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Reality Check: Are business rates figures misleading? - BBC News
2017-02-23
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Aggregate figures exclude inflation and an adjustment for successful appeals.
UK Politics
The claim: The government's figures on business rates are misleading because they exclude inflation and an appeals adjustment. Reality Check verdict: The figures do exclude both those things, but government publications specify that they do. The government's figures are for the situation after any appeals have been co...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39041300
'Magical thinking' on Heathrow expansion - BBC News
2017-02-23
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A third runway at Heathrow can only be justified if it does not breach climate change laws, MPs say.
Business
Heathrow expansion can only be justified if the government proves it will not breach laws on climate change and pollution, MPs say. Ministers say a third runway will not exceed environment limits. However, the Commons Environmental Audit Committee has accused the government of "magical thinking" - wishing the problem...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39053172
Champions League: Leicester City showed big heart, says Claudio Ranieri - BBC Sport
2017-02-23
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Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri praises his side's "big heart" after scoring an away goal in their Champions League last 16 tie at Sevilla.
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Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri praised his side's "big heart" after Jamie Vardy grabbed a potentially crucial away goal in their Champions League last 16 tie at Sevilla. The Foxes were 2-0 down before Vardy scored for the first time since 10 December to give the Foxes an away goal in a 2-1 defeat. The second leg...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39058307
BBC iPlayer - BBC News
2017-02-23
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Brazil's samba for the disabled - BBC News
2017-02-23
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The first samba school in the world designed for people with disabilities helps them take part in Carnival.
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Taking part in the Rio carnival can often be a challenge for many of the 45 million people with disabilities living in Brazil. But one samba school is making it possible.
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Tottenham 2-2 Gent (agg 2-3) - BBC Sport
2017-02-23
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Tottenham Hotspur are knocked out of the Europa League at the last-32 stage as Gent hold them to a draw at a sell-out Wembley.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Ten-man Tottenham Hotspur were knocked out of the Europa League as Gent held them to a draw at a sell-out Wembley. Spurs, who trailed 1-0 after the first leg of the last-32 tie, made a great start as Christian Eriksen slipped an angled shot under Gent keeper Lovre Kalinic. ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39033491
NHS 'rapped' over leaks of A&E data - BBC News
2017-02-23
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The health service is advised to publish performance data more quickly.
Health
Pressures have been building on the NHS this winter NHS leaders in England have been asked by the statistics watchdog to rethink current policies that delay publishing official data on accident and emergency waiting times. This follows two separate leaks to BBC News of A&E data for January, which suggested the worst ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-39056969
Footage released of Harrison Ford's plane near-miss - BBC News
2017-02-23
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An airport in California has released video of a plane, being flown by the actor Harrison Ford, mistakenly flying low over an airliner.
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An airport in California has released video of a plane, being flown by the actor Harrison Ford, mistakenly flying low over an airliner. Ford's single-engine plane landed on a taxiway instead of a runway at John Wayne airport in Orange County earlier this month.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39048670
Jack Barsky: The KGB spy who lived the American dream - BBC News
2017-02-23
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The remarkable double life of undercover agent Jack Barsky who lived the American dream at the KGB's expense.
Magazine
It's no secret that the Russians have long tried to plant "sleeper agents" in the US - men and women indistinguishable from normal Americans, who live - on the surface - completely normal lives. But what happens when one of them doesn't want to go home? Jack Barsky died in September 1955, at the age of 10, and was bur...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-38846022
Six Nations 2017: England leave out Jonathan Joseph for Italy game - BBC Sport
2017-02-23
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England centre Jonathan Joseph will not face Italy in Sunday's Six Nations match after being left out of the 24-man training squad.
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app, plus live text commentary England centre Jonathan Joseph has been left out of the squad preparing to face Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday. Joseph, 25, has played in all 15 Tests unde...
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Dakota pipeline protesters leave site after year-long occupation - BBC News
2017-02-23
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The year-long occupation near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation is over.
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A year-long protest against an oil pipeline in North Dakota appears to be nearing its end, as a government deadline for demonstrators to leave the area passes. Some demonstrators who ignored requests to depart were arrested, and makeshift wooden structures were set ablaze.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39063383
Sevilla 2-1 Leicester - BBC Sport
2017-02-23
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Jamie Vardy's away goal keeps alive Leicester's hopes of reaching the last eight of the Champions League despite a narrow first-leg defeat in Sevilla.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Jamie Vardy broke his recent goal-drought to give Leicester an away goal and keep alive their hopes of reaching the last eight of the Champions League despite a narrow first-leg defeat away to Sevilla. The England international had gone nine games without scoring and was a p...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39043648
Daily Politics coverage of PMQs - BBC News
2017-02-23
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Prime Minister's Questions on the BBC's Daily Politics.
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Brit Awards 2017: Ceremony highlights - BBC News
2017-02-23
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Little Mix, Emeli Sande and Rag 'N' Bone Man on winning Brit Awards.
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Wayne Rooney: Manchester United striker staying after links with China - BBC Sport
2017-02-23
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England captain Wayne Rooney says he is staying at Manchester United, after being linked with a move to China.
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Last updated on .From the section Football England captain Wayne Rooney says he is staying at Manchester United, after being linked with a move to China. The 31-year-old striker said he hoped to "play a full part" in the rest of the Premier League club's season. United boss Jose Mourinho had refused to rule out the ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39070917
Couples speak of pain over spouse visa rules - BBC News
2017-02-23
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Three couples speak of their struggle to stay in the UK with their partners because of visa rules.
