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Joshua pays emotional tribute in new video

Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LqdSXQy via IFTTT

Ex-Nigerian oil minister did not take bribes from industry insiders, court told

Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gJQbNiT via IFTTT

Israeli media cite official accepting Hamas figure of 70,000 war dead

Israel has previously cast doubt on figures from the Hamas-run health ministry, which the UN considers reliable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TsEQWO8 via IFTTT

Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet

The coffee chain changes Brian Niccol's travel budget due to media attention and "credible threat actors". from BBC News https://ift.tt/aE06nfD via IFTTT

Campaigners upset over errors in learning disability deaths report

A review had found that 39% of deaths with a known cause had been avoidable. The figure has now been revised to 40%. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EtN0FJZ via IFTTT

Ex-Nigeria oil minister stands trial in UK on bribery charges

Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YGEIHdC via IFTTT

Koepka 'rang Woods first' over PGA Tour return

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka says Tiger Woods was the first person he called to discuss a return to the PGA Tour after leaving the LIV Golf circuit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M8Z7Qia via IFTTT

Workers Party of Britain pick by-election candidate

Shahbaz Sarwar currently represents the party on Manchester City Council. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nWEwCXD via IFTTT

England captain Sciver-Brunt hammers first-ever WPL century

Nat Sciver-Brunt makes history with an unbeaten hundred for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the first century in Women's Premier League history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TxtMN9U via IFTTT

McLaren & Red Bull unveil 2026 cars as testing begins

McLaren and Red Bull release images of their 2026 Formula 1 cars as pre-season testing begins in Spain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Aao1Fs via IFTTT

Hearts 'rattle' Celtic - but did red card play 'massive part'?

Hearts and Celtic play out a thrilling draw in the Scottish Premiership title race. But did Hearts deserve to win? Or did a controversial red card cost Celtic? from BBC News https://ift.tt/m7Yd4kT via IFTTT

'Intoxicating title fight impossible to call as Hearts refuse to buckle'

Depleted Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts passed the latest test of their mettle in compelling draw with Celtic, writes Tom English. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wh1vmbp via IFTTT

Livingston to report Aberdeen over alleged racial abuse of Bokila

Livingston will contact the Scottish FA to report Aberdeen over an alleged racial comment made to striker Jeremy Bokila. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QvJUfPG via IFTTT

'Joyless and toxic' - will Spurs put Frank out of his misery?

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank remains in deep trouble despite his side rescuing a late draw at Burnley, writes Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JcaUyte via IFTTT

Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats

Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president's warnings that he could take control of it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/314aR9P via IFTTT

Osaka has tense exchange with Cirstea at end of match

Naomi Osaka has stern enounter with Sorana Cirstea, receiving a frosty handshake and a telling-off from the Romanian as she wins 6-3 4-6 6-2 at the Australian Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uUmXJqY via IFTTT

Fact-checking Trump's Davos speech

The US president made a series of contested claims, ranging from the status of Greenland to Nato spending. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3VvTqck via IFTTT

Littler beats Van Gerwen to win Saudi Masters

Luke Littler wins the inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters with an emphatic 8-5 victory over Michael van Gerwen in Riyadh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gQSmCPG via IFTTT

Prison officer jailed for having sex with inmate

Isabelle Dale had relationships with two prisoners at HMP Coldingley in Surrey, a judge says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/86OZUjM via IFTTT

Man Utd's complicated relationship with Class of 92

Manchester United and the class of 92 have a complicated relationship. But is it a problem? from BBC News https://ift.tt/nFCaxTf via IFTTT

Badenoch warns Tory MPs against plotting and psychodrama

All 116 Tory MPs have been ordered to a meeting on Monday night, after Nigel Farage imposed a deadline on further defections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P2El0wD via IFTTT

'Arsenal will never forgive themselves if they don't win title now'

This is Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's "now or never" moment as Premier League title rivals stumble badly, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/13tHBCi via IFTTT

Barry secures deserved win for Everton against Villa

Everton's Thierno Barry capitalises on a mistake by Aston Villa's Emi Martinez for a 1-0 win to The Toffees, which stops Villa going second in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fbkYd2p via IFTTT

Missed opportunity for Arsenal - but were they denied 'clear penalty'?

Arsenal have moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest - but should the Gunners have been awarded a penalty? from BBC News https://ift.tt/N6FSdIc via IFTTT

Was this the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in Frank?

Was the dismal home loss to struggling West Ham the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in head coach Thomas Frank, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty? from BBC News https://ift.tt/1izEtXD via IFTTT

Nine-try Bath thump Edinburgh to win Pool 2

Bath seal top spot in Pool 2 and a home last-16 match in the Investec Champions Cup with a nine-try thrashing of Edinburgh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cDeEmU2 via IFTTT

The dramatic 24 hours that sealed Guehi and Glasner's futures

BBC Sport looks at a dramatic 24 hours for Crystal Palace as captain Marc Guehi agrees to join Manchester City and manager Oliver Glasner confirms he is leaving in the summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OCkXR7v via IFTTT

Zelensky says Ukraine's air defence supplies 'insufficient'

The president said several air defence systems were without missiles until a shipment on Friday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J9f0dA6 via IFTTT

World champion Littler beats veteran Lim in Bahrain

World champion Luke Littler brushes aside veteran Paul Lim 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Bahrain Masters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UNXDCm3 via IFTTT

Players need social skills for World Cup - Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel says players will need the right "social skills" and personality to make his World Cup squad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6osc2VO via IFTTT

Mane destroys Salah's Afcon dream again - will he get another chance?

