Fifa alters how World Cup tables work - it changes everything

Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.

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Lord Botham criticises Stokes for breaking curfew

Lord Botham criticises England captain Ben Stokes for breaking a team curfew and says there is no way to "justify what happened".

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'Electric' Ombudsman claims second straight Ascot win

Ombudsman wins the Prince of Wales's Stakes for a second straight year after producing an impressive display in the feature race of day two at Royal Ascot.

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Cape Verde - Scotland's template against Morocco?

Former Scotland players Neil McCann and Willie Miller share their thoughts on how Steve Clarke's side might find success against Morocco.

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Tuchel's defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?

England head coach Thomas Tuchel's high-risk defensive selection for World Cup exposed by Tino Livramento's injury as Trent Alexander-Arnold is snubbed again, says Phil McNulty.

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US Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashes after take off in California

Officials did not say if anyone was injured in the crash, but the aircraft typically carry a crew of five.

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Vozinha heroics help Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw

European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha producing a standout performance for his side in their Group H clash.

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Arbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places - with agent key to swaps

Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva are replacing each other at Fulham, Real Madrid and Benfica - with one super-agent key to the swaps.

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Fight is on for Hamilton as he and Russell reset successfully

Lewis Hamilton says "the fight is on" as he and fellow Briton George Russell prepare to start at the front in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

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Lukic heads Bosnia in front against Canada

Jovo Lukic heads Bosnia in front against co-hosts Canada in the opening game in Group B at the Toronto Stadium in the 2026 World Cup.

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Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team

Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.

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Real Madrid reappoint Jose Mourinho on three-year deal

Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach.

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Counter-terrorism police leading school stabbing inquiry

Two pupils, both 14, and a teacher were hurt in the attack at a school in Manchester.

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My wife's 'unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' home

A new report condemning an unmarried mothers' home is welcomed by survivors and relatives.

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Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US Israel war in Iran.

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Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's

Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

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Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football.

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Watch: Today at the Test, day four highlights

Day 4 highlights from the Test match between England and New Zealand.

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'I want to thank myself' - Andreeva's journey to Grand Slam glory

Mirra Andreeva thanks her coach, her team and most importantly herself as she claims her first Grand Slam trophy at the French Open.

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Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrants

On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".

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Watch: Today at the Test, day three highlights

Day 3 highlights from the Test match between England and New Zealand.

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Watch Today at the Test: First Test, day two

Day 2 highlights from the Test match between England and New Zealand.

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Watch Today at the Test: First Test, day one

Day 1 highlights from the Test match between England and New Zealand.

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England in serious debt after Ashes and repayment must start now

England have invested in Brendon McCullum once again but now it is time for his team to start paying back the faith, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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Most experience? Youngest? Best leagues? World Cup squads in numbers

BBC Sport look at all of the World Cup 2026 squads and answer some of the key questions.

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Newscast

Starmer says he 'felt sick' watching footage of Henry Nowak's arrest.

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No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup

The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.

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'Soldier' Joshua standing strong for friends' parents

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is preparing for his next fight but says his priorty remains on standing strong for the parents of the close friends who died in a car accident.

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Stick or twist for Arteta - how do Arsenal take next step?

Arsenal are fresh from their Champions League final heartbreak but thoughts are already moving to what they need to do to improve next season.

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A team in need of change - why Liverpool parted with Slot

Why did Liverpool call time on head coach Arne Slot after two seasons in charge in which the club won the Premier League title?

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Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80

The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.

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Arsenal's Timber fit to start Champions League final

Mikel Arteta says that Dutch defender Jurrien Timber is fit to start the Champions League final after more than two months out with a groin injury.

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'Not a robot' - Sinner had 'no energy' in shock defeat

Jannik Sinner says he "couldn't find any energy" as he lost in the second round to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in one of the biggest French Open shocks in recent years - but the world number one says the Paris heat was not to blame.

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Jill Biden says she thought husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate

The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.

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Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death

Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions.

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Mensik collapses on court as heatwave continues

Jakub Mensik collapses on court and Novak Djokovic swelters for almost four hours as players are made to work hard on another hot Paris day at the French Open.

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Foden a 'victim' of football's packed schedule

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is a "victim" of football's packed fixture schedule after being left out of England's World Cup squad, says the chief executive of the PFA.

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Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit

Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".

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Shaw signs new Man City deal after contract U-turn

Man City striker Khadija Shaw signs a new four-year contract with the club, just days after it looked like she would be leaving the WSL champions this summer.

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England's batters are giving me T20 World Cup headache - Edwards

England have three T20s against India to come before the World Cup starts, with some question marks over their batting line-up for head coach Charlotte Edwards to answer.

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Spurs survival celebrations can't disguise season of embarrassment

Tottenham Hotspur's celebrations in survival cannot cover up their embarrassment of a season that almost ended in the unthinkable, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Farewell to Salah, Liverpool's 'Egyptian king'

As Mohamed Salah's time at Liverpool comes to an end, a look at his legacy with insight from Jurgen Klopp, Ian Rush, Steven Gerrard and more.