UK
Immigration rules that require a Briton to be earning a minimum amount before they can bring a non-EU spouse to the UK have been upheld in the Supreme Court. How does this policy affect families? "My son has seen his father a few times only," says British national Toni Stew. "I feel like a single mother rather than a...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35552289
Six Nations: John Barclay to lead much-changed Scotland v Wales - BBC Sport
2017-02-23
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John Barclay will captain a Scotland side featuring five changes for the Six Nations encounter at home to Wales.
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Last updated on .From the section Scottish Rugby Coverage: Live on BBC One, S4C, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru & BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app, plus live text commentary John Barclay will captain a Scotland side featuring five changes for the Six Nations encounter at home to Wales. Barcl...
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Maddie Hinch named goalkeeper of the year as GB win trio of awards - BBC Sport
2017-02-23
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Maddie Hinch is named Female Goalkeeper of the Year as Great Britain win a hat-trick of world hockey awards.
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Last updated on .From the section Hockey Maddie Hinch has been named Female Goalkeeper of the Year as Great Britain won three world hockey awards. The 28-year-old saved four penalties as Great Britain beat the Netherlands in a shootout to win Olympic gold in Rio. GB women's coach Danny Kerry and assistant coach Kare...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/hockey/39071633
London Fashion Week: The highlights - BBC News
2017-02-23
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A round-up of some of the weird and wonderful outfits to have come out of this season's London Fashion Week.
Entertainment & Arts
You may remember Roland Mouret as the designer who came up with the famous Galaxy dress in 2005, which went on to be worn by the likes of Victoria Beckham and Cameron Diaz. He made a triumphant return to LFW to unveil his 20th anniversary collection - an homage to his design work so far.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38968872
Crystal Palace: Has the Sam Allardyce effect deserted Palace? - BBC Sport
2017-02-23
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Sam Allardyce has traditionally made an instant impact at clubs - so why is it not happening at Crystal Palace?
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Historically, if you need a manager to make a quick impact at a club, Big Sam tends to be your man. Sam Allardyce has enjoyed impressive starts to life at previous clubs, including Bolton, Newcastle, Blackburn and West Ham. So when Crystal Palace decided Alan Pardew was no longer needed in December, it made sense tha...
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Helen Bailey murder: Fiance Ian Stewart found guilty - BBC News
2017-02-23
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The fiance of the suffocated children's author Helen Bailey has been found guilty of murder.
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The fiance of a children's author who drugged and suffocated her before throwing her body in a hidden cesspit has been found guilty of murder. Ian Stewart, 56, had denied murdering Helen Bailey but was convicted at St Albans Crown Court.
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Kim Jong-nam: How N Korea could have used potent VX to kill - BBC News
2017-02-24
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The substance could have easily been smuggled into Malaysia without detection, expert Bruce Bennett says.
Asia
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. CCTV footage appears to show the moment Kim Jong-nam is attacked Malaysian authorities have identified the substance that killed Kim Jong-nam at Kuala Lumpur airport as VX, which is classified as a weapon of mass destruction...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-39073837
Why some fear a shortage of immigrants - BBC News
2017-02-24
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Statistics suggesting a fall in UK net migration are likely to worry employers reliant on foreign labour.
UK
Britain's anxiety about immigration has long been that there is far too much of it. Concerns about the record number of foreign arrivals were a key factor in the vote for Brexit, and the national debate in Parliament and the press has tended to focus on who has got the best policies to reduce it as quickly as possible....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39066609
Are we tough enough on animal cruelty? - BBC News
2017-02-24
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High-profile cases of animal cruelty have provoked public outcry over apparent leniency. Is the law tough enough?
England
Andrew Frankish was filmed stamping on a bulldog and throwing her down stairs When two brothers who filmed themselves torturing a dog were spared jail it provoked an outcry. Yet England and Wales has the lightest maximum sentence in Europe for animal cruelty offences. Now an MP is hoping to make the law tougher on per...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39042626
Six Nations 2017: Ben Te'o to start for England against Italy - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Rugby league convert Ben Te'o makes his first Test start and scrum-half Danny Care is recalled in the England team to face Italy.
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union Coverage : Live on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app, plus live text commentary Ben Te'o will make his first start for England in Sunday's Six Nations match with Italy. Te'o, 30, has won five caps as a replacement, but has been named at o...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39076481
The secret of why we like to eat chocolate - BBC News
2017-02-24
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It may seem simple - we like chocolate because it tastes nice. But there's more to it than that - and it relates to a balance that is set right from the very beginning of our lives.
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It may seem simple - we like chocolate because it tastes nice. But there's more to it than that - and it relates to a fat/carbohydrates balance that is set right from the very beginning of our lives. I love chocolate and once I start on a bar I can't stop until it's all gone. One square, or even a few, are never enoug...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-39067088
Women's Six Nations 2017: Scotland 15-14 Wales - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Scotland secure their first Women's Six Nations win since 2010 after recovering from two tries down to beat Wales.
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Last updated on .From the section Scottish Rugby Scotland secured their first Women's Six Nations win since 2010 as they recovered from two tries down to beat Wales. Carys Phillips' score was followed by a penalty try for the visitors, with Elinor Snowsill converting both. The Scots responded with Lisa Thomson's con...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39083065
IAAF clears three Russians to compete as neutral athletes - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Three Russian athletes given clearance to compete internationally under a neutral flag by athletics' world governing body the IAAF.
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Last updated on .From the section Athletics Three Russian athletes have been cleared to return to competition by the IAAF's doping review board. Pole vaulter Anzhelika Sidorova, sprinter Kristina Sivkova and hammer thrower Aleksei Sokirskii all met the "exceptional eligibility criteria". Russia's athletics federatio...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/39072225
Who are Britain’s jihadists? - BBC News
2017-02-24
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At least 800 people from the UK have travelled to support or fight for jihadist organisations in Syria and Iraq, according to British officials. But what do we know about them?
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Approximately 850 people from the UK have travelled to support or fight for jihadist groups in Syria and Iraq, say the British authorities. This BBC News database is the most comprehensive public record of its kind, telling the story of over 100 people from the UK who have been convicted of offences relating to the co...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-32026985
'How my mother's organ donations brought new friendships' - BBC News
2017-02-24
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When her late mother donated her organs, Ella hoped one of the recipients might contact her. It turned into two wonderful friendships.
England
Ella (pictured, centre) has made two lifelong friends thanks to her late mother's organ donations When her mother died in 2013, Ella decided her organs should be donated in the hope of saving the lives of others. It has led to several successful transplants and two wonderful friendships. Now Ella is hoping to donate t...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39053938
Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes's new car given debut at Silverstone - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Lewis Hamilton puts the first laps on the Mercedes car he hopes will make him world champion for the fourth time in 2017.
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Lewis Hamilton has put the first laps on the Mercedes car he hopes will make him world champion for the fourth time in 2017. The 32-year-old drove the new Mercedes W08 at Silverstone in blustery, damp conditions. Hamilton said the car felt "incredible" and "pretty awesome" on his first outing. It has been produced t...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39063786
Claudio Ranieri: Leicester caretaker boss denies player revolt - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Leicester caretaker boss Craig Shakespeare denies a player revolt led to the sacking of Claudio Ranieri as manager.
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Leicester City caretaker boss Craig Shakespeare has denied a player revolt led to the sacking of Claudio Ranieri. BBC Sport understands some players were summoned to meet the chairman after the 2-1 loss to Sevilla and Ranieri's fate was sealed by the negative reaction. The Italian was sacked by Leicester on Thursday ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39079683
Jose Mourinho defends Claudio Ranieri by blaming Leicester players - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho defends sacked Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri and says he was let down by "selfish" players.
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho defends sacked Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri and says he was let down by "selfish" players. WATCH MORE: Five things we'll miss about Claudio Ranieri
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39080073
Jasvinder Sanghera: I ran away to escape a forced marriage - BBC News
2017-02-24
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Honour crime campaigner Jasvinder Sanghera recounts her blighted childhood and her fight for change.
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Jasvinder Sanghera was locked in a room by her parents when she was 16, when she refused to marry the man they had chosen for her. Here she describes how she escaped with the help of a secret boyfriend - but lost all contact with her family as a result. Growing up we had no freedom whatsoever. Everything was watched, ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-38833804
Six Nations: Warburton, Stander, Itoje, Barclay, O'Brien, Nowell - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Forget jackals, these guys are hyenas - the aggressive beasts who are turnover kings at the ruck. Jeremy Guscott has picked his top six.
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These men are the turnover kings at the ruck. Rugby commentators call them jackals, but what they really mean is hyenas - aggressive beasts with huge upper bodies who spend half their lives buried up to their waists in the bloody carcass of the ruck, never happier than when ripping the ball from the grasp of a downed ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38769908
Claudio Ranieri: Leicester manager sacking made Gary Lineker 'shed a tear' - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Leicester's decision to sack Claudio Ranieri nine months after winning the Premier League made former Foxes striker Gary Lineker "shed a tear".
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Last updated on .From the section Football Leicester's decision to sack Claudio Ranieri nine months after winning the Premier League made former Foxes striker Gary Lineker "shed a tear". Ranieri guided Leicester to the title despite them being rated 5,000-1 shots at the start of the 2015-16 campaign. The Foxes are 1...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39072867
Copeland by-election: Three major problems for Labour - BBC News
2017-02-24
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Labour's defeat in Copeland illustrates three inter-linked problems facing the party.
UK Politics
Labour's failure to retain Copeland for the first time since the seat was created highlights three interlinked problems for the party. The most serious is trust - or lack of it. Labour insiders tell me they "got Jeremy to the right place on nuclear" - by not just committing to retaining the industry but also no longe...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39076233
The town halls trying to tackle Trump's agenda - BBC News
2017-02-24
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Republican politicians are returning to their home districts to face a barrage of criticism
US & Canada
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Republican politicians are returning to their home districts to a barrage of criticism, as many constituents demand to know how they'll hold President Trump to account. There's never a good time to talk politics, but democr...
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Reality Check: Has a governing party gained a by-election since 1878? - BBC News
2017-02-24
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Was the last comparable by-election to Copeland 139 years ago?
UK Politics
The claim: The Conservatives' win in Copeland is the first time since 1878 that a governing party has made a comparable gain in a by-election Reality Check verdict: A governing party gaining a seat at a by-election is an extremely unusual event. It has happened since 1878, but you could argue that those occasions had ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39080605
Skeleton: Lizzy Yarnold fourth overnight in World Championships - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Olympic skeleton champion Lizzy Yarnold is fourth overnight at the World Championships after the second run is cancelled.