Mohamed Salah's Afcon dream was ended by Sadio Mane and Senegal on Wednesday night - but how many more chances will the Liverpool forward have to win the competition? from BBC News https://ift.tt/cawNGZ9 via IFTTT

California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes

The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sDt7ea6 via IFTTT

'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran

An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hmoqQ5j via IFTTT

Villa and Spurs hold talks for Atletico's Gallagher

Aston Villa and Tottenham are holding talks over a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ASqHYr2 via IFTTT

Welbeck scores as Brighton knock Man Utd out of FA Cup

Striker Danny Welbeck helps Brighton dump his former club Manchester United out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Weu0LU5 via IFTTT

Goals, shocks and fan power on a record-breaking FA Cup weekend

If anyone needed convincing that the FA Cup still matters, this season's record-breaking third round provided all the necessary evidence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ju5iWLS via IFTTT

Frank's failing Spurs knocked out of FA Cup by Aston Villa

Goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers knock a wasteful Tottenham Hotspur side out of the FA Cup to pile more pressure on manager Thomas Frank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I3msHa1 via IFTTT

Dozens arrested and one police officer injured in Minneapolis protests

Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pPf20mR via IFTTT

Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given apologises for Holocaust remark

Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given "unreservedly" apologises for describing Wilfried Nancy's short time as Celtic manager as an "absolute Holocaust" on BBC show Final Score. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FGdgvaW via IFTTT

Newcastle win on penalties after epic six-goal thriller

Newcastle United and Bournemouth play out a six-goal thriller, after a Harvey Barnes goal in the 118th minute is cancelled out by Marcus Tavernier's equaliser minutes later, with Newcastle progressing on penalties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dUOhcmp via IFTTT

Iran leader says anti-government protesters are vandals trying to please Trump

The largest demonstrations in years have left at least 48 protesters dead, human rights groups say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LjtmWTn via IFTTT

Video emerges of Minneapolis shooting filmed by ICE agent who opened fire

The clip shows the chaotic moments before gunfire rang out on a Minneapolis street. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HQZGcTP via IFTTT

Watch Saka's best Premier League goals

Watch a selection of Bukayo Saka's best Premier League goals, as the winger agrees a new contract with Arsenal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1oMfjVI via IFTTT

Man City finalising deal for USA midfielder Coffey

Manchester City are finalising a deal to bring in United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IeNDAaT via IFTTT

Peers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying bill

Supporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sxduCeY via IFTTT

Everything We Know About The Minneapolis ICE Shooting…So Far

A US citizen has been fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minnestota. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fTkyUQq via IFTTT

Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting

The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2eXVPdo via IFTTT

Lib Dem council to ask for election delay weeks after Davey's warning

Cheltenham Borough Council is asking for its May elections to be postponed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jmrTOXL via IFTTT

UN rights chief says Israeli policy in West Bank 'resembles apartheid system'

Israel says Volker Türk's office makes "absurd" accusations in a report that details what the UN calls "systemic discrimination" against Palestinians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YiRU4bQ via IFTTT

No conspiracy over Israeli football fans ban, West Midlands Police say

Senior police officers reiterate banning Israeli fans from the Villa game was "based on safety". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gc4L7r9 via IFTTT

US may intercept and seize oil tanker sailing near UK, reports say

US officials have a warrant to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2IRyco8 via IFTTT

'A moving moment' as Rosenior breaks barriers

Liam Rosenior's appointment as Chelsea manager is a "massive moment" for representation in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zGwCnbT via IFTTT

Semenyo to Man City deal done pending medical

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is set to have a medical after his side's game against Tottenham on Wednesday before he makes a move to Manchester City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j8aRXz2 via IFTTT

Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests discuss the weekends football from BBC News https://ift.tt/a9ljQHm via IFTTT

Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela's once-powerful first lady?

Long seen as a powerful figure, Flores has also faced allegations of corruption and nepotism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7tC0JaK via IFTTT

Leeds v Man Utd - a rivalry that really matters

As Leeds aim to beat Manchester United in the Premier League for the first time since 2002, BBC Sport looks at their intense rivalry before Sunday's Elland Road meeting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4O0YE3a via IFTTT

Ten-try Northampton demolish Quins to go top

Alex Coles scores a hat-trick as Northampton run in 10 tries against Harlequins to return to the top of the Prem Rugby table. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JsfBOHg via IFTTT

'Nancy leaps to his own defence as he feels Old Firm heat'

Just over four weeks on from his appointment as Celtic manager, Wilfried Nancy's passionate defence of his reign shows the pressure he is facing before Saturday's Old Firm derby against Rangers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g8xbfa4 via IFTTT

Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US

Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AU3Y5Wl via IFTTT

Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says that US captain Keegan Bradley "didn't" help to rein in unacceptable and abusive behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qhTr3PI via IFTTT

The Traitors returns with new 'secret traitor' in major shake-up

Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth "secret traitor". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qzoCK07 via IFTTT

Khawaja to retire after fifth Ashes Test

Australia batter Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket following the fifth Ashes Test against England in Sydney this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hem9b2A via IFTTT