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Man City's Rodri returns to individual training

Rodri is back in training at Manchester City, completing an individual workout at the club's Etihad Campus on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qAsGBYF

220 requests to replace Paris 2024 Olympic medals

A total of 220 requests have been made to replace medals won at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the French Mint has said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NVStiwL

Five issues for England after Buttler resigns

Picking the right captain and getting the best out of Jos Buttler are just two of the issues facing England after the captain's resignation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8uVwXnk

Gene Hackman's daughters and Clint Eastwood lead tributes to star

Morgan Freeman describes the actor as "incredibly gifted" while Clint Eastwood said he was "extremely saddened" by the news. from BBC News https://ift.tt/erAK8Tf

Man City reported to European Commission over rule breaches - Tebas

La Liga president Javier Tebas reports the Premier League champions to the European Commission over sponsorship deals and subsidiary companies from BBC News https://ift.tt/L46COrF

Tate brothers arrive in US after Romania prosecutors lift travel ban

The pair, facing a rape and trafficking trial, had been banned from leaving Romania in recent years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/udg7Nzp

What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tactics

US President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social. Marianna Spring has been analysing the online tactics of Trump and his team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SvV3CXZ

Gold £4.8m toilet raid 'sounded like explosion'

Three men are standing trial over the theft of a gold toilet which had been part of an exhibition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D2qcfhH

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/hRCyGU5

What did we learn from Ferguson's Rangers unveiling?

Barry Ferguson speaks about his expectations, coaching staff and route to the job at his first media conference as interim Rangers manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/poxr4CN

The Macron And Trump Bromance Returns

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Donald Trump at the White House from BBC News https://ift.tt/eyOz5L9

Ex-surgeon admits 'despicable acts' in French child abuse trial

Joel Le Scouarnec is accused of assaulting or raping 299 people, the vast majority under 15 years old. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zYRd8lb

M4 death investigated after online 'predator' sting

Police arrested the man after accusations against him were live streamed on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cnpJCWt

Mills wins 3,000m indoor title with championship record

George Mills wins the men's 3,000m title at the 2025 British Indoor Championship in a record time for the event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jIwNORA

England regain Calcutta Cup after Scotland miss last-gasp kick

Finn Russell misses a 79th-minute conversion as England do just enough to deny Scotland an unprecendented fifth successive win in the fixture. from BBC News https://ift.tt/60Z3D7N

Watch: The moment six Israeli hostages are released

Four of the men were kidnapped on 7 October 2023, while the two have been held for a decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YpPneGl

Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week

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

Watch: Goat rescued from fifth-floor flat ledge in Madrid

A goat in Madrid was rescued by firefighters after it became trapped on a window sill of a tower block. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Urq6fZT

Man injured in attack at Berlin Holocaust memorial

Police spokesman Florian Nath was quoted by one German newspaper as saying "the perpetrator is on the run". from BBC News https://ift.tt/zGOSwBc

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/CZWDRmS

World champion Dubois out of Parker fight with illness

Heavyweight Daniel Dubois' world title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday is in doubt with reports that the champion is ill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/408WFz1

Fighting for change' - what next for Spain and Rubiales?

After kissing footballer Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup, the ex-football boss has been found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now? from BBC News https://ift.tt/rbAFjLG

Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava

Italian authorities say people have been injured after venturing too close to the red-hot lava. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SBGAZe6

What is a sinkhole and how does it form?

Two sinkholes have appeared in the Surrey village of Godstone, but how have they formed and are they dangerous? from BBC News https://ift.tt/IBAJals

Kabul evacuation whistleblower wins unfair dismissal case

Civil servant Josie Stewart is found to have been unlawfully dismissed after disclosing failures to the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QU8vVx3

SpaceX rocket debris crashes into Poland

Debris from a Space X Falcon 9 rocket lit up skies across Europe before crashing into Poland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qYCSgd1

What does new Jaguars deal mean for Rees-Zammit?

