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The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins

Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i8O7GSq

From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from confirmation hearing of Trump's Fed chair pick

He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NpGUxst

MPs Grill Starmer Over Mandelson (Again)

PM defends his actions over the appointment of Mandelson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m56aUbi

US singer D4vd charged with murder stemming from death of missing teenage girl

Prosecutors say he could face life in prison due to special circumstances surrounding the girl's disappearance and death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/woH8exs

Record-breaking Bayern win Bundesliga - now for the Treble

Free-scoring Bayern Munich swept to the German title for the 35th time. Now their sights turn towards completing the Treble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V5Mnfyq

Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting

Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qMdoYkH

Bayern keen on Villa's Rogers - Sunday's gossip

Bayern Munich are keen on Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Curtis Jones is preparing to leave Liverpool, and Real Madrid are considering appointing Jose Mourinho again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MDdwO4l

Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet? Can he survive?

Newcastle are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League following defeat by Bournemouth. Will manager Eddie Howe turn it around? from BBC News https://ift.tt/lyWLY3w

Mental stress led to anti-doping charge - Vondrousova

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is charged with refusing a doping test by the ITIA in an incident the Czech player said happened as she had "reached a breaking point after months of physical and mental stress". from BBC News https://ift.tt/pyJhmUg

Japan comes up with new word for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer

The term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MzbQdrk

Mandelson Failed Security Vetting…Who Knew What, When?

Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says from BBC News https://ift.tt/SxjkVre

Kildunne shifts to wing and Burton to play at lock as England ring changes

Ellie Kildunne is named on the wing, rather than in her regular full-back role, as part of a much-changed England line-up to face Scotland in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t8s97Db

SantaCon organiser charged with stealing $1m from charity pub crawl

Prosecutors say Stefan Pildes spent hundreds of thousands of $2.7m raised for charity on personal expenses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fn0E8DY

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3gD29AS

The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack

Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3oiPrt2

US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes

The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/edEyAD2

Van Aert beats Pogacar in thrilling Paris-Roubaix sprint

Wout van Aert beats four-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar in a thrilling sprint finish to win the Paris-Roubaix title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zWvQ3lp

Fortune favours the brave - will Slot start Ngumoha against PSG?

Liverpool's 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha stole the show against Fulham - will Arne Slot now start him against PSG? from BBC News https://ift.tt/QXH4U06

Scotland celebrate hard-fought victory over Wales

Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a 24-19 victory over Wales in Cardiff in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/32FVhlv

England far from perfect but Red Roses machine marches on

England star Ellie Kildunne says a record Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium against Ireland is now becoming "the norm". from BBC News https://ift.tt/bT2dQiX

Light & lean Fury happy to be 'young fresh hunter' again

Tyson Fury says he took his undefeated record "for granted" as he appeared lean and sharp at the weigh-in for Saturday's bout with Arslanbek Makhmudov. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0KOW5xw

Met PC caught making 'appalling' remarks sacked

Charlie Cano was filmed during an undercover Panorama investigation at Charing Cross police station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PQYoR2S

'Cold as ice': Serial killer admits to eight murders in case that haunted Long Island for years

Rex Heuermann's plea ends a case that police took 13 years to solve, frustrating the public and victims' family. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VbYvcUB

Watson's call for lifetime bans shows PGA Tour-LIV scars still run deep

Golf icon Tom Watson says LIV defectors like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed should not have been allowed back on the PGA Tour and banned for life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rtEkW6o

Rowland starts as much-changed England face Ireland

England utility back Helena Rowland will start at inside centre in a much-changed team for their Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GsXmnNM

Lidl begins building its first ever pub

The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DN8wgZx

Buttler hits fifty then seals win with final-ball run-out in thriller

Jos Buttler finds form at the IPL before winning the match for Gujarat Titans with a final-ball run-out in a remarkable one-run victory over Delhi Capitals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qPdgaxk

Thousands of England and Scotland World Cup tickets on resale at inflated prices

England and Scotland fans hoping to get to ticket to this summer's World Cup finals face paying vastly inflated prices through Fifa's official resale platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oMqNhSL

Bayern face waiting game on 'very special' Kane

Bayern Munich are waiting on the fitness of "very special" Harry Kane to see if he can lead their challenge to overcome Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MR937NU

Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xNlqbWV

Britain's Cameron becomes two-weight world champion

Britain's Chantelle Cameron put on a dominant performance to beat Michaela Kotaskova and claim the vacant WBO light-middleweight world title at the Olympia in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kCP2SnV

Leinster survive Edinburgh scare to reach Champions Cup semi-final

Leinster turn on the style in the second half to beat Edinburgh 49-31 in a chaotic Champions Cup last-16 game at the Aviva Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uf0jvzc

Sale hold off Quins comeback to reach Champions Cup last eight

Sale Sharks hold off a second-half comeback from Harlequins to progress to the Champions Cup quarter-finals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/27UfGEk

Rohl won't watch title rivals as Rangers take top spot

As Rangers move to the top of the Scottish Premiership for the first time this season, head coach Danny Rohl is "convinced" they can finish the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A0HtLX5

Arteta defends Arsenal's international withdrawals

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have '"a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DNxFEnr

French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wyqPond

Firm handed 'record' illegal tree felling fine

Landowner Motor Fuel Ltd was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £268,751. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gq9kBsa

Brook and Bethell cautioned over conduct on NZ tour

England white-ball captain Harry Brook and all-rounder Jacob Bethell are given a caution notice over their conduct on the tour of New Zealand last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1OEMzt5

Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP

No disciplinary action was taken over the allegations of an inappropriate relationship with Scottish MP Joani Reid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5LtgSVl