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No digital ID checks until you change jobs, says No 10
The government plans to introduce the scheme for workers by the end of parliament in 2028. Source link
Ghana's former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76
She was married to Ghana’s longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women’s rights work. Source link
King and Pope make history by praying side by side
The prayer closes a gap that stretched back to the Reformation in the 16th century. Source link
Brown to face Allen at NI Open after Murphy win
Mark Allen will face fellow home favourite Jordan Brown in the quarter-finals of the Northern Ireland Open after a 4-1 win over Aaron Hill. Source link
Springbok Wessels given nine-game ban for genital grab
South Africa front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels has received a nine-match suspension for grabbing Josh Murphy’s genitals in the Bulls’ United Rugby Championship win over Connacht. Source link
No Russians or Belarusians at Winter Paralympics
Russian and Belarusian para-athletes will not compete at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, despite the International Paralympic Committee lifting a ban on them. Source link
Grooming inquiry survivors left divided over key obstacles
Four survivors have resigned from the consultation panel of a national inquiry into grooming gangs. Source link
Bronze wins England award after Euros heroics
Lucy Bronze says she puts her “heart and soul” into every game after being named the England Women’s Player of the Year for 2024-25. Source link
Morgan 'bursting to play' but may not face Dragons
Ospreys boss Mark Jones says while Jac Morgan closes in on a return from injury , he will not risk the player, saying “it won’t be at the expense of him being fit, healthy and ready”. Source link
Ukraine urges EU to back loan using frozen Russian cash
EU ministers meet hours after the EU and the US announced new sanctions against Russia’s oil industry. Source link