The Lord Mandelson vetting row is featured on many of Thursday's front pages.

'PM isolated' and 'Job concerns deepen'

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Atlanta United v New England

The accomplished musician, diagnosed with cancer in 2024, was a well-known host on Australia's national broadcaster.

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Veteran Australian talkback radio host James Valentine dies at 64

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

A head-and-shoulders image of Rasheed Wasiu wearing a black T-shirt. Out of focus, in the background, a map of the globe can be seen.

He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried. 

A head and shoulders image of Edgar Lungu. His blue collar and dark jacket can just be seen at the bottom of the picture. 

Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row

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New York City v Cincinnati

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Columbus Crew v LA Galaxy

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New York RB v DC United

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Orlando City v Charlotte

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Toronto v Philadelphia Union

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Independiente Medellín v Boyacá Chicó

With Wolves and Burnley now relegated, BBC Sport looks at which side is most likely to join them in the Championship next season.

Split graphic: Jarrod Bowen, Xavi Simons and Morgan Gibbs-White

Two down, one to go - who will join Burnley & Wolves?

School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.

A woman is putting on her young boy's red and blue stripped tie for school. She is wearing an orange and white polka dot blouse and has brown hair her back is to the camera is blurred. The boy has brown hair and is wearing a white shirt

Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

Jenny Lennick smiles at the camera. She is wearing glasses and a top with a strawberry pattern

How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success

A branch in County Armagh was awarded £140,000 from a charity to deliver three projects for veterans, but internal reports show that only £41,000 went on these schemes.

A picture showing the Royal British Legion building in Tandragee. It is a grey building with white doors, with a sign above it. The sign is blue with white writing that says 'The Royal British Legion'.

Taxpayers' money given to help lonely veterans spent on revamping branch building

Iran's chief negotiator says "violations" by the US and Israel make it impossible to open the strait.

Ships are anchored near the shoreline on April 22, 2026 in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Bandar Abbas is a port city and the capital of Hormozgan Province, along the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches

US Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months.

U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaks, after President Donald Trump announced the Navy's "Golden Fleet", at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 22, 2025. 

US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says 

It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor, as the title pendulum continues to shift towards Manchester City.

Advantage Man City? 'Queen bee' Guardiola leads them to summit

The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified. 

Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wears a dark suit jacket and light blue shirt

AI is flattening the jobs market for young people, says Sunak

Burrowing badgers have forced the closure of a rural road in south-west Scotland on safety grounds. 

A black and white wild badger looks at the camera as it walks through grass.

Badger burrows force rural road closure due to collapse risk

Two-time Major winner Bryson DeChambeau commits to staying with LIV Golf despite speculation about the tour's finances.



DeChambeau working on new LIV contract

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is full of praise for the "mentality" of his side as Sean Longstaff's 97th-minute goal earned his side a "hard-fought" point away at Bournemouth.

Farke delighted with hard-fought point at Bournemouth

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is frustrated with the decision to not rule out Sean Longstaff's 97th-minute equaliser for Leeds as a player was "offside in front of his goalkeeper".

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola talks with three of his players

Iraola frustrated after Leeds' equaliser was not ruled out for offside

The 2024 World Championship runner-up was left struggling for breath in his first round match at The Crucible due to his asthma.

Jak Jones during his defeat to Mark Selby

Jones 'struggled to breathe' during Selby defeat

The claim, issued without evidence, comes after the state approved new voting maps that could help Democrats flip four House seats.

Trump points his finger as he speaks in the Oval Office with his supporters standing behind him

Trump claims Virginia redistricting election was 'rigged'

Burnley head coach Scott Parker says his side must "come back stronger" after their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City meant they were relegated from the Premier League.

Burnley must come back stronger after 'relentless' season - Parker

Rule change affects dogs, cats and ferrets, with some owners telling the BBC new health certificates cost hundreds of pounds. 

Two Bichon Frisé dogs wearing red coats and looking at the camera with their tongues hanging out 

Pet owners hit with steep bills after EU passport rule change 

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side is focusing on winning "all fives games" during the title run-in, after their 1-0 win against Burnley in the Premier League.

Man City focusing on winning 'all five games' in title run-in - Guardiola

The little medieval church - where you need the tide book alongside a prayer book.

This image shows a couple after getting married, they are stood outside the little church with their wedding guests stood behind them. 

Tiny church in the sea where brides worry about high tide making them late to the altar

Sean Longstaff scores a dramatic 97th-minute equaliser as Leeds took another step towards Premier League survival in an eventful draw at Bournemouth.

Leeds score late to earn draw at Bournemouth

Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 people in Wales waiting for any type of NHS treatment.

Amy-Jane is stood in her living room and is smiling at the camera. She has long reddish-brown, straight hair and is wearing a brown and white spotty blouse. 

