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Harris hawk captured after tormenting villagers

A resident says he was able to humanely catch the hawk, which has attacked an estimated 50 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZkfqA21

Girl, 13, killed in blaze as seven others escape

Police and firefighters say two adults and five children survived the fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rPczSVu

Jagtar Singh Johal 'moved to solitary' after acquittal

The Scottish activist from Dumbarton was detained on a trip to Punjab after his wedding in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mlnkdKX

Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockade

Many Palestinians say they are going hungry after Israel stopped all aid deliveries to put pressure on Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f76KwAZ

Slovakia backs plan to shoot 350 bears after man killed in attack

Around a quarter of the country's brown bears will be culled after a man was attacked in a forest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qtfEJh3

'Hands-on' prison governor denies fling with inmate

Kerri Pegg denies two counts of misconduct in public office and one count of possessing criminal property. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h2N0Lbt

Don't deport us over health issue, say British couple in Australia

A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AJ3v4gX

Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus

The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gZvtP0I

Virginia Giuffre in hospital after 'serious accident', spokesperson says

A spokesperson told the BBC Giuffre "greatly appreciates the support and well wishes people are sending". from BBC News https://ift.tt/O1ryxc8

Americanswersā€¦on 5 Live! Could Trump run for a third term?

And why is Elon Musk handing out $1 million dollar cheques to voters? from BBC News https://ift.tt/l7qw6iH

Another milestone - but when could Kane win first trophy?

Harry Kane hit his 22nd league goal on Saturday to reach a new milestone and move a step closer to ending his long wait for a trophy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bMRYEt3

More Myanmar quake survivors pulled from rubble but hundreds still missing

At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dBTakK9

Yates scores winning penalty to send Forest through to semis

Ryan Yates scores the winning penalty in a shootout against Brighton before running the length of the pitch as Nottingham Forest reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1991. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ls5ou8r

Should Forest have had a penalty for this Mitoma challenge?

After a VAR review, referee Peter Bankes overturns his decision to award Nottingham Forest a penalty for Kaoru Mitoma's challenge on Elliot Anderson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eohOIgj

Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip

Denmark's prime minister said the visit by the US VP and other top officials  showed a "lack of respect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/tvgrwuM

North Sea crash oil tanker to have cargo of fuel removed

Barrels of jet fuel are being removed from the Stena Immaculate before it is towed to Newcastle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nQOKP2E

Prominent Jewish figures boycott Israel antisemitism event over far-right guests

Several key leaders stayed away because of the inclusion of far-right politicians from Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zpHw9Lm

Prison boss's drug dealer lover named himself after Breaking Bad character, court hears

Criminal Anthony Saunderson used the name Jesse Pinkman, a drug dealer in the TV show, a court hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/INJHGV3

RFU chief Sweeney survives no-confidence vote

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney survives a vote of no-confidence at a special general meeting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IUVHZfh

Baby slings unsafe for hands-free feeding, charities warn

Parenting charities, including the NCT, have updated their advice saying slings and carriers are unsafe for feeding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/36OtIJz

Trump names conservative media critic as US ambassador to South Africa

Brent Bozell's nomination comes at a time when relations between South Africa and the United States are at a low point. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GpcNujB

A journalist has entered the top secret military chat

And thereā€™s a Ukraine-Russia Black Sea ceasefire deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UlBzsaP

Brisbane to build 63,000-seater stadium for 2032 Games

The Queensland Government confirms plans to build a new 63,000-seater stadium for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/it1wZOX

Ashutosh stars as Delhi beat Lucknow in IPL thriller

Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 helps Delhi Capitals clinch a dramatic one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/khBy3qm

England 'will be better' after Italy test as 2025 starts with win

Head coach John Mitchell says England will learn from being tested by Italy, as the Red Roses make a winning start to the Women's Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KFtz3jG

Six Kenyan police personnel killed in ambush near Somalia

No group has claimed responsibility, but an official said the attack followed a pattern of raids by Islamist militant group al-Shabab. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SuPrVDj

Protesters in Turkey rally 'for justice' after mayor's arrest

Protesters have taken to the streets for a fourth night after Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PtJoGzv

At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea

Two people were found dead as multiple fires raged across the country on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JQ5hli6

Government considering sending failed asylum seekers to Balkans

Home Office officials have discussed proposals to set up overseas "return hubs" from BBC News https://ift.tt/v07HxgI

Newborn's death 'due to gross failures of midwives'

The coroner at newborn baby Ida Lock's inquest highlights eight opportunities that were missed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tHrkauX

Depression led mum to kill baby after secret birth

Joanne Sharkey hid what she had done from everyone for more than a quarter of a century. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dew1XNF

Why has Netanyahu Resumed the War?

Israel has "resumed combat in full force" against Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AcG1MZu

BBC Verify: Assessing Israel's renewed ground operation

Israel has sent more troops into Gaza after resuming airstrikes on what it calls "terror targets". The bombing has killed more than 500 people in the last 72 hours, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify's Nick Beake has been looking at where the Israeli troops are now operating and the impact it's having on Palestinians in the territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rs2FKxj

Woman jailed for faking twins pregnancy to partner

Libby Vernon, from Staffordshire, used a fake baby bump to trick her partner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ZtHeIi

300-year-old Polish beech voted Tree of the Year

The win by Polandā€™s Heart of the Dalkowskie Hills tree marks Polandā€™s fourth victory in a row. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZAu3hIt

Welfare uncertainty is stirring up fear, says Davey

The Liberal Democrat leader says there has not been enough detail on the government's cuts to benefits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3wy1GQr

Teen killer of mum and siblings planned 'massacre of the century'

The 19-year-old will be sentenced on Wednesday after he admits to killing his mother, brother and sister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qGOAhsf

'The party's not over yet' - Alan Shearer on Newcastle's ongoing celebrations

MOTD2 pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why his old club's EFL Cup final success to end their long wait for a trophy meant so much to him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ad9bIMu

Howe turns up 'drenched' to press conference after cup win

Watch the moment Eddie Howe arrives for his Carabao Cup final post-match press conference admitting to smelling "strange", following Newcastle's celebrations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i4af8n0

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XCO2yLP

England score 10 tries to keep Six Nations title hopes alive

Watch highlights as England score 10 tries to hammer Wales 68-14 in Cardiff and keep their Six Nations title hopes alive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MYQplb3

Haaland reaches 100 goal involvements in record time

The records may have slowed down as his goalscoring enters more human levels, but Erling Haaland reaches another landmark in Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Brighton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8pQk9iu

England rout Wales to keep title dream alive

England run in 10 tries to destroy woeful Wales in Cardiff and keep alive their dreams of snatching a first Six Nations title since 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IYjBtLe

Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount

Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tBw2SFr

'So unfortunate' - why Alvarez's penalty was ruled out

MOTD pundits analyse Julian Alvarez's "unfortunate" double-touch penalty that was disallowed for Atletico Madrid in their dramatic penalty shootout loss to rivals Real in the Champions League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZFTLfNm

Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?

And can Elon Musk afford a tumble in Tesla's share price? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZhtGndK

Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs

Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bXkiY1g

Nationwide customers to get Ā£50 each after Virgin deal

More than 12 million members will receive the money directly into their accounts by the end of April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/59E0nYk

Cargo ship's captain arrested over North Sea crash

Humberside Police says an investigation has been launched into the collision between the two ships. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9a6sQnA