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Haaland to see specialist for ankle injury

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will see a specialist after sustaining a left ankle injury in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kldPs0m

Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith, and Joe Hart react to the weekend's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G97kwra

Another milestone - but when could Kane win first trophy?

Harry Kane hit his 22nd league goal on Saturday to reach a new milestone and move a step closer to ending his long wait for a trophy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AzR697u

Trump 'very angry' with Putin over ceasefire negotiations

It marks the first time Trump has seriously threatened Russia with consequences for dragging its feet in Ukraine ceasefire negotiations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HBVI8lh via IFTTT

More Myanmar quake survivors pulled from rubble but hundreds still missing

At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P7CcRKQ

Myanmar quake toll passes 1,600 as people dig for survivors with bare hands

An acute lack of equipment, patchy communications and wrecked roads are hampering the search for survivors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TM8rWQ1 via IFTTT

'Don't you drop that!': Ant & Dec join Newcastle players on parade

Tens of thousands of supporters have joined the celebrations as the bus travels through the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tghw3jr

Kildunne marks 50th England cap with hat-trick against Wales

Ellie Kildunne scores a hat-trick on her 50th England appearance in an emphatic victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium in the Women's Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xzy4GMn

Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip

Denmark's prime minister said the visit by the US VP and other top officials  showed a "lack of respect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/6k9lgQG via IFTTT

Prominent Jewish figures boycott Israel antisemitism event over far-right guests

Several key leaders stayed away because of the inclusion of far-right politicians from Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M4aHnSf

Prevent boss leaves role after Southport failings

His departure follows a damming review that found Prevent prematurely closed Axel Rudakubana's case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MKOkofx

RFU chief Sweeney survives no-confidence vote

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney survives a vote of no-confidence at a special general meeting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xQhZt1A

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FrlCSfz

Inquest into girl's death will 'focus on TikTok'

A coroner is to instruct Ofcom to request data from the online accounts of 13-year-old Maia Walsh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DzkchZ2

Baby slings unsafe for hands-free feeding, charities warn

Parenting charities, including the NCT, have updated their advice saying slings and carriers are unsafe for feeding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S5VacPu

Trump names conservative media critic as US ambassador to South Africa

Brent Bozell's nomination comes at a time when relations between South Africa and the United States are at a low point. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o5T4mEs

Two French air display jets crash in rehearsal

The three occupants of the two Alpha Jets that collided ejected and were "found alive and conscious". from BBC News https://ift.tt/aTS2Yrd

Brisbane to build 63,000-seater stadium for 2032 Games

The Queensland Government confirms plans to build a new 63,000-seater stadium for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cf3DIyT

Two French air display jets crash in rehearsal

The three occupants of the two Alpha Jets that collided ejected and were "found alive and conscious". from BBC News https://ift.tt/aTS2Yrd via IFTTT

Katya Adler: Disdain for Europe in US chat horrifies EU

As top US officials describe Europe as "freeloaders", European leaders and policy-makers are said to be "sick to the stomach". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3nDYhBA

Britain's Brennan, 19, wins Volta a Catalunya stage one

British teenager Matthew Brennan claims his first World Tour race win with a stunning victory on stage one of the Volta a Catalunya. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KVtaqpW

First case of bird flu in sheep found on UK farm

The UK's chief veterinary officer confirms the case was discovered on a farm in Yorkshire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/27aQeoq

My baby's premature birth was humbling, says Beatrice

The royal describes "months of sheer worry" she experienced over the birth of her second child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/atCHf0d

My baby's premature birth was humbling, says Beatrice

The royal describes "months of sheer worry" she experienced over the birth of her second child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tc8CDRx

Netflix's answer to The Traitors, and a rival to The Sims: What’s coming up this week

Also this week, Mumford & Sons release their new album, and Holland drops on Amazon Prime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QBFSHnZ

Six Kenyan police personnel killed in ambush near Somalia

No group has claimed responsibility, but an official said the attack followed a pattern of raids by Islamist militant group al-Shabab. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5vUbVzk

Government considering sending failed asylum seekers to Balkans

Home Office officials have discussed proposals to set up overseas "return hubs" from BBC News https://ift.tt/XeSwKlp

At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea

Two people were found dead as multiple fires raged across the country on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9NtiU4S via IFTTT

Urgent investigation ordered into power outage that closed Heathrow Airport

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says there are lessons to be learned after substation fire led to major flight disruption on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/poCwb5c

Trampoline park 'kicks out' boy with Down's syndrome

The boy's sister said a staff member made "derogatory comments" and the police were called. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ang6j9S

Newborn's death 'due to gross failures of midwives'

The coroner at newborn baby Ida Lock's inquest highlights eight opportunities that were missed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jsl8H4K

Depression led mum to kill baby after secret birth

Joanne Sharkey hid what she had done from everyone for more than a quarter of a century. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FbZu1BC

Zelensky tells Russia to drop 'unnecessary' demands ahead of peace talks

Ukraine's leader also says taking Nato membership off the table would be a "big gift to Russia". from BBC News https://ift.tt/CQ8GW9n via IFTTT

Don't fear football regulator, league chief tells rich clubs

English Football League chief Rick Parry rejects claims a regulator would harm the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dIWZp8O

BBC Verify: Assessing Israel's renewed ground operation

Israel has sent more troops into Gaza after resuming airstrikes on what it calls "terror targets". The bombing has killed more than 500 people in the last 72 hours, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify's Nick Beake has been looking at where the Israeli troops are now operating and the impact it's having on Palestinians in the territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Mt0GFu

