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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