Louis Rees-Zammit has re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but what does the deal mean for the former Wales rugby star? from BBC News https://ift.tt/4tmcsFz

Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales

Labour ministers say the sport - which has one track in Wales - will be banned as soon as possible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZboncPp

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/GFZL2HX

Draper and Alcaraz through to last 16 at Qatar Open

Jack Draper produces a dominant performance to defeat Alexei Popyrin and reach the second round of the Qatar Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uGpTKgR

Watch Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Adam Crafton and Stephen Warnock debate the weekend's football from BBC News https://ift.tt/cSFIzxi

Smiling and having fun' - Kelly's 'amazing' Arsenal return

Chloe Kelly waited a long time - but her return to Arsenal was worth it as they beat rivals Tottenham 5-0 in the Women's Super League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vphSKXQ

What’s up with Gen Z?

A study suggests that less than half of Generation Z are proud to be British. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dPQpI85

Sad day for tennis' - Sinner doping ban 'leaves sour taste'

Jannik Sinner's doping case has divided the tennis world for months, with the news he will serve a three-month ban leading to further questions and criticism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HrRDXFS

Russell T Davies to bring new LGBT drama to TV

"This is a show I had to write because the world is getting stranger, tougher and darker," says Davies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iqsu5dU

£115m lottery winners invest in bid to take women's football club to the top

The directors hope the investment will lead to the club's promotion to the Women's Super League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KbJfxgM

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.

Elon Musk's 'take your kid to work' day

He brought his son to the Oval Office for a surprise press conference from BBC News https://ift.tt/CyHO04T

Armed police in stand-off at Sheffield city apartments

Specialist officers are "negotiating" with a man at a building on Broad Street in Sheffield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O0wiY1b

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why was Taylor Swift booed at the Super Bowl?

And is TikTok blocking anti-Trump content? from BBC News https://ift.tt/fbQdpqV

Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid

"Today, history is made," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told a ceremony in Lithuania's capital.

China's tit-for-tat tariffs on US set to take effect

Beijing's move comes after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% levy on goods imported from China.

Plymouth stun Liverpool in FA Cup giant-killing

Watch highlights as the Championship's bottom side Plymouth Argyle knock out Premier League leaders Liverpool with a hard-fought victory in the FA Cup fourth round.

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.

Newcastle score controversial goal against Birmingham

Watch as Joe Willock brings Newcastle United level against Birmingham City after a "very, very tight" goal-line decision in the FA Cup fourth round.

Swedish school shooting victims were seven women and three men

Families have been identifying victims of the attack - all between 28 and 68 years old. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aKXePV7

What's on menu for King's Italian dinner with Tucci?

King Charles praises the culture of Italian cooking as he hosts a dinner ahead of a state visit to Italy.

Repairs under way after car plunges onto rail line

Passengers are told the main line will not reopen until at least 22:00 GMT, after a day of rail chaos.

How long could the Santorini 'seismic crisis' last?

Scientists say it is unclear if more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.

Build baby build says PM as he sets out nuclear plan

The government wants to make it quicker and easier to build mini nuclear power stations in England and Wales.

Israel minister tells army to plan for Palestinians leaving Gaza

It comes after President Trump proposed for Gazans to relocate, drawing widespread condemnation.

Trump to sign order banning transgender women from female sports

He says the move, which covers non-elite levels, restores fairness but human rights advocates have condemned it.

What we know so far about Sweden school shooting

Police say "around 10" people have died, in the worst school shooting in Sweden's history.

Emmerdale and Coronation Street schedules face cut backs

The flagship ITV soaps will lose an hour a week of schedule time between them in a move bosses say will make the shows more "streaming-friendly".

Illegal meat on most UK High Streets, official says

Post-Brexit checks are undermining efforts to keep out potentially disease-ridden meat, official says.

Self-healing roads aim to solve pothole crisis

Self-healing asphalt roads could soon offer a solution to the UK's pothole crisis, researchers say.

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.

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.

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.

Body positivity takes backseat as fashion houses pick skinnier models

Is skinny back for good? We speak to designers, casting agents and models at Paris Fashion Week.

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.