BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty reflects on a chastening night for Liverpool against Real Madrid.

Militao celebrates scoring against Liverpool

'Brutal demolition leaves Reds clutching at straws'

New below-inflation pay rises are being recommended for nurses, teachers and police officers.

Government shift on pay offer could be turning point

The civil rights leader's daughter says US authorities "executed their plan to assassinate" her father.

Malcolm X family to sue FBI, CIA, NYPD for his death

Jersey Bulls consolidate third place in Combined Counties Premier South with a 2-1 win at Alton.

Jersey Bulls stay third after Alton victory

Sam Murray's late goal sees Guernsey FC come from a goal down to win 2-1 at Binfield in Isthmian South Central.

Sam Murray's fourth goal of the season was enough for Guernsey to beat Sutton Common Rovers

Guernsey FC get late win at Binfield

The decision on whether Wales' Six Nations match against England goes ahead reaches the Wednesday deadline set by Welsh players.

Wales players in a huddle before they take on Scotland in the Six Nations

Deadline day arrives for Wales v England match

Glenn Webbe recalls having a banana thrown at him and being refused service in a restaurant.

Rugby star humbled by telling of his life story

Lawyer who fled Kyiv with daughter and mother have until mid-March to find their own accommodation.

Ukraine family's housing fears as hotel stay ends

N'Golo Kante is set to sign a new Chelsea deal, Aston Villa are willing to listen to offers for keeper Emiliano Martinez, plus more.

Kante set for new Chelsea deal - Wednesday's gossip

Wednesday's back pages

Fermanagh and Omagh Council holds a meeting on the temporary suspension of emergency surgery.

Hundreds protest at SWAH cuts rally in Enniskillen

A year into the conflict, some are wondering where the money goes - and if the aid is worth the cost.

Just how much money is the US spending on Ukraine?

British number one Cameron Norrie reaches the last 16 of the Rio Open with victory over Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Norrie beats Cerundolo to reach Rio Open last 16

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted of rape and murder, has spent a third of the last year out of jail.

Indian chief of the religious sect Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS) Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh gestures during a news conference to launch the score for his forthcoming film 'MSG-2 The Messenger' in Mumbai on September 8, 2015.

Anger over parole for Indian guru jailed for rape

The country's top officials will meet at the end of February to discuss "pressing" farming issues.

People take part in an annual rice planting event in Nampho City in Chongsan-ri, near Nampho on May 12, 2019.

Fears rise over North Korea's deepening food crisis

Real come from behind to stun Liverpool

Lee Bonis, a Ryan Waide own goal and an effort from Andrew Ryan give Larne as 3-0 win over Ballymena United as the Inver Park side move six points clear at the top of the Irish Premiership table.

Watch: Larne win game in hand to extend lead

Flight operations were suspended due to illegal drone activity.

Dublin Airport: Flights suspended for 30 minutes after drone sightings

The singer tells the BBC why her small change to O Canada's lyrics has gained so much attention.

Jully Black explains her change to Canada's anthem

A Great Western Railway service ran into rubble after the landslide at Cassington Road bridge.

Repaired wall collapse after landslip at Yarnton

Rail line reopens following landslip

Larne extend their lead at the top of the Irish Premiership to six points with a comprehensive 3-0 win at Ballymena United.

Larne go six clear at top with Ballymena win

Paris St-Germain say Brazil forward Neymar has "sprained his ankle" and suffered "some ligament damage".

Neymar is carried off on a stretcher during PSG's match with Lille

Neymar has suffered ankle ligament damage, say PSG

Singer Jully Black has gotten a lot of reaction for her rendition of O Canada at an NBA game.

Canadian singer Jully Black singe Canada's National Anthem ahead of the NBA All-Star game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at the Vivint arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 19, 2023

Why a singer changed one word in Canada's anthem

Southport's boiler issues lead fans to speculate if "someone is in hot water" over the cold showers.

Match called off over football club boiler failure

Watch Laura Wolvaardt's best shots in an unbeaten 66 as South Africa beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets to set up a semi-final meeting with England at the Women's T20 World Cup.

Wolvaardt's 66 helps South Africa reach semi-finals

The informant was a senior member of an organised crime group and gave evidence in a murder trial last year.

Secret supergrass named by Scotland's appeal court

England bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt says she is taking a lot of confidence into the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup against South Africa.

Katherine Sciver-Brunt during England's World Cup game v Pakistan

Sciver-Brunt bounces back from 'shocker' start

The second phase of a multi-million pound scheme will Wolverhampton city centre, it is hoped.

Next stage of major city revamp set to launch

Three people arrested on suspicion of murder have been released on bail, Cumbria Police say.

