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Pope's health improving as he remains in hospital

In a medical update the Vatican said the Pope's condition had "continued to show improvement". from BBC News https://ift.tt/RmntSsQ

'Potential whitewashing': COVID inquiry criticised after saying it won't hear from PPE suppliers

Bereaved families have accused the COVID inquiry of "protecting" PPE suppliers from public scrutiny after saying it did not need to hear evidence from them to "investigate this issue thoroughly". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/HSXZnVl

Northern Ireland executive ministers agree programme for government

It comes a day after a decision on the finalised document was postponed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/adCZi0j

Boyband Five reunite ahead of UK tour

Nineties boyband Five are reuniting and will be touring the UK later this year. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/pQGtIKm

Archer gets England off to good start with two wickets in an over

England's Jofra Archer takes the wickets of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal in their must-win tie against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sznb3ur

Over my dead body - we won't give up title says Arteta

Arsenal will not stop fighting for the Premier League title despite slipping 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, says Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lGFnNvJ

NHS England chief Amanda Pritchard to step down, Sky News understands

The head of NHS England is to step down, Sky News understands. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/BVAtsHc

Parkrun should be prescribed on the NHS, charity behind it says

Doctors should prescribe Parkrun on the NHS, the charity behind the scheme says. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ge07cGT

I gave birth in a Ukrainian bomb shelter, now I run my dream business in Wales

Maryna Korolova was nine months pregnant when, like millions of others, she fled war-torn Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GqfNVkv

Death of unidentified man found in wetsuit not believed suspicious, inquest told

Investigators have asked UK police forces to check their missing people registers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v9FL3g0

First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs

From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils in schools before class. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R6ySDIA

Electronic 'signal jamming' devices used for car thefts set to be banned

The, including so-called signal jammers, are thought to play a part in four out of 10 vehicle thefts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CPcjwnH

How a plan to land £100m of cocaine on a Highland beach went wrong

In the 1990s a Scottish gang attempted to smuggle cocaine from Colombia into Scotland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xYJeyDQ

Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft

It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9jxMgEd

'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jluxW4M

'Worst hack in history' as $1.5bn in crypto stolen

Hackers have stolen $1.5bn (£1.19bn) worth of digital money in what could be the biggest-ever cryptocurrency theft. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ILNTwxo

Liverpool draw PSG, Arsenal face PSV, Villa meet Club Brugge in last 16

Liverpool will face Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last-16, while Arsenal take on PSV Eindhoven and Aston Villa will play Club Brugge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xo13yWV

Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations

The party made its decision based on the US President's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zTnb0dw

Extra 700,000 dentist appointments to be available in 'dental deserts'

Hundreds of thousands of extra appointments will be available in "dental deserts" across England from April, the government has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/He4xMSX

Georgia's richest man said to be moving funds to avoid US sanctions

The pro-Russian businessman is reported to be moving overseas assets back to the Caucasus country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5UZPJqm

Starmer held calls with European leaders to ensure Western alliance 'does not fracture'

Sir Keir Starmer has held private calls with European leaders to ensure the Western alliance does not fracture, a minister has said, after Donald Trump claimed Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a "dictator". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/5rxZoXN

Scores of whales to be euthanised after mass stranding in Australia

Though 90 of the 157 stranded whales survived, they could not be saved due to complex conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RtIcuo0

Female British journalist, 32, missing in Brazil

A British journalist has gone missing in Brazil, according to an association of foreign correspondents in the country, which is calling for authorities to step up the search. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/vTyfiLV

Wada says Sinner case 'million miles away from doping'

Jannik Sinner's case was "a million miles away from doping", says World Anti-Doping Agency general counsel Ross Wenzel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XcfStIp

Rugby star's NFL future confirmed

Former Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit has been given another chance in the NFL, a year after he quit Welsh rugby. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/XKdmeOg

Fires caused by air fryers triggering massive claims, warns insurer

Insurance claims following fires caused by air fryers are running into tens of thousands of pounds, an insurer has warned. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/IaPuyMG

S Korea removes Deepseek from app stores over privacy concerns

App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6aDuX0n

The Chancellor and her expenses before she became an MP

BBC News has learnt that there was an expenses investigation into Rachel Reeves, and two other senior managers, when she worked at HBOS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tvKHZBA

Kiplimo runs sub-57 to shatter half marathon record

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo shatters the half marathon record at a World Athletics event in Barcelona. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dnRNiZb

Teen dead and five injured in Austria knife attack

The suspect, who is a Syrian asylum seeker, was detained at the scene and is being questioned by police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h59l4jW

Manhunt under way after woman seriously injured in Valentine's Day 'shooting' at village pub

A manhunt has been launched after a reported shooting at a Kent village pub on Valentine's Day which has left a woman seriously injured. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ANVs2GH

'Billionaires own my mouldy rental property'

Families tell BBC their mould-infested homes are making them ill - Panorama investigates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/069hMpc

Emotions got better of me - Slot on derby red card

Arne Slot says "emotions" got the better of him as the Liverpool head coach waits to learn his punishment after his red card in Wednesday's Merseyside derby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UL3vVKZ

Audrey Hepburn and Marc Bolan to get blue plaques

English Heritage says the plaques will celebrate the stars' cultural impact on London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lTfuNS0

The UK places with the most and fewest fast food outlets

Camden in north London has the most fast food outlets by population in England, replacing Bury in Greater Manchester, research has shown. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ryw9YfA

Super Bowl win sees Mailata complete 'greatest story in football'

Jordan Mailata worked in construction while trying to become a rugby league player in Australia but has now completed his unique journey to Super Bowl winner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Hp9rwK

Transgender doctor at centre of hospital changing room row tells tribunal presence was not an 'invasion of privacy'

A transgender doctor at the centre of an employment tribunal has disagreed that their presence in a female changing room was an "invasion of privacy". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/8Sh42eT

Energy bill savings promised as Drax subsidies cut

The contribution to energy bills from a government deal with a biomass electricity provider will fall in the coming years as subsidies are cut under a new agreement. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/AqFrCzZ

Nine years and 3 million pages of script: Acting in a video game epic

What was it like to act in a video game thought to have one of the longest scripts ever written for the medium? from BBC News https://ift.tt/orFi05X

'Pure light' and 'fearless and brave': Parents of Southport victims pay tribute to daughters

Parents of two of the victims of the Southport murders have paid tribute to their daughters, describing them as "pure light" and "so brave". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/NeEJ3Yc

Gatland future in doubt as Wales leave Rome in ruins

Even in the Eternal City, time could be running out for the Wales head coach after a 14th Test defeat in a row. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Np6TKhW

Badger admiring Banksy-style image wins hearts in wildlife photo competition

Ian Wood put up a Banksy-style design in the hope of an 'art-imitates-life' photo op from BBC News https://ift.tt/5jTdGnc

Casinos, high-rises and fraud: The BBC visits a bizarre city built on scams

A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vQEDMlm

Modi's BJP wins big in high-stakes Delhi election

PM Modi's party is set to form a government in the Indian capital after 27 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FkWLDHo

Netflix raises subscription prices in UK

Users will pay £2 a month more on the standard plan, Netflix's most popular subscription package. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mfNpn1E

Sutton's FA Cup fourth-round predictions v indie-rock band Doves

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Doves duo and Manchester City fans Jez and Andy Williams with his predictions for the 16 FA Cup fourth-round ties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WGeVRxa

Football Manager 25 cancelled after delays

The makers of video game Football Manager 25 have cancelled its release after a number of delays. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/TjJXFo9

Steve Coogan avoids driving ban after plea to save new TV show

Steve Coogan has avoided a driving ban after pleading with the judge that it would impact his upcoming TV show. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/gz73PnF

Davina McCall says she's angry over brain tumour taking 'control'

The former Big Brother host underwent surgery to have a benign brain tumour removed last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zQMvwyO

Liam Payne's girlfriend says death 'still doesn't feel real' - and reveals why she left him in Argentina

Liam Payne's girlfriend has said his death was a "tragic accident" and he was in "such a good headspace" when she left him in Argentina. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ePVh6Yu

Tributes paid to woman who died on beach rocks

Police say the woman's death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. from BBC News https://ift.tt/59nw4QZ

Banning phones in schools does not improve grades or mental health, new study finds

Restricting mobile phones at school does not improve grades or mental wellbeing, a landmark new study has found. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/YSiZWIh

Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak

There is currently no approved vaccine for the highly contagious and deadly Sudan strain of Ebola. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m4NXow5

Sister of Sheffield school stabbing victim pays tribute: 'My heart is broken into a million pieces'

The sister of a 15-year-old boy who died after being stabbed at a school in Sheffield has paid tribute to him. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/4oi8sWP

Millions face council tax rise of more than 5%

Millions of people face council tax hikes over normal thresholds after the government allowed six areas to boost rates above the usual 5%. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/e1q3VMu

Chiefs bid for immortality - countdown to Super Bowl 59 begins

All you need to know about Super Bowl 59, one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, as the build-up begins to Sunday's game in New Orleans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DiswnpW

'The violence has gone up massively': What it's really like being a bouncer - including pay and perks | Money

Each Monday, our Money team speaks to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. This week we chat to Stu Armstrong, who worked as a doorman for more than two decades... from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/j7EyYoQ

Starmer accused of breaking lockdown rules for hiring voice coach during COVID

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of breaking lockdown rules when a voice coach came to Labour headquarters during COVID. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/cQ8YZHI

Man Utd sign Lecce defender Dorgu

Manchester United sign Denmark defender Patrick Dorgu from Lecce on a five-and-a-half-year deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u3P7zRn

Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wftaXMK

Man arrested after 'Koran burned' in Manchester city centre

A man has been arrested after a copy of the Koran was reportedly burned in Manchester city centre. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/SiY2aVe

'My diagnosis has changed my mind on assisted dying'

Patients and palliative care experts have debated what the assisted dying bill could mean for them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sv8BW3E

Second body found in search for missing sisters, Police Scotland say

A second body has been found in the search for two missing sisters in Aberdeen. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/L73GZxw

Second body found in search for missing sisters last seen in Aberdeen

Henrietta and Eliza Huszti were last seen near the River Dee in Aberdeen on 7 January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sjDev1W

Singer Linda Nolan's funeral taking place in Blackpool

Linda Nolan was part of the pop group The Nolans, known for their hit I'm in the Mood for Dancing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dMi3g08