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Give new dads the same job rights as mums, MP says

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

Gavin and Stacey and The Traitors up for TV Bafta

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

Aus-Eng 150th anniversary Test will be day-night match

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

Man arrested after woman, 40, shot dead in south Wales

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

Israeli tourist and homestay host gang-raped in India, police say

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

What life is like for people living near the UK's longest-running roadworks

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

Watch: 'You can't skate - you're too old' - the woman who took up skateboard aged 61

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

Prodigy who roomed with Bellingham eyes revival under Maradona's son

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

France recall Ntamack and Penaud & pack bench with seven forwards

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

US actor Jesse Eisenberg gets Polish citizenship

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

Moment falcon hunts starlings during mumuration

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 case to delay Cardile's start

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

Watch: Standout moments from the Oscars 2025

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

In pictures: Stars turn on the style on Oscars red carpet

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

Third man charged with murder following house fire

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 Draft 'unicorn' that NFL teams just can't figure out

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

Watch: Pro-Ukraine protesters target JD Vance

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

Pro-Ukraine protests across US after Trump-Zelensky clash

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

Ukrainians back Zelensky after disastrous White House encounter

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

Pilates, painting and bike rides: Gene Hackman's life in Santa Fe

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

Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

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

QPR academy players arrested for alleged voyeurism

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

Pope's health improving as he remains in hospital

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

Northern Ireland executive ministers agree programme for government

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

Slot given two-game ban for red card at Everton

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

Archer gets England off to good start with two wickets in an over

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

Seven planets to be visible in night sky for last time until 2040

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

Over my dead body - we won't give up title says Arteta

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

Nordqvist named Europe Solheim Cup captain

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

Death of unidentified man found in wetsuit not believed suspicious, inquest told

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

'I want to get the truth out there' - 14-year-old Southport survivor on why she is speaking now

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

First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs

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

Electronic 'signal jamming' devices used for car thefts set to be banned

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

Homes evacuated after huge lorry fire breaks out

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

'Greyhound racing cost my pet its leg - this so-called sport should be banned'

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

How a plan to land £100m of cocaine on a Highland beach went wrong

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

'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

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

Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia

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 draw PSG, Arsenal face PSV, Villa meet Club Brugge in last 16

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

Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations

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

Watch: Moment man vandalises ancient Incan artefact

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

Plans for site where 10 people died in explosion 'morally bankrupt'

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

Russian ambassador 'not sure' Ukrainians would re-elect Zelensky

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

Dad told me aged six I'd be world champion - Dubois

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

'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

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

Wada says Sinner case 'million miles away from doping'

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

Tributes to woman killed in Valentine's Day shooting

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

S Korea removes Deepseek from app stores over privacy concerns

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

Kiplimo runs sub-57 to shatter half marathon record

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

Teen dead and five injured in Austria knife attack

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 Duckett fit for Champions Trophy

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

'Billionaires own my mouldy rental property'

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

Emotions got better of me - Slot on derby red card

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

Audrey Hepburn and Marc Bolan to get blue plaques

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

Has the Met Police just become less safe?

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

We speak to Lord Mandelson, the new ambassador to US

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

Super Bowl win sees Mailata complete 'greatest story in football'

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

'I've waited so long for home adaptations that I have to shower at the gym'

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

Philadelphia Eagles destroy Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles deny the Kansas City Chiefs the 'three-peat' as they dominate the Super Bowl in New Orleans with a crushing 40-22 victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1EfjnIF

Nine years and 3 million pages of script: Acting in a video game epic

What was it like to act in a video game thought to have one of the longest scripts ever written for the medium? from BBC News https://ift.tt/knzINbp

Gatland future in doubt as Wales leave Rome in ruins

Even in the Eternal City, time could be running out for the Wales head coach after a 14th Test defeat in a row. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IAt1vVK

Casinos, high-rises and fraud: The BBC visits a bizarre city built on scams

A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VN4iHUz

Modi's BJP wins big in high-stakes Delhi election

PM Modi's party is set to form a government in the Indian capital after 27 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pxmjirs

Sutton's FA Cup fourth-round predictions v indie-rock band Doves

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Doves duo and Manchester City fans Jez and Andy Williams with his predictions for the 16 FA Cup fourth-round ties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pEjGAai

How To Deal With Trump (and the EU)

Can Keir Starmer avoid picking a side? from BBC News https://ift.tt/WjOALci

Fit Faletau and James Wales' two changes for Italy

Number eight Taulupe Faletau is fit and centre Eddie James will make his first Wales Test start in the Six Nations trip to face Italy on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DWRs3iy

