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Ferrari upgrade a step but not all we need - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says an upgraded Ferrari engine for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix is a "step forward but not the whole amount we need".

Janse van Rensburg denies Erasmus' claim of Springbok call-up talks
Centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg admits he "probably would have loved to" play for his native South Africa, but denies Rassie Erasmus' claims he was in talks over a Springboks call-up.

The Premier League premium is £20m - and that worries European clubs
The old adage used to be that English players came at a premium. Now that appears to simply apply to a player already in the Premier League.

How Did Andy Burnham Do In First PMQs?
And, Nigel Farage speaks to Chris Mason

Embattled Spanish PM insists no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis
Spain's prime minister tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.

More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands
Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.

They were raised on Drag Race UK - but can they snatch the crown?
A new wave of queens raised on the hit reality show are among the 12 contestants set to compete for the series eight crown.

How Gloria Steinem changed the lives of generations of women
The trailblazing feminist spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage and equal pay for women - but her activism was not without backlash.

Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.

Four to face trial accused of murdering baby
The four Slovakian nationals will stand trial at Sheffield Crown Court in April, a judge rules.

Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92
Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".

Sydney Swan Nick Blakey tells associates he wants to be traded
Blakey is one of five players serving a club-imposed suspension for breaching the Swans’ behavioural standards last month.

'I grew up watching you' - women's boxing honours Taylor
Women's boxing greats, including Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano, pay tribute to Katie Taylor as she prepares to retire after Saturday's fight with Flora Pili.

I used to play in-match games as a laugh - Dean
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he would stay in the centre circle for as long as he could during a match.

Has Pete Hegseth lost control of the Pentagon?
The US military is losing its senior leaders.

Anthony Joshua's driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, is charged with offences including causing death by dangerous driving and reckless driving.

Pupil who stabbed teacher in head given four-year detention order
Vicki Williams feared she would die in the classroom attack at Milford Haven Comprehensive School.

Satellite images show how Canadian 'island' vanished before turning up 20 miles away
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to track the mysterious phenomenon, which has surprised people around the world.

Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say
Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops.

Badenoch accuses Burnham of kicking defence spending into the long grass
Andy Burnham has committed to reaching the Nato target of 3.5% spending by 2035, but not 3% by 2030.

Andy Burnham praises UK-EU ties in meeting with Emmanuel Macron
The pair discussed small boats, defence and Ukraine in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.