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LIVE - F1 pre-season testing: Ferrari's Leclerc sets early pace on final day in Bahrain - Live text commentary of the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.

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LIVE - Police search at Royal Lodge continues as Andrew released under investigation - The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and was pictured returning to Sandringham Estate on Thursday.

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Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest

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Hamas holds vote to choose new interim leader, source tells BBC

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US clinch ice hockey gold with overtime winner

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Two sisters among those killed in Lake Tahoe avalanche

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Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or 'bad things happen'

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What happens next after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest? -- What we know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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'Who's next?' - American lawmakers call for 'justice' in the US after Andrew arrest -- US lawmakers urge their government to follow the UK's suit and push harder on those who were close to Jeffrey Epstein.

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South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes hold -- The government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.

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US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran -- A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.

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What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios -- From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

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Revealed: The billions given to charity by ordinary Indians every year -- India's real philanthropy engine isn't billionaires - it's everyday household giving, a new survey finds.

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The Grammy winner bringing traditional country to new audiences -- Zach Top discusses winning the first ever Grammy Award for best traditional country album.

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USA superstar Liu wins women's skating Olympic gold -- American superstar Alysa Liu adds Olympic figure skating gold to her world title as she beats a standout field in the women's final.

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GB men into Olympic curling final as women squeezed out -- Bruce Mouat and his rink have guaranteed Team GB's fourth medal of these Winter Olympics after seeing off unbeaten Switzerland 8-5 to reach the men's curling final in Cortina.

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Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Olympics report -- Danika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross.

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Gaffe-ridden Olympic commentary prompts Italy's Rai sport chief to resign -- Paolo Petrecca, whose gaffe-ridden commentary of the event went viral, stands down from his job.

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Why haven't more Americans faced charges in the Epstein case?

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Watch: The day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested

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Teen who killed two in crash filmed herself speeding on Snapchat

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British couple sentenced to 10 years in Iran prison

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Watch as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's car leaves police station

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Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history -- The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.

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Trump's Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief -- Trump said it "looks like" Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping.

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Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system -- Osaka's mayor says he is 'lost for words' and that he has 'nothing but appreciation' for the gesture.

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US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19% -- Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods

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Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say -- A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials.

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Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis

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Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs

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Shell-shocked, haunted photo of Andrew will be part of how arrest is remembered

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Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions

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Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain

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How much could Andrew's arrest hurt the Royal Family?

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The Russian village that lost its men to war

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Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain

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The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic

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Trusting Mainoo, academy pride and the 'ultimate role' -- Manchester United caretaker manager Michael Carrick speaks to BBC Sport about trusting academy graduate and 'huge talent' Kobbie Mainoo.

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Five moments that made England centurion Itoje -- Captain Maro Itoje will become the ninth men's player to reach 100 caps for England on Saturday against Ireland - here are five moments that made the England centurion. -- England

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Sutton's predictions v Embrace bassist Steve Firth -- BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Embrace bassist Steve Firth plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures. -- Premier League

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I won't rein it in to correct poor run of form - Buttler -- England batter Jos Buttler says he will not just bat for himself as he tries to correct a poor run of form at the T20 World Cup. -- England

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Schmeichel in spotlight after night of gloom for Celtic -- BBC Scotland looks at the fallout from Kasper Schmeichel's performance in Celtic' Stuttgart defeat. -- Celtic

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