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Ball dramatically stopped in 12th to lose world title
Nick Ball is beaten for the first time in his professional career in front of hometown fans in Liverpool, relinquishing his world title.

Are West Ham single-handedly making relegation battle interesting?
BBC Sport looks at how things are shaping up as the fight for Premier League survival hots up.

England's riot club focus on fine-tuning after walloping Wales
Steve Borthwick has the pleasure of nit-picking through fine details after his England side swat aside Wales in their Six Nations opener.

The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social media
After decades working in the private tech industry, Julia Inman Grant now finds herself on the other side.

We're unable to grieve for dad ahead of Nottingham attacks inquiry
Ian Coates's sons say they hope the public inquiry into the killings will bring them closure.

Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble
Observers say Sanae Takaichi's personal popularity may boost the ruling party's showing at the polls.

The Papers: 'Pay off for Mandelson' and 'relegation battle'
The continued fallout from the government's handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal dominates Sunday's papers.

My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned
Keyless thefts are on the rise and car crime is increasingly organised and high-tech.

How Britain became a fried chicken nation
An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies?

'Clutch' final jump gives Japan star big air snowboard gold
Watch Japan's Kira Kimura win gold in the men's big air snowboarding final, as his last jump scores highest to beat compatriot Ryoma Kimata.

Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain
Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office says.

'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.

'I'm not doing my job well enough' - but is Howe now under pressure?
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted he is "not doing my job well enough" after Saturday's defeat by Brentford - but is he under pressure?

ICE protester speaks out after White House shared fake arrest image
The White House posted an edited image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after she was arrested for organising a protest in a church.

Husband reported wife missing, then her body was found in wedding dress bag
When the body of an unknown woman is found in a suitcase, forensics step in to solve the mystery.

King Charles to host Nigeria's first UK state visit in 37 years
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will be guests at Windsor Castle from 18 to 19 March.

'I’m obsessed with bar livestreams. All the drama of a night out - from my sofa'
There's been a surge in people watching such streams on TikTok, but bars say they face sanctions.

Famous but deadly kite flying festival returns after 19-year ban
After injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings, falls and celebratory gunfire, an event that dates back centuries returns.

No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit
The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

Team GB skeleton helmet appeal dismissed by Cas
The British skeleton team - among Team GB's best hopes for medals at the Winter Olympics - will not be able to wear their new helmets after the Court of Arbitration for Sport said they do not comply with the sport's rules around shape.