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Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:54
Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,

Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:49
Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.

Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:49
Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.

'Worst I've seen' - Leicester face relegation again

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:32
BBC Sport takes a look at what Leicester City need in their seemingly doomed fight for Championship survival.

Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:28
The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences.

Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:20
New European border rules have caused delays at airports across the continent, affecting flights.

How money is talking as Fitzpatrick turns up volume

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:14
With reports that the LIV money taps may soon be turned off and Matt Fitzpatrick silencing the locals on the PGA Tour, Iain Carter analyses another tumultuous week in golf.

Rosenior feels '100%' support from Chelsea owners

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:12
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says he feels "100%" support from the club's ownership despite a run of four league defeats without scoring.

Desmond Morris, whose book The Naked Ape inspired and scandalised, dies aged 98

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:12
Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.

Desmond Morris, whose book The Naked Ape inspired and scandalised, dies aged 98

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:12
Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.

Desmond Morris, whose book The Naked Ape inspired and scandalised, dies aged 98

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:12
Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.

Redesigned footballs could reduce heading impact, say scientists

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 13:29
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 13:29
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.

Super-slim Welsh house sells for just £45,000

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 12:56
It's only 7.5m wide but the end of terrace in Rhondda Cynon Taf attracted lots of interest at auction.

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 12:53
Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,

Moody, 19, surges ahead of 2024 champion Wilson

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 12:20
English teenager Stan Moody makes a hugely impressive Crucible debut as he takes a 6-3 lead in his World Championship opener against former winner Kyren Wilson.

Are insider traders making millions from Trump's announcements?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 12:14
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 12:14
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

Should Gabriel have been sent off for Haaland clash?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 12:09
Gabriel pushed his head towards Erling Haaland's face yet escaped with only a booking. Why did the VAR not intervene for a red card?

F1 bosses to use 'scalpel rather than baseball bat' for changes

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 12:09
F1 bosses will use "a scalpel rather than a baseball bat" in making changes to the sport's rules at a meeting on Monday, says Toto Wolff.

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