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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/RHJdLkZ

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/BiNC7bt

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/hGoWs2f

The Tates in the States

Self-described misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L16eJ9a

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/JEF4kgB

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/7Gkp5a9

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/uEITHqP

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/pFDLOZT

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/PQpV873

Pope's condition 'remains critical', Vatican says

The pontiff "continues to be alert and well oriented" and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fqaeEOl

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/vbe3YEs

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/h0qujD4

Watch: The moment six Israeli hostages are released

Four of the men were kidnapped on 7 October 2023, while the two have been held for a decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gq7imcn

Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pjzU4r7

Man seriously injured in stabbing at Berlin Holocaust memorial

Police are looking for the suspect, who they believe fled the scene with the weapon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ADGi9Nm

Musician seeks help to recover ancient violin stolen in pub

The instrument is worth a six-figure sum but also holds a lot of emotional value. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XjZk3Rd

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/xaKBjl6

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/NEq9QIx

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/3OzWFTq

Israeli family mourns 'man of peace' as body returned from Gaza

Oded Lifschitz, whose body was returned from Gaza on Thursday, was a campaigner for peace and had many Palestinian friends. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TyYijoL

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/7YOiurU

Netherlands to return stolen Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The Dutch Minister of Culture says he hopes this move will address the "historical injustice". from BBC News https://ift.tt/5NnJxA6

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/6cVFLek

What does new Jaguars deal mean for Rees-Zammit?

Louis Rees-Zammit has re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but what does the deal mean for the former Wales rugby star? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZT7qhsK

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/jVXbCDo

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/LhMf5dy

Watch Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Adam Crafton and Stephen Warnock debate the weekend's football from BBC News https://ift.tt/CVgHFIx

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/TrwBUmV

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/XVaeCyd

Teenager dead and four injured in Austria knife attack

Police have reportedly detained a Syrian man following the attack in the southern city of Villach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fTtg9Ku

'Sad day for tennis' - Sinner doping ban 'leaves sour taste'

Jannik Sinner's doping case has divided the tennis world for months, with the news he will serve a three-month ban leading to further questions and criticism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ovmSZkw

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/NZcl30C

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/IVYQZAK

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/QDHSocw

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/YzgiWmF

The Neo-Nazi MI5 spy

And how the BBC exposed the lies from MI5 from BBC News https://ift.tt/zYfU1F4

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/qMoBaLi

Rubiales tells court Hermoso consented to World Cup kiss

The former Spanish football federation tells a court he is "absolutely sure" the kiss was consensual. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UdlK3BA

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/GRNWFED

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/Z3d0NCu

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/BsR8OQ1

Minister Andrew Gwynne sacked over messages

The health minister apologises for offence caused by the comments and is suspended as a Labour party member. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GF7xjLU

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/WxwnyQh

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/g9ik4EM

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/gTj0NJF

Spain's Hermoso was 'overwhelmed' after Rubiales World Cup kiss, court hears

Teammates of Jenni Hermoso have testified in a trial over a kiss between her and former football chief Luis Rubiales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5u9RSLQ

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/sD6ZFJh

False video claims Hollywood stars were paid by USAID to visit Ukraine

The video claiming that USAID paid Hollywood celebrities millions of dollars to visit Ukraine is not real and has hallmarks of a Russian disinformation operation that the BBC has previously investigated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MBG7An0

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/wrCTfD8

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/M4wNQmZ

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/NQxZHhY

Illegal meat on most UK High Streets, official says

Post-Brexit checks are undermining efforts to keep out potentially disease-ridden meat, official says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DbVvCx0

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/9V2qFSd

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/qtIc8CT

'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/zqBRW5n

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/3fqYQum

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/B2FN01I

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/6LRp4kD

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/0WLs4Ra