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Trump labels alleged Turnberry vandals 'terrorists'

The US president said he hoped those who caused damage to his resort would be 'treated harshly'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hnOikMV via IFTTT

'LIV dozen will provide extra challenge to McIlroy's Augusta ambitions'

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are among the favourites to win the Masters but this week's LIV event in Miami could provide some pointers to who may challenge, writes Iain Carter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VjU35u4 via IFTTT

GB's Atkin wins women's world freeski halfpipe gold

Great Britain's Zoe Atkin claims gold in the women's freeski halfpipe at the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Switzerland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bUqmDFL via IFTTT

Pet artist raises £400,000 for charity with 'rubbish' pictures

The artist from Worthing is about to have the second collection of his charity portraits published. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rFPNsD4 via IFTTT

Forgotten painting that sold for £10.6m 'defines modern South Asian art'

The 14-foot-wide mural by MF Husain sold for an unprecedented $13.8m (£10.6m) in New York last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aYkIoF8 via IFTTT

Anxious wait for news of missing after Bangkok building collapse

Dozens remain unaccounted for after the 33-storey building, which was under construction, gave way on Friday when a powerful earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cnRs9Aq via IFTTT

Government to fall short of housing target, figures suggest

The government will not get close to the extra homes needed to hit its housing in England, figures say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MwTP9BI via IFTTT

Former Lancashire and England bowler Lever dies

Former Lancashire and England fast bowler Peter Lever dies at the age of 84 following a short illness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xke08vi via IFTTT

Starmer accuses Putin of hollow promises on ceasefire

The prime minister is co-hosting a summit of the "coalition of the willing" on Ukraine in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9rOXZLV via IFTTT

Hundreds join Gaza's largest anti-Hamas protest since war began

Masked Hamas militants dispersed protesters who gathered in northern Gaza to rally against the group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9tfWrKZ via IFTTT

Kirby recalled to Lionesses squad to face Belgium

Brighton forward Fran Kirby is recalled to the England squad for their Women's Nations League matches against Belgium next month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YVnKCtS via IFTTT

Apology over inside-out windows on tower blocks

Tower block residents describe their shock after finding replacement windows were wrongly installed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4GtMUbJ via IFTTT

First case of bird flu in sheep found on UK farm

The UK's chief veterinary officer confirms the case was discovered on a farm in Yorkshire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RVdMCl3 via IFTTT

Reeves defends taking free Sabrina Carpenter tickets

Rachel Reeves tells the BBC she went to the concert with a family member and will declare the tickets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nuw6FPS via IFTTT

Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road

Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T8JpLBo via IFTTT

What nine months in space does to the human body

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth - but what has nine months in space done to them? from BBC News https://ift.tt/WRhxUak via IFTTT

Broadcasters fined £4m for freelance pay collusion

The UK competition regulator says the BBC, BT, IMG and ITV illegally shared information about fees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JfHSvCb via IFTTT

Hamilton 'gobsmacked' by Ferrari speed in China after sprint pole

Lewis Hamilton says he is "gob-smacked" to take his first pole position for Ferrari for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FLHWqM0 via IFTTT

'There will never be anyone like him' - Hill tribute to Jordan

Damon Hill pays tribute to Eddie Jordan after the former Formula 1 team boss' dies aged 76. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xmkwRc7 via IFTTT

At least 55 killed in new Israeli Gaza strikes, says Hamas-run agency

It comes as Israel says it has resumed ground operations in Gaza alongside its air campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ve60cLX via IFTTT

Report says 800 green jobs could be created at Grangemouth

The Project Willow report identifies nine areas for potential investment at the site of Scotland's only oil refinery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U4cq8Qu via IFTTT

K-Pop summer: How the UK is (finally) embracing Korean pop

With five massive stadium shows this summer, K-Pop is establishing itself in the UK mainstream. from BBC News https://ift.tt/anFUbQJ via IFTTT

'Wales v Georgia Six Nations play-off is only logical'

Coach Richard Cockerill says Georgia have "earned the right" to face Wales in a play-off to decide who should be in the 2026 Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nDzjeEO via IFTTT

The mums taking on a council over landfill site fires

Locals say constant fires at Arnold's Field, Rainham, are harming their health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gRXbFut via IFTTT

Chris Mason: The trade-offs ministers are looking at to reduce towering benefits bill

The government is aiming to save money while also protecting those who cannot work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D8F1M37 via IFTTT

Georgia's former president handed further four years in jail

The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gkbMFA1 via IFTTT

I was close to dying in car crash - Antonio

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, West Ham forward Michail Antonio reflects on his near-fatal car crash in December. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nx0KkCO via IFTTT

Watch: Man films as tornado tears past his house and leaves a trail of destruction

The roaring wind can be heard, as debris flies past the windows of the Mississippi property. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JYalrV5 via IFTTT

'France's title win feels like beginning of something'

The only surprise about France's historic Six Nations campaign is that they didn't win a Grand Slam, writes Tom English. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lMtLPUD via IFTTT

I can't justify my teenage shoplifting, says Stacey Dooley

Stacey Dooley speaks about the rise in shoplifting in her new BBC documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jnhQfC9 via IFTTT