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'Too high a mountain' for Leinster as Bordeaux lift Champions Cup

After their previous European final defeats came down to "fine margins", Bordeaux's thrashing of Leinster in Bilbao highlighted a gulf between the sides

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Antonelli quickest in Canada practice as Albon collides with groundhog

Kimi Antonelli led George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in practice at the Canadian Grand Prix, while Alex Albon collides with a groundhog.

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Usyk opponent Verhoeven 'not a normal man' - Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn says novice Rico Verhoeven has a "mountain to climb" against Oleksandr Usyk but described the challenger as "not a normal man".

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Hamilton says he has no plans to retire from F1

Lewis Hamilton says he has no thoughts about stopping racing in Formula 1 and insists he will "be here for quite some time".

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Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?

And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year

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Players to cut short French Open interviews in pay row

The world's leading tennis players plan to limit their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at the prize money on offer.

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The £100Bn HS2 Debacle

HS2 could now cost over £100bn, but government vows to deliver project “to completion”.

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Man City's Shaw wins WSL Player of the Season

Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw wins the WSL Football's Player of the Season and Golden Boot awards at a ceremony in London.

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Jewish man injured after attack by group of men

The Metropolitan Police have said they are treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime.

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Osula stars as Newcastle increase West Ham's relegation worries

William Osula scores twice as Newcastle soundly defeat West Ham United 3-1, to leave Nuno Espirito Santo's side on the brink of relegation from the Premier League.

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Defiant England beat France to win eighth consecutive Grand Slam

The Red Roses produce a superb battling display to beat France in Bordeaux in their Six Nations Grand Slam-decider.

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Sinner speeds into history with Rome win

Jannik Sinner wins the Italian Open in Rome to become only the second man in history - and easily the youngest - to claim all nine ATP Masters titles.

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From non-league to FA Cup hero - Semenyo caps rise with 'incredible' goal

The FA Cup tends to produce fairytale stories and Antoine Semenyo's sensational winning goal in this season's final provided the latest in chapter in the storied history of the world's oldest cup competition.

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Sportscene: Premiership Highlights

Highlights from the final day of the Scottish Premiership top six.

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US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members

The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.

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Man City beat rivals Man Utd to win FA Youth Cup

Reigan Heskey smashes home a late winner as Manchester City claim bragging rights over Manchester United by winning the FA Youth Cup for the fifth time.

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Listen: 5 Live Sport - The Making of Jannik Sinner

BBC Sport has travelled across Italy to tell the Jannik Sinner story.

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Journalists scramble as gunshots sound in Philippine senate

Rounds of gunfire were heard but officials have not revealed who fired the shots.

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Starmer Says He’s Staying

Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit.

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Refs' chief Webb confirms grappling consultation

Disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision, referees' chief Howard Webb says.

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Labour MPs Move Against Starmer

The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases.

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Celtic eye own fairytale as Hearts' story continues to captivate

Celtic have taken care of Rangers and are coming for Hearts. Can Derek McInnes' side hold them off in the final days of a tumultuous campaign?

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Man charged as three Jewish people assaulted

Two men, aged 58 and 26, and a 53-year-old woman were left with minor injuries from the attack.

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Four-try Packer 'doesn't go away' as England set up Grand Slam decider

Four-try veteran flanker Marlie Packer "doesn't go away" as she eyes a fitting England finale in Bordeaux's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider.

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Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens

The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.

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Arteta rallies Arsenal for huge Premier League weekend

As the Premier League title race nears its conclusion, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tells his players and the Gunners fans to "stay present and live the moment".

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Valverde taken to hospital after alleged incident with Tchouameni

An incident involving team-mates Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni threatens to overshadow one of Real Madrid's biggest matches of the season.

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Electioncast: It’s Time To Vote!

Adam, Laura, Chris, James and Felicity bring you one last update before the polls open.

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Neymar apologises for slapping teenager Robinho Jr

Neymar apologises to his Santos team-mate Robinho Jr for slapping the teenager during a training session on Sunday, saying he "crossed the line".

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'In a better place but not 100%' - Raducanu out of Rome as wait for return continues

Britain's Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Italian Open because of the post-viral illness that has kept her off the WTA Tour for two months.

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Is the US-Iran War Restarting?

Is the US-Iran ceasefire under threat after repeat attacks in Strait of Hormuz?

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Bank of Dave star spots Warburtons fire from helicopter

Dave Fishwick was flying over Burnley in his helicopter when he spotted the fire at the bread factory.

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What Champions League failure means for 'broken club' Chelsea

After a sixth-straight league loss, Chelsea are almost certain to miss out on Champions League qualification - a bitter blow which is likely to have far‑reaching consequences.

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Carrick secures Champions League - what are Man Utd waiting for?

Unless Manchester United appoint Luis Enrique, it is hard to think of an acceptable alternative to giving Michael Carrick the job on a permanent basis, writes Simon Stone.

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Police conclude search at religious group's HQ

Cheshire Police were searching a property used by the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.

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Woodwork woe and a Spurs lifeline - West Ham suffer in survival fight

Tottenham were the biggest winners as fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham hit the woodwork four times in their 3-0 defeat at Brentford.