I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life

The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.

 Migrants sit on a dinghy as they prepare to sail into the English Channel 

UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal

Manchester City continue their charge towards the Premier League title with victory at Turf Moor to move Pep Guardiola's side top of the table and relegate Burnley back to the Championship.

Man City move top with win as Burnley relegation confirmed

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

The front pages of Western Mail and South Wales Echo

Wales' papers: Cardiff rugby takeover collapses and puffin numbers at record 

The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

A worker monitors production of yarns at a factory in Suzhou in Eastern China, Januray 2026

China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll

The BBC’s Laura Bicker explains the economic costs and possible political wins for China brought on by the war.

Split screen of BBC correspondent Laura Bicker and Xi Jinping 

How the US-Iran war is costing China

Burnley's fifth consecutive relegation or promotion leads to the obvious question - how can they break the cycle?

Can relegated Burnley stop yo-yo effect - and do they want to?

UN experts speak out in suport of Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton who was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017.

Jagtar Singh Johal being escorted to a court in Ludhiana on 24 November 2017. He is wearing a dark blue hooded top with the hood up. Two men are in the foreground, one in a uniform and ther othey in a grey jacket, and there are a number of people in the background.

Scottish activist enduring 'psychological torture' in Indian jail

BBC News NI understands a man is being treated for burns following the incident.

A police car parked outside the Royal Victoria Hospital Emergency Department. The building is white. The police car is yellow and blue and says POLICE along the side of it.

Man injured after fire at Belfast hospital 

With Chelsea sacking head coach Liam Rosenior after 106 days in charge, who could replace him?

Who could replace Rosenior as Chelsea boss?

The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release.

A portrait of the late Celeste Rivas Hernandez is shown during a press briefing by the Los Angeles County District Attorney and is flanked by other officials.

Officials release cause of death for teen found dead in singer D4vd's car

Max Verstappen leaving Formula 1 would be "not a great look" for the sport, says McLaren driver Oscar Piastri.

Verstappen leaving F1 would not be great look - Piastri

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt pose on the red carpet in London. Streep is wearing sunglasses, a long, red, satin jacket, a cream blouse and black trousers. Hathaway has her hair up and is wearing a black embellished corset. Tucci is wearing a pinstriped black suit, white shirt and tie, along with sunglasses. Blunt has a red two-piece on an a jewelled necklace.

Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2

Jenson Button got back behind the wheel, 17 years on from winning the title the Frome Flyer.

Jensen Button wearing wite racing overalls, sitting on the front wheel of a racing car.

Jenson Button reunited with title-winning car

Two men are held over an alleged plan to commit arson at a site connected to the Jewish community.

Two police officers in high vis face away from the camera and they have "Metropolitan Police" printed on their backs. One man has his back to the camera and another looks to the left. Both wear helmets.

Two more arrests over alleged arson plot on Jewish site

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust says the majority of its funding is spent on staffing.

A Torbay Hospital sign is displayed on the site. The sky is bright blue. Trues and road signs are in front of a hospital building.

Voluntary redundancy scheme opens at hospital 

Mateus Fernandes is wanted by Paris-St Germain, Andoni Iraola and Cesc Fabregas are among the candidates to replace Liam Rosenior at Chelsea, and Barcelona want Marcus Rashford to extend loan stay.

Mateus Fernandes on a BBC Sport gossip template

PSG make Fernandes approach - Thursday's gossip

Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

A group of children posing for a photo in a youth club.

'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban

Iran's top negotiator says it's "not possible to reopen" the strait due to "blatent violations" of US-Iran ceasefire.

Three images of ships that have come under fire in the Strait of Hormuz

Tracking ships under fire in the Strait of Hormuz

Liam Rosenior lasted just 106 days at Chelsea. So what went wrong? And how did it go wrong so quickly?

Respecting the ball, losing the players - inside Rosenior's reign 

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, meanwhile, warned Canada's boycott of US alcohol over tariffs might require "enforcement action". 

A close up image of Mark Carney, who looks out at the distance with a quizzical expression. Behind him is a blurred red background. He is standing at a podium. 

US 'won't dictate terms' of free trade talks, says PM Carney

There are 1,715 fingerposts in Somerset - the majority erected in the 1930s.

A white signpost pointing in three directions, positioned next to a curved country road.

Why 90-year-old fingerposts have become iconic

Carol Gould, whose daughter was murdered by her boyfriend, wants mandatory RSE lessons to last till 18.

Ellie Gould wearing a white and burgandy striped shirt, holding up a glass of lemonade and smiling at the camera. She is sitting beside her mother, Carole Gould, wearing a blue patterned blouse and navy cardigan, holding up a glass of champagne.

