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Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus

The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/53WOL4o via IFTTT

Le Pen attacks ban from running for public office as 'political decision'

The far-right National Rally leader's sentence jeopardises her chances of running for president in 2027. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CJtEajO via IFTTT

Haaland to see specialist for ankle injury

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will see a specialist after sustaining a left ankle injury in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jrq5plS via IFTTT

FA Cup 'sparkle' returns - will there be a 'fairytale ending'?

The FA Cup "seems to have its sparkle back" - but will Manchester City stop there being a "fairytale ending" for Aston Villa, Crystal Palace or Nottingham Forest? from BBC News https://ift.tt/iWvHLPj via IFTTT

Last shot at glory for 'legends'? Guardiola still burning with desire

Pep Guardiola still faces a huge Manchester City rebuild but clouds lift as they reach a seventh successive FA Cup semi-final, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IdXFVir via IFTTT

Another milestone - but when could Kane win first trophy?

Harry Kane hit his 22nd league goal on Saturday to reach a new milestone and move a step closer to ending his long wait for a trophy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6mTZFNL via IFTTT

Yates scores winning penalty to put Forest through to FA Cup semi-finals

Ryan Yates scores the winning penalty in a shootout against Brighton before running the length of the pitch as Nottingham Forest reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1991. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZDvVUoS via IFTTT

Should Forest have been awarded penalty for Mitoma challenge?

After a VAR review, referee Peter Bankes overturns his decision to award Nottingham Forest a penalty for Kaoru Mitoma's challenge on Elliot Anderson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ywAogDO via IFTTT

Alex Warren was homeless and sleeping in friends' cars - now he's number one

The influencer-turned-musician is topping the charts after turning trauma into music that heals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F4VP9xf via IFTTT

Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip

Denmark's prime minister said the visit by the US VP and other top officials  showed a "lack of respect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQYPkm4 via IFTTT

North Sea crash oil tanker to have cargo of fuel removed

Barrels of jet fuel are being removed from the Stena Immaculate before it is towed to Newcastle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DMnBVlJ via IFTTT

Prominent Jewish figures boycott Israel antisemitism event over far-right guests

Several key leaders stayed away because of the inclusion of far-right politicians from Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/auFlVOL via IFTTT

Australia to hold federal election on 3 May

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be seeking to fight off a resurgent opposition and win a second term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Em680FL via IFTTT

Men make sacrifices many women don't for top jobs, Farage says

The Reform leader makes the comments on the role of women in the workplace at an event in Westminster. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ODrP6R7 via IFTTT

Woman charged with stalking McCann family

A 60-year-old woman from Cardiff is due to appear in court on Friday, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0LrzmNp via IFTTT

William visits first resident helped by homeless charity

The prince also toured Aberdeen by foot as he celebrated the success of his Homewards project. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6QlPdIj via IFTTT

Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day?

The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x0sf7A4 via IFTTT

Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure

The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ciEG2yU via IFTTT

A journalist has entered the top secret military chat

And there’s a Ukraine-Russia Black Sea ceasefire deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PuTJ98K via IFTTT

Brisbane to build 63,000-seater stadium for 2032 Games

The Queensland Government confirms plans to build a new 63,000-seater stadium for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wVoc3xZ via IFTTT

Talking About Talking About Peace Talks

US and Russian officials are discussing a possible truce in the Ukraine war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oVhzwRe via IFTTT

Ashutosh stars as Delhi beat Lucknow in IPL thriller

Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 helps Delhi Capitals clinch a dramatic one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8jgRlWX via IFTTT

England 'will be better' after Italy test as 2025 starts with win

Head coach John Mitchell says England will learn from being tested by Italy, as the Red Roses make a winning start to the Women's Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QeHZmoY via IFTTT

Slick Greece stroll to win that relegates Scotland in Nations League

Watch the best of the action as Greece overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit with an impressive 3-0 win over Scotland at Hampden to relegate the hosts to Nations League B. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dcru1sG via IFTTT

My baby's premature birth was humbling, says Beatrice

The royal describes "months of sheer worry" she experienced over the birth of her second child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/faEdY6i via IFTTT

At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea

Two people were found dead as multiple fires raged across the country on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IXa13Wk via IFTTT

Police burn chemicals as running event cancelled

The popular Hastings Half Marathon was due to take place on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8jfL5HE via IFTTT

Government considering sending failed asylum seekers to Balkans

Home Office officials have discussed proposals to set up overseas "return hubs" from BBC News https://ift.tt/lQT9wzu via IFTTT

Drivers warned as final M25 weekend closure begins

Work began in 2022 and is part of a delayed £317m project to improve safety and cut congestion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pQL6AoW via IFTTT

Watch: How the Heathrow disruption unfolded

BBC Verify's Nick Beake explains how Europe's busiest airport was taken out of action. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SRl9Wqn via IFTTT

Newborn's death 'due to gross failures of midwives'

The coroner at newborn baby Ida Lock's inquest highlights eight opportunities that were missed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q1GlIb4 via IFTTT

Taliban frees US man held in Afghanistan for two years

George Glezmann's release comes after talks between US and Taliban officials in Kabul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tEUv2Ml via IFTTT

Players v tennis tours: why the lawsuit and what next?