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Brentford flying - but will sixth be good enough for Champions League?

Many predicted Brentford to go down. Instead they are on the cusp of securing European football next season.

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Is the UK heading for another drought this summer?

Has a very dry April sparked concerns of another drought in some parts of the UK this summer? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the current situation.

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Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

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French PM fuels row with trip to buy baguettes

Sébastien Lecornu visited a boulangerie on Labour Day, defying unions who say 1 May must remain a mandatory rest day.

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What now for Rahm, DeChambeau and LIV's biggest names?

Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter.

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Liverpool expect Salah return before end of season

Liverpool expect Mohamed Salah to return from injury before the end of the season after he was forced off against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

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Why Mourinho could be Real's 'ultimate wildcard'

With Real Madrid out of the Champions League, and falling behind in La Liga, noise around manager Alvaro Arbeloa's future is unsurprisingly increasing. Could Jose Mourinho be the answer?

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Mental health nurse admits errors in killer's records

Valdo Calocane's NHS records were at times "fundamentally wrong", a public inquiry heard.

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Greaves becomes first female PDC title winner

Beau Greaves becomes the first woman to win a PDC ranking title by defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes.

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Will doubters believe in Hearts' title chances now?

Some have waited all season for Hearts to falter. Plenty thought it might be at Easter Road. But Derek McInnes' side are still going, writes Tom English.

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Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man City

Enzo Fernandez' first-half header gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.

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Why 'muted' England's dominance prompts concern

England were feeling "muted" after beating Wales but the defending champions remain on course for an eighth straight title.

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Has Salah played last Liverpool game? Slot says 'wait and see'

Liverpool will have to "wait and see" whether Mohamed Salah has played his final game for the club, says manager Arne Slot.

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Leeds stay top with eight-try win over Catalans

Leeds Rhinos stay top of Super League as they run in eight tries to steamroller Catalans Dragons at Headingley.

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Bristol go fourth with big win at Newcastle

Bristol Bears run in eight tries to move back into The Prem's top four with a 52-19 win at Newcastle Red Bulls.

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'My living nightmare': Rob Reiner's son on how he found out parents were dead

The actor says the grief of his parents' brutal deaths and the arrest of his own brother left him in a "trance".

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Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the seas 100 million years ago

Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.

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Hapless Chelsea owners have built a monument to chaos and decline

Chelsea owners BlueCo have built a monument to chaos and decline at Stamford Bridge, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Nigeria's suspected coup plotters deny treason charges

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

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The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins

Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting.

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Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.

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MPs Grill Starmer Over Mandelson (Again)

PM defends his actions over the appointment of Mandelson.

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Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop

The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill.

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Record-breaking Bayern win Bundesliga - now for the Treble

Free-scoring Bayern Munich swept to the German title for the 35th time. Now their sights turn towards completing the Treble.

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Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting

Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way.

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Bayern keen on Villa's Rogers - Sunday's gossip

Bayern Munich are keen on Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Curtis Jones is preparing to leave Liverpool, and Real Madrid are considering appointing Jose Mourinho again.

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Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet? Can he survive?

Newcastle are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League following defeat by Bournemouth. Will manager Eddie Howe turn it around?

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Mental stress led to anti-doping charge - Vondrousova

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is charged with refusing a doping test by the ITIA in an incident the Czech player said happened as she had "reached a breaking point after months of physical and mental stress".

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Japan comes up with new word for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer

The term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record.

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Italy made me a manager when England 'discouraged' me - Cole

Ashley Cole won 107 caps for England, seventh on the all‑time list, but says he was "discouraged" by those in the football pyramid from becoming a head coach.

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Sheff Wed to start next season with 15-point penalty, bidder told

The EFL has informed the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday that the club will start next season in League One with a 15-point penalty.

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SantaCon organiser charged with stealing $1m from charity pub crawl

Prosecutors say Stefan Pildes spent hundreds of thousands of $2.7m raised for charity on personal expenses.

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Driver jailed after his crane hit mum pushing pram

A man is jailed after Rebecca Ableman, 30, was hit by loose equipment on the back of a truck.

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The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack

Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack.

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Liverpool can do special things against PSG - Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot on why his side believe they can overcome a two-goal deficit against reigning champions Paris St-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday.

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Van Aert beats Pogacar in thrilling Paris-Roubaix sprint

Wout van Aert beats four-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar in a thrilling sprint finish to win the Paris-Roubaix title.

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Fortune favours the brave - will Slot start Ngumoha against PSG?

Liverpool's 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha stole the show against Fulham - will Arne Slot now start him against PSG?

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Scotland celebrate hard-fought victory over Wales

Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a 24-19 victory over Wales in Cardiff in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations.

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England far from perfect but Red Roses machine marches on

England star Ellie Kildunne says a record Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium against Ireland is now becoming "the norm".

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Teenager Suryavanshi smashes 15-ball fifty in IPL

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 15, continues his astonishing run of form in the IPL as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets.