Edinburgh to stage start of Tour de France in 2027

The men's and women's Tour de France will both begin in Britain in 2027, with Edinburgh to stage the men's Grand Depart. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EW96mpV

Faisal Islam: Hundreds of thousands will be affected by benefits changes

These plans are more geared towards making budgetary numbers add up than fundamental welfare reform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nCQ6z02

BBC Verify: Mapping Israel's wave of strikes

More than 400 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has been assessing footage of the strikes and building a picture of the damage done. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8EyW2RV

'Once again, fear has gripped the people in Gaza'

Gaza residents were woken by airstrikes hitting buildings as Israel shattered a two-month ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E9VXh0z

Angry protests after North Macedonia nightclub disaster

People in Kocani blame corruption after 59 people - many of them teenagers - died in a nightclub inferno. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gyu0ZA7

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iYmla9R via IFTTT

Rising temperatures to bring UK warm start to spring

Temperatures could reach 18C in the south of the UK on Thursday, the same day as the spring equinox. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Llj0csO

Watch: Six Nations Rugby Special

Ugo Monye introduces highlights from the final round of the Six Nations championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F6dkijw

Haaland reaches 100 goal involvements in record time

The records may have slowed down as his goalscoring enters more human levels, but Erling Haaland reaches another landmark in Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Brighton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KOJ9ImX

Tens of thousands attend anti-government protest in Serbia

The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IKGojkn via IFTTT

England rout Wales to keep title dream alive

England run in 10 tries to destroy woeful Wales in Cardiff and keep alive their dreams of snatching a first Six Nations title since 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TjAIvDb

'Terrifying and exhausting' - passengers describe escape from burning plane

Witnesses share their exhausting and terrifying escape after a plane forced to make an emergency landing caught fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/16u7OsI via IFTTT

Tributes to British man killed in Kenyan president's motorcade crash

Edgar Riches, 79, was thought to have been struck by a car in a presidential motorcade in Nairobi from BBC News https://ift.tt/AYJQuzG

First Druze crossing in 50 years as Israel courts allies in Syria

Its overtures towards the Druze is part of strengthening its defences against Syria's new leaders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rDG61vQ

Is Putin ready for a ceasefire or playing for time?

Russia is ready for a halt in fighting, says Vladimir Putin, but he says there are "nuances". from BBC News https://ift.tt/6OPcrUD via IFTTT

There are many angry boys like Elianne's killer, her cousin says

The cousin of Elianne Andam has spoken to BBC London about the devastation caused by her murderer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LUXkK3n

What does NHS England do? Your questions answered on health reforms

As part of Your Voice, Your BBC, we answer questions from you on government plans to scrap NHS England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a4vpbHU

Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?

And can Elon Musk afford a tumble in Tesla's share price? from BBC News https://ift.tt/C2DYhvK

EU hits back at Trump tariffs and warns against trade war

For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UxnWoLe via IFTTT

Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs

Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FVEGSZB

Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle

Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/celjxCp

Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle

Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lxmo9Qh

Club is in period of change - Ratcliffe

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe speaks to BBC Sports editor Dan Roan about the club's finances, redundancies and the players they've inherited. from BBC News https://ift.tt/72rfSIy

Romanian far-right populist appeals against poll ban

Sunday's decision sparked violent protests by Calin Georgescu's supporters in the capital Bucharest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/67z2BGe via IFTTT

Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says

Eli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AaIw2eZ via IFTTT

Six Nations Rugby

Highlights and opinion on a pivotal weekend of Six Nations action as Ireland face France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Iz3Q9KX

What is hantavirus, disease which killed Gene Hackman's wife?

Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to a rare virus transmitted by infected rodents. Here's what to know about the deadly disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VP0olEj via IFTTT

PM pens heartfelt message to daughter on International Women's Day

The prime minister said he wants a future "defined by hope", not prejudice in a touching message to his daughter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z61UqcX

European leaders back 'realistic' Arab plan for Gaza

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain welcomed the plan, which calls for Gaza to be rebuilt over five years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KIQFVgE

Scottish kebab pie crowned UK 'pie of pies'

Christine and Paul Boyle from Boghall Butchers in West Lothian made the award winning pie. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7GEfRvP

Eddie the Eagle can fly v Ipswich - FPL tips & team of the week

With question marks around many of the top strikers this week, why not take a flyer on the likes of Eddie Nketiah and Beto, asks Thomas Woods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B2kXHzo

Fifa to give $1bn as Europe nears Club World Cup deal

Fifa is set to give more than $1bn in prize money to clubs, which is believed to be a record sum, for its summer Club World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6DuWgBm

Three men charged with harassment of BBC presenter

Lighthouse was the subject of BBC programme A Very British Cult presented by Catrin Nye from BBC News https://ift.tt/J39wdbF

Is a truce between Ukraine and Russia possible?

President Macron proposes one-month ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/evyB9QA

Starmer dismisses SNP call to axe Trump state visit

The SNP say Donald Trump needs to be a steadfast ally of Ukraine after a fiery exchange with Zelensky on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c5aFltf

In pictures - Teddy Swims and Sabrina Carpenter lead way on Brit Awards red carpet

The world's biggest artists were on the red carpet at London's O2 Arena ahead of the ceremony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CpcS952

Vance took the lead attacking Zelensky. Why?

Is the US vice-president doing Trump's bidding or looking to the future? from BBC News https://ift.tt/FqU6dmg via IFTTT

Bus crash kills at least 37 in Bolivia

About 30 people were also injured after two buses collided early on Saturday, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qc0hFjg