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Watch: Underwater chess champions compete for world title

Using weighted pieces and magnetic boards, players of the hybrid sport must complete each move in one breath. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YPSHQ8q via IFTTT

Hundreds of thousands mourn Bangladesh's ex-PM at state funeral

A sea of mourners have gathered in Dhaka to pay final respects to Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday aged 80. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E4pUCTw via IFTTT

How South Africa conquered Test cricket in 2025

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yw8FJRI via IFTTT

Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken

The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XSdlaQI via IFTTT

Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal

The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9cQx0vg via IFTTT

James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026

Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/91NcqPX via IFTTT

Ex-England striker Carroll due in court after arrest

Former Newcastle United, Liverpool and England forward Andy Carroll is due to appear in court on Tuesday after he was charged with breaching a non-molestation order. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tsYgHB9 via IFTTT

'Life after loss': How TikTok helped me when my newborn died

Maddie Biggs opens up about her experience of losing her newborn son and navigating grief. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GfkD9IT via IFTTT

Family cremates wrong body after hospital mistake

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RUqKiMo via IFTTT

'MCG pitch would get hell if produced elsewhere'

Captain Ben Stokes says there would be "hell on" if the Melbourne pitch upon which his England team beat Australia inside two days had been produced in another part of the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GxrZqke via IFTTT

The brothers from Dagestan shining in MMA and for Man Utd

The Ibragimov family moved from Dagestan to England with their sights on university - but they are excelling in sport instead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WFEDgSH via IFTTT

Redknapp runner among King George contenders

Fact To File, Gaelic Warrior and Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man head the confirmations for the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k0vygGo via IFTTT

Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine

Ukraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eZgJ7hm via IFTTT

Isak facing two months out after 'reckless' tackle - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Alexander Isak faces "a couple of months" out injured after a "reckless" challenge by Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven. from BBC News https://ift.tt/khTPYZE via IFTTT

TV presenter used to dread Christmas Day with her abusive ex

Weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth says the festive season can be misery for domestic abuse victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rvYqOn4 via IFTTT

New Zealand openers break Test records against WI

New Zealand's Tom Latham and Devon Conway become the first openers in Test history to score centuries in both innings as the Kiwis set the West Indies a record 462-run chase for victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zy8oaie via IFTTT

Joshua and Paul earn riches but deliver budget sporting spectacle

Anthony Joshua earns one of the biggest paydays of his career - but where does his victory over Jake Paul leave both fighters and boxing? from BBC News https://ift.tt/TPR907X via IFTTT

Crawley not aware of Stokes' 'weak men' comments

Opener Zak Crawley suggests he was not aware of comments made by Ben Stokes when the England captain said his dressing room is "not a place for weak men". from BBC News https://ift.tt/U9WAzNV via IFTTT

Man City links '100% speculation', says Maresca

Reports suggesting Enzo Maresca is the potential successor to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City are "100% speculation", the Chelsea boss says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Wk0ysr via IFTTT

Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting

Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jqV3uOC via IFTTT

Antonelli goes incognito at Milton Keynes go-kart race

The driver gets two penalty points but manages to clock the fastest lap of the session. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iy08NTY via IFTTT

Asylum hotel firm hands back almost £14m in profits amid anger over service

Mears, which provides services in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the north of England, made more profit than its contracts allow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/drgARcO via IFTTT

Wales captain Morgan to join Gloucester

Wales captain Jac Morgan is set to join Gloucester at the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2POrMFb via IFTTT

Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls

The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T34UpdC via IFTTT

'Statement' Toulouse win 'means the world' to Glasgow

Glasgow Warriors' stunning comeback victory over Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup will do wonders for their confidence, says fly-half Adam Hastings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7RNnjPQ via IFTTT

Frustrated Messi fans throw chairs and bottles at India stadium event

The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his 'GOAT tour', taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IBbOw7r via IFTTT

Police investigate after £4.6m college sold for £1

Peterborough City Council officers have concerns over the sale of a building used by City College. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rGbwFiW via IFTTT

Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls

The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m0laMZv via IFTTT

Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend

Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vSg2H4O via IFTTT

Queen records special broadcast with John Hunt, whose wife and two daughters were murdered

The conversation will feature in a special edition of the Radio 4 Today programme on New Year's Eve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yvdXfb5 via IFTTT

Four decisions for England before third Ashes Test

England are at the point of no return in the Ashes - Stephan Shemilt looks at some of their key decisions for the crucial third Test against Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K0qpIQz via IFTTT

BBC to show Scotland's first World Cup game since 1998

The BBC will broadcast Scotland's first World Cup match since 1998, when they take on Haiti on 14 June, plus their final group match against Brazil and England's group match against Ghana. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fy6nrAk via IFTTT

'My dad abused 130 boys - learning the truth was horrifying'

The daughter of serial abuser John Smyth says time has not diminished the "horror" of his actions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AX1dTqI via IFTTT

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ULmrxFA via IFTTT

I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car

Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ds5ydBS via IFTTT

Watch: Syrians share their thoughts one year on from the fall of Assad

The BBC's Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega speaks to Syrians about how life has changed since the revolution. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sncwsgp via IFTTT

'If anything, we trained too much' - McCullum

Coach Brendon McCullum says England trained "too much" while captain Ben Stokes raised questions about his side's mentality after their defeat in the second Ashes Test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UamiK7X via IFTTT

'He can't believe what he's done!' - Pope caught & bowled

Ollie Pope is dismissed for 26, gifting a simple catch to Michael Neser as England fall to 90-2 on day three of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/njrWDXt via IFTTT

Charities welcome new law banning puppy smuggling

But some are worried that the ban will have consequences for rare dog breeders and those who rescue dogs from overseas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DeQY6ty via IFTTT

'Always in my mind to start' - Slot on Salah

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah is 'always in my mind to start' after the Egypt forward was left out of the last two starting line-ups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GFOEJBx via IFTTT

Residents remain out of 200 homes in major incident

Two people were arrested on Thursday before 200 homes were evacuated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lcipO5S via IFTTT

'I feared failure' - why Savage left club that 'saved' him

Four years on from film crews witnessing Macclesfield FC's rise from the ashes, a new documentary follows Robbie Savage as he takes over as manager at the club he helped to create. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VunYtah via IFTTT

India scraps order to pre-install state-run cyber safety app on smartphones

The order to make the registration mandatory had led to a major backlash from several cyber experts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hykpTc4 via IFTTT

England and Wales in same 2027 World Cup group

England and Wales are paired up in the pool stages at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Scotland and Ireland also drawn together. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xGaRXKi via IFTTT

Raducanu 'isn't hiding any more' after stalking ordeal

Emma Raducanu is now comfortable travelling by public transport and does not feel she is "hiding from anything any more" after her stalking ordeal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V6hgkYK via IFTTT

Charli XCX and Raye to headline Reading and Leeds Festival 2026

It is the first time in 25 years the top of the festival bill will be exclusively British and Irish acts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iPQ1nSf via IFTTT

Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 500

Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured, after a cyclone hit the region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wKm9EWG via IFTTT