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Zidane monitoring Ten Hag situation - Saturday's gossip

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Zinedine Zidane would prefer taking over at Manchester United rather than Bayern Munich, Bruno Guimaraes could be set to stay at Newcastle - plus more.

App to cut EU border queues won't be ready in time

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An app to ease predicted queues under a new EU border system won't be ready in time, says Eurostar boss.

Friday, Apr 19

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Scottish Greens to vote on future of Bute House Agreement

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The Scottish Greens have called an EGM after the Scottish government ditched key climate change targets.

Points uncertainty harming Forest squad, says Nuno

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Boss Nuno Espirito Santo says the uncertainty over Nottingham Forest's Premier League fate is having a detrimental impact on his players.

What's at stake in Trump's unprecedented trial?

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Whatever the eventual verdict in the hush-money case, this trial will have a big impact on the 2024 election.

Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?

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Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.

Faletau suffers injury blow on Cardiff comeback

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Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau suffered another injury blow on his Cardiff comeback after a six-month injury lay-off.

Warning jailed bankers ruling could hit loan rate

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Euribor underpins trillions of euros in loans and tracks the rate banks pay to borrow cash from each other.

Wigan brush aside Castleford in Super League

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Liam Marshall and Ryan Hampshire score two tries each as Wigan sweep past Castleford to keep pace at the top of Super League.

Lightning beat Mavericks to keep pressure on Thunder

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Mary Cholhok scores 65 goals as Loughborough Lightning beat Saracens Mavericks to keep pressure on Netball Super League leaders Manchester Thunder.

10-try Saints atone for cup loss by thrashing Hull

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St Helens make up for their Challenge Cup quarter-final exit as they run away with a Super League win against Hull FC.

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Ulster snatch win over Cardiff with late penalty

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Ulster escape with a vital 19-17 URC victory over Cardiff thanks to John Cooney's last-minute penalty.

Glasgow beat Sharks to stay in URC play-off hunt

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Glasgow Warriors keep their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes on track with victory over the Sharks at Scotstoun.

Infantino critical of Premier League agent spending

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Premier League clubs' spending on agents is criticised by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who says more money should go to clubs developing young players.

Live Rugby

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From the Greenyards in Melrose, Southern Knights host Edinburgh A

Man City semi-final will be 'so difficult' - Pochettino

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Football Focus speak to Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino ahead of their FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City.

Dom Solanke's art of being a striker: Anime edition

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Bournemouth striker Dom Solanke tells Football Focus reporter Betty Glover of his love for Japanese Anime - and how being a striker is an artform all of its own.

BBC presenter reports racist abuse on London train

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Mary Mandefield said a group of men were racist and misogynistic to passengers in south London.

Everton claim narrow WSL win over Brighton

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Guro Bergsvand scores a late own goal as Everton edge past Brighton at Amex Stadium and move closer to securing top-flight safety.

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Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine

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Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.

What we know about Israel's missile attack on Iran

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There are competing claims about the scale of Friday's attack on the Isfahan region.

Who can stop 'favourite' O'Sullivan at the Crucible?

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Judd Trump says anything other than winning the World Championship would be "a failure", but thinks Ronnie O'Sullivan is the favourite.

Protester sets himself on fire outside Trump trial

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The motive in the incident, which was witnessed by reporters at the scene, remains unclear.

UK rejects EU free movement for young people offer

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The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.

Ex-Wales, Burnley and Swansea winger James dies aged 71

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Leighton James, the former Burnley Swansea, Derby County and Wales winger, dies at the age of 71.

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Someone screamed 'don't do it' before man set himself on fire - BBC reporter

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The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place.

Man City's Haaland a doubt for FA Cup semi-final

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is a doubt for his side's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Saturday.

Live Rugby

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From the Greenyards in Melrose, Southern Knights host Edinburgh A

Police investigate Joey Barton tweets

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Mr Barton says he has been visited by officers "four times in three days".

Root and Brook miss out for Yorkshire at Lord's

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Joe Root and Harry Brook are out for five and three as Middlesex bowl out Yorkshire for 159 and reach stumps on 84-2 in reply.