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Kelly outpoints Murtazaliev to win world title

Britain's Josh Kelly puts on a slick performance to beat Bakhram Murtazaliev and win the IBF light-middleweight title by majority decision in Newcastle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TcOSs0n

Labour peer and former FA chairman Lord Triesman dies aged 82

He joined Tony Blair's government in 2004, holding prominent roles in politics until his death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DjcEPF1

'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/e8tzcRN

Brook lied 'to protect' others after nightclub altercation

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Klkp45F

Israeli media cite official accepting Hamas figure of 70,000 war dead

Israel has previously cast doubt on figures from the Hamas-run health ministry, which the UN considers reliable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nG2kS9O

Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest

Dubbed "the great potato rescue", it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Htgm7Cn

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/KWoqPkM

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/OExP4if

Why England legend Root is so effective in Asia

After another masterclass in Asian conditions, BBC Sport breaks down how Joe Root stands out as a brilliant player of spin bowling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hj4IoqG

McLaren & Red Bull unveil 2026 cars as testing begins

McLaren and Red Bull release images of their 2026 Formula 1 cars as pre-season testing begins in Spain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A8P5nx2

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/ihVyEdT

Livingston to report Aberdeen over alleged racial abuse of Bokila

Livingston will contact the Scottish FA to report Aberdeen over an alleged racial comment made to striker Jeremy Bokila. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xrst4am

'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/I1reSUa

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/i5AxceV

Can you spot the Faithfuls in our Traitors-inspired sports quiz?

The Traitors finale is on the BBC this Friday, and to mark the dramatic climax we've compiled a Traitors-inspired sports quiz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8x6pzTQ

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/vlXqw0B

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/womBPLj

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/4NJimV7

Loved ones of victims reeling after high-speed rail crash in southern Spain

Two deadly crashes in almost as many days have inflicted grief, anger and disruption. Two deadly crashes in almost as many days inflict grief, anger and disruption in Spain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wgBluFm

Littler beats Van Gerwen to win Saudi Masters

Luke Littler wins the inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters with an emphatic 8-5 victory over Michael van Gerwen in Riyadh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bVQvUZ7

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/9MK6Phd

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/aLtuKf4

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/hdXmyQ8

How Jones went from retirement plan to career-best year

Britain's Francesca Jones was "very serious" about retiring in 2025. Instead, she enjoyed a career-best season and is now set for an Australian Open main-draw debut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/es8DniO

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/RAQonbv

'I share the same frustrations as the fans' - Slot on Anfield boos

Arne Slot responds after Liverpool are booed by sections of their home support in the 1-1 draw with Burnley at Anfield on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O7rLBQm

Was this the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in Frank?

Was the dismal home loss to struggling West Ham the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in head coach Thomas Frank, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty? from BBC News https://ift.tt/iwqzXgD

'No panic buy' - Guehi would cap £414m rebuild as Man City up title ante

Manchester City have upped the ante in the Premier League title race by flexing their muscles in the January transfer window. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z7ixLn0

Players need social skills for World Cup - Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel says players will need the right "social skills" and personality to make his World Cup squad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AwXWgky

Apprentice contestant struck off over social posts

Dr Asif Munaf posted or reposted 36 "seriously offensive" comments on X, a tribunal finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z6fb4IA

California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes

The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K8p9BuQ

Why banning of Maccabi fans raises questions about police integrity

The decision to ban fans of the Israeli team from a UK game was based on a flawed assessment, a report has found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L1250IK

Bulger killer Jon Venables set for parole hearing

Jon Venables, 10 when he killed James Bulger in 1993, failed in a previous bid for parole in 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xmhBESi

Last year was Ukraine's deadliest for civilians since 2022, UN says

Conflict-related violence killed at least 2,514 civilians last year, the UN's monitoring mission in Ukraine said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sjubIYK

Macclesfield to host Brentford in FA Cup fourth round - see full draw

Sixth-tier Macclesfield are rewarded with a home tie against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their shock win over holders Crystal Palace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cl4ZYEV

Watch: The Women's Football Show

Analysis and top stories from week 12 of the 2025/26 Women’s Super League season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DCBpFgm

Welbeck scores as Brighton knock Man Utd out of FA Cup

Striker Danny Welbeck helps Brighton dump his former club Manchester United out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MIwJ6Zn

Goals, shocks and fan power on a record-breaking FA Cup weekend

If anyone needed convincing that the FA Cup still matters, this season's record-breaking third round provided all the necessary evidence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/69fdwmB

Newcastle win on penalties after epic six-goal thriller

Newcastle United and Bournemouth play out a six-goal thriller, after a Harvey Barnes goal in the 118th minute is cancelled out by Marcus Tavernier's equaliser minutes later, with Newcastle progressing on penalties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R6E4Zfs

'Crisp, concise, clinical' - Rogers doubles Villa's lead at Tottenham

Morgan Rogers doubles Aston Villa's lead at Tottenham in their FA Cup third round match as the pressure increases on Spurs manager Thomas Frank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GuxvET8

Watch Saka's best Premier League goals

Watch a selection of Bukayo Saka's best Premier League goals, as the winger agrees a new contract with Arsenal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hYgFxqw

Peers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying bill

Supporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qeuvjI2

Everything We Know About The Minneapolis ICE Shooting…So Far

A US citizen has been fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minnestota. from BBC News https://ift.tt/43jUkN8

Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting

The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement, from BBC News https://ift.tt/hKq5UXA

UN rights chief says Israeli policy in West Bank 'resembles apartheid system'

Israel says Volker Türk's office makes "absurd" accusations in a report that details what the UN calls "systemic discrimination" against Palestinians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qj4Qiom

Lib Dem council to ask for election delay weeks after Davey's warning

Cheltenham Borough Council is asking for its May elections to be postponed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q7fpOCY

UKA chief 'appalled' as Prescod joins Enhanced Games

Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod joins controversial Enhanced Games as UK Athletics chief executive says he is "appalled". from BBC News https://ift.tt/8qGB3Zo

'A moving moment' as Rosenior breaks barriers

Liam Rosenior's appointment as Chelsea manager is a "massive moment" for representation in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SuPvfFn

Fujitsu 'not a parasite' over Horizon scandal

Fujitsu's European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rflTGsQ

Stop experiments and get manager who fits Man Utd DNA - Neville

Gary Neville urges Manchester United to 'stop experimenting' and appoint a manager who fits the club's DNA after Ruben Amorim was sacked on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MJGmpBs

Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests discuss the weekends football from BBC News https://ift.tt/t3p7lBv

'Struggling Frank trapped in gilded cage at joyless Tottenham'

Struggling head coach Thomas Frank is trapped in a gilded cage at joyless Tottenham Hotspur, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7T8i6Me

Ten-try Northampton demolish Quins to go top

Alex Coles scores a hat-trick as Northampton run in 10 tries against Harlequins to return to the top of the Prem Rugby table. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6sToSZ4

Burnley lacked belief in defeat at Brighton - Parker

Burnley boss Scott Parker says his side "lacked belief" as they fall to their ninth defeat in 11 Premier League games at Brighton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9sHvQbI

'Nancy leaps to his own defence as he feels Old Firm heat'

Just over four weeks on from his appointment as Celtic manager, Wilfried Nancy's passionate defence of his reign shows the pressure he is facing before Saturday's Old Firm derby against Rangers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p0mhuOe

Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US

Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mynSjXf

Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says that US captain Keegan Bradley "didn't" help to rein in unacceptable and abusive behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W7MFnGQ

Khawaja to retire after fifth Ashes Test

Australia batter Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket following the fifth Ashes Test against England in Sydney this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aWMfX6A