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Five issues for England after Buttler resigns

Picking the right captain and getting the best out of Jos Buttler are just two of the issues facing England after the captain's resignation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T4wrnjY via IFTTT

Watch in full: Angry exchange between Trump and Zelensky

The US president accused the Ukrainian leader of being disrespectful in a tense meeting in the Oval Office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oVw9KGk via IFTTT

WhatsApp says it has resolved technical problem

Thousands of users reported problems on Friday, but the Meta-owned company says the issue is now resolved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WiM45aU via IFTTT

BBC Verify: Viral Donald Trump Jr audio highly likely AI fake

A clip has been widely shared of Donald Trump Jr allegedly saying on his podcast that the US should have sent arms to Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qscJ9p1 via IFTTT

The Tates in the States

Self-described misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sGdZ1fD via IFTTT

Travel ban for man who 'tortured' women in Highland dungeon

The first order of its kind to be imposed by a Scottish court prevents Kevin Booth from leaving the UK for five years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/udbMAYV via IFTTT

What did we learn from Ferguson's Rangers unveiling?

Barry Ferguson speaks about his expectations, coaching staff and route to the job at his first media conference as interim Rangers manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9yERAUj via IFTTT

American loses UK appeal to become legally non-binary

Lord Justice Singh says the issue is "better suited to resolution in Parliament than the courts". from BBC News https://ift.tt/UP65mug via IFTTT

M4 death investigated after online 'predator' sting

Police arrested the man after accusations against him were live streamed on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6rumF3C via IFTTT

Americanswers... on 5 Live! What's Elon Musk's latest threat to federal workers?

And will the president listen to European leaders this week? from BBC News https://ift.tt/aIxXTiO via IFTTT

Fiorentina's Kean in hospital after collapsing on pitch

Fiorentina striker Moise Kean collapses on the pitch and is taken to hospital after sustaining a head injury during a 1-0 defeat at Hellas Verona. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P1KLOhJ via IFTTT

Van driver hunt continues after fatal tram crash

Police are understood to have identified the man involved in the crash, which killed a young girl. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iDMysSx via IFTTT

England regain Calcutta Cup after Scotland miss last-gasp kick

Finn Russell misses a 79th-minute conversion as England do just enough to deny Scotland an unprecendented fifth successive win in the fixture. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dc0v9Qu via IFTTT

Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/32YFCLV via IFTTT

Watch: Goat rescued from fifth-floor flat ledge in Madrid

A goat in Madrid was rescued by firefighters after it became trapped on a window sill of a tower block. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XNW9SV0 via IFTTT

Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?

Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ws4ptCe via IFTTT

How an American takeover could change James Bond forever

Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CpvXs0u via IFTTT

Mitch McConnell announces he will not run for re-election

The Republican senator has spent 40 years in Congress, but said he has "unfinished business" before he goes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kQZzYBU via IFTTT

SpaceX rocket debris crashes into Poland

Debris from a Space X Falcon 9 rocket lit up skies across Europe before crashing into Poland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bkujNPH via IFTTT

Robson 'honoured' to bring women's game back to Queen's

Former British number one Laura Robson says it is a "huge honour" to welcome women's professional tennis back to Queen's for the first time in more than 50 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y3JKoIh via IFTTT

Draper and Alcaraz through to last 16 at Qatar Open

Jack Draper produces a dominant performance to defeat Alexei Popyrin and reach the second round of the Qatar Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B8WcHzR via IFTTT

Neymar scores first goal after Santos return

Neymar scores a penalty and sets up another goal as Santos beat Agua Santa 3-1 in the Campeonato Paulista, striking for the first time in his second stint at the club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QdnSZFG via IFTTT

What’s up with Gen Z?

A study suggests that less than half of Generation Z are proud to be British. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NfFQboW via IFTTT

Gourley & Nielsen break British records at Keely Klassic

Neil Gourley breaks the men's British indoor 1,000m and Lina Nielsen does the same in the women's 300m at the Keely Klassic in Birmingham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VW9OTFC via IFTTT

Fire breaks out at London luxury hotel

About 100 people have been evacuated and 125 firefighters are tackling a fire at Chiltern Firehouse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FaozHv9 via IFTTT

Premier League sponsorship rules 'void' says tribunal

The Premier League's rules governing sponsorship deals from the period between between 2021 and 2024 are "void and unenforceable", a tribunal rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/voP1S9y via IFTTT

NHS 'recovery plan' fails to deliver new dentists or more appointments

NHS leaders say the contract for dentists to carry out NHS work needs redrawing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mcbD16L via IFTTT

Elon Musk's 'take your kid to work' day

He brought his son to the Oval Office for a surprise press conference from BBC News https://ift.tt/vzcx2Yb via IFTTT

Armed police in stand-off at Sheffield city apartments

Specialist officers are "negotiating" with a man at a building on Broad Street in Sheffield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1AyxUNT via IFTTT

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why was Taylor Swift booed at the Super Bowl?

And is TikTok blocking anti-Trump content? from BBC News https://ift.tt/L63csGg via IFTTT

Motor neurone disease campaigner Sam Perkins dies

The sportsman raised hundreds of thousands of pounds after being diagnosed with the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FMQ6gbP via IFTTT

Newcastle score controversial goal against Birmingham

Watch as Joe Willock brings Newcastle United level against Birmingham City after a "very, very tight" goal-line decision in the FA Cup fourth round. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L0DXpVS via IFTTT

Swedish school shooting victims were seven women and three men

Families have been identifying victims of the attack - all between 28 and 68 years old. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4SEjVB7 via IFTTT

Repairs under way after car plunges onto rail line

Passengers are told the main line will not reopen until at least 22:00 GMT, after a day of rail chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WTl60nA via IFTTT

Israel minister tells army to plan for Palestinians leaving Gaza

It comes after President Trump proposed for Gazans to relocate, drawing widespread condemnation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x5baOVT via IFTTT

Law to make social housing landlords fix mould in force from October

Campaigners called for change after two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from mould exposure at his home in 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pcgqBLj via IFTTT

Trump to sign order banning transgender women from female sports

He says the move, which covers non-elite levels, restores fairness but human rights advocates have condemned it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hRmGp3t via IFTTT

Emmerdale and Coronation Street schedules face cut backs

The flagship ITV soaps will lose an hour a week of schedule time between them in a move bosses say will make the shows more "streaming-friendly". from BBC News https://ift.tt/MyTduXq via IFTTT

Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: China Strikes Back

Plus, what role does the drug Fentanyl have in the trade disputes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQ5Mtr9 via IFTTT

Aston Villa sign PSG midfielder Asensio on loan

Aston Villa sign Spain midfielder Marco Asensio on loan from Paris St-Germain until the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HSD1OMp via IFTTT

'Hurting' Spurs find defensive strength before defining week

In a week that could define their season, Tottenham answer their critics with a superb and resolute victory at Brentford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M8rVCHz via IFTTT

Man Utd 'trying everything' to strengthen - but won't repeat 'mistakes'

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are "trying everything" to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes following another home defeat – but will not repeat "the mistake of the past". from BBC News https://ift.tt/VWASqvY via IFTTT

Two children die in hit-and-run crash

Police urged anyone who saw what happened or has dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kj81tOc via IFTTT

Trump says Venezuela will accept migrants returned from US

The move follows talks between Maduro and a Trump envoy that led to the release of six US detainees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1QR6zvp via IFTTT

Holders Ireland seal bonus-point win over England

Ireland score three second-half tries to launch their bid for a third successive Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over England in Dublin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iAfj3VM via IFTTT