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Virginia Giuffre in hospital after 'serious accident', spokesperson says

A spokesperson told the BBC Giuffre "greatly appreciates the support and well wishes people are sending". from BBC News https://ift.tt/F4t1XZO

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/gyjkVBA

Calls of grief into the night at preschool destroyed in earthquake

At least 12 children were killed when their preschool collapsed as Friday’s huge quake hit Myanmar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZL1ui7P

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Could Trump run for a third term?

And why is Elon Musk handing out $1 million dollar cheques to voters? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Icfmvbi

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/dmOAzhI

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/Puo3Hw1

Should Forest have been awarded penalty for Mitoma challenge?

After a VAR review, referee Peter Bankes overturns his decision to award Nottingham Forest a penalty for Kaoru Mitoma's challenge on Elliot Anderson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EdZBcXf

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/SKX7EWj

North Sea crash oil tanker to have cargo of fuel removed

Barrels of jet fuel are being removed from the Stena Immaculate before it is towed to Newcastle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kh5v76Q

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/ejTuHtG

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/gdefPhQ

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/avhVAGp

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/Nmzlsd9

A journalist has entered the top secret military chat

And there’s a Ukraine-Russia Black Sea ceasefire deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RVInPFr

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/a3lu4Ff

Radio host Chris Stark diagnosed with testicular cancer

The Capital Breakfast host said he was 'effectively cured' after the disease was caught early. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vol6eH5

Ashutosh stars as Delhi beat Lucknow in IPL thriller

Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 helps Delhi Capitals clinch a dramatic one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X4lotbN

Learnings to take as England start World Cup year with win

Head coach John Mitchell says England will learn from being tested by Italy, as the Red Roses make a winning start to the Women's Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lr45BYx

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/zaEsuTe

Protesters in Turkey rally 'for justice' after mayor's arrest

Protesters have taken to the streets for a fourth night after Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/65kqMPD

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/GOPLgkB

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/6xNr48d

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/QkNiUxS

Jamie Laing's Comic Relief challenge raises more than £2m

The BBC Radio 1 presenter ran 150 miles for Comic Relief, crossing the finish line in Salford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZbihQUW

Double agent Oleg Gordievsky dies aged 86

Counter-terrorism police are assisting the coroner, but his death is not being treated as suspicious. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kw7GKWa

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/cNRrg3p

Taliban frees US man held in Afghanistan for two years

George Glezmann's release comes after talks between US and Taliban officials in Kabul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q1U7T4X

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/pbEyJc7

Players v tennis tours: why the lawsuit and what next?

BBC Sport tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at the key questions after a players' union co-founded by Novak Djokovic began legal action against tennis' governing bodies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YaECRid

Is Donald Trump ready to defy the courts?

Or has he already done so? from BBC News https://ift.tt/odZ8cIL

'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/Xe5zHKu

'Coward' paedophile who fled country for three decades convicted of 97 charges

Richard Burrows is convicted after spending nearly 30 years on the run, Cheshire Police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WzMyKPn

Cup final loss ends tough week for Liverpool - Slot

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says his side's 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle at Wembley ends a "tough week". from BBC News https://ift.tt/EnuJrte

Watch: Six Nations Rugby Special

Ugo Monye introduces highlights from the final round of the Six Nations championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vcaI6l0

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/D2O8aCx

20-year-old Pollock scores two tries on England debut

20-year-old Henry Pollock scores two tries for England on his debut against Wales in the Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x7BkGcu

Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount

Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UYxOmat

'So unfortunate' - why Alvarez's penalty was ruled out

MOTD pundits analyse Julian Alvarez's "unfortunate" double-touch penalty that was disallowed for Atletico Madrid in their dramatic penalty shootout loss to rivals Real in the Champions League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rE9OqVB

Pakistan army says 300 hostages freed from train

More than 30 militants were killed in the operation, a military spokesperson says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FoevHWI

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/KsJObG3

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/d1wgScr

Nationwide customers to get £50 each after Virgin deal

More than 12 million members will receive the money directly into their accounts by the end of April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yxpHu0Y

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/1PMFmxl

Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football from BBC News https://ift.tt/4YkV3rE

England shine in the sun but Cardiff cauldron awaits

England delivered the scoreline and style that their fans craved, but they will face a stiff test to repeat that feat on the final day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K2ZXhC4

Six Nations Rugby

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

Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says

The 88-year-old prayed on Saturday morning in the chapel of the papal suite at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LS9yPXa

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/hVYRaQo

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/akxZBRS

Meghan's new Netflix show renewed for second series

The Duchess of Sussex launched With Love, Meghan on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BSoEZxM

Four sentenced over £200m money laundering plot

The case was one of the biggest of its kind in UK legal history, the Crown Prosecution Service says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pr2v8O4

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/dAVoczB

US lost a fifth of its butterflies within two decades

However the researchers say butterflies may be able to recover if urgent conservation measures are taken. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xjSazk7

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/9ietFEP

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/OXK0Rrc

'I lost trust' in Gaza film, says BBC boss Tim Davie

The BBC removed the programme after it emerged the 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas official. from BBC News https://ift.tt/asPd6Mi

Millie Bobby Brown says journalists are 'bullying' her

The 21-year-old Stranger Things actress has reacted to headlines about her recent media appearances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BPJsCN5

Is a truce between Ukraine and Russia possible?

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

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/l8UyN3b

R&B hitmaker Angie Stone dead in car crash

The Wish I Didn't Miss You singer was involved in a collision in Alabama following a performance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zlSOZse

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/YFCwsr9

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/lAknqKT