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Sir Alex, 'unbelievable' Braga & Tynecastle keep Hearts on course

With Sir Alex Ferguson a VIP guest, a tireless forward and a raucous support, Hearts take another giant stride towards a momentous title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JkSAKQo via

A 'delicate' balance for Canada and a 'win-win' for Modi as Carney visits India

The two countries are repairing a strained relationship as they also seek to reduce their trade reliance on the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WHYKtNQ via

Usyk to defend title against kickboxer in Egypt

Oleksandr Usyk will return to the ring in May when he defends his WBC heavyweight title against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mOXQ85D via

'Baz said play like Sehwag' - an England win that felt like the good times

England's win over New Zealand felt a return to the good times under Brendon McCullum but there are only so many times you can go to the well, writes Matthew Henry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AQ6cigx via

Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans

It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CjorJuH via

Trump's big, long, State of the Union speech

Can the president’s record breaking speech change voters’ minds ahead of the midterms? from BBC News https://ift.tt/E3QfrPa via

Will The US Attack Iran?

US-Iran talks continue but what will Trump do? from BBC News https://ift.tt/1GlfuyU via

Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories

In what appears an extraordinary coincidence, the coup leader has died on the same day as the document release. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hGuWK26 via

Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war

The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line. from BBC News https://ift.tt/trgB8z0 via

Barcelona sign Norwich prospect Tavares

Spanish giants Barcelona have signed 16-year-old Norwich City academy prospect Ajay Tavares, who has played for England age-group teams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8xb9l0c via

'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bBtgsJR via

Best Bafta Awards pictures as stars gather for ceremony

Chalamet and partner Kylie Jenner are among the stars attending the star-studded ceremony in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ldFQzGO via

'Heist' at Forest boosts Liverpool's top-four hopes

Liverpool's late 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest puts the Reds firmly in the Champions League hunt after a "robbery" of a victory at the City Ground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9eP0vhD via

'Like a dream' - Abraham relishing Villa return

Seven years since firing them into the Premier League, Tammy Abraham is back scoring goals at Aston Villa to keep their fans and players dreaming of glory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4P0wLeH via

Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1NVEeU7 via

Who are the winners and losers from F1 pre-season testing?

As pre-season testing reaches its conclusion, which teams look best - and worst - placed ahead of the Australian Grand Prix? from BBC News https://ift.tt/oAx6OUQ via

What happens next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?

The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and taken to a Norfolk police station for questioning on Thursday 19 February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YLKMc01 via

US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran

A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BGUYkr5 via

Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK

The US president says "it will be a blight on our great ally" if the islands are handed over to Mauritius. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A4stD0V via

You're never too old, says dancer, 71, cast in Taylor Swift video

Denise Sides was selected from hundreds of applicants to take part in the Opalite video. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YCVlb6M via

Turkey's president rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland

He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sZEhu1d via

Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left

Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pOtgr6P via

Five dogs rescued from mountain after falling through snow ledge

Aggie was one of five dogs that fell through a cornice near the summit of Fionn Bheinn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CPoDJE7 via

Police identify suspect in Rhode Island ice rink shooting

Two people were killed and three others were injured at a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AyCe8MG via

League One Mansfield to host Arsenal in fifth round - full FA Cup draw

League One club Mansfield will host record 14-time winners Arsenal at Field Mill in the FA Cup fifth round, as Manchester City head to Newcastle in a repeat of the League Cup semi-final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4jE7mcM via

Australian IS families in Syria camp turned back after leaving for home

The group of 34 women and children with family links to Islamic State group have been held in the Roj camp for nearly seven years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nL7lox0 via

US attorney general criticised after saying all Epstein files have been released

Lawmakers, including those who wrote the law requiring their publication, argue the release is insufficient. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MjFC6B7 via

Weston and Stoecker make history as Team GB win third Olympic gold

Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker make history as they claim gold in the mixed team skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Weston becomes the first Team GB athlete to win two gold medals in a single Winter Olympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r3c5kzd via

