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Ryan ruled out as Ireland make four changes
Ireland lock James Ryan is ruled out as head coach Andy Farrell makes four changes for Saturday's Six Nations Triple Crown decider against Scotland in Dublin.

No Raducanu or Boulter in GB's BJK Cup squad
Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are not named in Great Britain's squad for their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier with Australia next month.

Abrar signing ends Hundred India-Pakistan concern
Abrar Ahmed is bought by Sunrisers Leeds in the men’s Hundred auction to allay concerns Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the IPL.

Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics
A top pollster explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.

Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds
The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.

Parents accused of hiding daughter's HIV infection and neglect
The child did not see a doctor until she was six - and had not had any vaccinations, Italian media say.

'A furry ball of love' - meet Pickle, ParalympicsGB's 26th team member
Guide dog Pickle has been stealing the spotlight in Milan-Cortina.

Iran steps up attacks on energy targets as tankers hit
Iranian attacks are reported in Bahrain and Oman as two foreign fuel tankers are hit near Iraq.

'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

Wife of rape accused Paul Quinn 'joked about his missing shirt'
The ex-wife of a man accused of rape tells a jury her husband came home with no shirt at the time.

Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

Woman who kept vulnerable victim as slave sentenced to 13 years
Mandy Wixon, 56, forced the victim to clean her squalid home and subjected her to a miserable life.

Russell accuses Ferrari of selfishness over rules
Mercedes driver George Russell accuses Ferrari of being "selfish" for blocking a change to the rules to improve safety at race starts.

Mullins complains about Cheltenham ground after Fact Or File withdrawn
One of racing's most successful trainers has threatened not to bring horses to Cheltenham Festival in future over concerns about the quality of the ground.

'Not appropriate' for Iran to be at World Cup - Trump
US president Donald Trump says Iran are "welcome" at the 2026 World Cup but it is not "appropriate" for them to be there.

Sly fox sneaks on to cargo ship in Southampton and arrives in New York
The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.

The Christian-Muslim couple who are fasting for Lent and Ramadan at the same time
Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Israel pounds Beirut suburbs after Hezbollah launches rocket barrage
Some Israeli strikes also hit other parts of the Lebanese capital, with eight people reportedly killed along the seafront.

How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school
Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.

British man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles
Foreign Office officials are understood to be supporting his family.

Fire-ravaged remains of Glasgow building to be demolished
Glasgow City Council said the decision was made due to public safety concerns.