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Light & lean Fury happy to be 'young fresh hunter' again

Tyson Fury says he took his undefeated record "for granted" as he appeared lean and sharp at the weigh-in for Saturday's bout with Arslanbek Makhmudov.

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Met PC caught making 'appalling' remarks sacked

Charlie Cano was filmed during an undercover Panorama investigation at Charing Cross police station.

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Watson's call for lifetime bans shows PGA Tour-LIV scars still run deep

Golf icon Tom Watson says LIV defectors like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed should not have been allowed back on the PGA Tour and banned for life.

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'My daughter, 14, was groomed after meeting man on gaming platform Roblox'

The victim's mother was "shocked, bewildered and angry" after finding messages from Carlo Tritta.

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Cardoso takes nine wickets in T20 international

Brazil's Laura Cardoso becomes the first player ever to take nine wickets in a T20 international, recording figures of 9-4 against Lesotho.

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Rowland starts as much-changed England face Ireland

England utility back Helena Rowland will start at inside centre in a much-changed team for their Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

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Maguire on his major lows and belief he is still one of world's best

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire on how his mum defended him in his lowest moments, his return to form, new contract and bright future

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Buttler hits fifty then seals win with final-ball run-out in thriller

Jos Buttler finds form at the IPL before winning the match for Gujarat Titans with a final-ball run-out in a remarkable one-run victory over Delhi Capitals.

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Thousands of England and Scotland World Cup tickets on resale at inflated prices

England and Scotland fans hoping to get to ticket to this summer's World Cup finals face paying vastly inflated prices through Fifa's official resale platform.

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Bayern face waiting game on 'very special' Kane

Bayern Munich are waiting on the fitness of "very special" Harry Kane to see if he can lead their challenge to overcome Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final.

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Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football.

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Leeds draw Chelsea, Man City face Southampton in FA Cup semis

Leeds United will play Chelsea at Wembley after reaching the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in almost four decades, while Manchester City take on Southampton.

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Critchley stars as Essex wrap up big win at Hants

Essex wrap up an innings and 137 run victory at Hampshire as Matt Critchley takes 5-9 to go with his knock of 173.

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Rohl won't watch title rivals as Rangers take top spot

As Rangers move to the top of the Scottish Premiership for the first time this season, head coach Danny Rohl is "convinced" they can finish the job.

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Liverpool's cup capitulation ramps up pressure on Slot

Nobody would have believed that 12 months on from Liverpool's title win, a fanbase so united behind its team and its manager would be, at best, apathetic as to whether Arne Slot remains in the job.

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Arteta defends Arsenal's international withdrawals

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have '"a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty.

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French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

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Firm handed 'record' illegal tree felling fine

Landowner Motor Fuel Ltd was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £268,751.

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Brook and Bethell cautioned over conduct on NZ tour

England white-ball captain Harry Brook and all-rounder Jacob Bethell are given a caution notice over their conduct on the tour of New Zealand last year.

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Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP

No disciplinary action was taken over the allegations of an inappropriate relationship with Scottish MP Joani Reid.

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Can the King bring Trump back on side?

King state visit to US to go ahead, despite more Trump criticism of UK.

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Watch: Monday Night Club

Monday Night Club

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Watch: Women's Football Show

Highlights and analysis of all the action from the Women’s Super League.

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Spurs want De Zerbi to be new permanent boss

Tottenham Hotspur want to convince Roberto de Zerbi to become their new permanent head coach, after the departure of interim boss Igor Tudor.

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GB's Kerr to target mile world record in London

Great Britain's Josh Kerr says the world mile record is "a career goal" and "it's time to bring the record home" at the London Diamond League meeting in July.

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Kohli hits fifty as RCB open IPL with impressive win

Virat Kohli hits an unbeaten 69 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru begin the defence of their Indian Premier League title by cruising past Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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What is RFK doing to vaccines for children in America?

Trump’s Health Secretary hits a major setback to “Make America Healthy Again”

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An alternative way to watch Wales v Bosnia-Herzegovina

As Wales prepare for their crucial World Cup 2026 play-off with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday night, we bring you a new way to watch and analyse the game in real-time.

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Madrid's Caicedo scores 'wonder strike' against Barcelona

Real Madrid's Linda Caicedo scores with a stunning effort in her team's 6-2 defeat to Barcelona in the first leg of their women's Champions League quarter-final.

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Four arrested in Germany after Channel smuggling gang raids

Europol said more than 450 officers from the UK, Germany and Belgium were involved in the operation.

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Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah announces he will leave the club at the end of the season.

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Monday Night Club

Monday Night Club

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Iranian man who allegedly tried to enter nuclear base released

The 34-year-old was released pending further inquiries, while a 31-year-old Romanian woman was released without charge.

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Watkins gives Tuchel timely reminder as World Cup hopes still alive

Ollie Watkins is not in Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad, leaving his World Cup hopes in the balance - but scoring for Aston Villa on Sunday might change that.

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Newcastle's Barnes set to replace Eze in England squad

Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes is set to be called-up to Thomas Tuchel's England squad to replace the injured Eberechi Eze.

