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Emergency sentencing law will not pass before Easter

The PM says legislation will overrule guidelines which prompted claims of "two-tier justice". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hlrga2z

Buses in Wales to be brought under public control

Ministers have promised a "simpler" network replacing a system where bus companies set their own timetables. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FPLHSJQ

'I know why Real appeal to Alexander-Arnold - I was tempted too'

Wayne Rooney on why Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold would want to join Real Madrid - and how he might even stay at Anfield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nVdsf7c

Joyce-Butchers defends TikTok dance after heavy Six Nations defeat

A post-match TikTok dance involving England's Sarah Bern and Wales' Jasmine Joyce-Butchers has divided opinion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VE7Da6d

Rocket crashes back to Earth just moments after launch in Norway

The Spectrum rocket's first test flight lasted 30 seconds but researchers say it will still provide useful data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6xCBQKv

McGann hat-trick helps eight-try Ireland thump Italy

Ireland record a first away win in the Women's Six Nations since 2021 with a 54-12 victory over Italy in Parma. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eEU0Ovd

Forest draw Bournemouth or Man City, Palace v Villa

The full FA Cup semi-final draw, with ties taking place on the weekend of Saturday, 26 April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fJZkzK4

Saracens close on top four with win at Leicester

Teenager Angus Hall scores an eye-catching try on his first Premiership start as Saracens reignite their top-four hopes with victory at Leicester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4CZaRep

Eze, clean sheets & Taylor Swift - Palace eye FA Cup glory

After dropping his daughter there for a Taylor Swift concert, Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner will now get his own taste of Wembley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9IrwHRb

'Magnificent' Eze strike puts Palace ahead at Fulham

Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze opens the scoring against Fulham with an "absolute scorcher" at Craven Cottage in the FA Cup quarter-final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v72LFIX

PM hails £415m boost for North of England rail

Sir Keir Starmer says upgrading rail connections could "massively improve" people's lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Et6gUdp

Moment pagoda collapses in Myanmar after earthquake

The top of Myanmar's Shwe Sar Yan Pagoda, south-east of Mandalay, collapsed following an earthquake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NC0Ijpl

Premier League to have two transfer windows this summer

The Premier League says it will have two transfer windows this summer to allow Manchester City and Chelsea to sign players before the Club World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cposr8j

All families set to return home after Surrey sinkhole

Surrey County Council says it still does not know what caused the sinkhole to open up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4xMpBsE

Prince William to appear on Clarkson's Farm

A camera crew followed William as he visited the next generation of Duchy tenant farmers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xbYVy8o

Prison governor had fling with drug dealer inmate, court hears

When police raided her home they found a toothbrush with inmate Anthony Saunderson's DNA on it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XDnY92L

Suicides among domestic abuse victims surpass homicides

For the second year in a row, the number of victims who have taken their own life has outpaced homicides. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZAVpHmj

Faisal Islam: No tax rises and no return to austerity but will it last?

The Spring Statement is "not a Budget", but the chancellor is facing major tax and spending challenges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0WVFpDT

Heathrow closure deeply concerning, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer says he is 'deeply concerned' about the closure of Heathrow Airport as a result of a power cut caused by a fire on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FuqL5kZ

England's Wigglesworth set to join Lions' coaches

England senior coach Richard Wigglesworth is set to join the British and Irish Lions coaching staff for the tour of Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/usLczOo

England start Six Nations defence with Italy win

England start their Women's Six Nations title defence with a comfortable win over Italy at LNER Community Stadium in York. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zsK7CXO

Canada can win trade war with US, foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly says

Canada is among the countries waiting to see what Trump's 2 April reciprocal tariffs look like. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cCQsdrI

UK must stand up to 'bully' Trump, says Ed Davey

Lib Dem leader says UK should "hit back with tariffs of our own" and co-ordinate a with the EU and Canada. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9hrxRpC

'The effort was there' - Tuchel on speaking to Foden & Rashford

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says he has spoken to Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden after Friday's win over Albania. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GOF3NKD

University in US agrees to Trump administration's demand for mask ban

The Trump administration has warned 60 universities funding may be cut if they do not address allegations of antisemitism on campuses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TcCueRE

Why was a white balloon flying across the UK?

Onlookers spot a mysterious hot air balloon travelling across skies and question where it is going. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WrNc8IO

What next for England after Lewis' sacking?

Jon Lewis has been sacked from his role as England women's head coach - what comes next for England as the summer and a vital World Cup approaches? from BBC News https://ift.tt/MLChedo

Coventry elected as IOC's first female president

Zimbabwe's sports minister Kirsty Coventry is elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee after a vote in Greece. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HxWznYX

Hunter Bell, Caudery & Azu lead GB World Indoor medal hopes

Georgia Hunter Bell, Molly Caudery and Jeremiah Azu are among Great Britain's gold medal hopes at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W23xcGE

Hearse attacked by vandals while on way to funeral

The vehicle's window was smashed in an attack while travelling through Edinburgh's Longstone Road. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LzH19pa

Bronze opens up about autism & ADHD diagnoses

Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze speaks exclusively to BBC Sport, telling Alex Scott about her autism and ADHD diagnoses, and how it affects her life on and off the pitch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rD0IXun

BBC Scotland to scrap flagship soap River City

The BBC said there had been a significant change in audience behaviour away from long-running shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OLw4Xtu

Hedge fund millionaire banned by City watchdog

Crispin Odey has also been fined £1.8m by the Financial Conduct Authority for a "lack of integrity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/lbGSdko

Fisherman rescued after 95 days adrift eating turtles

Maximo Napa Castro set off for what should have been a two-week trip on 7 December - but was only found on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8EoFqLf

From Mexico cartel safe house to US streets: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs

As the president tries to force Mexico to stop the flow of drugs, cartel members tell Quentin Sommerville they will not be deterred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aCDWQ1G

Where do the Democrats go from here?

