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Rybakina beats Sabalenka for first Australian Open title

Elena Rybakina inflicts further Grand Slam final heartbreak on Aryna Sabalenka with a stunning third-set fightback to win the Australian Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YmZvlPC

'I had seven caffeine shots in 15 minutes' - from hypochondria to title shot

British light-middleweight Josh Kelly tells BBC Sport about how he won his battle with chronic hypochondria to emerge as a world title contender. from BBC News https://ift.tt/thNEDML

Everything you need to know about the Champions League play-off draw

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the Champions League knockout phase play-offs work and when the draw is taking place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/axzA5wv

Sabalenka storms to fourth Australian Open final in a row

Aryna Sabalenka keeps her cool to storm past Elina Svitolina and reach a fourth Australian Open final in a row. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pNdFn3v

Senegal boss Thiaw banned after Afcon final chaos

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c1Nm4Ru

Puffins struggle to survive as Storm Chandra sweeps country

The Scottish SPCA has urged people not to touch any puffins found on beaches and instead call the charity for advice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YLdC0Hy

France prop Atonio retires after 'cardiac event'

France prop Uini Atonio is forced to retire after he was admitted to an intensive care unit following a "cardiac event". from BBC News https://ift.tt/XdQPlYk

First Hundred auction to span two days in March

The Hundred's inaugural player auction will be held in London on 11 and 12 March, in a historic first for major sport in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l7FCZsJ

Barca president unhappy at teen's 'unpleasant' PSG move

PSG sign 18-year-old Barcelona midfielder Dro Fernandez, with the Spanish side's president calling the situation around the transfer "unpleasant". from BBC News https://ift.tt/BGbRkte

'We knew the truth': How parents uncovered Scottish hospital's infected water scandal

Dozens of patients became more unwell and some died with infections picked up at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mbp5rTe

Class bias should be illegal, culture review says

More than 50% of respondents to a survey on the creative sector say they experienced class bias. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oX1nJg6

Grudge match or homecoming - what next for Pimblett?

Paddy Pimblett is not short of options for his return to fighting despite his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cWFLHku

Lost Robert Burns portrait discovered after 200 years

The rediscovered portrait by Sir Henry Raeburn was found in an auction house following a house clearance last March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a8QxFkV

'It breaks my heart' - two-time champion Osaka withdraws through injury

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Australian Open shortly before she was due to play home qualifier Maddison Inglis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IQDYqim

Why Rams will halt my old friend's journey to brink of Super Bowl

NFL analyst Phoebe Schecter explains why she feels Los Angeles will deny Seattle's British coach a spot in Super Bowl 60, and reacts to Buffalo's coaching change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0xakuR4

Would Man Utd 2008 really 'batter' Arsenal 2026?

After being challenged by Theo Walcott, Wayne Rooney said the Manchester United side of 2008 would "batter" the current Arsenal team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LKt2HAF

Which countries are set to win extra Champions League places?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains which countries are on course to win extra qualification spots for the 2026-27 Champions League campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XuCtVpR

In pictures: Northern lights dazzle for second night across the UK

After a strong geomagnetic storm on the Sun earlier this week, the aurora was spotted for the second night in a row across the UK from BBC News https://ift.tt/zms9LPQ

Bournemouth sign Hungary midfielder Toth for £10m

Bournemouth sign Hungary international Alex Toth for £10.4m from Ferencvaros, with the midfielder joining the Cherries on a five-and-half-year contract. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BilYwkr

How cue 'from Father Christmas' helped Wilson win Masters

How Kyren Wilson went from being close to a "mental breakdown" during a match to winning the Masters in the space of six weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OJdXYD8

Some near misses, but Middlesbrough fan makes it to every match since 1996

Nick Waites celebrates his 1,400th consecutive match, but admits he has had some "very close calls". from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQ7WgOK

Spurs chiefs consider Frank's future as manager

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank is under significant internal scrutiny with the club considering calling time on his seven-month reign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OhJkZKl

Teenage boys charged after youth seen with machete in city centre

A 17-year-old will appear in court on Monday and a 15-year-old has been reported to youth justice authorities following the incident in Edinburgh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FJw7UlO

