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Pope's health improving as he remains in hospital

In a medical update the Vatican said the Pope's condition had "continued to show improvement". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Aj7HZIr

Lighthouse fog alarm sounding 'all day, all night'

Longships Lighthouse off Land's End is sounding a loud beep every 13 seconds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OB5PUcv

Northern Ireland executive ministers agree programme for government

It comes a day after a decision on the finalised document was postponed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6yUiIM7

Ireland's O'Mahony, Murray and Healy to retire

Ireland's Peter O'Mahony, Conor Murray and Cian Healy will retire from Test rugby at the end of this year's Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BPc4Kt9

Cypriot police 'failed' Briton in gang rape case

The woman took her case to the European Court of Human Rights over the way it was handled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yw7oXv6

Archer gets England off to good start with two wickets in an over

England's Jofra Archer takes the wickets of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal in their must-win tie against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qQoPaZM

Over my dead body - we won't give up title says Arteta

Arsenal will not stop fighting for the Premier League title despite slipping 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, says Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iJM2lUv

Murdered businessman's body found in sack in Kenya

Campbell Scott disappeared from a luxury hotel before being found miles outside Nairobi by a cattle herder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4DQWbVo

Death of unidentified man found in wetsuit not believed suspicious, inquest told

Investigators have asked UK police forces to check their missing people registers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6bvhSdB

'Rangers locked in vicious cycle as Clement departs'

Philippe Clement is just the latest manager to fail at Ibrox while everything else stays the same, writes Tom English. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DWerjp6

Lockdown saved my life, says woman with OCD

Alys-Mai, 22, says being able to stay in during lockdown helped her control her condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6qi0KOI

'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QolVuW9

Liverpool draw PSG, Arsenal face PSV, Villa meet Club Brugge in last 16

Liverpool will face Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last-16, while Arsenal take on PSV Eindhoven and Aston Villa will play Club Brugge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IEenLCH

Jenni Hermoso to appeal against World Cup kiss case verdict

Luis Rubiales was fined for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent, but acquitted of coercion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/spf7OM4

Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations

The party made its decision based on the US President's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/guW0rCR

Apple gambles on new iPhone with AI features at lower cost

The tech giant is hoping AI at a lower price can reinvigorate sales of its flagship piece of hardware. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XRFeVkt

'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JLX5ODj

How a plan to land £100m of cocaine on a Highland beach went wrong

In the 1990s a Scottish gang attempted to smuggle cocaine from Colombia into Scotland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zaTn90k

Wada says Sinner case 'million miles away from doping'

Jannik Sinner's case was "a million miles away from doping", says World Anti-Doping Agency general counsel Ross Wenzel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tAGZwOv

'A real coup' - Middlesex sign New Zealand's Williamson

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson joins Middlesex for part of the 2025 County Championship and Vitality Blast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oad9CSw

Motherwell appoint German Wimmer as new manager

Motherwell have appointed former Austria Vienna boss Michael Wimmer as their new manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/28mkuc6

The Chancellor and her expenses before she became an MP

BBC News has learnt that there was an expenses investigation into Rachel Reeves, and two other senior managers, when she worked at HBOS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aFjBAvG

Teen dead and five injured in Austria knife attack

The suspect, who is a Syrian asylum seeker, was detained at the scene and is being questioned by police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1b6ASro

The 1,000-winner jockey who's allergic to horses

Jockey Sean Bowen rode his 1,000th winner despite being allergic to horses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LygAaHw

Too quiet on set? Hollywood pushes for more LA productions post wildfires

January's wildfires have exacerbated the decline of Hollywood's once booming film and television industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CZYxJmL

Lynx dumped in Highlands await new home

Four of the wild cats were spotted a month ago before being trapped in the UK's biggest national park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MWi6k3F

We speak to Lord Mandelson, the new ambassador to US

A conversation on day one of the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/glyca5E

Gatland to leave Wales head coach role

Warren Gatland is set to leave his role as Wales head coach after 14 successive Test match defeats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vt5jdQJ

Watch: Eagles celebrate Super Bowl win in locker room

BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor speaks to Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirriani, cornerback Cooper DeJean and offensive tackle Jordan Mailata as they celebrate their Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4kxry5s

Fin Smith delivers after 'rabbit in headlights' start

Fin Smith admits he started "like a rabbit in the headlights" on his first Test start before settling down to produce a man-of-the-match performance in England's last-gasp victory over France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L75RVb4

Australia cruise to 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka

A clinical Australia complete a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka early on day four in Galle to seal a dominant 2-0 series win. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1jACLS2

Investigations continue after two Brits die in France

Andrew and Dawn Searle's deaths were "clearly homocide", according to an official source in France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WC59fbd

'A real fighter' - how Simeone's son emerged as key to Atletico

"He's a real fighter" - how Giuliano Simeone has become integral to his father's plans at Atletico Madrid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DVLGQBY

Credit cards, savings and mortgages: How rate cut affects you

The BBC hears from borrowers and savers about how the cut in interest rates will affect them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FPtBDXS

Irv Gotti, who shaped 1990s hip-hop, dies aged 54

The music mogul transformed hip-hop with records by Ja Rule, Ashanti, DMX and Jennifer Lopez. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lrVf0F5

How To Deal With Trump (and the EU)

Can Keir Starmer avoid picking a side? from BBC News https://ift.tt/w2hNnA4

Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws

The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7IAYFxS

Trump to become first sitting president to attend Super Bowl

Donald Trump will become the first sitting US president to attend the Super Bowl. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2QrteNc

Tributes paid to woman who died on beach rocks

Police say the woman's death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j9Vw0ce

Tony Martin was never remorseful for shooting, says reporter

A journalist who spent two weeks living with Tony Martin says the farmer believed he was the victim. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QOtWxI8

Spain football kiss 'stained' World Cup win, player tells trial

Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oCd5kKp

Tallest tree destroyed in storm 'like loss of an old friend'

Staff at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are working to recover from the lasting impact of Storm Eowyn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WK35ywI

Kiss 'stained' Spain World Cup win, Hermoso tells trial

Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oCd5kKp

Taiwanese actress and singer Barbie Hsu dies at 48

She died from pneumonia after contracting influenza while on a vacation in Japan, local media report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o3B0rlY

Police contacted as Willock faces 'appalling' racist abuse

Newcastle United contact police after midfielder Joe Willock receives "appalling" racist abuse on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/86bmqrp

Tottenham beat Wolves to sign Lens defender Danso

Austria international Kevin Danso looked set to join Wolves but has chosen to move to Tottenham instead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/En5jsGR

'My diagnosis has changed my mind on assisted dying'

Patients and palliative care experts have debated what the assisted dying bill could mean for them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jtD4mpz

Emily in Paris star Lily Collins welcomes first child via surrogacy

The actress thanked her "incredible" surrogate as she announced her daughter's birth on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WrZpt06