BBC Sport tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at the key questions after a players' union co-founded by Novak Djokovic began legal action against tennis' governing bodies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/izQeTfO via IFTTT

Labour’s Benefits Crackdown

And what happened when Trump phoned Putin? from BBC News https://ift.tt/gPHaVBr via IFTTT

Teen killer of mum and siblings planned 'massacre of the century'

The 19-year-old will be sentenced on Wednesday after he admits to killing his mother, brother and sister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eO6WVBj via IFTTT

Watch: Kate drinks Guinness, pets mascot in St Patrick's Day celebration

The Irish Guards regiment toasts the Princess of Wales, who has been its colonel since 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AK5YyCv via IFTTT

Netflix drama Adolescence hailed as 'flawless' TV

The show is called "an early contender for the best thing you will see on the small screen this year". from BBC News https://ift.tt/WPynoSk via IFTTT

Cup final loss ends tough week for Liverpool - Slot

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says his side's 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle at Wembley ends a "tough week". from BBC News https://ift.tt/5k1i4lp via IFTTT

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sjV25pN via IFTTT

England score 10 tries to keep Six Nations title hopes alive

Watch highlights as England score 10 tries to hammer Wales 68-14 in Cardiff and keep their Six Nations title hopes alive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MpYwDeZ via IFTTT

Inothewayurthinkin wins Cheltenham Gold Cup

Inothewayurthinkin wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup as Galopin Des Champs is denied a historic hat-trick. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Wzti2a via IFTTT

Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount

Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0mqVPGp via IFTTT

Ukraine war in maps: How control has shifted in three years

How are Russia and Ukraine placed after three years of fighting and with Donald Trump suggesting talks on ending the war could begin soon? from BBC News https://ift.tt/JrS5sug via IFTTT

EU hits back at tariffs and warns against trade war

For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fxel2cs via IFTTT

Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?

And can Elon Musk afford a tumble in Tesla's share price? from BBC News https://ift.tt/jkI2aYf via IFTTT

BBC Verify examines moments before cargo ship and oil tanker collision

Ship tracking data sheds light on what happened before the two vessels, the Solong and Stena Immaculate, collided in the North Sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OgWsvDe via IFTTT

'Some Man Utd players not good enough & overpaid'

Some Manchester United players are "not good enough" and some are "overpaid", the club's co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KGX0bLD via IFTTT

Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football from BBC News https://ift.tt/x6rtkBd via IFTTT

'England had Italy on the ropes but didn't recreate French demolition job'

In his BBC Sport column, World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on England's thumping Six Nations victory over Italy, and assesses the final-day title race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SzRZ9FD via IFTTT

'We need more Brunos' - How important is Fernandes to Man Utd?

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says the club need 'more' players like Bruno Fernandes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oIeEdS0 via IFTTT

Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says

The 88-year-old prayed on Saturday morning in the chapel of the papal suite at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LCxoBrG via IFTTT

Grandmother gets X-rated message after Apple AI fail

Louise Littlejohn said she was shocked and then laughed when she received the error strewn voicemail transcription. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7rPGBNM via IFTTT

Four sentenced over £200m money laundering plot

The case was one of the biggest of its kind in UK legal history, the Crown Prosecution Service says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dHYxUWR via IFTTT

US lost a fifth of its butterflies within two decades

However the researchers say butterflies may be able to recover if urgent conservation measures are taken. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r4Fnqap via IFTTT

Home Nations to make joint bid to host 2035 Women's World Cup

The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales express their intention to submit a joint bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/twExAiq via IFTTT

Three men charged with harassment of BBC presenter

Lighthouse was the subject of BBC programme A Very British Cult presented by Catrin Nye from BBC News https://ift.tt/u6o52hb via IFTTT

Eight-second goalkeeper rule - what happens next and what our experts think

From this summer goalkeepers will be allowed eight seconds from catching the ball to releasing it, in the latest attempt to cut down on time-wasting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mhd1pfv via IFTTT

Body-shaming of McColgan 'demeaning and abusive'

Comments on social media body-shaming Britain's Commonwealth 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan are "ridiculous and stupid", says her mother and coach Liz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q0PtkGL via IFTTT

Rail fare rise 'piles on misery', campaigners say

People are being "priced off" the railways, one group says, as ticket prices in England and Wales rise by 4.6% from BBC News https://ift.tt/u53LOv1 via IFTTT

Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont after clash with Zelensky

They held up pro-Ukraine signs on the route that the vice-president and his family were expected to take to go skiing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sD0FWJO via IFTTT

R&B hitmaker Angie Stone reported dead in car crash

The Wish I Didn't Miss You was involved in a collision in Alabama following a performance, according to US media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/czkuvD1 via IFTTT

In pictures - Teddy Swims and Sabrina Carpenter lead way on Brit Awards red carpet

The world's biggest artists were on the red carpet at London's O2 Arena ahead of the ceremony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eqbMBfp via IFTTT