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Man jailed for killing golfer after police pursuit

The van was driven on to a golf course where mother-of-three Suzanne Cherry was hit by it.

Prescod ‘not taking drugs’ for Enhanced Games

Former Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod says he will not take performance-enhancing drugs despite signing up for May's controversial Enhanced Games.

England do not have drinking problem – Broad

Former England seamer Stuart Broad says the current team do not have a drinking problem despite a series of incidents involving alcohol this winter.

MP’s school visit cancelled over pro-Palestinian protests

A visit by a Jewish MP to a school in their constituency was cancelled, after concerns were raised by...

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump’s multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuit

Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC.

World central banks ‘stand in solidarity’ with Fed chair after US threatens criminal charges

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

What countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?

Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

UK Sport eyeing record Winter Olympics medal haul

UK Sport believes Team GB could win a record-breaking eight medals at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

New Birmingham-Manchester rail link planned

Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

Police-chase van driver jailed for killing golfer

Suzanne Cherry died after being hit by a van which had been pursued by police.

I’m not racist, says Reform MS who used Chinese slur

A Reform politician who was suspended from Wales' parliament for using a racial slur about Chinese people has denied...

Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri

Analysts say the deal is likely to be welcomed by consumers - but reflects Apple's failure to develop its own AI tools.