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Aspinall beats Smith to win Premier League night 12

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Nathan Aspinall beats Michael Smith 6-4 in the final to win night 12 of Premier League darts in Rotterdam.

Thursday, Apr 18

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We want 20mph speed limit, say worried villagers

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The 20mph limit is controversial, but a petition calls for it to be introduced in two villages.

Every game is 'make or break' for Ulster - Lowry

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Ulster's Mike Lowry says the province are well aware of the importance of Friday night's return to URC action against Cardiff at Kingspan Stadium.

Man City and Chelsea eye Musiala - Friday's gossip

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Manchester City and Chelsea target Jamal Musiala, Arsenal eye Alexander Isak and Michael Olise, Besiktas interested in Pep Lijnders, plus more.

West Ham exit Europa League with Leverkusen draw

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West Ham are knocked out of the Europa League, losing 3-1 on aggregate after drawing 1-1 with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen at London Stadium.

Villa thought Martinez had been sent off before penalty heroics in win

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Aston Villa reach their first major European semi-final since 1982 with a chaotic penalty shootout victory over Lille in the Europa Conference League.

Roma see off AC Milan to reach Europa League semis

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Roma progress to the Europa League semi-finals by beating Serie A rivals AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico.

Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials

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They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.

Who's hired? Lord Sugar picks Apprentice winner

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The 'pastry v pilates' final was between piemaker Phil Turner and gym owner Rachel Woolford.

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Delany hits winning runs on landmark 200th cap

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Captain Laura Delany hits the winning runs on her 200th cap as Ireland defeat Thailand by eight wickets in their T20 World Cup qualifying warm-up in the United Arab Emirates.

Liverpool's Europa League hopes ended by Atalanta

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Liverpool's hopes of ending Jurgen Klopp's reign with a European trophy are over after they fail to overturn a first-leg deficit against Atalanta.

Iran morality police arrest dead protester's sister, family says

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Aida Shakarami was detained for allegedly violating the compulsory hijab laws, her mother says.

Garcia's antics will betray him - Haney

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Devin Haney says Ryan Garcia's "antics will betray him" as the challenger continued the fighters' bitter rivalry with unsavoury exchanges before Saturday's light-welterweight contest.

Arrest over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky

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Prosecutors say the man was tasked with getting information on an airport used by Ukraine's leader.

FA Cup replay changes show 'total lack of respect'

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The FA and Premier League are accused of "a total lack of respect for the football pyramid" over changes to FA Cup replays.

Glastonbury resale tickets sell out in 18 minutes

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Music fans now have just one more chance to get tickets in the final resale on Sunday.

Peter Murrell arrives home after embezzlement charge

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Nicola Sturgeon's husband was taken into custody on Thursday morning and was questioned by detectives.

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Raducanu beats Noskova to set up Swiatek quarter-final

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Emma Raducanu will face world number one Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open after beating Linda Noskova in straight sets.

BBC editor tried to uncover whistleblower - tribunal

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Ian Stringer says that his protected disclosure led to retribution, which cost him his job.

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Scrum-half Bevan signs new 'long-term' Cardiff deal

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Scrum-half Ellis Bevan has signed a new Cardiff deal, which the region says is "long-term".

Swansea face 'huge task' in summer rebuild

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Luke Williams says there is a "huge task" ahead as Swansea City prepare for another close-season rebuild.

Kennedys endorse Biden over relative RFK Jr

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Robert F Kennedy Jr is running for president as an independent - but many family members oppose him.

Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP probe

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The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances investigation.

Council leader accused of assaulting women resigns

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The councillor is stepping down as leader of West Northamptonshire Council, which he has led since 2021.

EU proposes movement deal with UK for young people

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

Rugby Union Weekly

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Sara Orchard & Kat Merchant are at Twickenham!

Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

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Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink.

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O'Sullivan 'the man to beat' as he closes in on 'best season'

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Ronnie O'Sullivan is the "man to beat" as he looks to complete "best season ever" with a record eighth World Championship title in the modern era.

Barker's Paris bid with 'well-travelled toddler'

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Elinor Barker's Olympic preparations are very different this time as she juggles training and a two-year-old son.

Kenya's military chief dies in helicopter crash

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A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.