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Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage

The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zZTgv4u

'The day Brook showed he is an England leader'

After an immature winter, Harry Brook's mature and majestic century against Pakistan proved he is England's leader for the future, writes Matthew Henry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tnpxdeF

MPs openly criticising Andrew reflects shift in tradition

In the Commons, MPs shared their personal experiences of meeting the former prince – all of them were resoundingly negative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7BwWpYF

Barcelona sign Norwich prospect Tavares

Spanish giants Barcelona have signed 16-year-old Norwich City academy prospect Ajay Tavares, who has played for England age-group teams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/flspMJZ

Old Firm 'buckle under pressure' as incredible title race twists again

After a defeat for Celtic and surprise draw for Rangers, where does the latest weekend of drama leave the Scottish Premiership title race? from BBC News https://ift.tt/DFS1b5Z

'Heist' at Forest boosts Liverpool's top-four hopes

Liverpool's late 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest puts the Reds firmly in the Champions League hunt after a "robbery" of a victory at the City Ground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ty21KwE

Burnley 'disgusted' by racist abuse sent to Mejbri

Burnley say they are "disgusted" by online racist abuse directed at midfielder Hannibal Mejbri after the Clarets' Premier League match at Chelsea on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5zJ6lgb

'Like a dream' - Abraham relishing Villa return

Seven years since firing them into the Premier League, Tammy Abraham is back scoring goals at Aston Villa to keep their fans and players dreaming of glory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gcq7w1r

Svitolina beats Gauff in epic to reach Dubai final

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina beats world number four Coco Gauff to set up a final against American Jessica Pegula at the Dubai Tennis Championships. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m1feXIB

Bishop of Lincoln arrested in sexual assault inquiry

Right Reverend Stephen Conway has also been suspended by the Church of England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/As7p0jo

Climber survives 1,500ft fall before running four miles for help

Callum Laird plunged off Goat Fell mountain on Arran thanks to icy conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wep5xyz

Italian phenomenon Arianna Fontana wins 14th Olympic speed skating medal

A lot can change in sport over two decades - but not Arianna Fontana's ability to collect Olympic medals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eBzfWvF

Everything you need to know about Donald Trump’s Board of Peace

What’s on the agenda of the inaugural meeting? from BBC News https://ift.tt/HgeIAn5

Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK

The US president says "it will be a blight on our great ally" if the islands are handed over to Mauritius. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uwj0x4l

Five dogs rescued from mountain after falling through snow ledge

Aggie was one of five dogs that fell through a cornice near the summit of Fionn Bheinn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OY46zpN

League One Mansfield to host Arsenal in fifth round - full FA Cup draw

League One club Mansfield will host record 14-time winners Arsenal at Field Mill in the FA Cup fifth round, as Manchester City head to Newcastle in a repeat of the League Cup semi-final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WMNq4nt

US boards second tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean

The US accuses the Veronica III of violating a "quarantine" on oil shipments from Venezuela. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WigZIGL

'India v Pakistan becoming a political rivalry rather than sporting one'

After weeks of debate about whether Pakistan's fixture against India would go ahead at the T20 World Cup, the action failed to deliver and it left the rivalry feeling more political than sporting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gaASyEt

Weston and Stoecker make history as Team GB win third Olympic gold

Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker make history as they claim gold in the mixed team skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Weston becomes the first Team GB athlete to win two gold medals in a single Winter Olympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sctuOVS

Tonali inspires Newcastle to win over Villa in controversial tie

Sandro Tonali scores twice as Newcastle United overcome multiple controversial refereeing decisions to knock 10-man Aston Villa out of the FA Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lzqto46

From 'demoralising' 8-0 defeat to pushing Man City all the way

Thirteen months after being embarrassed 8-0 by Manchester City, Salford City produce a performance to make their fans proud. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mD9ZFdB

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/elUquX9

Choi, 17, denies Kim historic third halfpipe gold

Seventeen-year-old Choi Ga-on denies American great Chloe Kim snowboarding history as she brushes off an early fall to win Winter Olympic halfpipe gold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Vxy2mM

Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health

The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Qt5xhS

Mouat bounces back as men's curling favourites GB start with win

Bruce Mouat recovers from his Winter Olympics curling mixed doubles disappointment in some style, leading his Team GB men's rink to a 9-4 victory in their opening match against China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kySbawi

Former Daily Mail editor tells trial he stopped use of private investigators

Paul Dacre told the High Court he put the "shutters down" on unlawful newsgathering techniques. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NdBm7FT

Under-fire Trump commerce secretary confirms he visited Epstein's island

Howard Lutnick says he had lunch on the island in 2012, contradicting previous claims he had cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DHfsh0M

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/MmA5wrL

Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests discuss the weekend's football from BBC News https://ift.tt/EivRMg7

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/JipUEkw

Man arrested for murder after student's death

The body of 19-year-old Carla Georgescu was found in student accommodation on Thursday, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t6K7sGC

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/aL1DAcT

Brioche recall over concerns they contain hard plastic pieces

Brioche Pasquier is recalling some Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches that potentially contain "hard white plastic". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yb52iVr

Guantanamo detainee's lawyers claim office raid by UK was unlawful

The case centres on claims of complicity by UK intelligence services in CIA torture of Abu Faraj al-Libi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZnFSgkp

'Winning by being here' - Draper triumphs on return as GB lead Norway

Jack Draper says he is "winning by being here" as he makes an emphatic return to help Great Britain take control of their Davis Cup qualifying tie against Norway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/td9o71A

Raducanu battles back from 5-0 down to beat Juvan

Great Britain's Emma Raducanu fights back from 5-0 down in the first set to beat Kaja Juvan at the Transylvania Open as compatriots Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter also win. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BRPnjWQ

'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/ohG2e9T

LIV hits out despite getting world ranking points

The top 10 finishers at an event will be awarded points because the Official World Golf Rankings "recognises a number of areas where LIV does not meet the eligibility standards". from BBC News https://ift.tt/AscO2qT

Apology to mum of boy who died after falling in river

Xielo Maruziva fell into the River Soar, in the Aylestone area of Leicester, on 18 February 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZaovsR7

Raducanu wins first match since split from coach

Emma Raducanu records her first win since out-of-sorts Australian Open performance and split from coach Francis Roig. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P2cNHlM

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/ZCX2Y36

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/iy0GN5Z

Why Man City have toppled Chelsea as England's best

Manchester City's victory over Chelsea was confirmation they are the best team in the country this season and they are the WSL champions in waiting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sXglbvV