World News 24/7/30

Former Croatia international Nikola Pokrivac dies in a car accident in his native country aged 39. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J79LeG3

The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lSM45ye

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk follows Mohamed Salah in signing a new deal with the club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K0BFg5v

New Zealand centre Rieko Ioane will join United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup frontrunners Leinster for the 2025-26 season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tLIu2Vk

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5D24wMx

MIT graduate Karenna Groff, who was named Woman of the Year by the NCAA in 2022, was among the victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gukZYaW

Iga Swiatek is "set for a mammoth few months" with a lot of points to defend in the clay-court season - it's your Second Serve tennis briefing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XWapFAn

The Islandmagee tourist attraction has been closed by rockfalls, storm damage and planned works. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OBlWci5

Some analysts say that if costs incurred by tariffs pass to consumers, US iPhone prices could rise by hundreds of dollars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FORUfmE

State media outlets earlier warned that people weighing less than 50kg may be "easily blown away". from BBC News https://ift.tt/y2DrhxU

The rapper was accused of repeatedly beating and assaulting a woman who said she was his assistant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pi5hzoI

Reigning champion Scottie Scheffler features in the best shots from day one at the Masters at Augusta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P3nUhgd

Former FIA chief executive officer Natalie Robyn says motorsport's governing body has "serious ongoing structural challenges". from BBC News https://ift.tt/julxygT

Amanda Serrano accuses Katie Taylor of backing out of a promise to fight 12 three-minute rounds at a surprisingly fiery news conference in New York. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nL0XmdA

Another stunning assault for Lucknow Super Giants leaves West Indies left-hander Nicholas Pooran close to T20 batting perfection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pf3by2n

Evan Johnston gets the shock of his life as his cruise turns out to be a Southend United fan party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/doGcvpJ

Former Masters champion Angel Cabrera wins a seniors event as he prepares to return to Augusta for the first time in six years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rNFekwB

A painting by the US modern artist Joan Mitchell is "one of the most important" Tate has received. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nNlP5cp

Max Verstappen did something really special to take pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix but he faces a challenge to keep the McLarens behind. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qkg2HR8

Louise Gather says police came to her home after she was accused of picking fungi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MsCERz2

Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9QIv34p

Martyn's Law aims to reduce the risk of physical harm and the impact of a terrorist attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kwX158o

Joe Hart and Micah Richards discuss whether Sandro Tonali meant to score against Brentford or whether it was a happy accident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U7lxj3W

Stewards are to be stationed next to the Molly Malone statue in Dublin to discourage people from touching it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m142l5V

The destruction of habitats by humans is largely to blame, a conservationist warns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LpcRGvE

Distance runner Ben Connor says he is declining his selection by Great Britain for the European Road Running Championships after being asked to pay to compete. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vy8Q3mU

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka could face Fulham in the Premier League on Tuesday after three months out following hamstring surgery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qdsxmrY

The US president said he hoped those who caused damage to his resort would be 'treated harshly'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tsIBvAF

Watch as Great Britain's Zoe Atkin pulls of an incredible second run to win gold in the freeski halfpipe final at the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Switzerland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bVCkTEt

Arsenal are turning to Andrea Berta, who previously worked at Atletico Madrid, to be their new sporting director, so what is on his to-do list? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dhp7SKR

The awards, to be held in October, are described as "long overdue" by artists and organisers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fvy9W6a

The artist from Worthing is about to have the second collection of his charity portraits published. from BBC News https://ift.tt/quvANEV

Rescuers are working to pull people from the remains of the tower, which dramatically collapsed on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1bBpxEo

Arsenal are turning to Andrea Berta, who previously worked at Atletico Madrid, to be their new sporting director, so what is on his to-do list? from BBC News https://ift.tt/sEDlCH4

Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert returns to the Scotland squad for the Women's Nations League double header with Germany. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6D28wXL

Former Lancashire and England fast bowler Peter Lever dies at the age of 84 following a short illness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mREL8n7

"I mean, what's life going to throw at me that's worse than that?" the TV and radio presenter asks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xhW7X65