And how should they take on Donald Trump? from BBC News https://ift.tt/FAQ86CN

Ted Lasso returns to TV for fourth series

Jason Sudeikis is back in the role of Ted, the coach of a fictional English Premier League football club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XBCbw8p

Meta stops ex-director from promoting critical memoir

Social media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Tf9MAu

Donatella Versace steps down as creative director of fashion house

Versace is facing a creative shift as Prada looks to potentially buy the Italian fashion house. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MemCbFV

Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says

Children under five constituted more than 40% of the cases reported in Europe and Central Asia last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fkWUXDe

Fact To File claims impressive Cheltenham triumph

Fact To File puts in a bold display to win the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nI1iJZ5

Van Dijk has 'no idea' if he will stay at Liverpool

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he has "no idea" whether he will stay at Anfield beyond the current season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nt1QIw5

'Underperforming' Man Utd can 'change Ratcliffe's mind'

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says "underperforming" squad can change Sir Jim Ratcliffe's opinion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Id3uCZ

Teenagers Miller & Wilson in Scotland squad for play-offs

Uncapped teenagers Lennon Miller and James Wilson are named in Scotland's squad for this month's Nations League play-off matches with Greece. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HmtMviJ

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's 'reckless' behaviour led to baby's death, retrial told

Prosecutors say the couple put their relationship above their baby's life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rfbPHwn

Plastic surgeon tried to kill colleague, jury told

The defendant has denied the attempted murder of Graeme Perks in Halam, Nottinghamshire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qepNvo0

'There's never been a spotlight like this': Greenland heads to the polls as Trump eyes territory

Donald Trump's vow to take over Greenland has shone a global spotlight on the island's elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/80Vuk7R

Government vows to clean up England's largest lake

Environment Secretary Steve Reed pledges "only rainwater" will enter Windermere as part of its plan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gFBeERh

India edge out New Zealand to win Champions Trophy

India win the Champions Trophy for a record third time after a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Yh1KiC

Loved ones remembered on fifth anniversary of start of Covid

Locally organised events took place across the UK, marking five years since the Covid-19 pandemic began. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZOdXQfq

Man charged with murder of 16-year-old boy shot dead in London

Lathaniel Burrell, was shot and died on Paradise Road, near Stockwell Tube station from BBC News https://ift.tt/5WNHZuz

Party drug MDMA may have protected survivors of Nova attack from trauma, study suggests

Neuroscientists in Israel find signs that the drug helped festival survivors in the attack and the aftermath. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bfpN2yM

Which Premier League boss makes most substitutions - and who does it best?

Which Premier League teams make the most substitutions - and which manager has been able to create the biggest impact through changes? from BBC News https://ift.tt/TRFZyhl

Roberts ban for Mateta challenge increased to six games

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has his three-match ban for a dangerous challenge on Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta extended to six games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f2ZhmVc

Girl, 10, killed by car on pitch wanted to be pro football player

Poppy Atkinson, 10, was determined to play football for Manchester United, her family says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LYCvqBP

Spaceraft carrying hopping robot to attempt Moon landing

The spacecraft is carrying instruments to look for ice as part of Nasa's vision to return humans to the Moon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D5LsdyY

Nigerian senator suspended after making sexual harassment claims

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pE5urJO

Hundred gender wage disparity must end - PCA

A report by the players' union says the increasing disparity between the top salaries of men's and women's cricketers in The Hundred must end. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VkWZeRA

Marcus Smith drops to bench with Daly at 15 against Italy

Elliot Daly will start ahead of Marcus Smith at full-back for England's match against Italy on Sunday, with the Harlequins playmaker dropped to the bench. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RehKxwr

‘Depraved and cowardly’ rapist could have attacked 50 more women

Zhenhao Zou raped 10 women in the UK and China, but police fear it may be a fraction of his crimes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5HqwNYs

China says it is ready for 'any type of war' with US

The comments come in response to US tariffs and as Beijing boosts defence spending by 7.2%. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QAkxRdH

Fraudster repays £86k stolen from friend's cancer charity

Lindsay MacCallum defrauded £86,000 from Rainbow Valley and £9,505 from the Anthony Nolan Trust. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wl59vyL

India hold nerve to reach Champions Trophy final

India hold their nerve to reach the Champions Trophy final with a four-wicket victory over Australia in Dubai. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cHQibx4

Carling questions quality of England coaches

Former captain Will Carling questions the quality and experience of England's current coaching set-up, suggesting it is preventing the team reaching their full potential. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yuIMpvg

Programme for government a 'significant milestone', says O'Neill

The programme for government includes a target of treating an extra 70,000 patients to reduce hospital waiting lists from BBC News https://ift.tt/0gTcFSY

Piers Morgan returns to Good Morning Britain after almost four years

The TV presenter left the show in 2021 over his controversial comments about the Duchess of Sussex. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xQYUhcr

Brothel murder: 'Why I'm determined to crack my only unsolved case'

Jo Ward, of West Midlands Police, has helped solve more than 50 murders, but one suspect is still to be caught. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zaTJiYF

Media caused us lasting damage, say Liam Payne's family

The star's family says speculation over his death last year caused 'indescribable, lasting damage'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vn4BdEA

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/LEqbB26

Three teenage girls charged over death of man, 75

The man was found injured in Islington on Thursday and died the following day in hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zAs8p9r

Zelensky wants US to 'stand more firmly' on Ukraine's side

US support is crucial, Zelensky says hours after the bust-up with Trump at the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O62hfIB

Four dead and several missing after India avalanche

A rescue operation is under way after the avalanche swept away road construction workers in the village of Mana. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QEe7rGv