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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/LWcZSQp

Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava

Italian authorities say people have been injured after venturing too close to the red-hot lava. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mMWf0ix

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/nGrjCO2

Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

It said lab tests, a chest X-ray and the Pope's clinical condition "continue to present a complex picture". from BBC News https://ift.tt/69h2sTM

Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales

Labour ministers say the sport - which has one track in Wales - will be banned as soon as possible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zgeHmsy

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/zTGkgbA

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/QEItgmT

Watch Monday Night Club

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

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/ptfF34T

Can Starmer Bridge the Gap Between Trump and Europe?

European leaders have called an emergency summit over the war in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MsPJOlV

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/We0lbud

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/0oRwhV3

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/2uYt9kU

£115m lottery winners invest in bid to take women's football club to the top

The directors hope the investment will lead to the club's promotion to the Women's Super League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d4BhWZA

Two British nationals detained in Iran

The man and woman, who have not been named, are accused of unspecified security-related offenses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nCiRafF

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/Mqv1PXZ

The Neo-Nazi MI5 spy

And how the BBC exposed the lies from MI5 from BBC News https://ift.tt/L8tvO4h

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/20XWU3f

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/2Mrns68

The World Cup kiss that's gripping Spain

Spain's former football boss accused of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso from BBC News https://ift.tt/0q3tuYf

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/aGo87TP

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/LCJWMtm

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/gx58uOa

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/bEUIu6L

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/lxmL23e

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/gF04RDq

Judge halts Trump's government worker buyout plan

The resignation package offered by the White House is part of its plan to cut down on the number of federal employees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wlNzZ8M

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/hkXOAS2

Anthony Zurcher: Trump faces moment of reckoning on trade after delaying tariffs

The president will soon have to decide whether to match his trade rhetoric with action or shelve his tariff plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/psqFIx3

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/bh5ugJk

Chris Mason: Can Starmer make good vibes last with EU and US?

Something is likely to have to give, as the UK tries to keep both major trading partners on side. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lMIZ3Br

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/Ax7QmP6

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/HYdyx4a

'The perfect batter for his time' - meet India's latest record-breaker

Meet India's latest batting superstar Abhishek Sharma, who struck a record-breaking 135 in their T20 win over England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1LXKR6g

Liverpool pass 'tough challenge' with flying colours

Liverpool are nine points clear in the Premier League and cleared their latest hurdle with a battling win over an impressive Bournemouth side. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yvpWh25

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/M6tvPYV

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/LImMOb9

Girl 'took knife to school every day' before stabbing

The 14-year-old tells a court "I suppose I'm sorry" but denies three counts of attempted murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SpNj5Py

Woman buys 42m chimney for husband's birthday

She says her husband always wanted to convert either a water tower or chimney into a home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GQ4AKU1

White House rescinds memo on freezing federal grants and loans

The freeze on hundreds of billions of dollars of federal grants had been temporarily halted by a judge on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wR6ycKZ

Coraline play cancelled after Gaiman allegations

Author Neil Gaiman was accused of sexual misconduct by eight women - allegations he has denied. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f1gIB45

Beloved West End cinema fighting for its future

The cinema in Leicester Square is one of the few remaining independents in central London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D9zMTbw

Woman held for taking citizen tests 'in disguise'

The women dressed up in wigs and disguises to take tests on behalf of others, say investigators. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o2v5zLS

DR Congo rebels close in on key city as 13 peacekeepers killed

The UN chief condemned the escalation, calling on Rwanda to halt support for rebels and withdraw. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mhWfBZp

Postecoglou unsure on future - but why do many Spurs fans blame Levy?

Tottenham are on a seven-match winless run in the Premier League but it is chairman Daniel Levy - not manager Ange Postecoglou - that is bearing the brunt of supporters' anger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nD91kTW

'God forbid we should end up like Ukraine': Belarusians indifferent to election

Even "rival" candidates support the current leader staying in power, Steve Rosenberg finds in Belarus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xjPLQgi

'It's extraordinary what Liverpool are doing' - can anyone stop them?

Are Liverpool getting even stronger and can the Premier League leaders be caught? BBC Sport looks into the numbers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OJgirAd

'My songs are as real as it gets': Lola Young hits number one with Messy

The star discusses how she feels about blowing up on TikTok and the trademark honesty in her lyrics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VYWlUx2

UK to dispose of radioactive plutonium stockpile

The government says it will dispose of its 140 tonnes of radioactive plutonium - currently stored at Sellafield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qshCpJu