Tributes paid to woman who died on beach rocks

Police say the woman's death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5MloYFb

Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak

There is currently no approved vaccine for the highly contagious and deadly Sudan strain of Ebola. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4WslP3O

Chelsea's Chilwell set for Crystal Palace loan

Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is set to join Premier League rivals Crystal Palace on loan for the rest of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N95aFCA

Chiefs bid for immortality - countdown to Super Bowl 59 begins

All you need to know about Super Bowl 59, one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, as the build-up begins to Sunday's game in New Orleans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8C5YWmU

Kiss 'stained' Spain World Cup win, Hermoso tells trial

Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z6kghnF

Man Utd sign Lecce defender Dorgu

Manchester United sign Denmark defender Patrick Dorgu from Lecce on a five-and-a-half-year deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xtz0OYE

Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cbFnKt5

King Charles to feature in new Amazon documentary

The project is expected to highlight his environmental charity work in the UK and overseas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YcoJeFs

'My diagnosis has changed my mind on assisted dying'

Patients and palliative care experts have debated what the assisted dying bill could mean for them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RncfiXh

Singer Linda Nolan's funeral taking place in Blackpool

Linda Nolan was part of the pop group The Nolans, known for their hit I'm in the Mood for Dancing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zrDUTCL

Prosecutors add two more women to Sean Combs case

Prosecutors file an amended list of charges against the star, saying he coerced more women into sex. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f7hkojL

England's Stanway undergoes knee surgery

England midfielder Georgia Stanway has undergone knee surgery six months before Euro 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P8qGHjZ

Dupont returns to captain France against Wales

Scrum-half Antoine Dupont returns to captain France in their Six Nations opener against Wales on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CQosSeq

Cardiff uni job cuts 'threaten supply of nurses'

Some lecturers at Cardiff University have begun getting letters advising them their post is at risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sKIPwE0

What does Trump think of Starmer?

And finds out what Trump thinks of Keir Starmer from BBC News https://ift.tt/S3Drsa2

Brain implant makes Parkinson's patient feel like he has been 'cured'

Kevin Hill, who has a computer in his chest linked to a brain implant, says he has his life back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qD2kHcX

How to stay safe in Storm Herminia and what to do in a power cut

The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather are damaging homes and causing power outages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ieAxfXB

Sweden seizes ship after suspected Baltic Sea cable sabotage

Prosecutors have launched an investigation after an undersea cable leading to Latvia was damaged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o24saOV

Booked for a seagull impression? Football's strangest cards

BBC Sport looks at some strange cards after Everton's Iliman Ndiaye is booked for imitating a seagull. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AsWClgd

Holly Willoughby speaks of 'tough' year after kidnap plot

"Nothing can prepare you for something like that," she says, in her first interview in more than a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GU9XTFZ

'What a catch!' Voll's spectacular effort removes Ecclestone

Australia's Georgie Voll takes a spectacular catch to remove Sophie Ecclestone as Australia close on victory in the final match of the T20 series of the Women's Ashes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DVAia1J

British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker

The museum says capacity is limited, with members and those who already hold tickets given priority. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JOrehcZ

Hamas to name next Israeli hostages set to be released

Four are due to be freed in a second exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/euxtWLc

What are my rights if home and travel are hit by storms?

Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of storm damage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mBnrxUI

Campaigners dismiss loan charge review as 'sham'

The charge aimed to close a tax loophole and recover backdated taxes, but has left many facing big bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1WiSXMg

Diallo's rise from Rangers flop to Man Utd saviour

Tom English on Amad Diallo's ascent from an underwhelming loan spell at Rangers to be the shining light amid Manchester United's gloom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9caBmxv

Thousands await stinky plant's rare bloom

A livestream of a "corpse flower" due to bloom in Sydney's botanic gardens has captivated the internet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0K1wNS3

Search for Gruffalo after statues stolen from park

The figure was among nine wooden statues stolen from a park in Greater Manchester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OavRSrl

Missing US journalist's mother visits Syria to renew search

Debra Tice says she has "no idea" where her son is following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jy5osYB

Mac Miller's voice kept alive on new 'raw and unpolished' posthumous album

Fans welcome a second posthumous album from Mac Miller which producers say has been left untouched. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aoQfCnJ

'I'm outraged Church of England leader called my abuser a Rolls Royce priest'

David Tudor was banned from the Church of England for life in October over sexual abuse allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K9pX1Ni