Brighton forward Fran Kirby is recalled to the England squad for their Women's Nations League matches against Belgium next month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ozhtIyD

Tower block residents describe their shock after finding replacement windows were wrongly installed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yuYtbQE

An S4C documentary follows Ioan Pollard who lost 30 stone to be allowed a kidney transplant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/76uEdRh

The UK's chief veterinary officer confirms the case was discovered on a farm in Yorkshire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ajQzpsv

That toll equates to about 2.1% of the 2.3 million population of the territory - or around 1 in 50 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5IrsG8R

Known as the "longest-running band in pop history", The Searchers' hits included Sweets For My Sweet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DXqJt0A

How recklessness and greed led the finders of one of Britain's rarest treasure troves to jail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J3pyinA

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth - but what has nine months in space done to them? from BBC News https://ift.tt/OWEb2Jz

Lewis Hamilton says he is "gob-smacked" to take his first pole position for Ferrari for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zdsyJ3I

Damon Hill pays tribute to Eddie Jordan after the former Formula 1 team boss' dies aged 76. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rFIOlU4

The actor, who played Harold Bishop in the Australian TV soap, says treatment "seems to be working". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QYbRBnH

The Project Willow report identifies nine areas for potential investment at the site of Scotland's only oil refinery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nZuCQqG

Petko Ganchev jokes he "poured himself a small brandy" after his former club Arda Kardzhal hled a minute's silence in the mistaken belief he had died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ZXfDP1

Coach Richard Cockerill says Georgia have "earned the right" to face Wales in a play-off to decide who should be in the 2026 Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r2OBvUE

Locals say constant fires at Arnold's Field, Rainham, are harming their health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PsSZF9f

The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GRX8jfN

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, West Ham forward Michail Antonio reflects on his near-fatal car crash in December. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NftzULR

Lando Norris and McLaren were as perfect as it is possible to be in very testing conditions as they won the Australian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MH7YSPf

For World Sleep Day, BBC Sport examines how athletes get their shut eye and explores the best sleep hygiene tips from BBC News https://ift.tt/kBJIcs2

Stacey Dooley speaks about the rise in shoplifting in her new BBC documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PEiWbUj

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley with an ankle injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vo0T9Eb

Cornwall Wildlife Trust says people are mistakenly returning the turtles to the water. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e1cKk5O

Jack Crowley is recalled at fly-half for Ireland's final Six Nations match against Italy in Rome, as Sam Prendergast drops to the bench. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nHWuvKz

Who will Thomas Tuchel pick in his first England squad? BBC Sport looks at his options with form and fitness key factors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Dtb8ZJ

Campaigners say the Employment Rights Bill is a big opportunity to improve job security for new dads. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O7AbRjx

Bridgerton and Mr Bates vs. The Post Office are also nominated for the memorable moment prize. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xd0Y5AJ

The 150th anniversary fixture between England and Australia to celebrate the first Test match will be a day-night contest at the MCG. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j60N4FM

A 40-year-old woman dies at the scene after being found with serious injuries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b9aIVE5

The two women were reportedly stargazing with three male tourists near a lake in Hampi, Karnataka, when they were attacked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0MFe6VL

Decade-long delays to work on a bridge have led to it jokingly being ranked a town's top attraction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WYKJdpN

Meet the mums who are on a mission to make skate boarding more accessible for older women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X3lwMri

The lost wonderkid who was once Jude Bellingham's roomate and found salvation in street football, now a Maradona is giving him hope. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GL0Ocnt

Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud return to the France line-up for Saturday's Six Nations game against Ireland in Dublin (14:15 GMT). from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hg4MchF

The star wrote and directed a a film about two cousins who travel to Poland to honour their grandmother. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3s15zxI

The dramatic starling murmuration caught on video took place over a "built up urban area" in Chester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nSwEB4s

Ferrari win a court case that blocks their former technical director Enrico Cardile from starting work at Aston Martin until July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UOquZ2s

Anora sweeps the Oscars with five awards including best picture and best actress for star Mikey Madison. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MxpbQ9Z

See all the looks as celebrities arrive for Hollywood biggest night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZCyX9Jl

