd

Barca's Leon accused of 'violating privacy' of opponent

Espanyol accuse Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon of "violating the privacy" of their player Daniela Caracas following an incident in a Liga F game on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xaBRFOs

The World Cup kiss that's gripping Spain

Spain's former football boss accused of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso from BBC News https://ift.tt/C9RHtjn

Six Nations Rugby

Join Ugo Monye for detailed analysis of the second round of this year’s Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fgci258

Motor neurone disease campaigner Sam Perkins dies

The sportsman raised hundreds of thousands of pounds after being diagnosed with the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wi5cJGS

Daly try gives England precious victory over France

England strike in the 79th-minute to win a roller-coaster Six Nations encounter against France at Allianz Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mVqSEU4

'Strike of a lifetime' - an own-goal that belongs in FA Cup folklore

Manchester City come from behind to knock League One Leyton Orient out of the FA Cup but Jamie Donley produces the strike of a lifetime for the Londoners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lhx7UPy

Trump suspends tariffs on small packages from China

The order ending duty-free shipment of packages from China worth less than $800 had caused chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PcVLypd via IFTTT

15 things Trump and his team did this week

In his third week back in office, Trump took action on issues from transgender competitors in women's sports to Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WqbniN2

Israel minister tells army to plan for Palestinians leaving Gaza

It comes after President Trump proposed for Gazans to relocate, drawing widespread condemnation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6QzxNnZ

Man launches fight against fine for loudspeaker call at French station

The outraged passenger hires a lawyer to dispute the fine over a public phone call in Nantes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qt9hOiZ via IFTTT

Law to make social housing landlords fix mould in force from October

Campaigners called for change after two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from mould exposure at his home in 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rVJt4oO

Councils fear the local is being taken out of local government

Ministers say the plans will save money but some councils are worried they are diverting focus from other issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QIh1k80

Million pound watch heist staged and London shop boss knew, court told

A man accused of robbing a jeweller says the raid was fake and the shop's manager, who later took his life, knew. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GfCvYrQ

Women with endometriosis earn less, research shows

Researchers suggest that following diagnosis, women may take lower-paid jobs or work fewer hours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T4YVX0i

Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: China Strikes Back

Plus, what role does the drug Fentanyl have in the trade disputes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kyBMatu

Aston Villa sign PSG midfielder Asensio on loan

Aston Villa sign Spain midfielder Marco Asensio on loan from Paris St-Germain until the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PKDRsmy

Boy, 15, dies after being stabbed at school in Sheffield

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xzfu8Te

Bill Gates on wealth, influence and technology

The Microsoft founder gives his verdict on the alliance between Trump and Musk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uvYcti4

'The perfect batter for his time' - meet India's latest record-breaker

Meet India's latest batting superstar Abhishek Sharma, who struck a record-breaking 135 in their T20 win over England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xacu6P7

Victims of Philadelphia air ambulance crash named

Investigators have not been able to locate the aircraft's black box yet, which could provide clues into the cause of the crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pCz2XxO via IFTTT

Former captain George returns to England squad

Former captain Jamie George has re-joined England's squad ahead of their second Six Nations match against France at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pOjV3QF

Trump says Venezuela will accept migrants returned from US

The move follows talks between Maduro and a Trump envoy that led to the release of six US detainees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ikm9Ft3

Holders Ireland seal bonus-point win over England

Ireland score three second-half tries to launch their bid for a third successive Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over England in Dublin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZJGpXOL