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Saka 'ready to go' after three months out

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka could face Fulham in the Premier League on Tuesday after three months out following hamstring surgery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OGPaByX

Stock markets tumble as Trump tariffs loom

Stock markets have plummeted as the 2 April implementation day of US tariffs ticks closer. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/RUpz1uq

Man, woman and girl, 4, who died in house fire are named

The house fire broke out at a Grade II-listed converted former railway station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LvgEMaG

Arsenal confirm Berta as sporting director

Arsenal are turning to Andrea Berta, who previously worked at Atletico Madrid, to be their new sporting director, so what is on his to-do list? from BBC News https://ift.tt/mkBrnp8

Prince Harry 'number one risk' to his own charity, says chair who accused him of bullying and harassment

A woman who says she was bullied and harassed by Prince Harry has called him the "number one risk" to the charity they ran together and accused him of briefing against it in an attempt to force it to fail. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/cnIYQqz

Government's defence spending increase 'more spin than substance'

The government has been accused of "spin and tinkering" over an announcement about an increase in defence spending which falls far short of what is needed, Sky News understands. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/dF4GJ5Q

Pet artist raises £400,000 for charity with 'rubbish' pictures

The artist from Worthing is about to have the second collection of his charity portraits published. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ShqA7vI

At least 15 still alive under Bangkok skyscraper rubble, rescuers say

Rescuers are working to pull people from the remains of the tower, which dramatically collapsed on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vCkY0bT

Chappell Roan: 'There's a new path for girls breaking the rules'

The Giver singer speaks about her fearlessness and being inspired by Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A1XPbRN

What can Arsenal fans expect from new sporting director Berta?

Arsenal are turning to Andrea Berta, who previously worked at Atletico Madrid, to be their new sporting director, so what is on his to-do list? from BBC News https://ift.tt/RuTfwov

Minister sorry for comparing benefits to pocket money

Darren Jones apologises for the "tactless" comments after critics branded them "offensive" and "patronising". from BBC News https://ift.tt/U0Kuk5r

Former Lancashire and England bowler Lever dies

Former Lancashire and England fast bowler Peter Lever dies at the age of 84 following a short illness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y9BGcdM

Two teenagers arrested after woman dies in crash involving car being chased by police

Two teenagers have been arrested after a woman in her 60s died in a crash involving a car that was being chased by police in northwest London. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/g0CT4Et

Lauren Laverne has 'a new fearlessness' after cancer

"I mean, what's life going to throw at me that's worse than that?" the TV and radio presenter asks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SeW3p9P

Police giving update after newborn baby found dead outside church

Police are giving an update after a newborn baby was found dead outside a church in west London. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/04Ie7YA

Apology over inside-out windows on tower blocks

Tower block residents describe their shock after finding replacement windows were wrongly installed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s3dcEm0

'Once-in-a-lifetime' Iron Age hoard found in Yorkshire

A "once-in-a-lifetime" hoard of Iron Age artefacts has been uncovered by archaeologists. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/so89ld7

Man loses 30 stone to receive new kidney

An S4C documentary follows Ioan Pollard who lost 30 stone to be allowed a kidney transplant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TnNJBEH

First case of bird flu in sheep found on UK farm

The UK's chief veterinary officer confirms the case was discovered on a farm in Yorkshire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6CSJulF

Bird flu detected in sheep in England for the first time

Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in England for the first time, the government has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/A5PqEsU

More than 50,000 killed in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

That toll equates to about 2.1% of the 2.3 million population of the territory - or around 1 in 50 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gkm2h4P

'Longest running pop band in history' to end touring after 68 years

Known as the "longest-running band in pop history", The Searchers' hits included Sweets For My Sweet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/plmBcxG

Harrods proposes six-figure payouts to victims of al Fayed abuse

Lawyers for Harrods are proposing six-figure payouts to settle claims brought by sexual abuse victims of the London department store's former owner, Mohamed al Fayed. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/fJMRXhp

What nine months in space does to the human body

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth - but what has nine months in space done to them? from BBC News https://ift.tt/pJqgyFK

Iceland minister who had a child with a teenager 30 years ago quits

Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir had a relationship with a 15 year old when she was 22, she revealed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eRkjf0Y

Hamilton 'gobsmacked' by Ferrari speed in China after sprint pole

Lewis Hamilton says he is "gob-smacked" to take his first pole position for Ferrari for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y39HuZq

'There will never be anyone like him' - Hill tribute to Jordan

Damon Hill pays tribute to Eddie Jordan after the former Formula 1 team boss' dies aged 76. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZGuQCX9

Labour not a party of the right despite big cuts, minister insists

A minister has denied Labour is a "centre right" government following cuts to disability benefits and foreign aid. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/pVYNDU4

Ben & Jerry's claims parent company ousted its boss over political activism

Ice cream maker alleges the move is part of efforts by its parent company to silence its activism from BBC News https://ift.tt/u0M7Avf

K-Pop summer: How the UK is (finally) embracing Korean pop

With five massive stadium shows this summer, K-Pop is establishing itself in the UK mainstream. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eRz1rBg

Report says 800 green jobs could be created at Grangemouth

The report says 800 jobs could be created over 15 years through green investment at the site of Scotland's only oil refinery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rz78jcP

Minister shown awkward old tweet about benefits cuts

A minister has denied misleading Labour voters with a £5bn package of benefit cuts that was not in the party's manifesto. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/gBb7Uns

Search resumes for British tourist after Thai boat fire

Alexandra Clarke was reported missing on Sunday after a boat she was on burned and sank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xzc2yWT

The mums taking on a council over landfill site fires

Locals say constant fires at Arnold's Field, Rainham, are harming their health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dJqbIvA

Mass crackdown launched on government credit cards

Thousands of government credit cards are being cancelled because some of the expenditure is "not justified", a cabinet minister has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/d5zpcvD

Georgia's former president handed further four years in jail

The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dw91bjM

UK and global economic growth forecasts cut - as Trump tariffs blamed

Global economic growth has been downgraded by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) - as the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariffs becomes apparent. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/P57IxZy

I was close to dying in car crash - Antonio

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, West Ham forward Michail Antonio reflects on his near-fatal car crash in December. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mSBXcNi

How has Bergerac's island changed since the 1980s?

More than 40 years on, the Bergerac reboot has brought "fabulous" Jersey back into viewers' homes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JFDx24P

Streeting denies Labour 'changing into Tories' amid questions over disability benefit cuts

Wes Streeting has denied that Labour is "changing into the Tories" with its plan to reform the welfare system. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/AgLcaiq

How do athletes manage sleep, and how can you improve yours?

For World Sleep Day, BBC Sport examines how athletes get their shut eye and explores the best sleep hygiene tips from BBC News https://ift.tt/4J8Ms9O

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents

The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mIpi2tV

I can't justify my teenage shoplifting, says Stacey Dooley

Stacey Dooley speaks about the rise in shoplifting in her new BBC documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q26Y5ZT

Five people charged and another arrested over woman's fatal shooting

Five people have been charged and another arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Joanne Penney in South Wales. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/s3jEJOr

Injured Alexander-Arnold out of League Cup final

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley with an ankle injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gtyNH2Y

Tuchel's first England squad: Follow live updates, reaction and analysis

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/7cxD38W

Police given more time to question captain of cargo ship that collided with tanker

Police have been given a second extension as they continue to question the captain of a cargo ship that collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea on Monday. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/qRV2Ix1

Warning after turtles wash up on Cornwall beaches

Cornwall Wildlife Trust says people are mistakenly returning the turtles to the water. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f819QqF

MPs vote to scrap High Court judge requirement in assisted dying bill

A requirement for a High Court judge to approve assisted dying cases has been scrapped, prompting criticism from opponents. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/WED1MzA

What to look out for from Tuchel's first England squad

Who will Thomas Tuchel pick in his first England squad? BBC Sport looks at his options with form and fitness key factors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H0F1Ljc

Sixth arrest as part of fatal shooting investigation

A sixth person has been arrested as part of an investigation into a fatal shooting in the South Wales Valleys. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/84TwK9X

Gavin and Stacey and The Traitors up for TV Bafta

Bridgerton and Mr Bates vs. The Post Office are also nominated for the memorable moment prize. from BBC News https://ift.tt/inVHymX

Children under eight 'should avoid drinking slushies'

Children under the age of eight should not consume slushies due to the ingredient glycerol potentially making them ill, new research has suggested. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/HPOiXso

Aus-Eng 150th anniversary Test will be day-night match

The 150th anniversary fixture between England and Australia to celebrate the first Test match will be a day-night contest at the MCG. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9C0L1HW

Boohoo rebrands as Debenhams

Boohoo, the struggling online fashion retailer, has renamed itself Debenhams Group. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/zGhgdkZ

Man arrested after woman, 40, shot dead in south Wales

A 40-year-old woman dies at the scene after being found with serious injuries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gPR2Mf4

People living near new pylons could get £250-a-year off their energy bills

Residents who live near newly installed pylons will be compensated with £250-a-year off their energy bills, a minister has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/tZJkT5n