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Last updated on .From the section Winter Sports Coverage: Live coverage on Connected TV, BBC Red Button and the BBC Sport website Olympic skeleton champion Lizzy Yarnold sits fourth at the World Championships after the second run was cancelled because of heavy snow. Yarnold, 28, completed her first run in 52.29 seco...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-sports/39081238
Claudio Ranieri: Sacked Leicester manager says his 'dream died' - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Claudio Ranieri says his "dream died" when he was sacked as Leicester manager nine months after winning the title.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Claudio Ranieri says his "dream died" when he was sacked as Leicester manager nine months after winning the Premier League. Ranieri, 65, guided the Foxes to the title despite them being rated 5,000-1 shots at the start of the campaign. Leicester are one point above the rele...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39083953
Tottenham 2-2 Gent (agg 2-3) - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Tottenham Hotspur are knocked out of the Europa League at the last-32 stage as Gent hold them to a draw at a sell-out Wembley.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Ten-man Tottenham Hotspur were knocked out of the Europa League as Gent held them to a draw at a sell-out Wembley. Spurs, who trailed 1-0 after the first leg of the last-32 tie, made a great start as Christian Eriksen slipped an angled shot under Gent keeper Lovre Kalinic. ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39033491
Fernando Alonso: McLaren driver says podium finishes are not enough in 2017 - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Fernando Alonso says podium finishes will “probably not” be enough to satisfy him in this year, but is realistic about McLaren's expectations.
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Fernando Alonso said podium finishes would "probably not" be enough to satisfy him this year but he is realistic about McLaren's expectations. The 35-year-old Spaniard said he was "100% committed to winning", adding: "I want to be world champion." Alonso, champion in 2005 and 2006, has not won a race since 2013 as a ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39079883
Claudio Ranieri: Leicester got sacking wrong - Gary Lineker - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Match of the Day host and ex-Leicester striker Gary Lineker says the club should have built a statue in honour of Claudio Ranieri rather than sacking him.
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Match of the Day host and former Leicester City striker Gary Lineker says the club should have built a statue in honour of Claudio Ranieri rather than sacking him as manager. WATCH MORE: Five things we'll miss about Claudio Ranieri
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39077794
Jack Barsky: The KGB spy who lived the American dream - BBC News
2017-02-24
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The remarkable double life of undercover agent Jack Barsky who lived the American dream at the KGB's expense.
Magazine
It's no secret that the Russians have long tried to plant "sleeper agents" in the US - men and women indistinguishable from normal Americans, who live - on the surface - completely normal lives. But what happens when one of them doesn't want to go home? Jack Barsky died in September 1955, at the age of 10, and was bur...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-38846022
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2-1 Rangers - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Billy Mckay scores a stunning overhead kick as Inverness Caley Thistle beat Rangers to move off bottom spot in the table.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Billy Mckay scored a stunning overhead kick as Inverness Caledonian Thistle beat Rangers to move off bottom spot in the Premiership. Mckay's goal came minutes after Iain Vigurs had missed a penalty for the hosts. Inverness took a first-half lead thanks to Greg Tansey's long...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39000462
Why is RBS still losing money? - BBC News
2017-02-24
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A lost decade: watching RBS develop has not been a very rewarding experience - for anyone.
Business
When RBS lost £24bn in 2008, my daughter was half way through junior school. She's now doing her A-levels and RBS is still losing billions. Next year she'll apply for university - next year RBS will lose another few billion. Watching RBS develop has not been a very rewarding experience - for anyone. Taxpayers have ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39074815
Should 'catfishing' be made illegal? - BBC News
2017-02-24
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Anna Rowe is calling for a law change after being duped by a man with a fake profile online.
UK
Anna Rowe had a whirlwind romance with Antony Ray after meeting him through the dating app Tinder. But their 14-month relationship came crashing down when she discovered his profile was a fake. His name was not Antony and he was not single. In fact, he was a married dad who had initially used photos of a Bollywood a...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39078201
Wayne Rooney: Manchester United striker staying after links with China - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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England captain Wayne Rooney says he is staying at Manchester United, after being linked with a move to China.
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Last updated on .From the section Football England captain Wayne Rooney says he is staying at Manchester United, after being linked with a move to China. The 31-year-old striker said he hoped to "play a full part" in the rest of the Premier League club's season. United boss Jose Mourinho had refused to rule out the ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39070917
Wayne Rooney: Man Utd captain involved in EFL Cup final - Jose Mourinho - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho says Wayne Rooney will be part of the EFL Cup final squad, a day after the forward announced he was staying.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney "will be involved" in Sunday's EFL Cup final against Southampton, says manager Jose Mourinho. Rooney, 31, announced on Thursday that he is staying at Old Trafford after being linked with a move to China. The England captain has missed ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39080835
Six Nations 2017: Scotland v Wales starts pivotal weekend - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Injury-hit Scotland will attempt to end a decade-long winless streak against Wales as the Six Nations resumes this weekend.
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Scotland will attempt to end their decade-long winless streak against Wales with a team missing five key men as the Six Nations resumes this weekend. Not since 2007 have Vern Cotter's men won a Six Nations match against Wales, with the average margin of defeat 15 points in that period. Ireland have recalled Lions fly...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39076520
Lance Armstrong: Banned cyclist faces November trial in £79m US lawsuit - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Banned cyclist Lance Armstrong's $100m (£79m) legal fight with the US government has been set for trial in November.
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Last updated on .From the section Cycling Banned cyclist Lance Armstrong's fight against a $100m (£79m) lawsuit by the US government has been set for a trial starting in Washington on 6 November. He is accused of fraud by cheating while riding for the publicly funded US Postal Service team. The lawsuit was filed by ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/39071963
Maddie Hinch named goalkeeper of the year as GB win trio of awards - BBC Sport
2017-02-24
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Maddie Hinch is named Female Goalkeeper of the Year as Great Britain win a hat-trick of world hockey awards.
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Last updated on .From the section Hockey Maddie Hinch has been named Female Goalkeeper of the Year as Great Britain won three world hockey awards. The 28-year-old saved four penalties as Great Britain beat the Netherlands in a shootout to win Olympic gold in Rio. GB women's coach Danny Kerry and assistant coach Kare...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/hockey/39071633
Did Trump win because his name came first in key states? - BBC News
2017-02-25
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A leading US political scientists thinks Donald Trump is president because his name came first on the ballot in some critical swing states.
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One of the world's leading political scientists believes Donald Trump most likely won the US presidential election for a very simple reason, writes Hannah Sander - his name came first on the ballot in some critical swing states. Jon Krosnick has spent 30 years studying how voters choose one candidate rather than anoth...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-39082465
Kim Jong-nam death: Unravelling the mystery - BBC News
2017-02-25
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All the markings of a John Le Carre novel: a world leader's brother, an international airport and a deadly nerve agent.
Asia
It's got all the markings of a John Le Carre novel: the killing of the North Korean leader's brother with one of the deadliest chemical weapons created by man. But who by? And why? Many questions remain unanswered. Here's a look back at how the killing unfolded, the details that emerged, and the subsequent accusations...
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Women's Six Nations 2017: Scotland 15-14 Wales - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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Scotland secure their first Women's Six Nations win since 2010 after recovering from two tries down to beat Wales.
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Last updated on .From the section Scottish Rugby Scotland secured their first Women's Six Nations win since 2010 as they recovered from two tries down to beat Wales. Carys Phillips' score was followed by a penalty try for the visitors, with Elinor Snowsill converting both. The Scots responded with Lisa Thomson's con...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39083065
Chelsea 3-1 Swansea City - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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Chelsea stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 11 points after victory over Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Chelsea stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 11 points after victory over battling Swansea City at Stamford Bridge. Cesc Fabregas marked his 300th Premier League appearance by firing the Blues ahead, poking the ball through the legs of Jack Cork and...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39012181
Six Nations 2017: 'I wanted three points, kickers said no' - Wales captain Jones - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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Captain Alun Wyn Jones wanted to kick for goal at a crucial point against Scotland, but says his kickers said "no".
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Last updated on .From the section Welsh Rugby Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones wanted to kick for goal at a crucial stage of Saturday's 29-13 defeat by Scotland, but says his kickers said "no". Wales opted to kick for the corner when trailing 16-13 in the 51st minute. They were penalised at the ensuing line-out as Scotl...
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Is the reporter an endangered species? - BBC News
2017-02-25
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Each US election heralds a new way to communicate to the masses, and increases the threat to old-school reporting.
Entertainment & Arts
I have a theory that every US election since the turn of the millennium is driven by a new form of digital media. Moreover, the evolution of this media indicates a growing threat to the traditional role of reporters and editors. I should say at the outset that this theory, which grew out of conversations I had in Chi...
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Crystal Palace 1-0 Middlesbrough - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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Patrick van Aanholt scores the winner for Crystal Palace, as they move out of the Premier League's relegation zone by beating Middlesbrough.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Patrick van Aanholt scored the winner for Crystal Palace, as they moved out of the Premier League relegation zone with victory over struggling Middlesbrough. Palace had the better of the first half and deservedly took the lead through the Dutchman's low drive from the edge o...
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Jose Mourinho defends Claudio Ranieri by blaming Leicester players - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho defends sacked Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri and says he was let down by "selfish" players.
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho defends sacked Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri and says he was let down by "selfish" players. WATCH MORE: Five things we'll miss about Claudio Ranieri
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Six Nations 2017: Scotland 29-13 Wales - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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Scotland produce a spirited second-half display to defeat Wales at Murrayfield, with Tommy Seymour and Tim Visser the hosts' try-scorers.
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A spirited second-half performance at Murrayfield earned Scotland their first Six Nations win over Wales since 2007. For all their superior physicality in the first half, Wales led by only 13-9 at the interval, Liam Williams rounding off a slick move for their sole try. Scotland were dominant thereafter, with Tommy S...
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Six Nations 2017: Vern Cotter hails Scotland's second-half show against Wales - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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Head coach Vern Cotter lauds Scotland's second-half display against Wales, as they rack up 20 unanswered points to win.
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Last updated on .From the section Scottish Rugby Vern Cotter hailed his Scotland side's second-half display, in which a haul of 20 unanswered points secured a first victory over Wales since 2007. In round three of the Six Nations, the Welsh had led 13-9 at the break. But two tries, and 10 points from the boot of Fin...
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Can community projects offer a way to affordable care? - BBC News
2017-02-25
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Around the UK different schemes are trying to deliver better affordable care to those who need it.
Health
A few years ago Jessy would have been stuck in hospital because there was no provision of social care in her area With health and social care budgets feeling the squeeze, the need to find ways to care for people that are both affordable and effective is one of the country's biggest challenges. Around the UK many atte...
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Kyle Edmund loses to Milos Raonic in Delray Beach Open quarter-finals - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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Kyle Edmund loses to Milos Raonic in the Delray Beach Open quarter-finals to miss out on his first win over a top-10 player.
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Last updated on .From the section Tennis Kyle Edmund missed out on his first win over a top-10 player when he lost to world number four Milos Raonic in the Delray Beach Open quarter-finals. The British number three started well and took the first set but the Canadian top seed hit back to win 4-6 6-3 6-4. Raonic won ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39088570
Claudio Ranieri: Sacked Leicester manager says his 'dream died' - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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Claudio Ranieri says his "dream died" when he was sacked as Leicester manager nine months after winning the title.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Claudio Ranieri says his "dream died" when he was sacked as Leicester manager nine months after winning the Premier League. Ranieri, 65, guided the Foxes to the title despite them being rated 5,000-1 shots at the start of the campaign. Leicester are one point above the rele...
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Reality Check: Has a governing party gained a by-election since 1878? - BBC News
2017-02-25
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Was the last comparable by-election to Copeland 139 years ago?
UK Politics
The claim: The Conservatives' win in Copeland is the first time since 1878 that a governing party has made a comparable gain in a by-election Reality Check verdict: A governing party gaining a seat at a by-election is an extremely unusual event. It has happened since 1878, but you could argue that those occasions had ...
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Claudio Ranieri: Jamie Vardy says speculation over manager's sacking 'untrue' - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy says speculation he was involved in Claudio Ranieri's dismissal is "untrue and extremely hurtful".
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Leicester striker Jamie Vardy says speculation that he was involved in manager Claudio Ranieri's dismissal is "untrue and extremely hurtful". Ranieri was sacked on Thursday, nine months after leading the club to the Premier League title. "Claudio has and always will have my complete respect," Vardy said in a post on ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39093177
Gavin McDonnell loses on points to Rey Vargas in WBC world title fight - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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Gavin McDonnell fails in his bid to join his twin brother Jamie as a world champion with a majority-decision loss to Rey Vargas.
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Gavin McDonnell's dream of joining twin brother Jamie as a world champion was shattered as classy Mexican Rey Vargas scored a points decision to land the vacant WBC super-bantamweight title. The 30-year-old produced a display of immense grit - landing telling blows in the ninth round - but his 26-year-old opponent's c...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39093588
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2-1 Rangers - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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Billy Mckay scores a stunning overhead kick as Inverness Caley Thistle beat Rangers to move off bottom spot in the table.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Billy Mckay scored a stunning overhead kick as Inverness Caledonian Thistle beat Rangers to move off bottom spot in the Premiership. Mckay's goal came minutes after Iain Vigurs had missed a penalty for the hosts. Inverness took a first-half lead thanks to Greg Tansey's long...
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Why is RBS still losing money? - BBC News
2017-02-25
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A lost decade: watching RBS develop has not been a very rewarding experience - for anyone.
Business
When RBS lost £24bn in 2008, my daughter was half way through junior school. She's now doing her A-levels and RBS is still losing billions. Next year she'll apply for university - next year RBS will lose another few billion. Watching RBS develop has not been a very rewarding experience - for anyone. Taxpayers have ...
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Should 'catfishing' be made illegal? - BBC News
2017-02-25
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Anna Rowe is calling for a law change after being duped by a man with a fake profile online.
UK
Anna Rowe had a whirlwind romance with Antony Ray after meeting him through the dating app Tinder. But their 14-month relationship came crashing down when she discovered his profile was a fake. His name was not Antony and he was not single. In fact, he was a married dad who had initially used photos of a Bollywood a...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39078201
Six Nations 2017: Scotland v Wales starts pivotal weekend - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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Injury-hit Scotland will attempt to end a decade-long winless streak against Wales as the Six Nations resumes this weekend.
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Scotland will attempt to end their decade-long winless streak against Wales with a team missing five key men as the Six Nations resumes this weekend. Not since 2007 have Vern Cotter's men won a Six Nations match against Wales, with the average margin of defeat 15 points in that period. Ireland have recalled Lions fly...
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Andrew Trimble: Rugby, religion and me - BBC News
2017-02-25
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Ireland rugby international Andrew Trimble on how his spirituality enhances his love of the game.
Northern Ireland
They are some of the best-known lines from one of the nation's favourite poems, the mantra of numerous self-help manuals and an inspiration for a range of politicians from President Franklin D Roosevelt to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. "If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster, and treat those two imposters just ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-39070127
Lizzy Yarnold wins Skeleton World Championships bronze - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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British Olympic champion Lizzy Yarnold holds her nerve to finish third at the Skeleton World Championships in Germany.
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Last updated on .From the section Winter Sports Coverage: Live coverage on Connected TV, BBC Red Button and the BBC Sport website Olympic champion Lizzy Yarnold won bronze at the Skeleton World Championships in Germany. The 28-year-old Briton was fastest in the first of Saturday's two runs to climb from fourth to th...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-sports/39088575
Six Nations 2017: Ireland 19-9 France - BBC Sport
2017-02-25
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Ireland beat France 19-9 in Dublin to keep alive their hopes of winning a third Six Nations Championship in four years.
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Last updated on .From the section Irish Rugby Ireland kept their hopes of a third Six Nations title in four years alive by recovering from an early deficit to beat France in a bruising encounter. Two Camille Lopez penalties put France 6-0 up but Conor Murray's converted try edged Ireland into a one-point lead. Johnn...
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England 36-15 Italy: Eddie Jones says match 'not proper rugby' - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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England head coach Eddie Jones says his side weren't allowed to play "proper rugby", but Italy boss Conor O'Shea insists that any criticism is "hypocritical".
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England head coach Eddie Jones says his side weren't allowed to play "proper rugby" during their 36-15 Six Nations victory over Italy in which the Azzurri employed an unusual tactic at the breakdown to disrupt the game. However, Italy head coach Conor O'Shea insists that any criticism is "hypocritical" and that his te...
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Did Trump win because his name came first in key states? - BBC News
2017-02-26
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A leading US political scientists thinks Donald Trump is president because his name came first on the ballot in some critical swing states.
Magazine
One of the world's leading political scientists believes Donald Trump most likely won the US presidential election for a very simple reason, writes Hannah Sander - his name came first on the ballot in some critical swing states. Jon Krosnick has spent 30 years studying how voters choose one candidate rather than anoth...
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Garth Crooks' team of the week: Ibrahimovic, Gabbiadini, Kane, Fabregas, Kante - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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Which two players are 'the coach's dream? Whose presence at Old Trafford is like that of Roy Keane? Find out in Garth's team of the week.
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Jose Mourinho won his first trophy as Manchester United manager, his side beating Southampton in a thrilling EFL Cup final. In the Premier League, Chelsea maintained their surge to the title by beating Swansea, while Tottenham are looking to chase them down after thrashing Stoke. At the bottom end, Crystal Palace pic...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39098821
Kim Jong-nam death: Unravelling the mystery - BBC News
2017-02-26
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All the markings of a John Le Carre novel: a world leader's brother, an international airport and a deadly nerve agent.
Asia
It's got all the markings of a John Le Carre novel: the killing of the North Korean leader's brother with one of the deadliest chemical weapons created by man. But who by? And why? Many questions remain unanswered. Here's a look back at how the killing unfolded, the details that emerged, and the subsequent accusations...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-39077603
Chelsea 3-1 Swansea City - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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Chelsea stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 11 points after victory over Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Chelsea stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 11 points after victory over battling Swansea City at Stamford Bridge. Cesc Fabregas marked his 300th Premier League appearance by firing the Blues ahead, poking the ball through the legs of Jack Cork and...
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Six Nations 2017: 'I wanted three points, kickers said no' - Wales captain Jones - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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Captain Alun Wyn Jones wanted to kick for goal at a crucial point against Scotland, but says his kickers said "no".
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Last updated on .From the section Welsh Rugby Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones wanted to kick for goal at a crucial stage of Saturday's 29-13 defeat by Scotland, but says his kickers said "no". Wales opted to kick for the corner when trailing 16-13 in the 51st minute. They were penalised at the ensuing line-out as Scotl...
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EFL Cup final: Does Manchester United win make season a success? - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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Jose Mourinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's partnership hints at more success for Manchester United, writes Phil McNulty.
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Jose Mourinho was back doing what he does best at Wembley on Sunday - lifting silverware, as Manchester United beat Southampton in the EFL Cup final. Mourinho claimed the season's first major trophy and ensured success just months after his appointment despite a largely disappointing United performance which was rescu...
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Mo Farah's coach Alberto Salazar may have breached drug rules - leaked Usada report - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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The American coach of Olympic champion Mo Farah may have broken anti-doping rules to boost the performance of some of his athletes, says a leaked report.
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Last updated on .From the section Athletics The American coach of Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah may have broken anti-doping rules to boost the performance of some of his athletes, says a leaked report. Alberto Salazar has been under investigation since a BBC Panorama programme made allegations about drugs use at his ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/39093398
Andy Murray says he is 'ready to go' for Dubai Tennis Championships - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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World number one Andy Murray says he is "ready to go" at the Dubai Tennis Championships after a bout of shingles.
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Last updated on .From the section Tennis Andy Murray says he has recovered from a bout of shingles as he prepares to return to action at the Dubai Tennis Championships this week. The British world number one has not played since losing in the fourth round of the Australian Open five weeks ago. Also in the Dubai draw...
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Six Nations 2017: England 36-15 Italy - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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England overcome a stern challenge from Italy to remain unbeaten in this year's Six Nations and stretch their winning run to 17 matches.
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union England were given a huge scare by Italy before five second-half tries saw them extend their winning run to 17 matches. Italy had led 10-5 at half-time, a combination of an extraordinary tactic at the breakdown and the hosts' ineptitude threatening a huge upset at Twicken...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39067728
Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan to fight in April - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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WBO world welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and Great Britain's Amir Khan agree to fight on 23 April.
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The bout has been arranged after Pacquiao's followers on Twitter voted Khan as the opponent they would like to see the Filipino fight next. "This is what the fans wanted," Pacquiao, 38, said on social media. Khan, 30, also confirmed the fight but, although Pacquiao has said his next fight would be in the United Arab ...
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Six Nations 2017: Italy tactic wasn't rugby, says England coach Eddie Jones - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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England coach Eddie Jones says an unexpected Italy tactic "wasn't rugby" as the Six Nations champions struggle to victory.
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Last updated on .From the section English Rugby England coach Eddie Jones said an unexpected Italy tactic "wasn't rugby" as they frustrated the Six Nations champions before finally losing 36-15. Italy led 10-5 at half-time as they chose not to compete at the breakdown, allowing them to step into the England line with...
