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Scotland overturned a deficit to take a 26-23 victory in Cardiff; captain Sione Tuipulotu highlighted the work of the team’s problem solvers and looked ahead to the France game at Murrayfield

An attempted robbery at a petrol station damaged a fuel tank and led to diesel entering the River Dochart; SEPA, Scottish Water and partners are managing the clean-up while residents face temporary water restrictions

A joint rapid assessment by EU agencies indicates the current chance of infants encountering cereulide in recalled formula is low, but ongoing investigations and vigilance remain essential

Gregor Townsend has adjusted his Scotland selection with five starting changes and two additions to the bench as he manages injuries and seeks to strengthen the scrum and back three ahead of the Cardiff trip

Darragh Kenny and Eddy Blue topped a large jump-off field to win the $116,100 CSI5* WEF Challenge Cup Round 7 at the Winter Equestrian Festival, marking Kenny’s first week back after FEI clearance

Ben Lynch delivered one of Ireland’s best Olympic winter performances, landing eighth in the men’s freestyle skiing halfpipe final at Milano Cortina 2026 with a top score of 75.00

Dawid and Rose-Mari Lombard ditched 12 litres of Coke and two loaves of bread a day and, with medical help and daily walking, lost a combined 40 stone to protect their son

A clear summary of the weekend’s Premier League action, injury updates and tactical talking points for Chelsea, Aston Villa, Brentford and their opponents

A planned police search in Danesfort Park resulted in the seizure of suspected drugs, ammunition and firearms components, and four people were detained pending investigation

On 21 February 2026 the bob at Cortina was stopped after a crash that injured Austrian pilot Jakob Mandlbauer; Italy celebrated a ski cross double by Simone Deromedis and Federico Tomasoni and Norway’s Johannes Klaebo won the 50 km

Local authorities must decide whether to grant staff the June 15 holiday declared for Scotland’s World Cup fixture, balancing cost, service cover and equality concerns

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show sparked regulatory checks, partisan criticism and creative homages, illustrating how a single televised performance can shape national conversation

Ireland name Caelan Doris captain and field an unchanged back three as they head to Twickenham to face England in the Six Nations; live on ITV and RTÉ

The Rt Revd Stephen Conway was arrested and released on conditional bail while the Diocese of Lincoln confirms his suspension and arranges pastoral and safeguarding support

The uk government will amend the Crime and Policing Bill so platforms must take down intimate images shared without consent within 48 hours or face fines and potential blocking

President Donald Trump has signed an immediate 10% global tariff and outlined fallback legal routes, saying other trade statutes and probes will restore duties removed by the supreme court

Prince Andrew has been taken into custody after searches at Wood Farm and a Windsor residence as police investigate alleged sharing of official information and claims connected to the Epstein files

Mike Huckabee’s remarks about Israel’s borders, made during a high-profile interview, reopened disputes over religious claims, the ICJ ruling on occupation and broader regional security

Megyn Kelly reignited debate over Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance by questioning investigative choices and the Guthrie family’s response, drawing a sharp reply from Chris Cuomo and clarifications from law enforcement

A pedestrian was taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd with serious injuries after a collision on Earl Street in Flint; police want witnesses and any footage.

Somerset Council and partners have stood down the major incident after extensive pumping and community support, while safety advice and drought pressures elsewhere in the UK underline the need for careful water management

a pragmatic analysis of fintech generation: liquidity, spread dynamics and regulatory trade-offs

The United Kingdom announced new trade measures recently in London to adjust economic ties and support strategic sectors amid global shifts.

Igor Tudor steps into his first match with Tottenham while the club navigates a long injury list and Cristian Romero’s suspension

Eddie Howe downplays the halftime disagreement between Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier, while outlining Nick Woltemade’s developing role and praising the squad’s togetherness