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GB's Weston wins second straight skeleton World Cup gold
Great Britain’s Matt Weston continues his winning start to the Olympic season with another World Cup skeleton gold in Lillehammer. Source link
RSF commander linked by BBC Verify to Sudan massacre sanctioned in UK
The UK accuses Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, also known as Abu Lulu, of committing acts of violence against civilians. Source link
Reform wins first council by-election in Scotland
David McLennan has been elected as a councillor in West Lothian, taking the seat from Scottish Labour. Source link
'A Mourinho move' – Prior defends McCullum after criticism
Former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior says Brendon McCullum’s “over-prepared” comment was a “Mourinho move”, taking the spotlight off England’s players following their defeat to Australia in the second Ashes Test. Source link
FA urged to press Fifa over World Cup ticket prices
Fifa is coming under increasing pressure from supporters’ groups to revisit its “scandalous” pricing structure for the World Cup. Source link
What's happening with the assisted dying bill?
It’s more than a year since MPs first backed the proposed legislation but it still needs to be approved by peers. Source link
Russia hits back at Europe's big plan to loan Moscow's frozen cash to Ukraine
Russia’s central bank says it is suing Belgium’s Euroclear in court following an EU bid to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine. Source link
Record Derby prize & kids go free in Epsom changes
Prize money for the Derby at Epsom will increase to £2m in 2026 making it the joint-richest race in the UK as part of a series of changes. Source link
UK Economy Shrinks by 0.1%
The weaker than expected figure mean an interest rate cut is more likely Source link
Pressure Mounts on NHS as Flu Wave Hits England
Record flu cases causes health challenge on a scale not seen since the pandemic Source link