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Oscars 2026 predictions: Who are the favourites to win? What the awards season so far tells us about nominees' chances.

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Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year

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Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe -- Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

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LIVE -- Six Nations: Ireland beat Scotland to win Triple Crown in Dublin -- Follow live coverage as Ireland and Scotland chase the Triple Crown and keep alive their hopes of winning the Six Nations Championship.

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Premier League: Burnley hit bar against Bournemouth, Sunderland host Brighton -- Watch Final Score, listen to radio commentary and follow live text coverage of Saturday's five games Premier League games.

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Championship: West Brom lead 10-man Hull; Leicester pegged back by QPR -- Follow Saturday's action from 10 games across the Championship including Coventry v Southampton, Middlesbrough v Bristol City, Millwall v Blackburn and West Brom v Hull.

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LIVE - Scottish Premiership: Yang with quick Celtic reply against Motherwell; goalless elsewhere - Listen to Sportsound and follow text updates as Celtic host Motherwell before Hearts visit Kilmarnock in crucial Scottish Premiership fixtures.

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LIVE -- Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to help secure Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks -- Meanwhile, sirens are triggered in Jerusalem, with the Israeli military saying it has detected new attacks from Iran.

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Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'a deliberate attack' says mayor -- Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam.

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Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers' for rise in Alps avalanche deaths -- The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.

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More US Marines and warships being moved to Middle East, reports say

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Charges dropped against teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank

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'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards

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Sabalenka wins to set up another Rybakina final at Indian Wells

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How the bombing of Iran sent shockwaves around the world -- The devastating air assault - described by Trump as a "short-term excursion" - threatens regional stability and the global economy.

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Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime -- A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

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Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so -- The city has been considered a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.

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They were told it wasn't for girls, but these could be the future faces of F1 -- F1 Academy wants to nurture and develop female drivers who can compete at the top level of motorsport.

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Meet the director nominated for two Oscars for two different films -- Getting nominated once for an Academy Award is a feat but Geeta Gandbhir is nominated twice this year - for two separate films.

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In photos: Tracing India's history through its chairs -- An exhibition in Mumbai displayed chairs that told the history of colonial invasions and art movements in India.

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Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa's largest media house -- Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.

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'Tigers and flies': Millions of officials later, why is Xi's corruption purge still going? -- Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.

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Why do Glasgow's historic buildings keep catching fire? -- The fire that devastated a building on Union Street is the latest in a series of blazes to strike the city's historic sites.

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Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran

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Temple Israel rabbi: 'We were horrified, but not surprised'

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Churchill's granddaughter happy with his picture being replaced on £5 note

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Rescue dog Gizmo a hit after 'barking out loud' to Ed Sheeran

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Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange

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Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say - The FBI said the suspect had large quantities of fireworks and petrol in his vehicle when it caught fire after ramming a synagogue on Thursday. 16 hrs ago - US & Canada

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Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies aged 64 -- Phil Campbell's family said he died "peacefully" following a "courageous battle in intensive care".

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Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists -- Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk.

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Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties -- The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.

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Pink Floyd guitar sold for record-breaking $14.6m -- The guitar was used by David Gilmour on some of Pink Floyd's best-known albums, including Dark Side of the Moon.

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Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?

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'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers

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Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states

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Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive

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Iranians react to new supreme leader's first address

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How the Iran war exposed cracks in Trump's Republican coalition

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She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

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Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya

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Carrick is doing an excellent job - Ratcliffe - Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Michael Carrick is doing an excellent job at Old Trafford but refuses to be drawn on whether he will get the role on a permanent basis. 4 hrs ago - Man Utd

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Mercedes dominate but first signs of vulnerability -- Mercedes show a first hint of 2026 vulnerability in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, but still end up with a front-row lock-out to underline their superiority over the field at the start of this season.

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England and Borthwick backed up to the brink in Paris -- England head coach Steve Borthwick needs a performance that gives compelling proof of the direction of his team against France, writes Mike Henson.

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