Rejuvenated Scotland sweep England aside in stunning Calcutta Cup win

Rampant Scotland bounc back from Six Nations defeat to Italy a week ago to blow England away in a bonus-point win in a pulsating Calcutta Cup at a riotous Murrayfield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OiYJtXz via

Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda

Larry the Cat, No 10's chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bMR3Oz0 via

From 'demoralising' 8-0 defeat to pushing Man City all the way

Thirteen months after being embarrassed 8-0 by Manchester City, Salford City produce a performance to make their fans proud. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P3pvDiN via

Team GB's Weston leads the skeleton pack

Team GB's Matt Weston 'allows the sled to do the work' and leads in his third run of the men's skeleton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4kfsYcI via

Who is on helmet that led to Ukrainian athlete's Winter Olympics ban?

Vladyslav Heraskevych's helmet depicts fellow athletes who have been killed since Russia's full-scale invasion of his country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T04Eeuf via

Leak damages 19th Century painting in latest Louvre setback

A catalogue of incidents at the world's most visited museum have placed museum bosses come under increasing scrutiny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SrQgMCH via

'My son is dead': Swiss bar owners confronted by fire victim families

Jessica and Jacques Moretti are under criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter, as well as bodily harm and arson through negligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LeqzXuW via

Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year

Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a "huge win for shoppers". from BBC News https://ift.tt/1DZvuxm via

Former Daily Mail editor tells trial he stopped use of private investigators

Paul Dacre told the High Court he put the "shutters down" on unlawful newsgathering techniques. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wL16V8q via

Kenya to confront Russia over 'unacceptable' use of its nationals in combat

Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jf97gIc via

Pilot praised after crash-landing faulty Somali passenger plane on seashore

All 55 people on board survived after the plane failed to land on the runway near the shoreline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qJ2Td9V via

Raducanu retires from Qatar match two days after losing final in Romania

Emma Raducanu retires from her first-round match at the Qatar Open, two days after her defeat in the final of the Transylvania Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UzKFcgl via

No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit

The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tGF6BMi via

Brioche recall over concerns they contain hard plastic pieces

Brioche Pasquier is recalling some Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches that potentially contain "hard white plastic". from BBC News https://ift.tt/dImtwRZ via

Arundell scores hat-trick as England heap misery on Wales

A remorseless England pile misery and points on Wales as they began their hunt for a first Six Nations title since 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Esu7mfn via

'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing

The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie has left a community searching for clues and hoping for her safe return. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qYbxj6z via

Raducanu reaches first final since 2021 US Open triumph

Emma Raducanu digs deep to secure a gritty win over Oleksandra Oliynykova and reach her first final since her 2021 US Open triumph. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3xaFVjZ via

GB's Draper claims emphatic victory on injury return

Jack Draper claims an emphatic victory on his long-awaited return from injury to give Great Britain a 1-0 lead over Norway in Davis Cup qualifying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UO7Gyxg via

Quiz enters administration for third time

Some 109 jobs will be cut at the company's headquarters and distribution centre in Scotland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iastPmC via

Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies'

The PM says the depth of the pair's relationship was not known when he was appointed US ambassador. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HEg39fO via

Raducanu battles back from 5-0 down to beat Juvan

Great Britain's Emma Raducanu fights back from 5-0 down in the first set to beat Kaja Juvan at the Transylvania Open as compatriots Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter also win. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aPMdFwY via

'The rebuild of myself' - Wilder opens up on mental health struggles

Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder opens up about his mental health struggles, and says he's now "at peace" before his fight against Derek Chisora on 4 April at London's O2 Arena. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BqlTdmM via

Apology to mum of boy who died after falling in river

Xielo Maruziva fell into the River Soar, in the Aylestone area of Leicester, on 18 February 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8tlkPM4 via

Palace sign Strand Larsen in deal worth up to £48m

Crystal Palace sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a club record deal worth up to £48m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hxL5pRm via

Is Carrick proving Amorim's Man Utd tenure was a wasted year?

A third win in a row for Michael Carrick highlights the failures of Ruben Amorim's time at Manchester United from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rs9fk8n via

Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41

The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DqNrWa9 via