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Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's 2024 drink-driving arrest released

The pop star's legal team had tried to prevent the release of footage from his arrest, but reached an agreement.

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GB's Kerr reclaims world indoor 3,000m title

Josh Kerr completes his post-injury return to the top of a global podium in thrilling fashion as he reclaims his world indoor 3,000m title.

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Would WSL meet Fifa's new female coach rules?

BBC Sport explores whether the Women's Super League would be ready for Fifa's new female coach requirements.

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Jones to captain Red Roses in Stratford absence

Centre Meg Jones will take over the England captaincy after Zoe Stratford announced that she is expecting her first child.

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Murphy sets up World Open tie with O'Sullivan

Shaun Murphy sets up a last-16 tie against Ronnie O'Sullivan at the World Open in Yushan with a 5-1 win over China's Xu Si.

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I must have done things wrong if fans not happy - Slot

Head coach Arne Slot says he "must have done a lot of things wrong" for Liverpool fans to be "frustrated" at their recent form.

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Why Bayern may have to play 16-year-old in goal

Bayern Munich may hand 16-year-old goalkeeper Leonard Prescott his first-team debut in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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From Bodo to Brentford - ranking this season's biggest overachievers

Bodo/Glimt must be the most romantic story in European football in decades but are they the team that has defied the odds the most this season? Here are all 10 contenders...

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Gavaskar claims Hundred signing 'contributing to Indian casualties'

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed “indirectly contributes to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians”.

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Rooney calls for Carrick to get permanent Man Utd job

Wayne Rooney calls on Manchester United to give Michael Carrick the manager's job after boosting their hopes of Champions League qualification.

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Is Cuba Trump’s next target after Iran?

The US president threatens Cuba with a “friendly takeover”

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'Shot at history passes Scotland by amid Irish ferocity'

BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English picks through Scotland's failed bid to clinch the Six Nations with defeat in Ireland again.

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Wales stun Italy to end Six Nations losing streak

Wales finally end a three-year Six Nations losing streak in spectacular style by celebrating a bonus-point win against Italy in Cardiff.

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'Something I've never seen in 50 years of watching football'

There was an unusual addition to Chelsea's huddle before their game against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge - referee Paul Tierney.

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Schauffele sets Players pace as McIlroy faces cut wait

Rory McIlroy hopes a birdie on the last hole of his second round will be enough to mean he makes the cut at the Players Championship.

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Son of British couple jailed in Iran urges global leaders to help free them

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in January 2025 and later sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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Iran’s New Supreme Leader (Sort Of) Speaks Out

Mojtaba Khamenei issues first message as Supreme Leader, but doesn’t appear in person.

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Tracking the wave of ship attacks that has choked off Strait of Hormuz

Six ships have been reportedly attacked in the Gulf in less than 48 hours, bringing the total vessels attacked during the war to 18.

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Spurs keeper Kinsky thankful for support after 'nightmare'

Antonin Kinsky thanks those who have sent messages of support after a "nightmare" display in Spurs' Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid.

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'Kill the regime but not people': BBC speaks to Iranians crossing into Turkey

Dan Johnson hears from Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran about their thoughts on the war and regime.

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Windies book own flights after 'distressing' wait

The West Indies team is to return home via commercial flights from India after a "distressing" wait following their exit from the men's T20 World Cup.

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Horse racing trainer guilty of hockey stick assault

Williams will be sentenced next month for the assault, which left a dog walker with a broken arm.

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India triumphant again - do the rest have any hope of catching them?

India's dominant T20 World Cup title win - their third white-ball trophy in a row - shows the other nations need to catch up, writes Matthew Henry.

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League One side Port Vale stun Sunderland in FA Cup upset

League One side Port Vale knock out Premier League team Sunderland to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.

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Bottom of the league, magic in the cup - Port Vale's 'incredible' run

Port Vale are bottom of League One, but they have reached the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the second time in their history.

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Smith fires Wrexham in front against Chelsea

Wrexham's Sam Smith races past the Chelsea defence to put his side ahead in their FA Cup fifth-round tie.

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Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery

The company says its "mission is not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda," in response to the latest White House meme.

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No UK government ministers to attend Paralympic ceremonies

No UK government ministers or officials will attend the Winter Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.

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Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends

Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.

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Staff treating rabies victim 'suspected Lyme disease'

Inquest hears staff struggled to diagnose Yvonne Ford and referred her to mental health team.

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Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Chelsea fan Noah Kahan

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter Noah Kahan plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this week's midweek Premier League fixtures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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Tudor fury at 'home referee' as Spurs left in 'big emergency'

Without a win in 10 Premier League matches – their worst league run in 22 years – Tottenham are facing a battle to stay up.

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Players covering mouths during confrontations should be sent off - Infantino

Players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations should be sent off, says Gianni Infantino.

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Sir Alex, 'unbelievable' Braga & Tynecastle keep Hearts on course

With Sir Alex Ferguson a VIP guest, a tireless forward and a raucous support, Hearts take another giant stride towards a momentous title.