South Korean impeached president's detention extended

Investigators have been granted 20 days to bring Yoon to trial over his short-lived martial law decree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JTvsx5K

Man found guilty in India doctor rape and murder case

Sanjay Roy faces life imprisonment or the death penalty over the charges he denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FIXltn2

Trump illegal migrant raids 'to start on day one'

Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mDtQBYI

Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel

A total of 94 hostages, taken captive after the 7 October attacks, still remain unaccounted for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TQ5sUwW

Student finds bride's unseen 1960s wedding video

Beryl Davies says there was previously just one coloured photo from her big day in October 1966. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cny3kLJ

All porn sites must 'robustly' verify UK user ages by July

Ofcom is issuing industry guidance which sets out the tech adult websites must use to check ages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/saeCrtX

Moyes will push Everton forward - Dyche

Former Everton manager Sean Dyche says successor David Moyes will "build on the stable footing we have implemented". from BBC News https://ift.tt/aVRcvIh

Medvedev destroys net camera in five-set thriller

Number five seed Daniil Medvedev breaks a net camera in frustration during a gruelling Australian Open first-round match which saw him taken to five sets by world number 418 Kasidit Samrej. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ea6l1ZK

Delayed island ferry Glen Sannox begins sailings

The MV Glen Sannox is to make its first scheduled passenger voyage between Troon and Arran early on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FJbrsU1

GB's Fearnley beats injury-hit Kyrgios in Melbourne

Fast-rising British star Jacob Fearnley beats an ailing Nick Kyrgios in the first round of the Australian Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sXEqo69

Money, stress and tinsel - why couples are opting for winter weddings

Data from Hitched shows hundreds are choosing off-season nuptials with some based around Christmas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3yXdQmj

Walker's mountain rescue hampered by parked cars

Rescue teams say access to an injured walker was delayed by cars "parked and abandoned" on the route. from BBC News https://ift.tt/csEVXWt

'I don't like this Musk chap': Reform members say they're unbothered by spat

Activists gathering at a regional conference assess whether the US billionaire could help or hinder the party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d2PJsnY

Gritters blocked in by '200 cars' in Peak District

Derbyshire County Council says it cannot grit along icy roads where cars have double parked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YIM7gFp

Ryan Giggs - what happened?

BBC sports editor Dan Roan asks what happened to the coaching career of former Manchester United player and Wales manager Ryan Giggs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T4wgkCt

Mel Gibson one of a host of celebrities whose homes have burned

The Oscar-winning film star criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom over the wildfires raging in LA. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Grn1dT4

Sainsbury's to raise pay to £12.60 an hour due to 'tough' inflation

The supermarket says the increase will "help manage a particularly tough cost inflation environment" from BBC News https://ift.tt/N4PSADp

Musk, Zuckerberg and free speech

Can democracy function with Elon Musk’s idea of free speech? from BBC News https://ift.tt/TZlE81A

Timelapse captures intensity of roaring fire in Palisades

A glimpse of just 90 minutes in the luxury LA neighbourhood ravaged by wildfires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pu8MkPN

Belgian GP agrees new F1 rotational deal until 2031

The Belgian Grand Prix secures a new contract that will keep it on the Formula 1 calendar for four out of six years from 2026-2031. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3V69OIs

Cases of HMPV are on the rise in China - but what is it?

Pictures from China, where cases of the virus are surging, have people worried on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GPINo5y

Djokovic still has 'trauma' over Covid deportation

Novak Djokovic says he still has "trauma" when he visits Melbourne, three years after being deported because of Covid-19 rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2jpX8uB

Luke Littler ref makes history as gay darts official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mr2Si8d

Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province. from BBC News https://ift.tt/87zWUh3

Man dies in Lake District ridge fall

Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team thank fell walkers who went to help. from BBC News https://ift.tt/72uBmaM

'My son thinks I'd mad' - meet the woman who owns 50 classic cars

Jane Weitzmann has a collection of 50 classic cars at home and freely admits it's an obsession. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WrvI81T

King deeply saddened over Briton killed in New Orleans attack, palace sources say

Edward Pettifer, 31, is believed to be the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry's former nanny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hSZuenl

Venezuela offers reward for candidate's arrest

The reward has been put forward for information leading to the arrest of Edmundo González. from BBC News https://ift.tt/meLVSzO

Djokovic beats Monfils to reach Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DpMc3kx

Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X

The world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LoCGRlF

Ambulance pressures remain as critical incident ends

Bosses urge people to be mindful of calling 999 unnecessarily amid "significant pressures". from BBC News https://ift.tt/gHNbJ59