Sharaz Ali, who himself was injured in the blaze in Bradford last year, is due before magistrates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IgY1Zya

The NFL could soon have its own two-way superstar, but Draft prospect Travis Hunter is such a rarity that teams are unsure what to do with him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KrqsIW0

The vice-president and his family reportedly moved to an undisclosed location from their planned ski resort as a result. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vew6RSA

Hundreds of people gather in US cities to express their support for Ukraine after the Oval Office row. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G6XtcyQ

The more the country is attacked, the more unity there is, Ukrainians tell the BBC in Kyiv. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vrZPb8J

After leaving Hollywood, Gene Hackman retired in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he became a fixture in the community. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l2INBUH

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZIeH58B

The arrests follow a report made to police about an incident in a nightclub in Kingston. from BBC News https://ift.tt/htURp1x

In a medical update the Vatican said the Pope's condition had "continued to show improvement". from BBC News https://ift.tt/EQ4DBej

It comes a day after a decision on the finalised document was postponed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PkiLDFU

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is given a two-game touchline ban following his red card against Everton this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BUwIsHt

England's Jofra Archer takes the wickets of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal in their must-win tie against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jH6AgFt

The best chance to see as many as possible will be after sunset on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OGifBpH

Arsenal will not stop fighting for the Premier League title despite slipping 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, says Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8NAzw7O

Swede Anna Nordqvist, who has played in nine Solheim Cups, will captain Europe against the USA next year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SywakGf

Investigators have asked UK police forces to check their missing people registers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BnNC82g

A teenager who survived the Southport attack has told the BBC she wants to speak out to get "the truth out there". from BBC News https://ift.tt/VMLXN0f

From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils in schools before class. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rf6Q1yG

The, including so-called signal jammers, are thought to play a part in four out of 10 vehicle thefts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3RucbTQ

Firefighters are tackling a blaze involving several lorries in Wythenshawe, Manchester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T9uXZBU

The Welsh government says it will ban greyhound racing in what would be a first for the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5LjUkpQ

In the 1990s a Scottish gang attempted to smuggle cocaine from Colombia into Scotland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8h39IAb

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2cga4NO

China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual". from BBC News https://ift.tt/IwWBFqn

Liverpool will face Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last-16, while Arsenal take on PSV Eindhoven and Aston Villa will play Club Brugge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SJqCmgV

The party made its decision based on the US President's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IeGapq1

Peruvian police released footage showing a suspect pounding Cusco's 12-Angle Stone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AqQmN6S

Ten people were killed in an explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough on 7 October 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KbfYlws

The BBC asked the Russian ambassador if Zelensksy standing down is among Russia's demands as a condition of peace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kqHtPX5

British heavyweight world champion Daniel Dubois explains the influential role his father has played in his boxing career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OMomeBc

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2LexJjK

Jannik Sinner's case was "a million miles away from doping", says World Anti-Doping Agency general counsel Ross Wenzel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nrbRNsY

A manhunt continues for the suspect, who police believe might have entered the river. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tZWVKDY

App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ETuLktb

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo shatters the half marathon record at a World Athletics event in Barcelona. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S6IOjtc

The suspect, who is a Syrian asylum seeker, was detained at the scene and is being questioned by police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Igt2JbC

England opener Ben Duckett is passed fit to take part in the Champions Trophy after a scan on a groin problem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lbMZX6a

Families tell BBC their mould-infested homes are making them ill - Panorama investigates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HBu2KgG

Arne Slot says "emotions" got the better of him as the Liverpool head coach waits to learn his punishment after his red card in Wednesday's Merseyside derby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cWnUzDh

English Heritage says the plaques will celebrate the stars' cultural impact on London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YxHjUmJ

Met officers who fail internal vetting scheme may keep jobs thanks to court ruling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VdD064H

A conversation on day one of the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RNxmoYV

Jordan Mailata worked in construction while trying to become a rugby league player in Australia but has now completed his unique journey to Super Bowl winner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y0Ahgrs

The time taken for councils to do home adaptation assessments for elderly and disabled people has risen, the BBC finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zLE4qJA