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Watch: Girl describes finding rare Mexican axolotl in Wales

Evie, 10, tells the BBC about finding the axolotl - named Dippy - and bringing it home to Leicester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MphWv2Z

Hapless Chelsea owners have built a monument to chaos and decline

Chelsea owners BlueCo have built a monument to chaos and decline at Stamford Bridge, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MK78Ue4

Serial thief who stole Kristi Noem's handbag sentenced to three years in prison

The former US Secretary of Homeland Security had her handbag - with $3,000 (£2,260) in cash inside - stolen at a restaurant last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wcdVUAP

How Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decade

Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. How? from BBC News https://ift.tt/9vUbLWc

The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins

Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XgKydQV

MPs Grill Starmer Over Mandelson (Again)

PM defends his actions over the appointment of Mandelson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3mzub6K

US singer D4vd charged with murder stemming from death of missing teenage girl

Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/knmx8gq

Record-breaking Bayern win Bundesliga - now for the Treble

Free-scoring Bayern Munich swept to the German title for the 35th time. Now their sights turn towards completing the Treble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eE1dKrw

How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland

Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uhi9gZx

Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet as questions grow on his future

Newcastle are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League following defeat by Bournemouth. Will manager Eddie Howe turn it around? from BBC News https://ift.tt/0N7Yi5I

O'Sullivan chasing eighth Crucible title aged 50

In 2001, Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first World Snooker Championship. Now, a quarter of a century later, the Rocket is aiming for a record-breaking eighth title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XJPmh5D

Mental stress led to anti-doping charge - Vondrousova

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is charged with refusing a doping test by the ITIA in an incident the Czech player said happened as she had "reached a breaking point after months of physical and mental stress". from BBC News https://ift.tt/fknJXHa

Clayton beats Littler in Rotterdam to extend lead

Jonny Clayton delights the Rotterdam crowd as he beats Luke Littler 6-4 to extend his lead at the top of the Premier League table. from BBC News https://ift.tt/noaUcw3

Mandelson Failed Security Vetting…Who Knew What, When?

Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says from BBC News https://ift.tt/mpLwNlW

Rescuers to use air cushions in latest effort to save stranded whale

"Timmy" has been stranded in the Baltic Sea for weeks despite several attempts to free the ailing animal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1fsWCv4

Sheff Wed to start next season with 15-point penalty, bidder told

The EFL has informed the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday that the club will start next season in League One with a 15-point penalty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vWZpj0f

Can we afford to keep the UK safe?

Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I6h2UAq

Man Utd's Martinez sent off for hair-pull against Leeds

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is sent off after 56 minutes for pulling the hair of Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Old Trafford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QFL7MXU

The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack

Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bWhmvoa

'I'm not blind' - Howe 'accountable' for loss after three-week break

Eddie Howe says he is "accountable" for Newcastle's defeat by Crystal Palace after three weeks without a game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IWJ6QxY

'Disaster' as McIlroy double bogeys the fourth

Overnight joint leader Rory McIlory struggles with his putter on the fourth hole and ends with a double bogey to gift the lead to Cam Young on the final day of the 2026 Masters at Augusta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sYo9IQc

Fortune favours the brave - will Slot start Ngumoha against PSG?

Liverpool's 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha stole the show against Fulham - will Arne Slot now start him against PSG? from BBC News https://ift.tt/z9yGDKu

Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central

Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hh8AdvO

Scotland celebrate hard-fought victory over Wales

Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a 24-19 victory over Wales in Cardiff in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y4N1U0c

Teenager Suryavanshi smashes 15-ball fifty in IPL

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 15, continues his astonishing run of form in the IPL as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZVamgh5

Is the Trump-Starmer bromance over?

The disintegration of the pair's friendship has benefits - and the PM is getting steadily more comfortable at taking advantage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6qEi1h0

Watson's call for lifetime bans shows PGA Tour-LIV scars still run deep

Golf icon Tom Watson says LIV defectors like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed should not have been allowed back on the PGA Tour and banned for life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8tTLQC0

Cardoso takes nine wickets in T20 international

Brazil's Laura Cardoso becomes the first player ever to take nine wickets in a T20 international, recording figures of 9-4 against Lesotho. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lEn5aC1

Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners

Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/do8bIBl

US-Iran Ceasefire Agreed (For Now)

US & Iran agree a ceasefire but how long will it last? from BBC News https://ift.tt/po2xLOg

Buttler hits fifty then seals win with final-ball run-out in thriller

Jos Buttler finds form at the IPL before winning the match for Gujarat Titans with a final-ball run-out in a remarkable one-run victory over Delhi Capitals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FprYOgw

Trump Threatens ‘Whole Civilisation Will Die Tonight’

Trump warns "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless Iran reaches a deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EVcqhs2

Wireless Festival boss defends Kanye West booking and asks people to forgive rapper

Its managing director calls the rapper's past comments "abhorrent" but asks people to "offer some forgiveness". from BBC News https://ift.tt/vPcHeZU

Bayern face waiting game on 'very special' Kane

Bayern Munich are waiting on the fitness of "very special" Harry Kane to see if he can lead their challenge to overcome Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TSPOUn7

Leeds beat West Ham on penalties in thriller to reach FA Cup semis

Leeds United survive West Ham's fightback from 2-0 down to 2-2 as a penalty shootout victory sends the West Yorkshire side to their first FA Cup semi-final since 1987. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j5Hog4l

Britain's Cameron becomes two-weight world champion

Britain's Chantelle Cameron put on a dominant performance to beat Michaela Kotaskova and claim the vacant WBO light-middleweight world title at the Olympia in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MrZWOFN

Leeds draw Chelsea, Man City face Southampton in FA Cup semis

Leeds United will play Chelsea at Wembley after reaching the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in almost four decades, while Manchester City take on Southampton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2vBtqSO

Sale hold off Quins comeback to reach Champions Cup last eight

Sale Sharks hold off a second-half comeback from Harlequins to progress to the Champions Cup quarter-finals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q7Kk4YE

Search for missing airman presents serious test for US

The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UT3YXVK

Rohl won't watch title rivals as Rangers take top spot

As Rangers move to the top of the Scottish Premiership for the first time this season, head coach Danny Rohl is "convinced" they can finish the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lwjAW0d

Marshmallows fall from the sky at annual Michigan Easter event

At the annual 'Great Marshmallow Drop', more than 15,000 fluffy treats fell from a helicopter as kids raced to collect them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/loEafjY

Arteta defends Arsenal's international withdrawals

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have '"a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1YtECDp

Chisora arrives to Wilder event in tank with Farage

Derek Chisora arrives at Deontay Wilder news conference at London's York Hall in an army tank alongside politician Nigel Farage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eXRLZMA

Foden not guaranteed World Cup squad spot - Tuchel

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden's is not guaranteed a place in England's squad for the 2026 World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4w0U8LQ