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Six Nations 2017: Vern Cotter hails Scotland's second-half show against Wales - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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Head coach Vern Cotter lauds Scotland's second-half display against Wales, as they rack up 20 unanswered points to win.
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Last updated on .From the section Scottish Rugby Vern Cotter hailed his Scotland side's second-half display, in which a haul of 20 unanswered points secured a first victory over Wales since 2007. In round three of the Six Nations, the Welsh had led 13-9 at the break. But two tries, and 10 points from the boot of Fin...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39092776
Can community projects offer a way to affordable care? - BBC News
2017-02-26
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Around the UK different schemes are trying to deliver better affordable care to those who need it.
Health
A few years ago Jessy would have been stuck in hospital because there was no provision of social care in her area With health and social care budgets feeling the squeeze, the need to find ways to care for people that are both affordable and effective is one of the country's biggest challenges. Around the UK many atte...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-39055630
Mo Farah says he is 'a clean athlete' and 'frustrated' by leaked report on Salazar - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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Mo Farah says he is a "clean athlete" after a leaked report suggested his American coach may have broken anti-doping rules.
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Great Britain's Mo Farah says he is a "clean athlete" after a leaked report suggested his American coach may have broken anti-doping rules to boost the performance of some of his athletes. The leaked US Anti-Doping Agency (Usada) report, dated March 2016, was obtained by the Sunday Times. "If Usada or any other anti-...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/39095377
Mo Farah's trainer rejects allegations he broke anti-doping rules - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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The American coach of Olympic champion Mo Farah rejects claims he may have broken anti-doping rules.
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The American coach of Olympic champion Mo Farah rejected claims he may have broken anti-doping rules to boost the performance of some of his athletes. Alberto Salazar has been under investigation since a BBC Panorama programme in 2015 made allegations about drugs use at his US training base, and a leaked report from t...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/39097761
Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 Stoke City - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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Harry Kane scores his third hat-trick in nine games as Tottenham react to their European exit by hammering Stoke to go second in the league.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Harry Kane scored his third hat-trick in nine games as Tottenham Hotspur reacted to their European exit by hammering Stoke to move second in the Premier League. The England forward struck three times in 23 minutes before the break, his first a well-taken finish into the bott...
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Claudio Ranieri: Jamie Vardy says speculation over manager's sacking 'untrue' - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy says speculation he was involved in Claudio Ranieri's dismissal is "untrue and extremely hurtful".
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Leicester striker Jamie Vardy says speculation that he was involved in manager Claudio Ranieri's dismissal is "untrue and extremely hurtful". Ranieri was sacked on Thursday, nine months after leading the club to the Premier League title. "Claudio has and always will have my complete respect," Vardy said in a post on ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39093177
Gavin McDonnell loses on points to Rey Vargas in WBC world title fight - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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Gavin McDonnell fails in his bid to join his twin brother Jamie as a world champion with a majority-decision loss to Rey Vargas.
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Gavin McDonnell's dream of joining twin brother Jamie as a world champion was shattered as classy Mexican Rey Vargas scored a points decision to land the vacant WBC super-bantamweight title. The 30-year-old produced a display of immense grit - landing telling blows in the ninth round - but his 26-year-old opponent's c...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39093588
Should 'catfishing' be made illegal? - BBC News
2017-02-26
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Anna Rowe is calling for a law change after being duped by a man with a fake profile online.
UK
Anna Rowe had a whirlwind romance with Antony Ray after meeting him through the dating app Tinder. But their 14-month relationship came crashing down when she discovered his profile was a fake. His name was not Antony and he was not single. In fact, he was a married dad who had initially used photos of a Bollywood a...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39078201
Bobsleigh World Championships: Germany win double gold in four-man bob - BBC Sport
2017-02-26
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Germany's Francesco Friedrich and Johannes Lochner both win gold in the four-man bobsleigh, after finishing with the same time after four heats at the World Championships in Konigssee, Germany.
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Germany's Francesco Friedrich and Johannes Lochner both win gold in the four-man bobsleigh, after finishing with the same time after four heats at the World Championships in Konigssee, Germany. WATCH MORE: GB crash out of four-man bob Available to UK users only.
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Andrew Trimble: Rugby, religion and me - BBC News
2017-02-26
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Ireland rugby international Andrew Trimble on how his spirituality enhances his love of the game.
Northern Ireland
They are some of the best-known lines from one of the nation's favourite poems, the mantra of numerous self-help manuals and an inspiration for a range of politicians from President Franklin D Roosevelt to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. "If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster, and treat those two imposters just ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-39070127
Rex Tillerson is the opposite of Donald Trump. Will he have any sway? - BBC News
2017-02-27
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Can the outsider secretary of state find a way to wield power in a chaotic Washington?
US & Canada
Rex Tillerson is the antithesis of his boss, the Disrupter-in-Chief Donald Trump. He is also, in some respects, the antithesis of his predecessor, the garrulous former Secretary of State John Kerry. For the man who is the public face of US diplomacy, Tillerson keeps a remarkably low profile. Which has left staff at ...
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Germany's Bundesbank plays down Brexit 'punishment' - BBC News
2017-02-27
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Bundesbank official says leaving the EU should not be used to "penalise" the City, but argues jobs could be lost.
Business
One of Germany's most senior banking executives has said the vote to leave the European Union should not be taken as an excuse to "penalise" the City. Dr Andreas Dombret, executive board member for the German central bank, the Bundesbank, said that the approach to Brexit should be "pragmatic". Although he said some j...
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