Tribute after death of woman found in street

The actress says Oldham Coliseum, threatened with closure, is the "heart" of the town.

Maxine Peake leads calls to save historic theatre

Two people held on suspicion of the murder of Sarah Brierley remain in custody, police say.

Woman found dead in flat formally identified

The BBC's Richard Galpin looks at Joe Biden's and Vladimir Putin's speeches, addressing the Ukraine war.

Putin and Biden's speeches compared in under a minute

Peter Seaby died after being fed solid food, despite having difficulty swallowing, an inquest hears.

Home did not follow man's care plan, inquest told

In separate speeches, Russia's leader targets the West but the US president says his lust for land will fail.

Ukrainian mortar crew near Bakhmut, 20 February

Biden hails united Nato as Putin blames West for war

Genaro García Luna, a key drugs war figure, is found guilty of taking bribes from a drug cartel.

Mexico's former Public Security Minister Genaro Garcia Luna looks on as the jury bring back their verdict during his trial on charges that he accepted millions of dollars to protect the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, once run by imprisoned drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, at a courthouse in New York City, U.S., February 21,

Mexico ex-minister convicted of drug trafficking

Army officer Preet Chandi, known as Polar Preet, says it was "special" to attend Windsor Castle.

Polar world record holder receives MBE at ceremony

Powys council wants to charge a levy on taking water from its reservoirs.

Welsh council wants to tax firms for rainwater use

American Brittney Griner signs a one-year deal to return to WNBA side the Phoenix Mercury two months after being released from prison.

Griner rejoins Phoenix Mercury after prison release

South Africa will play England in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final after a 10-wicket win against Bangladesh.

Laura Wolvaardt celebrating her half-century with Tazmin Brits

Nervy South Africa win to set up England semi

Victor Osimhen scores his 20th goal of the season as Napoli beat 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring for Napoli

Osimhen scores as Napoli win first leg in Frankfurt

The Treasury has taken back £1.6bn that it had allocated to UK involvement in a EU science research programme.

Treasury takes back £1.6bn promised for science

Karen Green got an iPhone in 2007, then did something with it most people don't.

First-generation iPhone in original packaging

Original iPhone fetches $63k - but there's a catch

Lauren Price will fight for the third time as a professional when she faces Germany's Naomi Mannes in Paris on Saturday 11 March.

Price set for third fight in Paris in March

The main jubilee pool in Penzance will remain closed until the Easter holidays for repair work.

Main jubilee pool to remain closed until Easter

A man is arrested and bailed after the death of Philip Dunthorne following the crash on 7 November.

Arrest after motorcyclist dies following crash

Parliament orders an inquiry after dozens of women speak of abuse on British-operated tea farms.

Kenyan MPs to investigate sex abuse at tea farms

The England centre Manu Tuilagi receives a four-week ban for foul play, but could still feature in the Six Nations.

Sale's Tuilagi banned for at least three games

Cardiff prop Dmitri Arhip requires surgery after suffering an Achilles injury in last Saturday's win against Benetton.

Cardiff prop Arhip out for nine-12 months

Opponents warn of the "detrimental impact" drilling could have on the nearby protected landscape.

Nore Hill of the chalk uplands of the North Downs, near Woldingham, Surrey.

Gas discovery worth £123m found in Surrey Hills

The BBC's Nick Garnett visits the key places leading up to the discovery of the missing mother-of-two in the River Wyre.

The key locations in the Nicola Bulley case

Kenyan Lily Mugane reveals the importance of teaching her children their mother tongue - Kikuyu.

Lily Mugane and her three children try to speak their mother tongue Kikuyu as often as possible.

'I'm proud of my Kenyan mother tongue Kikuyu'

Opponents, including Sony, challenged the proposal at an EU hearing held behind closed doors.

Microsoft defends $69bn Activision deal

Tuesday's National League reports

Tuesday's League Two reports

Tuesday's League One reports

Tuesday's Championship reports

PC Christopher Hudson is accused of assaulting a woman in a North Yorkshire cemetery car park.

On-duty PC attempted sex in police van, court told

Union bosses say there is "no end in sight" to the dispute over pay and conditions.

Unite calls two more ambulance strike days

Joan Laporta says he will not give La Liga chief executive Javier Tebas "what he'd like by stepping down" as Barcelona president.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has rejected a call to resign from La Liga's president

Barcelona president will not resign over payments

Colchester United could not "handcuff" departing head coach Matt Bloomfield to the club, says chairman Robbie Cowling.

No way to 'handcuff' Bloomfield - Colchester owner

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem did not attend Tuesday's meeting of Formula 1's rule-forming body, the F1 Commission.

