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Why I spend hours painstakingly repairing banknotes

Fixing cash is a thriving new business in Gaza after Israel stopped transfers of banknotes and banks were destroyed and looted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zd0RSAn

Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque

It is the first time Leo has attended a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ecyZTAz

Piastri cuts Norris' title lead with Qatar GP sprint race win

Oscar Piastri cuts McLaren team-mate Lando Norris' championship lead by two points with victory in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GHIA7fg

Gueye red card appeal rejected with 'no reason' given

The Football Association rejected Everton's appeal against Idrissa Gueye's red card without providing an explanation, David Moyes says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qhLADEo

Wales' most deprived areas named - see how yours is affected

A neighbourhood in Rhyl has been named as the most deprived area of Wales in a new report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kqitrRw

10 wins from 11 - the Premier League 'domination' of La Liga

BBC Sport examines the reasons behind a period of dominance by Premier League teams over their La Liga rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cID71si

Red Cross receives coffin said to contain Gaza hostage's body

The remains will be transferred to Israeli forces, who will take them to Israel's forensic medicine institute for identification. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zcJXwDS

Philly fail in Dallas & Mahomes saves Chiefs - best of NFL week 12

Our weekly pick of the best of NFL Sunday, including analysis of the Dallas Cowboys' epic comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VUAoa0e

Fifty children escape after mass school abduction in Nigeria

The raid on a Christian school came amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QfEUcvG

'Stubborn, maddening and slow-learning - England's worst defeat in Australia for years'

England missed a chance to turn fierce Ashes pressure on Australia with self-inflicted defeat in Perth, writes Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PL57kvl

Scotland make 14 changes as Zander Fagerson returns

Zander Fagerson will make his first appearance in more than seven months, while captain Sione Tuipulotu is the only player to retain his place, in Scotland's starting line-up to face Tonga on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HLsBApK

I need to earn right to be world champion - Wardley

Fabio Wardley says he still needs to "earn the right" to call himself world heavyweight champion and believes he "has a point to prove" to fans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mg2pvCy

After Scotland qualify for World Cup, what happens now?

Scotland have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but what happens now? from BBC News https://ift.tt/1KUFm5o

Famous Cardiff nights fuel Wales' World Cup dream

Wales hope to summon the magic of big nights at Cardiff City Stadium as they face North Macedonia in a pivotal World Cup qualifier. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E9bfZ3n

Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore

"Serial intruder" Johnson Wen was given nine days in jail for being a public nuisance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mkIAtGa

Broncos sack masters & could Chiefs miss play-offs? Best of NFL week 11

Our pick of week 11 in the NFL looks at Denver's Super Bowl prospects, Kansas' chances of missing the play-offs and why the Eagles' defence is so good. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v7dV3eY

British hacker must repay £4m after hijacking celebrity Twitter accounts

Joseph O'Connor, from Liverpool, hacked more than 130 accounts in July 2020 to promote a Bitcoin scam. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8YhFnQL

'I have never seen England on a charge like this'

In his latest BBC Sport column, World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses England's comeback against New Zealand, Ollie Lawrence's skillset and Henry Pollock's energy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v0KpdUg

Watch: BBC at scene of devastating flooding in Wales

A major incident has been declared in Monmouth following severe and widespread flooding caused by Storm Claudia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d8qWu1a

Darge starts as Scots make one change v Argentina

Darcy Graham will earn his 50th cap for Scotland as Rory Darge replaces Matt Fagerson in the only change to the starting XV for Sunday's visit by Argentina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QKndkCB

Easy friendlies or tough opposition? England's World Cup dilemma

England have been able to start preparing for the World Cup for months, but the task of picking warm-up games is tricky. BBC Sport assesses some of the options. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wv0LSF7

McIlroy tightens grip on Race to Dubai title

Six-time Race to Dubai winner Rory McIlroy tightens his grip on another title with an impressive opening round in the UAE. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pctyi70

De Minaur bounces back from 'dark place' to keep ATP Finals bid alive

Alex de Minaur recovers from "a dark place" to keep his ATP Finals bid alive, while confirming Carlos Alcaraz's place in the knockout stages in Turin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2S14uM3

Man, 18, arrested on suspicion of murder after 17-year-old girl dies

A man has been arrested and is in custody following the incident, police said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V4dvsGW

'Salary cap would be legally challenged by clubs'

A Premier League proposal to introduce a controversial salary cap "cannot be imposed unilaterally", says Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6eSQyOq

Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will be his last. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dc5zFM4

'Sea legs meant I couldn't bowl' - when England travelled to Australia by boat

Wonderful food, the Duke of Norfolk and Fred Trueman refusing to run laps - England's 1962-63 tour of Australia, the last time they travelled by boat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vpud6bK

UK unemployment rate rises to 5% as jobs market weakens

Latest official data ahead of the Budget later this month shows it is the highest rate since 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hwxTjrI

1,000 games in, Guardiola has new energy for new era

Sunday began with a celebration of Pep Guardiola and ended in the same manner, with the Manchester City boss showing he has new energy in a new era for the club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TnNo2lp

Guehi set to miss England games with foot injury

Defender Marc Guehi is expected to miss England's final World Cup qualifying games after suffering a foot injury in Crystal Palace's midweek Conference League win. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZIDz3CE

Norris wins sprint to extend lead as Piastri crashes

McLaren's Lando Norris extends his championship lead as he wins the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint while title rival Oscar Piastri crashes out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WhPMq2w

Norris heads Piastri in Sao Paulo practice

Lando Norris pips McLaren team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri to the fastest time at the very end of practice at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lGQqJRF

Dallas Cowboys' Kneeland dies aged 24

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland dies aged 24, the NFL franchise confirms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2WmC8ug

'Australia not a bunch of old-timers - they're an outstanding team'

Australia's squad is older than England's and many are playing in their last Ashes, but they remain an outstanding team, says Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yJV3CTz

Tommy Robinson cleared of terror offence after not giving police access to his phone

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was found not guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A296p3V

Alexander-Arnold mural defaced before Anfield return

A mural of Trent Alexander-Arnold has been vandalised as the Real Madrid right-back prepares to face former club Liverpool on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/khSRfUg

From 6-0 6-0 defeat by sister to 18th in the world - Mboko's bright future

At the start of 2025, Victoria Mboko was ranked outside of the world's top 300. Now the teenager has cracked the top 20 after winning another WTA title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BQKwJqm

Players in tears as coach dies during match

Mladen Zizovic, manager of Serbian top-flight side FK Radnicki 1923, dies after collapsing during a match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/khYebwD

The Kemi Badenoch interview

Kemi Badenoch joins Newscast after 1 year as Conservative Party leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f2OYM6J

Is Donald Trump building a ballroom or a bunker at the White House?

The former East Wing of the White House has been demolished. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mJSMCBs

Will Alexander-Arnold show what Liverpool are missing on return?

Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool for the first time since moving to Real Madrid on Tuesday, when he will discover if absence has made Anfield hearts grow fonder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TLzi3Po

Scunthorpe player and Forest fan among train attack victims

Scunthorpe United footballer Jonathan Gjoshe, 22 and Nottingham Forest fan Stephen Crean were stabbed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oVF3SJK

Liverpool feelings won't change, says Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold says his feelings for Liverpool will not be affected by the reception he receives on Tuesday's Anfield return with current side Real Madrid in the Champions League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rbx6qZo

Points, pubs and Pereira - why a perfect match at Wolves turned sour

Wolves wanted stability and consistency but the axe fell for Vitor Pereira on Sunday with the club eight points from safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5TJI4ZG

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