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Fin Smith set to start as Borthwick shakes up England

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 10:19
England's entire backline could change from the game against Ireland for the Six Nations match in Italy on Saturday.

England have better spinners and can beat India in semi-final - Vaughan

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 10:18
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England have a better spin attack than India and he has a "funny feeling" Harry Brook's side will win Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final.

Barbican's £231m revamp plans given the go-ahead

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 10:00
The London arts centre is to get new lifts and will have step-free access throughout the venue.

Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 09:57
The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday.

Texas Republicans back Trump over Iran - but some wary of 'a quagmire'

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 09:57
The president's supporters in one town hail his actions in the Middle East - though some comments suggest seeds of trouble.

She aimed for 8,000 birthday cards. She got 250,000

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 09:51
Amelia Kolpa, who is receiving palliative care, wanted to break the UK record before her birthday.

The unsung heroes of Wuthering Heights

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 09:20
How a cast of secret stars helped to bring Emerald Fennel's hit literary adaptation to life.

Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 08:26
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Key areas for Scotland against champions France

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 08:07
Scotland face unbeaten France in the Six Nations on Saturday looking to keep their title hopes alive. Here are the areas they must get right.

Full Worm Moon shines in UK skies

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 07:57
The full Worm Moon rose on Monday and will be visible overnight again into Wednesday morning across the UK.

Should we have high hopes for Hamilton and Ferrari? F1 Q&A

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 07:38
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

China removes three retired generals from national advisory body

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 07:35
Authorities gave no explanation for the ousters but they come as purges of military top brass pick up pace.

China removes three retired generals from national advisory body

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 07:35
Authorities gave no explanation for the ousters but they come as purges of military top brass pick up pace.

Inside Peaky Blinders film world premiere

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 07:27
The world premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man took place in Birmingham to wild acclaim.

Ireland wary but focused before Wales challenge

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 07:23
Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell insists we "don't expose ourselves" to the narrative that Wales are rank outsiders when the sides meet on Friday.

Can Chelsea kick-start faltering Palmer?

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 07:19
Why Cole Palmer, named the eighth‑best player in the world at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in September, is struggling to match his sensational 2024.

Oil extends gains after new Iran threat to Gulf shipping

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 07:13
It comes after prices surged on Monday and as the US is set to announce plans to deal with the rising cost of energy.

Ski duo named GB's Winter Paralympics flagbearers

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 07:00
Skiing duo Menna Fitzpatrick and Scott Meenagh will be Great Britain's flagbearers at the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony on Friday.

Why independence is still a political dividing line in Scotland

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 06:16
Whatever the prevailing mood, there seems little prospect of another referendum in the near future.

I dodged a £30 flight luggage fee by posting my clothes for £2.59

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 06:14
Laura Poole says she has been called a "genius" for her money-sacking hack to avoid flight fees.

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