Who is a certain starter at the World Cup? How England's players rated

Who impressed for England in Tuesday's friendly against Japan? Alex Howell rates the players.

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New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

Weekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect.

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England fitness issues put to bed - Edwards

England women's head coach Charlotte Edwards says her players have "100%" been able to address issues surrounding their fitness.

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75% of fans oppose VAR in Premier League, says FSA

Fans believe VAR is ruining goal celebrations and has not improved football since its introduction, according to a Football Supporters' Association survey.

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Emotional Woodland seals first win since brain surgery

Having recovered from brain surgery and battled PTSD, an emotional Gary Woodland seals his first win in seven years at the Houston Open.

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Schools do not have enough staff to make SEND reforms work, union warns

The National Education Union says schools need more funding to be able to make all classrooms inclusive.

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Itauma stops Franklin cold - what next for rising heavyweight?

Briton Moses Itauma thought 'did I really do that' after knocking out Jermaine Franklin with an uppercut in the fifth round of their fight in Manchester.

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When and why do the clocks go forward?

Lighter evenings are incoming. The clocks go forward on Sunday marking a big step towards warmer months and longer days.

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Red card confusion & contentious calls - VAR's 'bad day at office'

Manuel Ugarte appearing to be shown two yellow cards but not sent off was one of a number of confusing incidents on a bizarre night in England's friendly with Uruguay.

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Wales lose on penalties as World Cup dream ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina

Wales' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff as the away side score a late equaliser before winning on penalties in their play-off semi-final.

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Rybakina battles past Pegula to reach Miami semis

Elena Rybakina beats Jessica Pegula for a fifth straight time to move into the semi-finals of the Miami Open.

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The Papers: 'US troops gather in Gulf' and 'Strictly No Baftas'

Donald Trump plans to deploy US ground troops in the Gulf is a focus for Wednesday's front pages.

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Women's game needs more respect - Bompastor riled by Chelsea's disallowed goal

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says the women's game needs "more respect" after her side have a goal controversially disallowed in their Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal.

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McCullum and Key very lucky to survive Ashes review - Vaughan

Former captain Michael Vaughan says England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key were fortunate to avoid the sack in a post-Ashes review.

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Sabalenka and Gauff win in Miami as camera causes concern for umpire

World number one Aryna Sabalenka makes light work of Zheng Qinwen at the Miami Open, while an unusual incident involving an overhead camera interrupts Daniil Medvedev's match.

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How an island became ferret free - thanks, in part, to Woody the wonderdog

More than 400 traps were laid across the island in a £4.5m project which featured a specially-trained detection dog called Woody.

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France's Socialists hold onto power in major cities in election boost for mainstream

Paris and Marseille are held by the Socialists in local elections which saw the nationalist right win in Nice and certain towns.

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Evloev's gritty win crushes Murphy's title hopes

Movsar Evloev puts a huge dent in Lerone Murphy's featherweight title dream as the Russian secures a majority decision victory at UFC London.

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The race no-one wants to win - are Everton serious top-five contenders?

The fight for Champions League football appears to be turning into one no-one wants to win, but have Everton snuck into the race?

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Saturday Night Live UK is here - but can it make you laugh?

The first episode of the British version of the American sketch show hits screens this weekend, and might face a tough crowd.

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Man Utd fury at 'astonishing' and 'baffling' penalty decisions

Manchester United are left furious over "astonishing" refereeing decisions as two penalties were given and one was not in their draw at Bournemouth.

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Entering football match without ticket to become criminal offence

Entering a football match in England and Wales without a ticket will become a criminal offence under new laws.

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From hope to humiliation, so what now for Newcastle?

After a humbling Champions League last-16 defeat by Barcelona, what next for Eddie Howe's Newcastle?

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Real Madrid defeat leaves Man City with season-defining run

Manchester City's season stands on the brink following a demoralising Champions League exit at the hands of familiar foes Real Madrid.

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The Papers: 'Race to stop meningitis spreading' and 'Donald's Trumped'

The response to confirmed cases of meningitis in the UK and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran lead Tuesday's papers.

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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in hospital attack

Islamabad said its strikes were aimed at military installations and "terrorist support infrastructure".

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The Papers: 'Help' for energy bills and PM 'resists' Trump warships call

The impact in the UK of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East features on Monday's front pages.

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New puppy, getting engaged and a title - Sabalenka triumphs at Indian Wells

Getting a puppy, getting engaged, saving championship point and winning a long-awaited Indian Wells title - for Aryna Sabalenka it has been a week she will remember "for the rest of my life".

