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Rejuvenated Scotland sweep England aside in stunning Calcutta Cup win

Rampant Scotland bounc back from Six Nations defeat to Italy a week ago to blow England away in a bonus-point win in a pulsating Calcutta Cup at a riotous Murrayfield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uOrUyxI

Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda

Larry the Cat, No 10's chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HIAuGQt

Team GB's Weston leads the skeleton pack

Team GB's Matt Weston 'allows the sled to do the work' and leads in his third run of the men's skeleton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iWTISE8

Mandelson asked to cooperate with US Congress Epstein probe

Lord Mandelson has previously expressed his regret for his continued association with Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ER6CZV

Who is on helmet that led to Ukrainian athlete's Winter Olympics ban?

Vladyslav Heraskevych's helmet depicts fellow athletes who have been killed since Russia's full-scale invasion of his country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9MmwPTb

Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact

Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bhMETuz

'My son is dead': Swiss bar owners confronted by fire victim families

Jessica and Jacques Moretti are under criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter, as well as bodily harm and arson through negligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6G2cmyl

Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year

Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a "huge win for shoppers". from BBC News https://ift.tt/I8SKNkv

Inside Frank's downfall after eight-month struggle at Spurs

Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7TwUjtV

Twelve men charged with manslaughter of football fan

All 12 men are charged with manslaughter and will appear in court in March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cdyZQF0

Former Daily Mail editor tells hacking trial allegations are 'preposterous'

Paul Dacre told the High Court the claims that Daily Mail staff gathered information unlawfully are "inconceivable". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jJOCE65

Pilot praised after crash-landing faulty Somali passenger plane on seashore

All 55 people on board survived after the plane failed to land on the runway near the shoreline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/keX0j4N

Raducanu retires from Qatar match two days after losing final in Romania

Emma Raducanu retires from her first-round match at the Qatar Open, two days after her defeat in the final of the Transylvania Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZQxMuHT

Man City produce late comeback to beat Liverpool in chaotic finale

Erling Haaland's 93rd-minute penalty gives Manchester City a crucial comeback win over Liverpool, who end the game with 10 men as Dominik Szoboszlai is sent off in stoppage time at Anfield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/we2PM7Y

Ireland let Sri Lanka off the hook at World Cup

Ireland cannot overcome a host of errors in the field as they fall 20 runs short of co-hosts Sri Lanka in their World Cup opener. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0PFq5HG

Boulter seals fourth WTA title with Ostrava Open win

Britain's Katie Boulter claims her fourth WTA Tour title with a three-set victory against Tamara Korpatsch at the Ostrava Open on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pP3Q6mC

'Why be normal, when you can be the best?' - Zlatan opens Winter Olympics

Former AC Milan and Sweden footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic opens the 2026 Winter Olympic Games for the BBC, as he explains what it takes to become "a champion in Milan." from BBC News https://ift.tt/c6V5SON

US and Iran agree to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday

The talks had appeared to be in jeopardy, with the two countries at odds over the location and parameters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X3zt6aN

Mouat and Dodds get Team GB off to winning start

Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds overcome a power cut and the loss of the first end to get Team GB's Winter Olympics off to a winning start in the mixed doubles curling against Norway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CGeTnXs

'The rebuild of myself' - Wilder opens up on mental health struggles

Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder opens up about his mental health struggles, and says he's now "at peace" before his fight against Derek Chisora on 4 April at London's O2 Arena. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tevmd7c

Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia

One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EeupbSQ

Palace sign Strand Larsen in deal worth up to £48m

Crystal Palace sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a club record deal worth up to £48m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jPewM2p

Long delays, irate managers and mixed messages - is VAR bad for game?

More contentious VAR decisions in the Premier League have raised further questions on its effect on games as a spectacle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T904wdJ

Banton whacks England to victory over Sri Lanka

Tom Banton hits an unbeaten half-century as England pull off a brilliant DLS chase to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second T20 international. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YRDcM1H

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/Dd34Efg

'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/ij9ves2

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/U8mGMzI

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/qgcZ1j3

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/2ts0P8x

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/egxd8ET

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/1TLxaub

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/HtxYFLv

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/QiUT5Oj

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/ZHEMSFk

Why can't Newcastle win without Guimaraes?

Newcastle United have yet to win a league game without Bruno Guimaraes since he made his debut for the club in 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bhsZfFR

'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/7X1j2zF

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/fecDM4K

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/4G810hT

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/Jy0Hao5

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/kXAnltv

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/yft4zME

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/G0JxQkp

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/rSCYocg

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/qVxkagI

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/uVKBLMF

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/3gKCYkW

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/iJeRzX5

'Abandoned' or 'business' – was Glasner right to 'attack' Palace owners?

Oliver Glasner's outburst after Crystal Palace were beaten at Sunderland has led to increased speculation over his future at the club but will he be sacked? from BBC News https://ift.tt/F1eRYUZ

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/skF4LN2