'Our kids need to be taught about toxic behaviour'

Chelsea owners BlueCo have built a monument to chaos and decline at Stamford Bridge, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Chelsea owners Behdad Eghbali (left) and Todd Boehly

Hapless Chelsea owners have built a monument to chaos and decline

Maria Nolan, who was convicted of handling stolen goods, says she has no information about how Noah Donohoe disappeared. 

Noah Donohoe, wearing a white shirt, black and green tie, and a black suit jacket. He has short brown hair and is smiling at the camera. 

Noah Donohoe inquest hears from woman who tried to sell his laptop

Connie McLaughlin will permanently replace Kaye Adams, who left after a conduct complaint.

Michelle McManus, with bright orange hair wearing a sequin dress.

Michelle McManus leaves BBC Radio Scotland as new line-up announced

Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".

A young girl, with her mouth open, looking excited, wearing clear glasses, and an Easter hat on her head, with chicks, flowers and bright colours on her head. She is by boxes in a room with a chair to the left. 

Girl, 6, has sight restored through gene therapy

From a career-threatening knee injury to Ireland captain in the space of a year, it has been a whirlwind 12 months for Erin King.

Leadership, injury and pet peeves - the making of Ireland's King

Lamine Yamal injures himself as he scores a penalty that gives Barcelona a narrow victory over Celta Viga and extends their lead at the top of La Liga to nine points.

Hansi Flick hugs Lamine Yamal after he goes off injured

Lamine Yamal injures himself scoring penalty in Barca win

It is the first time the Army has used a civilian ferry to deploy soldiers en masse since 2003.

Lines of soldiers at the check-in desks at the ferry port. They are all wearing camoflauge clothing and have backpacks.

Soldiers take North Sea ferry to Nato exercise

Organisers confirm the design for the memorial to pay tribute to journalists killed in conflict.

A computer-generated image showing a memorial made up of spirals of thin metal columns. A path leads up to a doorway and people can be seen inside and around the memorial. It is set in the middle of a field with trees around it.

Journalists memorial design unveiled

Former England captain Lewis Moody, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year, announces a cycling challenge to raise money.

World Cup winner Moody announces 500-mile MND ride

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Atalanta v Lazio

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Strasbourg v Nice

Manchester City continue their charge towards the Premier League title with victory at Turf Moor to move top of the table and relegate Burnley.

Man City win to go top and relegate Burnley

Benidorm's creator says Elsie Kelly played one of the ITV sitcom's "best-loved" characters.

Elsie Kelly has blonde/grey hair, white sun hat, yellow dress, sunglasses and a chain around her neck.

Tribute to 'comic genius' Benidorm star who has died

Bosses of the Cheltenham Animal Shelter are hoping to raise £1,000.

A group of five people wearing inflatable animal costumes - including a lobster and a monkey costume - sit on the floor of a brick kennel at animal shelter.

Volunteers locked in kennels for charity

Noah Sibanda died in 2022 after being restrained while being put down to sleep at Fairytales Day Nursery.

Noah is in a grey baby-suit. He is looking at the camera and appears to be sat on on a bed in a bedroom.

PM invited to meet mother of nursery death baby

Children aged 17 or younger will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears Parliament.

A close-up of a person's face showing a smoking cigarette in their mouth, and two fingers either side of it.

How will the Tobacco and Vapes law be enforced?

Rubin Colwill's late goal sees Championship-bound Cardiff City condemn Port Vale to relegation to League Two.

Port Vale relegated after Colwill's Cardiff winner

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Bayer Leverkusen v Bayern Munich

Birmingham City move back into the top half of the Championship thanks to two first-half goals against Preston North End.

Ibrahim Osman of Birmingham City celebrates 

Early goals help Birmingham beat Preston

Yuki Ohashi and Ryoya Morishita inspire Blackburn to a 3-1 win over Sheffield United that ensures Rovers another season of Championship football.

Blackburn ensure survival with victory at Sheff Utd

Goals from Darnell Furlong and Jaden Philogene help Ipswich beat Charlton to return to the Championship's automatic promotion spots.

Jaden Philogene, wearing Ipswich's blue home shirt, puts his hands by his head to celebrate the winning goal at Charlton

Ipswich go back second with comeback win at Charlton

Morgan Whittaker scores the winning goal as Middlesbrough beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 at the Riverside Stadium to keep their top-two hopes alive.

Morgan Whittaker of Middlesbrough celebrates his goal with team-mate Tommy Conway

Boro keep top-two hopes alive with win over Owls

The veteran lawmaker's death was confirmed a day after he cast his final vote on the floor of the US House.

US Representative wears a dark suit and leans over to speak into a table microphone during a hearing of the House of Representatives' Financial Services Committee on 30 June 2020.

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