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Rory McIlroy says a desire to take on “challenging things” can fuel further success in 2026 as he made a strong start to his season at the Dubai Invitational. The world number two completed a career Grand Slam with victory at the Masters last April. He later helped Europe win …

You could not make it up, really. Just 24 hours after Manchester City had a goal controversially ruled out through VAR, Arsenal saw theirs stand. Two EFL Cup semi-finals, two pretty similar offside situations, two different outcomes. Supporters crave consistency, so it is understandable that questions are being asked. How …

Robert Jenrick has been sacked from the Tories’ shadow cabinet for “plotting in secret to defect”, Kemi Badenoch has said. The Conservative Party leader did not say which party Mr Jenrick was planning to switch to, but Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he has “of course” had conversations with …

Bangladesh’s cricketers have begun a boycott of all forms of cricket in response to comments made by a national cricket board director, which have led to his removal. Both of Thursday’s matches in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) have been postponed, while the national side’s participation in February’s T20 World …

George Torrand Angela Rafferty,East Midlands BBC Lucy Buckle praised the staff and commended their professionalism during immense pressure A woman who was told to go to A&E during a critical incident at Nottingham’s hospitals said she saw people “in beds in every corridor” she came across. Lucy Buckle, 38, said …

Getty Images Pritam Singh heads the Workers’ Party, the largest opposition party in Singapore Pritam Singh, the leader of Singapore’s largest opposition party, has been stripped of his title as the Leader of the Opposition. The move was announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday, one day after parliament …

Scotland hooker Robbie Smith has signed a new deal to remain with Prem side Northampton Saints. The 27-year-old has featured 46 times across all competitions for Saints since arriving at Franklin’s Gardens in 2022 from top-flight rivals Newcastle. After a knee injury limited him to just five games last season, …

Newcastle Red Bulls fly-half Brett Connon has signed a new two-year deal. The 29-year-old has made 146 appearances for the Prem side after coming through their academy. “I grew up supporting Newcastle and I’ve been involved as a player since the age of 15,” he told the club website., external …

The price of Guinness and Smirnoff will rise in pubs from 1 April after drinks giant Diageo confirmed its wholesale prices are going up. The cost of Guinness Draught will rise by 5.2%, around 4p a pint, while the list price of a standard bottle of 70cl Smirnoff will go …

Derbyshire’s head of cricket Mickey Arthur, who has previously coached Australia, South Africa and Pakistan, said the club “worked hard to make this deal happen”. “To be able to bring in a current England international is really exciting,” Arthur told the club website., external “He will bring great energy and …

A school under review over claims of promoting creationism over other beliefs has been cleared by the local council. Llanidloes High School faced claims it was teaching creationism and promoting Christianity to the exclusion of other religions and non-religious beliefs. Powys council and the Governing Body of the Llanidloes Schools’ …

Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood has told MPs she is open to including mandatory CCTV in new national guidelines for taxis. The government’s review of taxi licensing in England follows Baroness Casey’s report on grooming gangs, which identified taxis being used by offenders across the country and recommended tougher rules. At …

Roger Federer says he hopes Carlos Alcaraz can win the upcoming Australian Open and become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam. Six-time major champion Alcaraz, 22, will bid to add the Melbourne title to his two Wimbledon, two French Open and two US Open crowns. Swiss great …

The son of a British couple detained in Iran has expressed his concern for their welfare after the UK’s embassy was closed in Tehran amid the deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests. Joe Bennett’s parents, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, were on a trip around the world when they were arrested by …

Michael FitzpatrickBBC News NI BBC Arthur’s mum Leia said she feels “let down” by the Education Authority The mother of a boy yet to find a “suitable” special educational needs (SEN) school place has said her son “misses having friends”. Five-year-old Arthur is among a group of children who have …

Can you digg it? Digg, a news forum and social site similar to Reddit, launched an open beta version on Wednesday and is now available for download. Digg features a website and mobile app where people can read, create and comment on posts, as well as join communities. Upvoting content here …

Ukraine has declared a state of emergency in the country’s energy sector, with particular focus on Kyiv, as ongoing Russian strikes continue to leave thousands of residents without power. The nation is in the midst of a particularly cold winter, with overnight temperatures in Kyiv dropping to around -20C. After …

Remember the old ringing sound of a phone attached to your wall? That seemingly ancient piece of technology, the precursor to today’s iPhones and foldable smartphones, is still useful today. In the event of a massive mobile network outage, you could be stranded without one of your most critical lines of …

Reuters Somali women protest in Mogadishu on 7 January during a demonstration against what they describe as Israel’s interference in Somalia’s sovereignty For weeks, Somalia has been engaged in intense diplomatic efforts to rally international support after Israel recognised its breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent state. Through diplomatic …

David Deans,Wales political reporter, Gareth Lewis,Wales political editorand Elliw Gwawr,Wales political correspondent Getty Images Lindsay Whittle won the Caerphilly by-election for Plaid Cymru, despite his party spending less than half than that of rival Richard Tunnicliffe’s Labour Welsh Labour spent twice as much as eventual winners Plaid Cymru during campaigning …