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Unbalanced Man City cling to faint title hopes as Haaland struggles

Saturday evening, when Arsenal earned a dramatic late win over Everton before Man City were held at West Ham, felt as if it could be pivotal in the Premier League title race.

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Gordon hits back at 'complete nonsense' from Rooney and Shearer

Newcastle United's match-winner against Chelsea, Anthony Gordon, responds to "complete nonsense" from pundits Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer.

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She spent 16 hours a day on Instagram. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

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Wood 'improving' but thinking of life after cricket

England bowler Mark Wood says his injured knee is improving but admits he has started thinking about life after cricket for the first time.

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Clayton overcomes gout to crush Humphries in final

Jonny Clayton struggles with gout but still wins night six of the Premier League in Nottingham by crushing Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final.

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'Premier League elite suffer rude awakening in Europe'

Chief football writer Phil McNulty examines the state of the Premier League after a disappointing week in Europe for all six of its clubs.

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McIlroy hopeful on Sawgrass defence after injury

Rory McIlroy says he hopes to be able to defend his Players Championship title at TPC Sawgrass after withdrawing from a tournament through injury last week.

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'Incredible situation' - Tudor defends decision to substitute Kinsky

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor insists his decision to substitute Antonin Kinsky after 17 minutes was taken to "protect" the team, with Tottenham already 3-0 down to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

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Kelce to play on while Chiefs move for Super Bowl MVP

Travis Kelce will return for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs, who have also agreed a deal to sign Kenneth Walker, according to reports.

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Draper sets up Indian Wells match against 'greatest of all time' Djokovic

Jack Draper will continue his Indian Wells defence against Novak Djokovic while Cameron Norrie also claims a third-round win on Monday.

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Sent 90 miles after giving birth while 'soaked in urine'

Four days after giving birth, Lizzy Berryman's psychosis forced her to be taken from York to Derby for specialist care.

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Sabalenka 'super-focused' for Indian Wells win

World number one Aryna Sabalenka hits 23 winners as she beats Jaqueline Cristian to move into the fourth round at Indian Wells.

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The heartwarming tale of a father, a daughter, and a wedding band wowing India

Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home.

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Italy claim first ever Six Nations win over England

England's Six Nations campaign plunges deeper into crisis as second-half yellow cards for Sam Underhill and Maro Itoje pave the way to victory for a joyous Italy in Rome.

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VAR brings cruel dose of reality to Wrexham

Wrexham's first taste of VAR left them thinking about what might have been as they lost 4-2 in an FA Cup thriller.

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From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks

The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry.

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Liverpool cruise past Wolves to seal quarter-final spot

Liverpool secure a 3–1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux to advance to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

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The Papers: 'PM vows to shield Brits' and 'Panic in Dubai'

Many of the papers have continued to focus on Sir Keir Starmer's response to conflict in the Middle East.

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Disillusionment and disbelief - thousands leave early as Spurs in freefall

Only three games in, Tottenham's head coach is facing crisis. Igor Tudor refused to comment on whether he is about to be sacked - but said some players will need "to leave the boat".

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Littler spoils Welsh party with Premier League win

Luke Littler beats Premier League leader Jonny Clayton 6-4 in a top class final at Utilita Arena in Cardiff.

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Carrick looks for 'lessons' after first Man Utd loss

MIchael Carrick says he will take "lessons" from his first defeat in charge of Manchester United in the Premier League.

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'I never point fingers' - Man City blink first in title race

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have blinked first in the run-in during this season's Premier League title race - so has the momentum now swung Arsenal's way?

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European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base

The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.

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'Same old story' for Slot as Wolves 'keep fighting'

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot began the week by saying he found most Premier League games no longer a joy to watch - and had little to enjoy as he described defeat at Wolves as the "same old story".

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'The hunger is big' - Sunderland want more after reaching 40 points

By reaching 40 points with victory at Leeds on Tuesday, Sunderland have pretty much ensured Premier League survival by early March.

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Woman's 'emotional' reunion with river rescuer

Steven Ballard came forward as the fisherman who rescued Alexandra and her dog Snickers from the River Trent.

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One of UK's richest men wants German citizenship over 'hostility' to Jews

The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air".

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The Papers: 'Operation epic chaos' and Trump 'very disappointed in Keir'

The papers are dominated by conflict across the Middle East for the third day in a row.

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Prestianni's Benfica career 'over' if abuse proven

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho says Gianluca Prestianni's career under him will be "over" if it is found he racially abused Vinicius Jr.

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