Ben Sulayem absent as F1 discusses rule changes

The suspect is arrested after Liam Smith's body was found shot and doused in acid in a Wigan street.

Woman arrested over acid attack shooting death

The TV presenter says cyclists should wear a helmet after he was hit by a car in Sheffield.

Bike helmet saved my life, says Dan Walker

Some residents in Ipswich are refusing to leave despite being told the apartments are unsafe.

Entire tower block evacuated over fire safety

A video shows the terrifying moment a woman was blind-sided by a moose in Anchorage, Alaska.

Woman trampled by moose while walking dog

Nurses, teachers and police officers would get below inflation rises, under government proposals.

Government recommends 3.5% public sector pay rises

Some producers will not face upfront charges during the first month of the new deposit return scheme.

Small firms to get recycling scheme support

Police investigate after the man who worked on a container vessel at the port died on Monday night.

Man dies in accident at Belfast Harbour

Reece Murphy died from multiple organ failure two days after taking the Class A drug with friends.

Teen, 16, died after taking lethal dose of MDMA

Sunday's Viaplay Cup final between Rangers and Celtic will be a "world-renowned" encounter with "great consequence," believe managers Michael Beale and Ange Postecoglou.

Old Firm braced for final of 'great consequence'

A winter storm will extend from coast to coast, but other places will see record high temperatures.

People enjoy an afternoon in Central Park in Manhattan, NY

What to know about this week's wild US weather

Police say Peter Knox, 67, was critically injured after an accident on the A91 in Clackmannanshire.

Police name man who died after three-vehicle crash

The Chinese-owned firm will cut 300 jobs at its Scunthorpe plant.

British Steel to cut jobs amid fears for industry

Four men and two women are in custody following arrests in South Yorkshire, Essex and Hampshire.

Person holding credit card while using computer

Six people arrested over virtual vehicle scam

York City bring five-game losing streak to an end with draw against playoff-chasing Boreham Wood.

York City 1-1 Boreham Wood

Wrexham maintain their title challenge and unbeaten home record with a far-from-convincing win over Scunthorpe United.

Wrexham's Paul Mullin celebrates after scoring

Mullin penalty double secures Wrexham win

Woking come from a goal behind to beat Bromley in the National League, despite playing the final 30 minutes with 10 men.

Woking 2-1 Bromley

Macauley Langstaff and Sam Austin each score twice as National League leaders Notts County hammer struggling Southend to make it seven straight wins.

Macauley Langstaff has now netted 32 National League goals for leaders Notts Country this season

Notts County 4-0 Southend United

Plymouth gunman Jake Davison had a history of violent outbursts but was granted a shotgun licence.

Why was mass shooter allowed to have a gun?

An underpass beneath the M621 in Leeds is sealed off for investigations.

Teenager stabbed in face in street attack

Eastleigh stay firmly in the National League play-off race as Danny Whitehall's superb goal helps them to victory at Maidstone.

Maidstone United 1-3 Eastleigh

Emergency repairs being carried out to motorway's eastbound exit at junction 30 near Rothwell.

M62 slip road closed due to burst water main

Maidenhead ease to a first win in four National League matches with a 2-0 victory over Yeovil.

Maidenhead United 2-0 Yeovil Town

Marcus Dinanga's late winner sees Gateshead rebound from two National League games without a win to beat Oldham 2-1.

Gateshead 2-1 Oldham Athletic

Home Office minister Chris Philp commits to making "any further changes needed" to licensing.

Gun laws could be reformed in wake of shootings

A doctor tells of the "frantic" battle to save a baby allegedly attacked by nurse Lucy Letby.

Medics fought to save baby boy, Letby trial told

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe grabs a 64th-minute equaliser but FC Halifax are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Solihull Moors in the National League.

FC Halifax Town 1-1 Solihull Moors

Harry Ottaway's second-half double ends Dorking's run of five straight National League defeats and seals a 3-2 win over relegation rivals Torquay.

Dorking Wanderers 3-2 Torquay United

Captain Angelo Balanta leads from the front as Dagenham & Redbridge get their season back on track with a 2-1 win over Aldershot Town.

Dagenham & Redbridge 2-1 Aldershot Town

Armando Dobra curls home a superb goal but Chesterfield's winless run in National League extends to seven games as they are held by Wealdstone.

Chesterfield 1-1 Wealdstone

Regan Linney plays a starring role as Altrincham twice hit back from behind to beat Barnet 4-2 at The Hive.

Barnet 2-4 Altrincham

Draw specialists Walsall and Crewe battle out a goalless stalemate at Bescot Stadium.

Walsall 0-0 Crewe Alexandra

Will Collar's double moves Stockport to within a point of the automatic promotion places with victory at rock-bottom Rochdale.

21 February 2023