Draper sets up Indian Wells semi-final with Alcaraz

Jack Draper beats Ben Shelton on a cold and blustery evening in Indian Wells to set up a tantalising semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MDGjaAw via IFTTT

Warning after turtles wash up on Cornwall beaches

Cornwall Wildlife Trust says people are mistakenly returning the turtles to the water. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5JW42AZ via IFTTT

Crowley replaces Prendergast as Ireland change six for Italy

Jack Crowley is recalled at fly-half for Ireland's final Six Nations match against Italy in Rome, as Sam Prendergast drops to the bench. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zlGkrNh via IFTTT

Trump pledges to match EU and Canada's retaliatory tariffs

Trump repeated trade threats after the European Union and Canada retaliated to US steel and aluminium tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UP04R12 via IFTTT

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy? from BBC News https://ift.tt/LrEzRfJ via IFTTT

Aus-Eng 150th anniversary Test will be day-night match

The 150th anniversary fixture between England and Australia to celebrate the first Test match will be a day-night contest at the MCG. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f9IZAGu via IFTTT

Yung Filly pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

The rapper and YouTuber appeared before Perth Magistrates Court in Australia on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wISDyFz via IFTTT

Man Utd to build 'iconic' £2bn 100,000-capacity stadium

Manchester United announce plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK - an "iconic" new £2bn 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Yb8xQW via IFTTT

Tom Grennan joins Sam Fender as Radio 1's Big Weekend headliner

The Little Bit Of Love hitmaker joins Sam Fender as a headliner for the festival in Liverpool. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WbAEDGt via IFTTT

All smiles in Meghan's upbeat Netflix series

The Duchess of Sussex releases a lifestyle TV show about cooking and gardening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BScXT68 via IFTTT

Boy, 14, charged in connection with death of Glasgow teenager

A vigil will be held later by friends of Amen Teklay, who died after an incident in Glasgow last Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zkS9Bil via IFTTT

Israeli tourist and homestay host gang-raped in India, police say

The two women were reportedly stargazing with three male tourists near a lake in Hampi, Karnataka, when they were attacked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kZAvu3x via IFTTT

Pony-sized dinosaur revealed 52 years after discovery

The fossil was first spotted in the 1970s but only in recent times was it possible to extract and study it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZFs2N3Q via IFTTT

Watch: 'You can't skate - you're too old' - the woman who took up skateboard aged 61

Meet the mums who are on a mission to make skate boarding more accessible for older women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7FPAp4E via IFTTT

Olympian wanted by FBI on drug ring charges

Former Canadian snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been placed on the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives list. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lgT7Vcw via IFTTT

Prodigy who roomed with Bellingham eyes revival under Maradona's son

The lost wonderkid who was once Jude Bellingham's roomate and found salvation in street football, now a Maradona is giving him hope. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7PIYvpz via IFTTT

BBC to show Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland matches live

The BBC will show all World Cup qualifiers for the men's teams of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland live. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PQGb6ZU via IFTTT

France recall Ntamack and Penaud & pack bench with seven forwards

Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud return to the France line-up for Saturday's Six Nations game against Ireland in Dublin (14:15 GMT). from BBC News https://ift.tt/yQcvCMG via IFTTT

Parents angry after pupils forced to dump a GCSE

The school says children were feeling overworked but some parents have branded the change unfair. from BBC News https://ift.tt/930Phrz via IFTTT

US actor Jesse Eisenberg gets Polish citizenship

The star wrote and directed a a film about two cousins who travel to Poland to honour their grandmother. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W1l5OEz via IFTTT

Moment falcon hunts starlings during mumuration

The dramatic starling murmuration caught on video took place over a "built up urban area" in Chester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NPCA24l via IFTTT

'Bosh!' - Ball hits stumps but fails to dislodge bails

Australia's Steve Smith survives in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against India as a delivery from Axar Patel hits the stumps but doesn't dislodge the bails. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eipmvTa via IFTTT

Third man charged with murder following house fire

Sharaz Ali, who himself was injured in the blaze in Bradford last year, is due before magistrates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d95EQzV via IFTTT

'We can finally return to Syria, but the island of Bute feels like home'

For the first time, Syrians fleeing civil war have a chance of returning home. But do those settled on Bute want to? from BBC News https://ift.tt/d98e3SZ via IFTTT

Private spacecraft Blue Ghost lands on Moon

It was launched by Firefly Aerospace in January with the mission of exploring the Sea of Crises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mjdY6pW via IFTTT

Radcliffe runs first marathon in 10 years aged 51

Former world record holder Paula Radcliffe runs her first marathon for 10 years aged 51 in Tokyo and aims for Boston next. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Odug6NR via IFTTT

Ukrainians back Zelensky after disastrous White House encounter

The more the country is attacked, the more unity there is, Ukrainians tell the BBC in Kyiv. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AFi7HB4 via IFTTT

Pilates, painting and bike rides: Gene Hackman's life in Santa Fe

After leaving Hollywood, Gene Hackman retired in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he became a fixture in the community. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HfLkd46 via IFTTT

Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b8wvso5 via IFTTT