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New ACL research to be carried out with WSL clubs

A new three-year project researching anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention is being launched in the Women's Super League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aYBCnrK

England number eight Vunipola arrested in Majorca

England number eight Billy Vunipola is arrested in Spain following an alleged incident in a bar in the early hours of Sunday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YeIEZ6h

The cargo ship that became an iconic music venue

Bristol's iconic floating venue Thekla celebrates four decades of music, cabaret and more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gVtEv17

Who's a good pundit? Pablo the dog joins MLB commentary booth

Watch as commentators at the Washinton Nationals v Los Angeles Dodgers game are joined in the commentary box by a furry friend, Pablo the dog. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lhkn1m3

Brazil great Marta to retire from international duty

Brazil's all-time record goalscorer Marta says she will retire from international football later this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ENhV0X2

England tops chart for child alcohol use - report

The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H1vhZeM

'We will keep going': Columbia Gaza protesters dig in

Activists at the New York university want amnesty for disciplined students before ending their Gaza protest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m3SF7kh

Gaza aid workers 'died from blast injuries', inquest hears

James Kirby, James Henderson and John Chapman were killed in an air strike on 1 April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sIudDRr

Iceland boss says marathon volunteers saved his life

Richard Walker, managing director of the supermarket chain, collapsed just over a mile from the finish. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O78Qwja

Richard Gadd asks viewers to stop Baby Reindeer speculation

The Netflix series depicts the true story of a stalker who harassed Gadd over a number of years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gaAyJ5T

How does government borrowing work?

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back? from BBC News https://ift.tt/cKlTh0j

India opposition criticises Modi for 'hate speech'

The PM accused opponents of wanting to give wealth to "infiltrators", in remarks seen as anti-Muslim. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dtTwIha

Hug & Debrunner win London Marathon wheelchair races

Switzerland's Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunne surge to victory in the men's and women's wheelchair races at the London Marathon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pPlZX3t

Some Wales roads to revert to 30mph after backlash

Transport Secretary Ken Skates says speed limit policy must be "corrected" after a public backlash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hq5aoJc

Explosion hits Iraq base housing pro-Iranian militia

The militia blamed an attack, while Iraq's military said it did not detect drones or jets in the area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D3epoSu

Everything you need to know about the 2024 London Marathon

Tributes will be paid to Kelvin Kiptum, a world record could be set and famous faces take to the start line - here's everything you need to know about this year's London Marathon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HvlGwtK

Allman Brothers Band guitarist Betts dies at 80

Dickey Betts helped create their band's Sothern rock style and wrote classic songs like Ramblin' Man. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ch4vi19

Scotland make four changes for trip to Italy

Rhona Lloyd will win her 50th Scotland cap as fellow winger Francesca McGhie returns to the starting XV against Italy in the Women's Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XnLuq8R

Qatar reassesses mediator role in Gaza truce talks

The Gulf state's PM says it has been exploited and abused after trying to secure a ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EJ3LG2o

Injured Murray on French Open entry list

Britain's Andy Murray is named on the entry list for next month's French Open as he recovers from an ankle injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0a5oGBQ

'Colossal' floods heading for Russian city

The regional governor of Kurgan says water levels are nearly double those of the last major flood in 1994. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EJsmLpH

'We are reeling from the loss' - who were the Sydney stabbing victims?

Tributes are flowing for the six people who died in a stabbing rampage inside a popular mall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JnBRr6t

Mum killed protecting baby from Sydney knifeman was 'beautiful person'

Ashlee Good was killed and her nine-month-old baby injured during Joel Cauchi's rampage at a Sydney mall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/npujQAW

Charities plan legal action against Rwanda removals

The move comes as legislation to revive the removal scheme is expected to pass in the coming days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W2k5jpS

Premier League: Build-up as Newcastle host Spurs in first of six games

Listen to 5 Live commentary and follow live text updates from six Premier League games, including Newcastle v Tottenham and Man City v Luton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i1zdVKj

Baldur's Gate 3 wins big at Bafta Games Awards

Super Mario Bros Wonder won two, while Star Wars Jedi: Survivor missed out despite six nominations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/60L7c9e

David Cameron heads to Brussels for Gibraltar talks

Following Brexit, the British overseas territory has been operating under temporary rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bkpcvf9

Sum 41's 'energy and attitude' inspires new bands

Frontman Deryck Whibley tells BBC Newsbeat it's "really cool" to still influence bands after decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e13GkqQ

'All or nothing' - why haven't Man Utd pushed on?

Before Sunday's Women's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley explores why Manchester United have not pushed on from their success last season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kO9vrKt

UK weather: Is it turning warmer?

You may have heard rumours that a heatwave is on the way. Ben Rich takes a look at when it is likely to warm up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a9hJdy7

Barca & PSG boycott TV network over Yamal remark

Barcelona and PSG refuse to speak to a Spanish broadcaster after comments made about midfielder Lamine Yamal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dhLWOG1

Passport price to rise for second time in 14 months

The cost of applying for a new passport, as well as renewing one, goes up from midnight on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3c1BLv7

Daly retires from England duty after win over Republic of Ireland

England and Aston Villa forward Rachel Daly says the time has come to "hang up my boots on the international stage". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4e6YQPb

Partners to be quizzed in new gun licence screening

A questionnaire developed with the help of domestic abuse survivors is being used by five forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vNzVnO0

Cape Town's digital nomads: Where idyllic lifestyle clashes with local needs

The beautiful South African city is a magnet for laptop-wielding remote workers, but not everyone is happy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TX4MN9f

Arsenal beat Brighton to move top of Premier League

Arsenal maintained their pursuit of a first Premier League title for 20 years as they moved top of the table with an impressive away victory over Brighton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/27eGjHI

'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan'

Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cp8bYiS

'Verstappen returns to power, but are Mercedes blossoming?'

Moving the Japanese Grand Prix from autumn to April has painted it with the country's famous cherry blossom, but otherwise it has been business as usual. from BBC News https://ift.tt/058JN6H

County Championship day two - radio & text

Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from day two of the opening round of the 2024 County Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PqSLcK8

County Championship: First day of the season - radio & text

Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from the first day of the 2024 County Championship season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ztQVe8T

'Joining Rahm's team pivotal to Hatton's LIV move'

England's Tyrrell Hatton opens up on his decision to leave the PGA Tour at the start of 2024 and join his Ryder Cup team-mate Jon Rahm at LIV Golf. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7EyFR8Z

Jailed bankers' appeal must go to top court, say politicians

Senior politicians are calling for Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo to have their cases heard at the UK's final court of appeal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AnBGTaS

Why are women not protected by new hate crime law?

Scotland has introduced a new hate crime law which seeks to protect various categories of people from prejudice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kiOexTq

Bricks of cocaine wash up on Australian beaches

More than 250kg of the drug has been found along the New South Wales seaboard since December. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ileSQCM

Who killed the last wolf in Wales?

Wild dogs were a nightly source of terror for people living in ancient Wales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2gDyAxc