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Minister Josh Simons resigns after Labour Together claims

Simons faced claims the think tank he used to run commissioned a report which looked into the background of journalists.

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I Swear director says Baftas 'let down' Tourette's campaigner

Kirk Jones says he initially thought a slur shouted during the ceremony was not broadcast.

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The battle for Texas… can Democrats win it back from Trump?

Republican panic as voting starts in the Texas primaries

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Trump's big, long, State of the Union speech

Can the president’s record breaking speech change voters’ minds ahead of the midterms?

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No 10 will have no say on which Mandelson papers are released

The Commons intelligence committee says it has been given a written insurance the government can not overrule any release.

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Aston Martin cuts 20% of workforce as losses widen

About 600 jobs will go at the luxury car maker, which in part blames US tariffs for its troubles.

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Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories

For years, conspiracists suggested former King Juan Carlos may have had some involvement in the coup attempt.

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'Equal in decay' - Mayweather v Pacquiao is another boxing 'carnival'

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight in September in a rematch of their 2015 blockbuster, but with both men nearning 50 years old, is it a fight that can deliver?

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Quiz: Name these footballers who have played for Man Utd and Everton

Name all 17 players who have made at least one Premier League appearance for both Everton and Manchester United.

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The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes

Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.

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Red cards and poor home form - Chelsea 'set fire to points'

Chelsea have more red cards than any side in the Premier League this season, and boss Liam Rosenior says they have "set fire" to points.

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Scotland battle back for Six Nations win over Wales

Scotland battle back to inflict a heart-breaking Six Nations defeat against Wales in a thrilling game in Cardiff.

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Four men, one aim - to end 102-year wait for Winter Olympic curling gold

All eyes will be on Team GB's Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan and Bobby Lammie on Saturday (18:05 GMT) when they take on Canada with a gold medal at stake at the Winter Olympics.

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Trump-appointed panel approves White House ballroom project

A commission made up of Trump appointees signed off on the design after architects made changes in response to concerns.

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What we learned from the first trailer for the new Peaky Blinders film

The Immortal Man sees Cillian Murphy return as Tommy Shelby and meet his son, played by Barry Keoghan.

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Farmer Tony Martin leaves £2.5m to 'loyal friend'

Martin, jailed in 2000 for the killing of a burglar, leaves his estate to a former pub landlady.

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I Am Maximus heads weights for Grand National

The 2024 Grand National winner I Am Maximus heads the weights for this year's race at Aintree on 11 April.

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Referee and assistant stood down after FA Cup mistakes

Referee Chris Kavanagh and his assistant Nick Greenhalgh have not been selected for a Premier League game this weekend.

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'India v Pakistan becoming a political rivalry rather than sporting one'

After weeks of debate about whether Pakistan's fixture against India would go ahead at the T20 World Cup, the action failed to deliver and it left the rivalry feeling more political than sporting.

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Weston and Stoecker make history as Team GB win third Olympic gold

Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker make history as they claim gold in the mixed team skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Weston becomes the first Team GB athlete to win two gold medals in a single Winter Olympics.

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GB's Weston & Stoecker win thrilling skeleton team gold

Matt Weston produced a stunning run to make more history in Cortina as he became the first Briton to win two gold medals at a Winter Olympics with a thrilling victory in the mixed team skeleton event alongside Tabitha Stoecker.

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Brilliant Mansfield pile pressure on Parker - is his time up at Burnley?

Burnley manager Scott Parker is under increasing pressure as the Premier League side are dumped out of the FA Cup by League One Mansfield.

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Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda

Larry the Cat, No 10's chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival.

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Team GB's Weston leads the skeleton pack

Team GB's Matt Weston 'allows the sled to do the work' and leads in his third run of the men's skeleton.

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Mandelson asked to cooperate with US Congress Epstein probe

Lord Mandelson has previously expressed his regret for his continued association with Jeffrey Epstein.

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England to face Spain and Croatia in Nations League

England will face Spain, Croatia and the Czech Republic in the 2026-27 Uefa Nations League group stage, while Wales are drawn with holders Portugal.

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England suffer disappointing defeat by West Indies

England's batters put in a disappointing display as they lose by 30 runs to West Indies in their second match of the T20 World Cup.

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Pilot praised after crash-landing faulty Somali passenger plane on seashore

All 55 people on board survived after the plane failed to land on the runway near the shoreline.

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Raducanu retires from Qatar match two days after losing final in Romania

Emma Raducanu retires from her first-round match at the Qatar Open, two days after her defeat in the final of the Transylvania Open.

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Man City produce late comeback to beat Liverpool in chaotic finale

Erling Haaland's 93rd-minute penalty gives Manchester City a crucial comeback win over Liverpool, who end the game with 10 men as Dominik Szoboszlai is sent off in stoppage time at Anfield.

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Man arrested for murder after student's death

The body of 19-year-old Carla Georgescu was found in student accommodation on Thursday, police say.

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Watch: Six Nations Rugby Special

Highlights from this year’s Six Nations, including extended England v Wales analysis.

