Friday, 28 February 2025

Pope's health improving as he remains in hospital

In a medical update the Vatican said the Pope's condition had "continued to show improvement".

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Lighthouse fog alarm sounding 'all day, all night'

Longships Lighthouse off Land's End is sounding a loud beep every 13 seconds.

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Thursday, 27 February 2025

Canada’s Largest Province Heads to the Polls. Here’s What to Know.


By Vjosa Isai from NYT World https://ift.tt/NFaXqws

'I quit my job to live and breathe Pokémon cards'

Chloe Webb now runs a specialist store - and travels the world buying and selling Pokémon cards.

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Wednesday, 26 February 2025

$2 Million Homes in Oregon, Massachusetts and New York


By Angela Serratore from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/5CbPw4G

Watch Eubank Jr slap opponent Benn with egg

Watch as Chris Eubank Jr slaps Conor Benn with egg in a chaotic face-off at an extraordinary media conference in Manchester.

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Tuesday, 25 February 2025

A Gucci Bag That Puts Its Signature Front and Center


By Lindsay Talbot from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/qpCyJsV

How much are energy bills going up?

Gas and electricity bills will rise again on 1 April, when the latest energy price cap takes effect.

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Monday, 24 February 2025

5 Photos Show How the Ukraine War Changed


By Tyler Hicks, Christina Thornell, Rebecca Suner, Gaëlle Girbes and David Jouppi from NYT World https://ift.tt/PN0JZ6m

'Rangers locked in vicious cycle as Clement departs'

Philippe Clement is just the latest manager to fail at Ibrox while everything else stays the same, writes Tom English.

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Sunday, 23 February 2025

Lockdown saved my life, says woman with OCD

Alys-Mai, 22, says being able to stay in during lockdown helped her control her condition.

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Saturday, 22 February 2025

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

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.

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Friday, 21 February 2025

Jenni Hermoso to appeal against World Cup kiss case verdict

Luis Rubiales was found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and fined €10,800.

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

The party made its decision based on the US President's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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‘Dune: Part Two’ | Anatomy of a Scene


By Mekado Murphy from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/0AuBe6F

Man, 87, 'staying put' in home metres from sinkhole

Bren Davis, 87, said he's not going anywhere despite living metres from the sinkholes.

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Thursday, 20 February 2025

Sheehan to captain much-changed Ireland against Wales

Dan Sheehan is named captain of a much-changed Ireland team for Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff.

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Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Wada says Sinner case 'million miles away from doping'

Jannik Sinner's case was "a million miles away from doping", says World Anti-Doping Agency general counsel Ross Wenzel.

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Monday, 17 February 2025

McGinley expects PGA Tour-LIV deal before Masters

Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf could be announced before the Masters in April.

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Sunday, 16 February 2025

Saturday, 15 February 2025

World number one Sinner banned for three months

World number one Jannik Sinner accepts to a three-month ban from tennis after reaching a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency over his two positive drugs test last year.

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

Jockey Sean Bowen rode his 1,000th winner despite being allergic to horses.

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Friday, 14 February 2025

Watch: Premier League's iconic duos and their goals

In honour of Valentine's Day, BBC Sport looks back at some of the Premier League's most iconic partnerships and their goals together.

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Thursday, 13 February 2025

Lynx dumped in Highlands await new home

Four of the wild cats were spotted a month ago before being trapped in the UK's biggest national park.

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Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

You Know You Love Gossip. Does It Love You Back?


By Marisa Meltzer from NYT Books https://ift.tt/XizFBEc

Lions watch week two: Fly-halves, flankers & props star

The battle to earn selection for the British and Irish Lions squad continued in the second round of the Six Nations, but who staked their claim?

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Monday, 10 February 2025

Philadelphia Eagles destroy Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles deny the Kansas City Chiefs the 'three-peat' as they dominate the Super Bowl in New Orleans with a crushing 40-22 victory.

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China Is at the Heart of Trump Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum


By Keith Bradsher from NYT Business https://ift.tt/rXYeyF8

Watch: Eagles celebrate Super Bowl win in locker room

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

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Sunday, 9 February 2025

Cuando el Times publica una obscenidad


By Unknown Author from NYT En español https://ift.tt/ElVXgwh

Australia cruise to 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka

A clinical Australia complete a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka early on day four in Galle to seal a dominant 2-0 series win.

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Saturday, 8 February 2025

Microsoft and Nvidia: The Tech Giants Taking a Quieter Approach to Trump


By Karen Weise and Tripp Mickle from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/RvrW4bZ

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

"He's a real fighter" - how Giuliano Simeone has become integral to his father's plans at Atletico Madrid.

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Friday, 7 February 2025

Miliband refuses to say whether he personally backs Heathrow

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the Labour government will support airport expansion plans.

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

The BBC hears from borrowers and savers about how the rate cut will affect them.

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Ireland's O'Mahony returns for Scotland game

Peter O'Mahony is recalled to the Ireland team for Sunday's Six Nations game against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Thursday, 6 February 2025

What to Know About Canada’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis


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Fit Faletau and James Wales' two changes for Italy

Number eight Taulupe Faletau is fit and centre Eddie James will make his first Wales Test start in the Six Nations trip to face Italy on Saturday.

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Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws

The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate.

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Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Tuesday, 4 February 2025

Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak

There is currently no approved vaccine for the highly contagious and deadly Sudan strain of Ebola.

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Tony Martin was never remorseful for shooting, says reporter

A journalist who spent two weeks living with Tony Martin says the farmer believed he was the victim.

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Monday, 3 February 2025

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

Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion.

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For China, Trump’s Moves Bring Pain, but Also Potential Gains


By David Pierson, Keith Bradsher and Sui-Lee Wee from NYT World https://ift.tt/m3zOHe2

Taiwanese actress and singer Barbie Hsu dies at 48

She died from pneumonia after contracting influenza while on a vacation in Japan, local media report.

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Sunday, 2 February 2025

Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.

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Tottenham beat Wolves to sign Lens defender Danso

Austria international Kevin Danso looked set to join Wolves but has chosen to move to Tottenham instead.

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Saturday, 1 February 2025

'My diagnosis has changed my mind on assisted dying'

Patients and palliative care experts have debated what the assisted dying bill could mean for them.

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A Closer Look at 3 Hostages Released Saturday


By Natan Odenheimer, Ephrat Livni, Talya Minsberg and Matthew Mpoke Bigg from NYT World https://ift.tt/Op6QIWw

Emily in Paris star Lily Collins welcomes first child via surrogacy

The actress thanked her "incredible" surrogate as she announced her daughter's birth on social media.

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