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Everything you need to know about Donald Trump’s Board of Peace
What’s on the agenda of the inaugural meeting?

Iran security official appears to fire on crowd at cemetery
It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters

Italian phenomenon Arianna Fontana wins 14th Olympic speed skating medal
A lot can change in sport over two decades - but not Arianna Fontana's ability to collect Olympic medals.

Luxury hotel scammer booked rooms for one cent, Spanish police say
Police arrest a 20-year-old suspected of defrauding a luxury Madrid hotel of more than €20,000 by manipulating an online payment system.

Billionaire Lex Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein
Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.

Teenage girls lured into forced sex by gangs in London, BBC finds
Our investigation reveals gangs from a range of ethnic backgrounds are operating widely in the capital, exploiting girls and young women.

Hickman blows away experts before final fall
Injured Ally Hickman puts in a brilliant effort before falling late in her final run.

Lomax legal promise could create salary-cap headache for Storm
Melbourne’s promise to cover Zac Lomax’s legal fees could result in an unexpected salary-cap drama.

Canadian star ties up match off deflection
Nick Suzuki draws Canada level with Czechia late in regular time in the countries' quarter-final clash.

Overtime goal rescues Canada
Mitch Marner scores a goal in overtime to ensure Canada avoids being sensationally bundled out by Czechia in the quarter-finals.

Norwegian superstar clinches record-equalling gold
Skiing legend Johannes Klaebo wins the men's cross-country team sprint with Einar Hedegart to claim his fifth gold medal at Milano Cortina, the equal most golds at a Winter Olympic Games.

Farmer Tony Martin leaves £2.5m to 'loyal friend'
Martin, jailed in 2000 for the killing of a burglar, leaves his estate to a former pub landlady.

How a fatal crash happened on a smart motorway
Pulvinder Dhillon, 68, from London, died after the crash on the M4 in Berkshire in March 2022.

'How on earth have they done that?' - see Morrison's miracle shot that stole win for GB
Rebecca Morrison hit an incredible shot against the USA to win the game and give Team GB a chance of progressing into the curling semi-finals.

Bone cement shortage likely to lead to joint surgery delays, NHS warns
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.

Letter by young Queen Elizabeth II to be auctioned
The letter from Queen Elizabeth II asks if "the birds are well, and the goldfish haven't died".

Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague details how Vincius Jr has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination.

Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal
The president's comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK's Chagos deal.

Aussie teen taken for scans after heavy fall in Olympic final
Ally Hickman, 16, was taken for precautionary scans after a fall in the women’s snowboard slopestyle final on Wednesday (local time).

Mary Fowler in for Asian Cup but Grant’s luckless Matildas run continues
A host of familiar faces – and newer names – have been named in Joe Montemurro’s versatile 26-player squad for the tournament starting on March 1.

Baba Bear had one modest race. He died on a treadmill three months later
An ex-trainer has been warned off greyhound racing for three years following a dog’s death.

Local dog makes unexpected Olympic bid
A local's dog ran out onto the cross-country ski course at Milano Cortina 2026 during the race and nabbing a photo finish.