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'Like a football match' - Dart wants more crowd respect

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Harriet Dart wants to see greater respect from crowds after experiencing a boisterous atmosphere during her Australian Open second-round defeat.

Starmer and Badenoch clash over economy at PMQs

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The Tory leader flagged recent market turbulence and asked whether tax rises are planned in March.

Carlsberg takeover of J20 and Tango maker Britvic gets go ahead

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Carlsberg's £3.3bn deal to buy Britvic has been approved by a High Court judge.

Trump has right to consider Chagos deal - No 10

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The biggest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint UK-US airbase which is of strategic importance.

Obesity label is medically flawed, says global report

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There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.

Uncapped Boyle named in Ireland's Six Nations squad

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Uncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle is included in Ireland's Six Nations squad, replacing the suspended Tom O'Toole.

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Family unaware missing sisters had ended tenancy

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Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - part of a set of triplets - disappeared in Aberdeen more than a week ago.

Government will try to block Gerry Adams compensation payout, says PM

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It is believed Gerry Adams will pursue a compensation bid if the Legacy Act is repealed.

'My country is in crisis': A divided South Korea grapples with Yoon's arrest

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The country is deeply polarised by the president's attempt to impose martial law.

Saracens' Burke in Scotland's Six Nations squad

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Saracens' New Zealand-born stand-off Fergus Burke is named in Scotland's squad for the 2025 Six Nations.

Draper wins thriller to join Fearnley in third round

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Jack Draper digs deep into his reserves to reach the Australian Open third round, where he is joined by fellow Briton Jacob Fearnley.

LA under new wind warning as wildfire death toll increases

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New gusts could reach hurricane-force in mountainous areas - as the US disaster's death toll creeps up.

Linda Nolan's life on rollercoaster of stardom with singing sisters

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The turbulent life of one of the globally famous Nolan Sisters singing group.

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Why has it been so hard to arrest South Korea's impeached president?

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Investigators have doggedly pursued a president who was suspended from duty for trying to impose martial law.

Littler must overcome 'Man Utd syndrome' to break record - Taylor

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Phil Taylor backs Luke Littler to break his record of 16 world titles but says he will have to overcome "Man Utd syndrome" to do it.

Arrests made over fatal stabbing of 14-year-old on London bus

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Kelyan Bokassa died after being attacked on a 472 bus in Woolwich on 7 January.

Djokovic breaks Federer record in Melbourne win

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Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer's record for the most major singles matches played as he reaches the Australian Open third round.

How to watch the Bafta-nominated films

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As the Oscars race starts to take shape, here's the ABC (Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave) of films to watch.

Pope drama and Spanish-language musical lead Bafta race

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Conclave starring Ralph Fiennes, and Emilia Pérez featuring Selena Gomez, are the top contenders.

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BBC hopes new Match of the Day hosting team is a winning formation

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Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan have been announced as the three new presenters of the show.

Gaza 'humanitarian zone' struck almost 100 times since May, BBC Verify finds

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The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC Verify analysis has revealed.

Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes

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Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.

Why a small drop in inflation matters to you

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The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.

What happens if TikTok is banned by the US?

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Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?

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Moyes will push Everton forward - Dyche

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Former Everton manager Sean Dyche says successor David Moyes will "build on the stable footing we have implemented".

South Korea impeached president arrested after investigators scale walls

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They cut through barbed wires and braved freezing temperatures to reach Yoon, ending a weeks-long standoff.

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Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar song

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The rapper withdraws a case accusing his label of artificially boosting the success of Not Like Us.

Wrongly-convicted Malkinson 'vindicated' after review body chair quits

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Andy Malkinson says the former chair of the miscarriages review body had been "made accountable".

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Why is frustration growing at Arteta's Arsenal?

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As Arsenal prepare to host Tottenham in the Premier League, BBC Sport looks at why frustration is beginning to grow at the club.

Chris Mason: Siddiq's exit doesn't end PM's headache - it's economic growth he needs

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The BBC's political editor explains the headaches the Treasury is giving Sir Keir Starmer.