Israeli tourist and homestay host gang-raped in India, police say

The two women were reportedly stargazing with three male tourists near a lake in Hampi, Karnataka, when they were attacked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xPgAjUR

What life is like for people living near the UK's longest-running roadworks

Decade-long delays to work on a bridge have led to it jokingly being ranked a town's top attraction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4RLlp0m

Watch: 'You can't skate - you're too old' - the woman who took up skateboard aged 61

Meet the mums who are on a mission to make skate boarding more accessible for older women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FcoXBVD

Man holding Palestinian flag seen climbing up Palace of Westminster

Police have been called to the Palace of Westminster after a man was seen climbing up the tower which houses Big Ben. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/FabTwDo

Watch: SpaceX rocket spins out of control in test flight failure

The eight Starship test flight from Elon Musk's private space company did result in another successful catch of the rocket booster. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PiS84AV

Prodigy who roomed with Bellingham eyes revival under Maradona's son

The lost wonderkid who was once Jude Bellingham's roomate and found salvation in street football, now a Maradona is giving him hope. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Axfzhy

Schools to start supervised toothbrushing - with a quarter of 5-year-olds found to have rotting teeth

Hundreds of thousands of children in England will be given supervised toothbrushing - as data shows as many as a third in some areas have rotting teeth by the age of five. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/2NMplt5

France recall Ntamack and Penaud & pack bench with seven forwards

Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud return to the France line-up for Saturday's Six Nations game against Ireland in Dublin (14:15 GMT). from BBC News https://ift.tt/iyVdBWE

Ministers urged to act over Hong Kong activists targeted in UK

The government is being urged by MPs to provide proper protection for Hong Kong activists in the UK after their neighbours received letters encouraging them to hand them in to the Chinese embassy. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/wpoHWSx

Liam Payne's girlfriend says she is 'still working on accepting' his death

Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy has opened up about the singer's death, saying she is "still working on accepting the fact that he's not here anymore". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/jdH3IPL

Moment falcon hunts starlings during mumuration

The dramatic starling murmuration caught on video took place over a "built up urban area" in Chester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jVwW09s

Emma Raducanu says she 'couldn't see the ball through tears' after spotting stalker

Emma Raducanu has said she "couldn't see the ball through tears" after she spotted a stalker in the crowd at the Dubai Open last month. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/BoXQe0q

'Money dysmorphia' searches are rocketing - here are telltale signs you have it

Searches for "money dysmorphia" have soared in the past year - climbing 136%.  from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/l97cOYR

Trump's tariffs risk economic turbulence - and voter backlash

Trump is making a high-stakes bet that could either reap major political dividends, or seriously undercut his second term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a4eH3dC

'Bosh!' - Ball hits stumps but fails to dislodge bails

Australia's Steve Smith survives in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against India as a delivery from Axar Patel hits the stumps but doesn't dislodge the bails. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jG4t9zL

Ferrari win case to delay Cardile's start

Ferrari win a court case that blocks their former technical director Enrico Cardile from starting work at Aston Martin until July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VTxMhqX

Third man charged with murder following house fire

Sharaz Ali, who himself was injured in the blaze in Bradford last year, is due before magistrates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zP5Hxme

Third man charged with murder over house fire that killed mother and her three children

A third man has been charged with murder over a house fire that killed a mother and her three children in Bradford last year. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/mBEDIvb

Fresh appeal in search for man who vanished one year ago

Police have issued a fresh appeal for information in the search for a missing man who disappeared in the Scottish Highlands one year ago. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/EDqM2c1

Watch: Pro-Ukraine protesters target JD Vance

The vice-president and his family reportedly moved to an undisclosed location from their planned ski resort as a result. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tBXMSDf

Premier League star 'conscious in hospital' after head-high FA Cup foul

Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta has had 25 stitches after he was on the end of a head-high tackle during his side's FA Cup clash with Millwall. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/o3LaF1M

Pro-Ukraine protests across US after Trump-Zelensky clash

Hundreds of people gather in US cities to express their support for Ukraine after the Oval Office row. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yk2g1h8

Western leaders to work on Ukraine ceasefire and present plan to Trump, says Starmer

The UK, France and Ukraine will work on a ceasefire plan to present to the United States, the prime minister has said, in the wake of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's White House clash with Donald Trump. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/wnujBpq

Pilates, painting and bike rides: Gene Hackman's life in Santa Fe

After leaving Hollywood, Gene Hackman retired in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he became a fixture in the community. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M4TRXV8

Three teenage girls arrested after 75-year-old man dies

Three teenage girls have been arrested after the death of a 75-year-old man in north London. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/FJDs7kY

Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hOCd1nu