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'Townsend on the ropes after romp in swamp'

Arguments for Gregor Townsend remaining as Scotland head coach are growing increasingly small after familiar failings lead to defeat in rainy Rome, writes Tom English.

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Brioche recall over concerns they contain hard plastic pieces

Brioche Pasquier is recalling some Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches that potentially contain "hard white plastic".

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Arundell scores hat-trick as England heap misery on Wales

A remorseless England pile misery and points on Wales as they began their hunt for a first Six Nations title since 2020.

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'Why be normal, when you can be the best?' - Zlatan opens Winter Olympics

Former AC Milan and Sweden footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic opens the 2026 Winter Olympic Games for the BBC, as he explains what it takes to become "a champion in Milan."

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England wing Feyi-Waboso a doubt for Wales game

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is an injury doubt for England's Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday after the wing pulls up in training on Thursday.

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'The rebuild of myself' - Wilder opens up on mental health struggles

Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder opens up about his mental health struggles, and says he's now "at peace" before his fight against Derek Chisora on 4 April at London's O2 Arena.

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Winter Olympics: GB's Mouat and Dodds face Norway in curling - watch live

Watch live coverage as the 2026 Winter Olympics begins with Great Britain's Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds facing Norway in the curling mixed doubles.

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LIV get world ranking points amid 'changing landscape'

The top 10 finishers at an event will be awarded points because the Official World Golf Rankings "recognises a number of areas where LIV does not meet the eligibility standards".

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Chelsea and Strasbourg swap defenders on deadline day

Chelsea recall Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg, with Aaron Anselmino to move in the opposite direction.

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Is Carrick proving Amorim's Man Utd tenure was a wasted year?

A third win in a row for Michael Carrick highlights the failures of Ruben Amorim's time at Manchester United.

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Why Man City have toppled Chelsea as England's best

Manchester City's victory over Chelsea was confirmation they are the best team in the country this season and they are the WSL champions in waiting.

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Kelly outpoints Murtazaliev to win maiden world title

Britain's Josh Kelly puts on a slick performance to beat Bakhram Murtazaliev and win the IBF light-middleweight title by majority decision in Newcastle.

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'A great headache' - can Madueke stake claim for Arsenal and England?

The sight of Noni Madueke flying past defenders and putting dangerous crosses into the penalty will have been a welcome sight for Mikel Arteta.

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Ice hockey venue unfinished days before Winter Olympics

Olympic organisers face a race against time to finish the new ice hockey arena in Milan - five days before the venue is due to host its first match.

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Are Arsenal fans making team nervous in title race?

Is a nervousness among Arsenal fans affecting the players in the Premier League title race? Alex Howell looks at what impact this could have on Mikel Arteta's side as they look to end a run of three second-placed finishes.

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How English clubs got smart to dominate this season's Champions League

Premier League clubs always had the money, but now they also have the know-how they have dominated this season's Champions League.

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Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet

The coffee chain changes Brian Niccol's travel budget due to media attention and "credible threat actors".

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Cricketers banned as university club suspended over initiation

The behaviour during an event at a Cardiff pub raised "significant" concerns around student safety.

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Lily Allen to bring break-up album to Boardmasters festival

The singer will top the bill at the event in Cornwall in August alongside Fatboy Slim and Kasabian.

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Hadjar crashes new Red Bull in F1 testing

Newly promoted Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar crashes his car in wet conditions on the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing.

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No sponsor, kit on order & visa wait - Scotland embrace late World Cup call

Scotland are "confident" visa issues will not prevent them arriving on time for the men's T20 World Cup as chief executive Trudy Lindblade tells BBC Stumped about "crazy" preparations involved in pulling everything tournament plans.

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'They're engaged' - Rosenior continues positive start at Chelsea

Liam Rosenior has started well at Chelsea and it bodes well for the future amid ambitions to qualify for the Champions League.

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Germany arrests suspected Hamas member over alleged attack plot

The Lebanese man helped helped plan attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions in Europe, prosecutors say.

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Ref's 'courageous' call denies Man City penalty on Premier League debut

Referee Farai Hallam was praised for choosing not to award Manchester City a penalty against Wolves on his Premier League debut.

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Acid attack victim was 'set up by his ex-wife'

A court hears Danny Cahalane, 38, faced "real threats" in the months before his death.

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Hamnet writer Maggie O'Farrell says Oscar nod 'very surreal'

Hamnet, based on the novel written by Coleraine-born Maggie O'Farrell, picks up eight Oscar nominations.

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Loved ones of victims reeling after high-speed rail crash in southern Spain

Two deadly crashes in almost as many days have inflicted grief, anger and disruption. Two deadly crashes in almost as many days inflict grief, anger and disruption in Spain.

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Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

The US pop superstar is among nine songwriters who have been inducted into the 2026 class.

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Catherine and William try curling in Stirling

The Prince and Princess of Wales also met the Team GB and Paralympics GB curling teams ahead of the Winter Olympic Games.

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Badenoch warns Tory MPs against plotting and psychodrama

All 116 Tory MPs have been ordered to a meeting on Monday night, after Nigel Farage imposed a deadline on further defections.

