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Jailed HK tycoon's 'teeth rotting and fingernails falling off', daughter tells BBC

The daughter of Jimmy Lai tells the BBC that her father's health is deteriorating in prison. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6klhqND

AIFF asks clubs to confirm participation in delayed ISL

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Fireworks, drums and light shows: How the world is welcoming 2026

Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long held traditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GDEkx7o

Medals aren’t won by talent alone: Abhinav Bindra-led panel flags deep gaps in India’s sports system, presents blueprint for Olympic future

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Jacob Bethell credits IPL stint with RCB for handling pressure of Ashes debut

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China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'

The drills come days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E3Gt8M2

Women’s World Rapid Championship: How a questionable bishop move crashed Koneru Humpy’s title defence dreams; Settles for bronze

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Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle

The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xbQlatq

World Rapid Championship: Co-leader Koneru Humpy in line to defend her Women’s title; Gukesh, Arjun highest ranked Indians in Open

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SA20 2025-26: Full squads, captains, head coach, home ground & live streaming info of South Africa T20 league

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Harmanpreet Kaur breaks Meg Lanning’s record for most Women’s T20Is wins; Deepti Sharma first to reach 1000 runs & 150 wickets in T20Is

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How Renuka Singh’s four-for and Shafali’s 79 not out set up a clinical win and series triumph against a listless Sri Lanka

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Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead

A state of emergency is declared in Los Angeles and other southern counties after flash floods and mudslides. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lH1C7o0

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Live Streaming, 2nd Round: When, where to watch Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli in VHT today?

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Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case

The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay the full release of Epstein documents by a "few more weeks". from BBC News https://ift.tt/e3lqHFx

Two dead after Pennsylvania nursing home explosions

Authorities are investigating whether a gas leak was to blame for the twin blasts and fire, which caused a partial collapse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3m7dXoP

Israel extends order allowing closure of foreign broadcasters

A bill passed by parliament expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a security threat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RoDen7X

Thousands fleeing DR Congo violence face 'dire conditions' in Burundi - aid agencies

Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women - some going without food for days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WVwhcyC

New Zealand Tour of India: Spinner Lennox earns maiden call-up, Kane Williamson to skip ODI series

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Trump's appointment of Greenland envoy sparks fresh row with Denmark

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale explains how Trump's appoinment of a special envoy to Greenland has shaken diplomatic with Denmark. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RlyIfHt

Sports ministry allows NSFs to defer elections until December 2026

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India vs Sri Lanka: Jemimah Rodrigues puts on an offside masterclass as India return to action with a comfortable win in first T20I

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‘Don’t know why we are dropping catches’: Harmanpreet Kaur on India’s missed chances while fielding vs Sri Lanka

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Australian state plans to ban intifada chants after Bondi shooting

New South Wales will look at passing hate speech laws after Australia's deadliest shooting in almost 30 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lbYevwc

East Bengal crowned champions of inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Championship

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India vs South Africa: Hardik Pandya unleashes his beast mode with the bat in Ahmedabad

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Putin tells BBC Western leaders deceived Russia

BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg had the opportunity to ask Vladimir Putin about his plans for the future of the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wu1NYs2

BWF World Tour Finals: Satwik-Chirag at their crafty best in second successive win

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Sarfaraz Khan thanks CSK for ‘giving me new life’

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Spain to open network of climate shelters

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the shelters will be in public buildings across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DFnJCVT

Ukraine struggling to keep lights on under Russian attack, says energy boss

DTEK boss Maxim Timchenko says the intensity of Russian strikes is so frequent there is no time to recover. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oAsHOw2

IPL 2026 Auction: Full List of Sold and Unsold Players

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Rebels say they will withdraw from key DR Congo city at US request

The US accuses Rwanda of backing the rebel advance in breach of a deal brokered by President Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YzdFKEL

Arjun Erigaisi interview: ‘Not making it to the Candidates is not the end of the world’

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Dozens killed in Morocco flash floods

At least 70 homes have been inundated in Safi's old city centre, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UOv5beo

From Ballia to Aurangabad, fans fill Wankhede Stadium for another No. 10 – Lionel Messi

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Hyderabad leg of Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour of India goes uneventfully after Kolkata chaos

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Shukri Conrad insists South Africa ready to negotiate Dharamshala’s dew factor: ‘The hard work’s been done’

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Inside the Colombian cathedral built 180m underground

The idea came from the miners building makeshift altars in the mine in the 1930s, to pray for their safety before starting their shifts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9oGMLbg

FIH Junior World Cup: Despite falling short of final, PR Sreejesh impresses in first big assignment as head coach

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Richard Rapport praises ‘safety net’ that has helped India’s chess stars rise meteorically

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EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results

It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer "appropriate compensation" to web publishers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EzfYKWO

Comeback man Hardik Pandya’s heroics propel India to 101-run thrashing of South Africa in first T20I in Cuttack

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These young Australians grew up with social media - what do they think of the ban?

The BBC took to the streets of Sydney to find out what young people aged between 18 and 20 think of Australia’s under-16s social media ban. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yKpMBGX

Hockey Junior World Cup: Ben Hasbach, the goal-scoring ‘asset,’ hunts record-extending title for Germany in Chennai showdown against Spain

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Hunt under way for Benin coup plotters as two hostages reportedly freed

Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VjboOZW

Lewis Hamilton’s dream Formula 1 move to Ferrari results in a nightmare first season

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Spain’s hockey heir Pere Amat chases Junior World Cup history

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Trump criticises Democrat he pardoned over not switching political parties

Texas Representative Henry Cuellar is running for re-election as a Democrat after Trump pardoned him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m8HfW4E

FC Goa win Super Cup, book spot in AFC Champions League 2

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How India were outplayed by Germany in the semifinals of FIH Junior World Cup

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North American leaders take stage together for the first time

The World Cup draw marked the first time that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has met Trump, and the trio briefly discussed trade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DMN2gQl

Washington Sundar ‘still learning when it comes to batting’ late in ODIs, says India assistant coach Ten Doeschate

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Which European countries have mandatory or voluntary military service

The issue of forcing citizens to serve in the military is back as the war between Russia and Ukraine grinds on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OT0SpPi

‘I just hadn’t had it in me to sit down with them’: Nathan Lyon feeling ‘absolutely filthy’ over Ashes snub at Gabba

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Israel says Palestinian groups returned body of Thai hostage held in Gaza

The remains of agricultural worker Suthisak Rintalak were recovered by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in northern Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VUC8XoG

Five flights in eight days: How two Uttar Pradesh players shuttled between Mumbai and Kolkata to play two tournaments for their state’s teams

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Bulgaria ditches budget plan after tens of thousands join protests

Demonstrators said the plan - the country's first in euros - attempted to hide widespread government corruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ikzDIZX

FIH Junior World Cup: India overcome fighting Switzerland with all-round efficiency to enter quarterfinals

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What is Honduras ex-president accused of and why has Trump pardoned him?

Juan Orlando Hernández, once called the key figure in a drug trafficking scheme that flooded America with over 400 tonnes of cocaine, walks free after the pardon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5q0wkgD

Amid complaints over ‘behaviour’, women’s hockey coach Harendra Singh quits citing ‘personal reasons’

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Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in Peru

Rescue efforts in Peru's central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y9uGlsW

‘Travis Head century took away any chance of Perth pitch being rated shit’: Sunil Gavaskar

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