'We can play for two titles' - Rohl eyes Rangers double after cup rout

Danny Rohl has targeted a league and cup double after Bojan Miovski's hat-trick helped a much-changed Rangers side to a 5-0 Scottish Cup win over Annan Athletic at Ibrox. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mTf3OYE

Two people aged 90 die in north London house fire

A man and woman were found in a burning house in Barnet, north London in the early hours of Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C6q8KIt

What the 28 Days Later franchise means to female horror fans

The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AbZLGRS

'It blows me away sometimes' - how a British coach is Super Bowl contender

After starting out in the British amateur game, Aden Durde is now two wins from the Super Bowl and could become the NFL's first British first head coach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8wX2yPC

China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs

Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/po2g6Ll

Paul Young reflects on his journey through fame

Paul Young looks back on a career that saw him capture the hearts of a generation of fans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wnRFByL

World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/STmUQsO

Carrick to bring in Holland as Man Utd assistant

Michael Carrick agrees to become Manchester United interim head coach - and former England assistant manager Steve Holland is set to be his number two. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6JlwBKq

GB's Evans out in first round of Melbourne qualifying

Dan Evans is one of four Britons to lose in the first round of Australian Open qualifying at Melbourne Park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CFhMU6f

Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted, dies at 49

Ai's cognitive abilities had been studied extensively since she was brought to a Japanese institute in 1977. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jq48CNS

Liverpool's Bradley out for season with knee injury

Liverpool defender Conor Bradley is ruled out for the rest of the domestic season after suffering a significant knee injury, involving damage to bone and ligament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ue0if2j

I never saw young women on Epstein visits, Mandelson tells BBC

In his first interview since being sacked as the UK's US ambassador, Lord Mandelson also says he does not believe Donald Trump will take Greenland by force. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NRysE5F

After Venezuela, what next for Trump?

US seizes Maduro, while Trump eyes up next targets from BBC News https://ift.tt/emvs7Pg

England's Stanway to leave Bayern in summer

England international Georgia Stanway will leave Bayern Munich upon the expiry of her contract at the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1gSAmZr

Where does latest Traitors showdown rank in show's most explosive moments?

Does the recent confrontation between two contestants on The Traitors go down as the most dramatic ever? from BBC News https://ift.tt/or5A6Qd

Minnesota hold moment of silence for 'unspeakable tragedy'

The Minnesota Timberwolves hold a moment of silence in memory of Renee Good, who was shot dead by a US immigration agent, before Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r64DR3X

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces run for LA mayor

His longshot bid comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DE83YVf

Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says junta

The security minister accuses neighbouring Ivory Coast of funding the plan to kill Capt Traoré. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bAWBJP5

McCullum and Key will be given chance to retain England roles

Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key will be given the chance to stay on and show they can improve the England set-up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fe6TSc0

Woman detoxed alone in B&B after failing to access local treatment

Katrina McGibbon developed alcohol and drug problems in her 30s, but felt her recovery was impeded by the lack of a local, health-service run rehabilitation unit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f5b4e93

Centurion Root eyes next Ashes series down under

Joe Root says he would "love" to be part of England's next Ashes tour in 2029-30, when he will turn 39 years old. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vZEu1T6

Drones used to carry blood in trial aimed at saving lives

It is hoped the project could lead to drones delivering life-saving help to the scenes of accidents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l64Vrjt

Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during news conference

The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nYpgl17

Reporter in Caracas describes hearing loud bangs and planes

Ana Vanessa Herrero is in Caracas and says she began hearing planes at 02:00 local time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bkqFCU4

Watch: Four men rescued from boat teetering on dam edge

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam from BBC News https://ift.tt/pORIX17

Dad pays tribute to 'wonderful family' killed in Boxing Day fire

Tom Shearman pays tribute to his wife and two children after a fire engulfed their home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HnOpriR

Threatening, durable, learning - what makes Starc elite?

Mitchell Starc has tormented England through the 2025-26 Ashes series, so what makes him so good and what new tricks have revived his career? from BBC News https://ift.tt/BhYb0GZ