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Jacob Alon crowned Brits Critics' Choice winner

The Scottish folk singer edges out Sienna Spiro and Rose Gray to claim the prestigious prize.

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Barry secures deserved win for Everton against Villa

Everton's Thierno Barry capitalises on a mistake by Aston Villa's Emi Martinez for a 1-0 win to The Toffees, which stops Villa going second in the Premier League.

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How Jones went from retirement plan to career-best year

Britain's Francesca Jones was "very serious" about retiring in 2025. Instead, she enjoyed a career-best season and is now set for an Australian Open main-draw debut.

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Man arrested after woman dies in street

Police believe the man arrested on suspicion of murder knew the woman who died.

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Missed opportunity for Arsenal - but were they denied 'clear penalty'?

Arsenal have moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest - but should the Gunners have been awarded a penalty?

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Was this the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in Frank?

Was the dismal home loss to struggling West Ham the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in head coach Thomas Frank, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

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Higgins defeats Trump in thriller to reach Masters final

John Higgins stuns world number one Judd Trump as he fights back from 3-0 and 5-3 down to win 6-5 and reach his first Masters final since 2021.

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Hamilton's Ferrari race engineer moved to new role

Lewis Hamilton's race engineer from the 2025 Formula 1 season has been moved to a new role inside Ferrari.

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Edinburgh & Leeds to host Tour de France starts in 2027

Edinburgh and Leeds will host the opening stages of the men's and women's Tour de France in 2027, with the UK Government saying it will be "the most accessible major sporting spectacle ever held in Britain".

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Apprentice contestant struck off over social posts

Dr Asif Munaf posted or reposted 36 "seriously offensive" comments on X, a tribunal finds.

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California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes

The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.

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Why banning of Maccabi fans raises questions about police integrity

The decision to ban fans of the Israeli team from a UK game was based on a flawed assessment, a report has found.

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Mahmood has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban

West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future.

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What does Trump's foreign policy mean for World Cup?

As a group of cross-party MPs calls on Fifa to consider expelling the USA from the World Cup, BBC Sport analyses what Donald Trump’s foreign policy means for the tournament.

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Villa and Spurs hold talks for Atletico's Gallagher

Aston Villa and Tottenham are holding talks over a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher this month.

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'Fragile' Man Utd set for fewest games in season since 1914-15

Manchester United will prepare for next Saturday's game with Manchester City with no manager in place to lift their 'fragile' confidence.

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Welbeck scores as Brighton knock Man Utd out of FA Cup

Striker Danny Welbeck helps Brighton dump his former club Manchester United out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

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Goals, shocks and fan power on a record-breaking FA Cup weekend

If anyone needed convincing that the FA Cup still matters, this season's record-breaking third round provided all the necessary evidence.

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Arsenal beat Portsmouth thanks to Martinelli hat-trick

Gabriel Martinelli scores the first hat-trick of his senior career as an Arsenal side showing 10 changes come from a goal down to beat Championship side Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup third round.

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Newcastle win on penalties after epic six-goal thriller

Newcastle United and Bournemouth play out a six-goal thriller, after a Harvey Barnes goal in the 118th minute is cancelled out by Marcus Tavernier's equaliser minutes later, with Newcastle progressing on penalties.

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'A fabulous finish!' - Buendia gives Villa lead against struggling Spurs

Emiliano Buendia finishes off a nice team move to give Aston Villa the lead in their FA Cup third round match at Tottenham.

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The Week: How Does Starmer Handle Trump, Grok and What's Going On In Iran?

Anti-government protests in Iran enter their thirteenth day.

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Church drops complaint about new archbishop's handling of abuse case

No further action will be taken over the complaint first made in 2020 against Dame Sarah Mullally.

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Former England boss Keegan diagnosed with cancer

Former England striker and manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving treatment.

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Semenyo to Man City deal done pending medical

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is set to have a medical after his side's game against Tottenham on Wednesday before he makes a move to Manchester City.

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How Nancy's calamitous 33-day reign unfolded at Celtic

BBC Sport takes an amble through Wilfried Nancy's short tenure as Celtic manager.

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Thelin sacked by Aberdeen after winless run

Aberdeen sack manager Jimmy Thelin following a five-match winless run and just eight months on from the club's Scottish Cup win.

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Ten-try Northampton demolish Quins to go top

Alex Coles scores a hat-trick as Northampton run in 10 tries against Harlequins to return to the top of the Prem Rugby table.

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'Haunted Nancy detached from reality as Celtic's lights go out'

BBC Sport Scotland's chief sports writer dissects the outcome of Saturday's Old Firm defeat for Celtic.

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Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US

Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed.

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Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says that US captain Keegan Bradley "didn't" help to rein in unacceptable and abusive behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup.

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Paul loses WBA cruiserweight ranking after Joshua defeat

Jake Paul drops out of the WBA's cruiserweight rankings after losing his heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua last month.

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Khawaja to retire after fifth Ashes Test

Australia batter Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket following the fifth Ashes Test against England in Sydney this week.

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Government suspends Gabon team, bans Aubameyang and sacks coach

Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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