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Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says

The woman, then in her 20s, says the alleged encounter happened at Royal Lodge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jW7wCQe

'A great headache' - can Madueke stake claim for Arsenal and England?

The sight of Noni Madueke flying past defenders and putting dangerous crosses into the penalty will have been a welcome sight for Mikel Arteta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jRJyaHo

Ice hockey venue unfinished days before Winter Olympics

Olympic organisers face a race against time to finish the new ice hockey arena in Milan - five days before the venue is due to host its first match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sFdSWDy

Curran takes hat-trick as England win first T20

Sam Curran takes England's second ever hat-trick in T20 internationals as they beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xZuD926

How English clubs got smart to dominate this season's Champions League

Premier League clubs always had the money, but now they also have the know-how they have dominated this season's Champions League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CHFsAtX

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/IpsOoB5

Cricketers banned as university club suspended over initiation

The behaviour during an event at a Cardiff pub raised "significant" concerns around student safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UB3huID

Lily Allen to bring break-up album to Boardmasters festival

The singer will top the bill at the event in Cornwall in August alongside Fatboy Slim and Kasabian. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JAKC7a8

Hadjar crashes new Red Bull in F1 testing

Newly promoted Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar crashes his car in wet conditions on the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gUbjY0r

No sponsor, kit on order & visa wait - Scotland embrace late World Cup call

Scotland are "confident" visa issues will not prevent them arriving late for the men's T20 World Cup as chief executive Trudy Lindblade tells BBC Stumped about their "unique" preparations after a late call to the tournament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KdJZVEi

'Life-changing' match awaits qualifier Inglis at home Slam

Australian Maddison Inglis has gone from saving match points in qualifying to a "life-changing" meeting with Iga Swiatek in her home Grand Slam. from BBC News https://ift.tt/61gyrcV

'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/IQbZWRC

Doubles partners Jovic and Mboko leading teen disruptors

North American teenagers Iva Jovic and Victoria Mboko are through to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dE6J0Gr

Acid attack victim was 'set up by his ex-wife'

A court hears Danny Cahalane, 38, faced "real threats" in the months before his death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Siy3uc

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/F3zbZwS

German nurse jailed for murders could be linked to 100 more deaths

Prosecutors are reviewing dozens more suspected deaths linked to a former palliative care nurse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a6G9yoP

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/I3qORSe

Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

The US pop superstar is among nine songwriters who have been inducted into the 2026 class. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7FqmJt6

Catherine and William try curling in Stirling

The Prince and Princess of Wales also met the Team GB and Paralympics GB curling teams ahead of the Winter Olympic Games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qIBPjDb

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/qQvmXzr

Jacob Alon crowned Brits Critics' Choice winner

The Scottish folk singer edges out Sienna Spiro and Rose Gray to claim the prestigious prize. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K2jLvJp

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/F352UPI

How Jones went from retirement plan to career-best year

Britain's Francesca Jones was "very serious" about retiring in 2025. Instead, she enjoyed a career-best season and is now set for an Australian Open main-draw debut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K9ZnOf1

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/PAiGYDk

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/vq8f0wd

Hamilton's Ferrari race engineer moved to new role

Lewis Hamilton's race engineer from the 2025 Formula 1 season has been moved to a new role inside Ferrari. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gFsC7TV

After agony in Morocco, what's next for Salah with club and country?

What does Mohamed Salah's future hold for Liverpool and Egypt after their Afcon disappointment? from BBC News https://ift.tt/1sWk4fD

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/zHxo8IQ

Why banning of Maccabi fans raises questions about police integrity

The decision to ban fans of the Israeli team from a UK game was based on flawed assessment, a report has found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X20ldFm

What does Trump's foreign policy mean for World Cup?

As a group of cross-party MPs calls on Fifa to consider expelling the USA from the World Cup, BBC Sport analyses what Donald Trump’s foreign policy means for the tournament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VAGNrzg

Macclesfield to host Brentford in FA Cup fourth round - see full draw

Sixth-tier Macclesfield are rewarded with a home tie against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their shock win over holders Crystal Palace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lf0GWgy

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/cW18gR5

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/YCKihED

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/2ZA98lb

'Crisp, concise, clinical' - Rogers doubles Villa's lead at Tottenham

Morgan Rogers doubles Aston Villa's lead at Tottenham in their FA Cup third round match as the pressure increases on Spurs manager Thomas Frank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8tyLNF3

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/kJpIrum

Man admits racist abuse of footballer Jess Carter

Nigel Dewale made derogatory comments about the Lioness star's skin colour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VnZEisH

Church drops complaint about new archbishop's handling of abuse case

No further action will be taken over the complaint first made in 2020 against Dame Sarah Mullally. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ny2w1lq

Former England boss Keegan diagnosed with cancer

Former England striker and manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T6S8gAB

Watch: The Whole 10 Yards

Analysing the coaching moves after the end of the 2025 NFL regular season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lMuicnS

'Nancy blunder evidence of Celtic's blurred vision'

There is "no apparent big picture view at Celtic", argues BBC Sport Scotland's Tom English as Wilfried Nancy and Paul Tisdale exit the ailing champions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pXiZftM

Thelin 'accepts' Aberdeen sacking after winless run

Aberdeen sack manager Jimmy Thelin following a five-match winless run and just eight months on from the club's Scottish Cup win. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JDAKtYO

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/RlVrtAh

Burnley lacked belief in defeat at Brighton - Parker

Burnley boss Scott Parker says his side "lacked belief" as they fall to their ninth defeat in 11 Premier League games at Brighton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y9Hmwci

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/xW2BRLP

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/0XwZ3Wb

Paul loses WBA cruiserweight ranking after Joshua defeat

Jake Paul drops out of the WBA's cruiserweight rankings after losing his heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QUSwAgD

'Heavy metal? It's not even aluminium foil football'

As Liverpool are booed off following a goalless draw against Leeds, it was hardly the start to the New Year that Arne Slot's side would have wanted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4bIPdpv

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/2MoR3c8

Government suspends Gabon team, bans Aubameyang and sacks coach

Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0oFKgIC